The 2025 Michael Brown Invitational took place over two days in Southern California on December 7th and 8th. Since 2012, the MB Invitational has been Driving Out Cancer’s signature event, raising millions of dollars for life-saving cancer research programs while featuring some of the top long-drive talent in the world. 2025 was no exception, teeing off with our Celebrity Black Tie Gala and auction at Fete the Venue in Costa Mesa on Sunday evening, followed by the tournament itself at the Huntington Club in Huntington Beach.

The stars came out on Sunday night, dressed in their finest for an evening of food, drink, music, and a little magic in support of Driving Out Cancer’s mission.

We celebrated the life of long drive pro Derek Hines, who passed away in 2025, alongside his beautiful family.

We were amazed by the sleight-of-hand of Danny Magic, a two-time champion strolling magician from the storied Magic Castle in Hollywood.

We enjoyed delicious food and drink thanks to the generosity of our partners and sponsors.

And, most importantly, we raised money for UCI Health, City of Hope, the RISE Foundation, and other worthy beneficiaries thanks to generous bids on donated auction items, including golf experiences, one-of-a-kind signed memorabilia, amazing gift baskets, and much more.

This year’s Pro-Am & Match Play Tournament included a deep roster of some of World Long Drive’s finest pros, including:

After a truly incredible day of long drive entertainment, Zack Holton was crowned this year’s MB Invitational champion.

But the real winners are the vital cancer research programs that we’ll be able to fund thanks to those who participated in the event. Whether you put together a foursome to hit bombs next to our pros, bid on our auction items, or took in all the action from the stands, it’s your contributions that allow Driving Out Cancer to make an impact for cancer patients and their families in 2026 and beyond!