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2008 is Last Round for Duke Children's Classic

The charity event which has raised more than $14 million since 1974 will play its last round May 30.

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Jeff Foxworthy (right) was among the celebrity golfers at the Duke Children's Classic in 1999.
DURHAM, N.C. — The Duke Children's Classic golf tournament is coming to an end.

The charity event which has raised more than $14 million for the Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center since 1974 will play its last round May 30.

Organizers told WRAL they have had trouble attracting celebrities and corporate sponsors.

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