Ojai Valley Inn & Spa conducts its first annual Celebrity Chef Tournament event

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is staging its first annual Celebrity Chef Classic from November 13-15, 2009. This unique golf Pro-Am showcases five of America's top chefs, where the Chefs are the Pros! As would be expected, in addition to golf on this championship 6,292-yard course, participants will savor some incredible cuisine along the way, including a multi-course post-tournament dinner.

Featured Chefs include: Jamie West of Ojai Valley Inn & Spa (Ojai, CA); Todd Gray of Equinox (Washington, DC); Ming Tsai of Blue Ginger (Boston, MA); Alan Wong of the Pineapple Room (Honolulu, HI); and Budi Kazali of the Ballard Inn & Restaurant (Santa Ynez, CA).

"We have hosted many tournaments including seven PGA Senior Tour Events, but this one is surely unique. We've built an entire weekend of food, golf and wine designed to test participants' games and further educate their palates," remarked Janis Clapoff, the Inn's Managing Director. "Best of all, the tournament is supporting two worthy charities, making it even more special."

Proceeds for the program go to two worthy charities: Share Our Strength and Help of Ojai. Sponsors of the program to-date include: BMW, California Olive Ranch, Calloway, Evian, Footjoy, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Southern Wine Spirits, Pernod Imports, Constellation Wines, Mondavi Wines, Greg Norman Estate Wines, and Titleist.

The Celebrity Chef Tournament event goes on sale this week. Reservations are strictly limited on a first come basis. For participants with spouses that do not golf, an extraordinary spa program is offered. For information contact Ojai Valley Inn & Spa at 1-800-422-6524, or visit www.ojairesort.com.