Last night I was in attendance at the Houstonian for the Annual SHO Legacy Dinner. Hosted by 12 of the golfers in the tournament, the evening honored Emmitt Smith for his fundraising and philanthropy efforts. While the night was overall fantastic, with appearances from dreamy Martin Kaymer, and Mike Golic & Mike Greeny of Mike & Mike ESPN Radio, my favorite moment was walking past Emmitt Smith and shouting out “Up top, 22!” He laughed and obliged by giving me an excellent high five.

The Houston Golf Association is well known for its charitable fund-raising. Since 1974 its volunteers have generated more than $53.7 million for local worthy causes. Promoting golf for the benefit of local charity has long been HGA’s mission statement.

Looking forward to getting out on the green!

Me + the MMI Gals with Emmitt Smith

New Radio show? Mike & Monica & Maggie & Mike

Sure, I’ve had the occasional post on my favorite Men in Orange, but have never taken on the role of broadcaster of los deportes. So here goes nuthin’.

This weekend is the Shell Houston Open at Redstone Golf Club.  (I do know enough about the tournament to know that it used to be in the Woodlands. go. me.) I dated a golf pro for 2 years and never once stepped on a golf course. Much less attended a tournament. So you guys are in for a treat of epic (newbie) proportions. I’ll probably end up looking like a fool with the lack of golf knowledge I have, but if you are interested  laughing at me, or finding out what all the celebs are wearing, I’m your huckleberry.

I’ll be “live tweeting” (like there’s any other kind of tweeting?) on Saturday from about 1-4pm. You can check out my updates via my twitter stream at www.twitter.com/cosmopolitician.

For more info on the tournament, and I’m sure much more accurate information than I could give, check out the SHO’s adorably-named blog, SHO and Tell.  (See? I just called golf adorable. Oh geez.)

In studying up for my assignment (more like cramming for a midterm), I discovered that the SHO is quite the local philanthropist.  Since 1992 they’ve raised $46 million for local charities, among them, Acres Homes Youth Association, a neighborhood very close to where I grew up. View all core charities here.

Wonder if I’ll get to ride in a golf cart? Sa-weet.