CELEBRITY GUESTS

When participating in Newton Cares Classic you will have the opportunity ​to be swing your
clubs alongside some amazing talent on the pavement, ​field, court or screen.
Newton Cares Classic gets you up close and personal with some of the most popular
athletes, actors and celebrities in Iowa and beyond.

Celebrity Roster 2023

James Moses - IndyLights Driver

Hunter McElrea- IndyLights Driver
Jamie Chadwick - IndyNXT Driver​ 
​Scott Helverson - NFL Referee

Andre Allen - Former UNI, NFL and CFL
​Rodney Filer - Former Hawkeye & NFL Player
Tavian Banks - Former Hawkeye Football

Jess Settles - Former Hawkeye Basketball
Casey Blake - Former MLB Player
Merv Krakau- Former NFL Player & ISU Hall of Famer

Kevin Lazard - Former ISU Football
​Matt Jeter - Collegiate Football Coach
Austin McCarl - Sprint Series Driver

Sean Roberts - KXnO Radio Personality
​Nick Anderson - Former Hawkeye 
Kahlil Carter - Former NFL & EFL Football Player

Elias Johnson - WHO13 News Anchor
Nick Easley - Former Hawkeye & NFL Player
Garrett Sturtz - Former Drake Men's Basketball Player

Hurl Beechum - Former ISU & Europe Basketball
Levi Paulsen - Former Hawkeye Football ​
Brooks Reynolds - Philanthropist & Entrepreneur

Luke Galeazzi -  Collegiate Golfer
Dave Downey - Meteorologist 
Cole Fisher -
Former Hawkeye Football

* Please note, celebrity guest appearances are subject to change. Celebrities will be paired with VIP Sponsors and then Standard Foursomes as available. We encourage everyone to chat with celebrities, get photos and ask for autographs.  Due to circumstances beyond our control Austin Blythe, Tim Dwight, Nate Teut, Ketih Duncan, Ryan Gersonde, Pat Angerer, Thom Darden and Scott Siepker regret they no longer able to attend the 2023 NCC. They all hope to join the fun again in for 2024!