OJAI, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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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.

About Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

Since 1923, vacationing guests have sought the tranquil pleasures of the historic Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, an AAA Five Diamond property located on 220 tree-shaded acres offering an incredible golf course ranked as one of the finest in North America. Located 35 minutes south of Santa Barbara, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is approximately 90 minutes north of LAX. Affirmed by its many prestigious awards, this legendary Inn is one of North America's unique hidden treasures. For reservations, call 1-800-422-6524 or visit www.ojairesort.com.

SOURCE Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

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