CLASSIC OFFERS GOLF WITH A FEW SIGNATURES.Byline: Sue Doyle Doyle , Sir Arthur Conan 1859-1930. British writer known chiefly for a series of stories featuring the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes, including The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902). Staff Writer VALENCIA - They called in sick at work. They skipped school. They volunteered on the greens. The star-struck crowds did whatever it took to see favorite celebrities play golf Wednesday as the six-day AT&T Classic at the Valencia Country Club continues. They weren't the only ones with stars in their eyes. Comedian George Lopez
George C. Lopez (born April 23, 1961) is an American comedian and actor. He runs and produces his own show called George Lopez. couldn't believe his luck that he was playing a round with golf legend Lee Trevino Noun 1. Lee Trevino - United States golfer (born in 1939) Lee Buck Trevino, Supermex, Trevino . ``I never thought I'd play with Lee Trevino,'' said Lopez. A golf enthusiast A person who enjoys using computers and electronic equipment. Enthusiasts like technology and are willing to learn more of the ins and outs of a product than the average consumer, who just wants to use it. An enthusiast is more like a "prosumer." See consumer and prosumer. since his 20s, Lopez first played golf with Trevino two years ago. Lopez said they make a good pair, both being Latino and fans of each other's work. The two played the course with three other men, whom tournament sponsors invited to play with the big shots for an additional $2,500 each. Their tournament sponsorship amounts were undisclosed. Following Lopez and Trevino around all 20 holes were about two dozen people, some clutching their jackets closely as they stood in unusually chilly weather for nearly three hours. Weathering the cold was worth it for Robert Nuyda, who after four years of volunteering at the golf tournament finally got a photo with a famous face. In the past, celebrities turned him down for photos. ``Oh my gosh - he's awesome,'' the 38-year-old said after he and Lopez smiled into a camera. Nuyda picked up football great Jerry Rice Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962 in Crawford, Mississippi) is a former football wide receiver in the NFL. Rice is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NFL history, consistently showing exceptional performance and strong work ethic on and off of the field. from the airport Tuesday night. Knowing that the athlete was teeing off the next day, Nuyda remembered to bring a football Wednesday for Rice to sign. Friends Guillermo Gutierrez and Jerry Villasenor took the day off from work to watch Lopez and Trevino together. ``We grew up watching Lee,'' Gutierrez said. ``We don't get too many opportunities to see them up close and this casually.'' When Lopez shouted shout n. A loud cry. tr. & intr.v. shout·ed, shout·ing, shouts To say with or utter a shout. Phrasal Verb: shout down To overwhelm or silence by shouting loudly. after missing a shot, the group sighed with him. When he told jokes, they laughed. When Trevino gave golf tips, they stepped in close to hear. For Gil Aldous and daughter Jenn, the day brought the chance to watch some good technique and learn from the professionals. The Castaic man is teaching his 11-year-old how to play. < ``We thought we'd come out here and take a look at what the best players look like when they play,'' said Gil Aldous. Sue Doyle, (661) 257-5254 sue.doyle(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): 5 photos Photo: (1 -- 2 -- color; 1 ran in SAC Sac: see Sac and Fox. SAC - 1. An early system on the Datatron 200 series. [Listed in CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)]. and Valley editions only; 2 ran in SAC edition only) Comedian George Lopez greets golf legend Lee Trevino with a friendly face rub, above, on Wednesday during the AT&T Classic golf tournament at the Valencia Country Club. The day's spectators brave colder than expected temperatures, right. The six-day event finishes Sunday Sunday: see Sabbath; week. . (3 -- 5; 3 ran in SAC and AV editions only; 4 -- 5 ran in SAC edition only) George Lopez clowns
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