2026 Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Roster Announced

Maurice Allen

Allen, a multi-sport athlete while at Evans High School in Orlando, began competing in Long Drive competitions at the age of 28 and has since become one of the best strikers of the long ball in the world. Early in his career, he set a Guinness World Record for the fastest ball speed at 211 miles per hour. In 2015 and 2016, Allen joined the European Long Drive Tour, winning numerous events, which led to a move to the Long Drive Tour, where in 2017 he reached a number one ranking. That same year, he won multiple LDT events and finished as Tour Champion. In 2018, Allen won the prestigious Volvik World Long Driving Championship with a 393-yard drive in the final. A year later, he became the first person to drive a ball over Niagara Falls. With a peak swing speed of 162 mph and ball speed of 228 mph, Allen’s longest competition drive traveled a staggering 483 yards. A dedicated contributor to the game of golf, Allen is Ambassador for Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association, First Tee and the Boys and Girls Club.

Mike Alstott

Alstott, a bruising fullback from Joliet, Illinois, was a 3-time team MVP at Purdue University and finished as the school’s all-time leading rusher with 3,635 yards. In his All-American senior year in 1995, he set single-season Purdue records with 1,436 rushing yards and 9 100-yard rushing games and also set a then-school record with 39 rushing touchdowns. Drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2nd round of the 1996 NFL Draft, Alstott spent his entire 12-year NFL career with the Bucs, setting the franchise career mark for touchdowns with 71. The 6-time Pro Bowler and 3-time All-Pro honoree scored Tampa’s first-ever Super Bowl touchdown, leading the Bucs to victory over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII. Alstott was inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor in 2015.

Valeria Brannen

Born in Medellín, Colombia, Valeria Brannen — formerly Valeria Ochoa — has been immersed in the game of golf since picking up a club at the age of six. A standout junior competitor representing Colombia, she won back-to-back South American Championships at ages 14 and 15 before relocating to the United States in 1999 to pursue her professional career. She gained national television exposure as a participant on the Golf Channel’s reality series Big Break 3, and went on to dabble in competitive play on the LPGA Tour. Off the course, Brannen built an impressive resume in the golf industry, operating a successful Golf Academy at Bonaventure Country Club and serving as Sales Manager for both the Diplomat Golf and Tennis Club and Turnberry Isle Miami. With over 30 years in the game, she has channeled her experience into a passion for teaching, working as an instructor at Trinity Catholic High School with past stops at Weston Hills Golf Academy, Turnberry Isle Miami, and TPC Eagle Trace. Beyond golf, Brannen is a dedicated multi-sport athlete who has competed in triathlons, softball, and kickball. She currently resides in Parkland, Florida.

Terry Collins

Born in Midland, Michigan, Terry Collins began his baseball journey at Eastern Michigan University, where he helped lead the Eagles to the 1976 College World Series. Following a standout college career, Collins played 10 seasons of minor league baseball as a shortstop and second baseman, primarily in the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers organizations. After hanging up his cleats, Collins quickly transitioned to coaching, managing in the minors before earning his first Major League managerial role with the Houston Astros in 1994. Known for his energetic style and attention to detail, he later managed the Anaheim Angels and, most notably, the New York Mets. In 2015, Collins led the Mets to their first National League pennant in 15 years and a trip to the World Series. His seven-year tenure with the Mets is the longest of any manager in franchise history. Collins retired from managing in 2017 but continues to work in baseball as a front office advisor and analyst. He remains a respected figure in the game and a fan favorite for his passion and leadership.

Daunte Culpepper

Born in Ocala, Florida, Daunte Culpepper overcame remarkable personal circumstances to become one of the most dynamic quarterbacks of his era. After earning Mr. Football honors in the state of Florida as a senior at Vanguard High School, Culpepper chose to remain loyal to the University of Central Florida — which had supported him through the recruiting process — where he rewrote virtually every school passing record and set an NCAA single-season completion percentage record of 73.6% in 1998, earning the Sammy Baugh Trophy as the nation’s top college quarterback. Selected 11th overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1999 NFL Draft, Culpepper blossomed into one of the league’s most electrifying players, earning three Pro Bowl selections and leading the Vikings to an NFC Championship Game appearance in 2000. His 2004 season stands as one of the greatest in NFL history for a quarterback, as he set the single-season record for combined passing and rushing yards with 5,123 total yards, threw for a Viking-record 39 touchdowns, and led the league with 4,717 passing yards. A devastating knee injury in 2005 derailed the remainder of his career, though he continued to compete with the Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, Detroit Lions, and Sacramento Mountain Lions before retiring. UCF honored his legacy by retiring his number 8 jersey.

Johnny Damon

Damon, who grew up in Orlando playing in the South Orange Little League, spent 18 seasons in Major League Baseball, most notably with Kansas City, Boston, and the New York Yankees. Drafted by the Royals in 1992 after being named Florida’s Gatorade Player of the Year out of Dr. Phillips High School, Damon made his major league debut three seasons later. In 2000, he led the AL in runs (136) and stolen bases (46), both career highs. With the Red Sox, Damon made two All-Star appearances and was instrumental in leading the Sox to the World Series in 2004, the club’s first since 1918. Following a move to New York, he remained one of the top lead-off hitters in the game and led the Yankees to the World Series title in 2009. A career .284 hitter, Damon amassed 1,668 runs, 1,139 RBIs, and 408 stolen bases. His 2,769 career hits ranks 54th all-time. Since retiring, he established the Johnny Damon Foundation, which provides assistance to American veterans and disadvantaged children, and he’s also been involved with the Wounded Warrior Project.

Chris Doering

Hailing from Gainesville, Doering went from being a walk-on at the University of Florida to one of the school’s best-ever receivers. He finished among the top ten in career receptions (149) and receiving yards (2,107) and won three-straight SEC Championships from 1993-95. His 31 receiving touchdowns are the most in school history and were the most in the SEC until 2020. In his All-American senior season in 1995, Doering had 70 receptions for 1,045 yards and 17 touchdowns. Drafted by Jacksonville in 1996, he made appearances with Indianapolis, Denver, Washington and Pittsburgh over six seasons, playing in 40 career games. Since retiring, Doering has performed as an analyst with ESPN, NBC, and the SEC Network.

Averee Dovsek

Born and raised in New Jersey, Averee Dovsek developed a love for golf at a young age and played collegiately at Quinnipiac University, where she was a standout on the women’s golf team. After college, she turned her passion for the sport into a career in media, quickly establishing herself as a rising voice in golf journalism. Averee is currently a multimedia golf reporter and host, known for her engaging on-camera presence and insightful interviews with top players on the PGA and LPGA Tours. She has contributed to outlets like Golfweek, USA Today Sports, and PGA Tour Entertainment, bringing fresh energy and perspective to golf coverage. In addition to her work in broadcasting, Averee is also a certified fitness professional, blending her love for sports and wellness to inspire a new generation of golfers. Whether she’s on the course, in the gym, or behind the mic, Averee continues to grow her influence as a dynamic ambassador for the game.

Warrick Dunn

Dunn gained notoriety during Florida State University’s most successful era, winning two National Championships in his four years. The All-American in football and track and field became the 1^st FSU running back to have 3-straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons and ended his career as FSU’s all-time leader in rushing with 3,959 yards. After being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1^st round in 1997, Dunn was named AP Rookie of the Year, beginning a 12-year career that also took him to Atlanta and the brink of a Super Bowl. After retiring, Dunn was 14^th in the league in all-purpose yards (15,306) and 19^th in rushing yards (10,967). The Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2004 and current minority owner of the Falcons has spent a majority of his post-retirement supporting single-parent families through his Warrick Dunn Charities.

William ‘Bar None’ Floyd

Raised in Jacksonville, Floyd became a menacing fullback at Florida State where he scored 20 touchdowns over a three-year career that included a National Championship in 1993. Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round, Floyd became the 1^st rookie to score 3 touchdowns in a playoff game during the 1995 Divisional Playoff against the Chicago Bears. He also scored in the NFC Championship against the Dallas Cowboys during the 49ers’ road to victory in Super Bowl XXIX, a rare NCAA-NFL champion in back-to-back seasons. Following a 7-year pro career that included over 1,000 yards both rushing and receiving and 25 touchdowns, Floyd performs as an analyst for the Seminole IMG Sports Network and is the Executive Director of his Bar None Foundation, which funds scholarships and grassroots community outreach programs.

Will Gholston

A native of Detroit, Michigan, Will Gholston established himself as a standout defensive lineman from an early age, earning USA Today High School All-American honors and arriving at Michigan State University as a five-star recruit — choosing the Spartans over offers from Michigan and Ohio State. During his three seasons with the Spartans, Gholston became a cornerstone of the defensive line, highlighted by a standout 2011 campaign in which he recorded 70 tackles and 16.0 tackles for loss, earning All-Big Ten second team honors. Selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft, Gholston went on to become one of the most tenured players in Buccaneers franchise history, spending his entire 11-year NFL career in Tampa Bay. Over 169 regular season games, he recorded 420 tackles and 19.5 sacks as a reliable and versatile presence on the defensive line. The highlight of his career came in 2021 when he was part of the Buccaneers team that won Super Bowl LV, playing in all four games of Tampa Bay’s postseason run. After retiring from professional football, Gholston transitioned into coaching, currently serving as the defensive line coach at Sickles High School in Citrus Park, Florida.

Carl Franks

Carl Franks has over 42 years of coaching and playing experience at collegiate and professional levels. Franks served as the head football coach of Duke University, his alma mater, for five seasons from 1999-2003. As a player for the Blue Devils, he caught the game-winning touchdown as a senior to beat their rivals UNC, 23-17. He was an assistant coach for the University of Florida, the University of South Florida, Bethune-Cookman University, and VMI. During his coaching tenure, he amassed five SEC championships with UF, one ACC Championship with Duke, and the 1996 National Championship with the Gators, winning the Sugar Bowl 52-20 over Florida State. Franks also coached for a season under Steve Spurrier with the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL prior to his move to the collegiate level. Franks coached running backs, linebackers, and wide receivers and was a recruiting coordinator throughout his coaching career. As a recruiting coordinator with the Gators, he helped bring in the nation’s top recruiting class in 1992. Notable players coached and recruited by Franks include Errict Rhett, Fred Taylor, Jevon Kearse, Chris Doering, Reidel Anthony and James Bates.

Grant Hill

Born in Dallas, Texas and raised in Virginia, Grant Hill arrived at Duke University as one of the most highly recruited players of his era and left as one of the greatest Blue Devils of all time. A key contributor on back-to-back national championship teams in 1991 and 1992 — including a legendary role in the iconic Laettner game against Kentucky — Hill was a two-time NCAA All-American, the 1994 ACC Player of the Year, and became the first player in ACC history to record more than 1,900 points, 700 rebounds, 400 assists, 200 steals, and 100 blocked shots. Duke retired his number 33 jersey, and he was inducted into the Duke Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. Selected third overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 1994 NBA Draft, Hill co-won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award with Jason Kidd and quickly established himself as one of the league’s premier all-around players, earning seven NBA All-Star selections and five All-NBA honors over his career. He also won a gold medal as a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team in Atlanta. After 19 NBA seasons with the Pistons, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Clippers, Hill retired in 2013 and was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. He has since built an impressive post-playing career as a television analyst for CBS, NBC, and Turner Sports, a co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, and a part-owner of Orlando City SC and the Baltimore Orioles.

Rickey Jackson

Born and raised in Pahokee, Florida, Jackson’s time at Pahokee High School earned him the honor of being named to the All-Century Team as one of the Top 33 players of the last 100 years in Florida, in 2007. He played four years at the University of Pittsburgh before he was drafted by the New Orleans Saints as the 53rd overall draft pick in the 1981 NFL draft. He spent 13 seasons with the Saints as a member of the “Dome Patrol” and was selected to seven Pro Bowls and Second-Team All-Pro five times. In the 1994 season, Jackson joined the San Francisco 49ers, where he won his first championship in Super Bowl XXIX. He retired after the 1995 season with 136 sacks and 18 interceptions for 68 yards in his career. Jackson was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.

Danny Kanell

Kanell grew up in Fort Lauderdale and played quarterback at Florida State University from 1992 to 1995. In his first start in 1993, he threw for 341 yards and five touchdowns in a 49-20 win over Maryland, and the Seminoles went on to the win the National Championship. In 1994, as the full-time starter, he threw for 2,781 yards and 17 touchdowns. In the final regular season game against Florida, he led a 31-3 comeback to tie the game 31-31, then beat the Gators in the Sugar Bowl to finish the season 10-1-1 and fourth in the final AP poll. In 1995, he threw for 2,957 yards and 31 touchdowns, and the Seminoles defeated Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl to conclude a 10-2 season and another top-five ranking. Kanell was named ACC Offensive Player of the Year and ended his career with 6,372 passing yards and 57 touchdowns, then a school record. Drafted by the New York Giants in 1996, he became a starter midway through the 1997 season and led the Giants to the NFC East title. The following season, he threw for career-highs 259 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 34-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Kanell played two seasons with Atlanta and spent a season playing minor league baseball before concluding his football career in Denver. He had 5,129 passing yards and 31 touchdowns throughout his NFL career. In 2012, Kanell was inducted into the Florida State Athletic Hall of Fame. After retiring, he joined ESPN as a college football analyst and host and now splits his time between Fox Sports as an analyst and his own talk shows on Sirius XM.

Shane Matthews

Born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Shane Matthews became a standout quarterback at the University of Florida under legendary coach Steve Spurrier. From 1990 to 1992, he led the Gators to a 28–8 record and helped usher in a new era of success for the program, earning SEC Player of the Year honors in both 1990 and 1991. Matthews threw for over 9,000 yards and 74 touchdowns in his college career, becoming one of the most prolific passers in school history. After going undrafted in 1993, he carved out a 13-year NFL career with six teams, including the Chicago Bears, Washington, and Buffalo, finishing with nearly 4,800 passing yards and 31 touchdowns. Following his playing days, Matthews transitioned into coaching and broadcasting. He currently serves as the radio analyst for Florida Gators football, bringing his deep knowledge and passion for the game to fans across the state. In 2023, he was honored as an SEC Football Legend for his lasting impact on the conference and the Gator program.

Marcus Pollard

Former NFL tight end Marcus Pollard is a Valley, Alabama native and a graduate of Valley High School. He began his collegiate basketball career at Seward County Community College in Kansas before transferring to Bradley University in Illinois, where he played for two seasons. Despite not playing college football, Pollard signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 1995. He went on to play 14 seasons in the NFL, also suiting up for the Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, and Atlanta Falcons. Over his career, Pollard recorded 349 receptions for 4,280 yards and 40 touchdowns. Since 2013, Pollard has served as the Director of Player Engagement and Youth Football for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In this role, he coordinates team life skills programming, including the NFL Rookie Success Program, and works closely with players on continuing education, career internships, professional development, employee assistance, and financial education. Pollard and his wife, Amani, were contestants on the 19th season of The Amazing Race, where they finished in third place out of 11 teams.

Kenny Shaw

Former Florida State wide receiver Kenny Shaw is an Orlando native and Dr. Phillips High School graduate. Over his career at FSU from 2010 to 2013, Shaw appeared in 52 games, recording 124 receptions for 1,919 yards and 14 touchdowns. He helped the Seminoles win three ACC Atlantic Division titles and two ACC championships, earning All-ACC Third Team honors in 2013-14 and contributing to the team’s BCS National Championship win. Shaw also had a strong performance in the 2011 Champs Sports Bowl (now the Pop-Tarts Bowl), catching four passes for 64 yards in a victory over Notre Dame. After college, Shaw played professionally with the Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Oakland Raiders in the NFL, and had stints in the CFL with Toronto, Ottawa, Saskatchewan, and Edmonton. Off the field, Shaw is committed to giving back through the Shaw Is R.A.W. Academy, an initiative where he hosts annual football camps in Orlando, Florida, teaching young athletes skills on and off the field, while promoting teamwork, community, and personal growth.

Wayne Simien

Born in Leavenworth, Kansas, Wayne Simien developed into one of the most decorated players in University of Kansas basketball history. A McDonald’s All-American in 2001, Simien went on to earn All-American honors in both his junior and senior seasons at Kansas, where he was named Big 12 Player of the Year and a Wooden Award finalist as a senior. During his time with the Jayhawks, he helped the program to three Big 12 Championships, four NCAA Tournament appearances, two Final Four berths, and a national runner-up finish. He finished his college career as the 12th all-time leading scorer in Kansas history with 1,593 points, and his number 23 jersey was retired by the university in 2011. Selected 29th overall by the Miami Heat in the 2005 NBA Draft, Simien earned an NBA Championship ring in his rookie season when Miami captured the 2006 title. After his playing career concluded in 2009, Simien dedicated himself to his Christian ministry, Called To Greatness, before returning to his alma mater in 2021 as Associate Athletics Director for Engagement and Outreach at the University of Kansas.

Trick Williams

Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Matrick Belton — known to WWE fans as Trick Williams — was a natural athlete from the start. After a standout prep career at Keenan High School, where he totaled 1,157 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior, Belton earned a full scholarship to Hampton University before walking on to the South Carolina Gamecocks — his father’s alma mater — from 2014 to 2016, even playing alongside brothers André and Hassan. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in December 2016 with a degree in physical education. After he hung up his cleats, a WWE tryout in 2018 set him on a new path. Signing a developmental contract in 2021, Belton debuted on NXT under the name Trick Williams and quickly became one of the brand’s most electrifying personalities. After years as a cornerstone of the beloved Trick Melo Gang alongside Carmelo Hayes, Williams broke out on his own, capturing the NXT Championship twice and the NXT North American Championship. In 2025, he made history by becoming the first WWE-contracted wrestler to win the TNA World Championship, a reign that further cemented his status as one of WWE’s brightest rising stars. Williams now competes on the SmackDown brand as part of WWE’s main roster and will square off against Sami Zayn for the United States Championship at Wrestlemania 42 later this month.

Charles Woodson

An elite cornerback and playmaker over 18 NFL seasons, Charles Woodson was a nine-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro while starring for the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. A two-time All-American at the University of Michigan, Woodson made history in 1997 by becoming the first primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy. Selected fourth overall by the Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft, he made an immediate impact, earning AP Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. After eight seasons in Oakland, Woodson joined the Packers, where he was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2009 and helped lead the team to victory in Super Bowl XLV. Known for his ball-hawking instincts and versatility, he became the first player in NFL history with at least 50 interceptions and 20 sacks. Woodson finished his career with 65 interceptions—the fifth-most all-time—and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.