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A source writes 6/20/05:

Have you ever heard of Angels on the Fairway? Check it out! This company headed by a lady Simone Sheffield is doing a yearly party which is a F--K FEST!

She arranges for a few hundred ladies models, hookers, playmates etc to go free of charge to Cabo San Lucas and charges thousands of dollars to the men to attend the event.

The event is a so called "charity" which gives money to domestic violence programs etc. I have done some background and have been unable to find where this company has ever given money to anything.

My point, last year a friend attended this event, free of charge they provided her all the transportation, food, drinks etc. But she was expected to take care of a man, in other words f--k him, when she refused, she was flown home!

Companies like this should be exposed! Don't you think, they are getting away with this because it is in Mexico, most of the ladies know what is expected of them but some don't! This lady and her so called charity company is profiting off prostitution, and telling people that money is given to a charity! Bull!

Dan writes: "Well, gee, I hope you’re ready to apologize now that you’ve posted those photos, dripping with innocence and good clean fun as they are…"

Organizer Simone Sheffield responds to me:

that is NOT our event nor would that ever happen at our event. your lady or man is a liar. check your sources. they are not being truthful with you. They are no doubt someone i have refused entry to. we have NEVER nor would we ever send a model home for such a ridiculous allegation. this is not the same event. i suggest you check your event facts.... perhaps events in Vegas or those by trashy lingerie. such activities might be more up their alley. BUT NOT OURS. i leave for Mexico soon and will not reply to emails until my return in a week. there is nothing else to discuss.

A man writes:

I have read your web site for sometime now, and this is the first time I have ever wanted to email you, but I thought I should set the record straight. I have attended this event a couple of times, and whoever said it is a F--K Fest is absolutely correct.

Yes, we all pay a lot of money to attend this event, but the extra curricular activity is amazing to say the least. Yes, the woman are very beautiful, and yes they are for sale. I spent many thousands of for some amazing ladies, where else can you get this caliber of lady to F--K you?

Some bring their boyfriends to protect them so they will not be approached. But is a free-for-all sex party! This woman Simone is full of s--- of she says it is not! She knows it is and so do all the paying customers!

This event is a place where we men can get away from our ladies, wives, girlfriends etc, and get some good old top quality pussy, what is wrong with that? As for where the money goes, that is something maybe someone should look into! But, who gives a sh--, we got the pussy we went there for!

I got this report from a model who went to this event last year:

First thank you, no one will listen to the problem here, many girls get into a situation that they can not get out of...

I first heard about the Angels On the Fairway from another model, she said I could make some good money just by being there. The company provided the air, lodging,meals everything, all I had to do was show up. She said she had been propositioned many times but turned them down.

Anyway, last year I showed up and right of the bat I was asked to f--k this guy. I said no way, I am here for the fun. I was told that the fun was to take care of the customers and don't ask questions.

When I said no again, It was then that a man named Phil came over and talked to me. He said, "If you don't take care of our customers you will be asked to leave. You're not a famous model nor are you a celebrity, so you have to do what we tell you. This is Mexico and you can get in a lot of trouble here."

I was scared out of my mind, I didn't want to f--k this old man, nor did I want to get into any trouble so I faked that I was very ill, and they sent me home!

I asked Simone Sheffield about this. She replied:

absolutely NOT. This is a real charity event. you can take this TRUTH from the horses mouth or continue to play this game. I WILL STAND BEHIND THIS EVENT 100%. give me your address.. i would prefer if my attorney can contact you directly about these allegations.

send me the name of the person that sent you this pack of outright lies. i will sue them in the blink of an eye. We have a long history of our donations - LONG ! i will have my attorney contact you and your friend directly. Send their info urgently. i will handle this person legally and not via false emails. This must be some loser i refused to attend the event.

PLEASE KNOW, I WILL COME AFTER YOU AND YOUR SO-CALLED SOURCE WITH FULL AND TOTAL LEGAL ACTIONS FOR ANY SLANDEROUS REMARKS, REPORTS, POSTS AND STATEMENTS. CONSIDER THIS NOTIFICATION OF MY INTENTIONS.

I told Sheffield I would not reveal my sources.

Joe writes: "From the sound of it only money from the auction goes to the charities."

A source writes: "This lady Simone is a wack job, I called her and she went off on me. Said she is sick and tired of people accusing her of pimping. I asked for a list of the charities that she has given money to and she hung up on me."

Amber writes:

Hi, Luke!! I'm a former (mainstream) model who has worked as a Trashy Girl for Trashy Lingerie (both here in Los Angeles as well as at their parties in Vegas at the Palms).

I find Ms. Sheffield's comments that "i suggest you check your event facts.... perhaps events in Vegas or those by trashy lingerie. Such activities might be more up their alley," incredibly offensive!

Nothing of that nature goes on there. . . except entertaining, bringing out that A-List party vibe The Palms is known for. Prior to Trashy Lingerie providing the models for these events, the girls were from Playboy.

Ms. Sheffield should really think before she opens her big (and obviously painfully uninformed) mouth!!! She wants to accuse others of slander? What makes her think that Mary (owner of Trashy) won't have her ass in a sling???

Additionally, those events are sponsored by the Palms (i.e. The Maloof Family). . . I wonder what George (Maloof) would think of her comments?

I can empathize with her feelings (particularly if Angels is legitimate), but to call names in that manner?? Unprofessional. . . not to mention an excellent way to bring legal action against herself.

Trashy is a widely respected company, outfitting everyone from Paris Hilton to scores of Playmates to Drew Barrymore. Take it from one who's actually been there!

A person writes Simone:

I am an independent reporter for the Porn industry and the exploitation of woman. It has been reported to me that your Angels on the Fairway is a place where rich men can go and get laid. I have heard this from several of your past and present models, that have attended or will attend your event. I have interviewed several of your male paying guests and they have confirmed what the models have said.

I would be interested in learning more about what charities you are donating monies to, if you would be so kind as to provide contact names and number for verification, that would help my investigation greatly.

These are of course allegations on the parts of the models and paying customers, but I must tell you I have interviewed many of your clients, and allegations make since.

I have even seen a video tape of several encounters, I do not know if the actual place was the hotel where you having your event, but the video was showing many of your models performing sexual acts on paying customers.

What happens between consenting adults is not under your control, but since your saying your giving monies to a charity which involves Domestic violence, it is ironic that this behavior is allegedly going on.

I look forward to your reply, and thank you in advance for your concern and help. Also if possible I would like to attend the event, I can arrange for my own transportation and pay your required fee. Please advise me ASAP, I can get a flight to Cabo on Wed.

Source continues: "This is a powerful Black Lady, I never could get any answers? I tried to get in touch with Tommy Lee about the event, as he has attended before, but his manager said no comment? What does that tell you?

"This topic is a difficult one that lies at the crossroads of feminism, morals, pleasure, gender inequality, exploitation and male violence. The difficulty in discussing it is compounded by the large degree of diversity and stratification of experiences within prostitution: from straight and gay prostitutes on the street to elite escort services. The range of experiences increases again if we explore sex work, which takes into account exotic dancing, the adult movie industry and an increasing number of people who run an adult-oriented website that features themselves. Further, the level of exploitation in sex work should be compared and contrasted with a variety of exploitative, meaningless and alienating work produced by a technologically advanced, consumption oriented capitalist society. The question is thus not whether sex work is exploitative, but how does it compare with being a waitress, working in a factory or a McDonalds - perhaps even a graduate assistant?"

John writes:

The "Angels on the Fairway" thing seems pretty unlikely to me, Luke. Just as a matter of dollars, it doesn't make sense. They're charging 3000 for three days including round trip airfare, the hotel, and meals. I don't think they can throw in sex - at least not with hot American girls - for that much. Plus, do you really think the girls, who can plainly pimp themselves out properly for cash, are going to do so for the free hotel room? And you don't think those kinds of terms are worked out _before_ the girls go? Please!

A model writes:

Luke I have been reading your story on the Angles on the Fairway, and I just read the remarks from John. Every girl I know would love a free trip to Cabo, this is how the event is presented. John honey, the package is much more than $3,000 look at the web site! Every girl wants to meet a rich guy right? Well this event is all about this. Now that the girls are here some are asked to be whores, hookers what ever you want to call them. It is not until then do you realize that your in a third world country with no one to help you. The girls do get paid extra money, that is the point here, 200 plus hot American girls and a bunch of rich men, what do you think happened here? Moron!

Here's the press release on the event:

January 22, 2005, Hollywood, CA - Due to overwhelming response, the 5th Annual Angels on The Fairway Celebrity Golf Open & Party will once again feature 200 of the world's most beautiful women hosting the 4 day event to be held June 23rd - June 26th in beautiful Los Cabos, Mexico.

The Angels on The Fairway Golf Tournament will be held at The Cabo Real Golf Course Designed by Golfing legend Robert Trent Jones II located in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Our stay is hosted by The Crown Plaza Los Cabos - a 5-Star Resort. Celebrities and sports stars participating in this event will include Rock superstars Tommy Lee and Meatloaf, basketball greats Julius Erving and Clyde Drexler, Actress Traci Bingham, Fashion Models and Playboy Playmates. [A certain beer company] and [a Los Angeles FM station] will sponsor the four-day benefit event.

Our Bikini and Lingerie Fashion Shows will raise funds for The Laura Dester Children Shelter, a non-profit organization serving its community.

Brian Bartolo, Internet Sales Manager KZLA-FM / KPWR-FM [Power 106 FM], denies that his station is a sponsor of the above event (even though the press release listing the station as a sponsor went out January 22, 2005 (without apparent protest from Power 106) and has been published on AngelsHQ.com for months).

Though the AngelsHQ.com press release says Corona is a sponsor of the event, Corona says they are not.

6/25/05

Linda Smiley writes:

Luke,

I have been in the legitimate modeling business now for over 10 years. I was a model myself before I got older and no one would hire me for assignments. That is why I decided to become and agent, not only to supply models and make money but to also educate the models not to make the many mistakes I made.

One of my models has called my attention to your article Angels on the Fairway. I supplied three models to attend this event last year, it was both a delightful and hair-raising experience for all three. They were treated very well, air fair, meals, drinks, hotel etc, but things took a turn for the worse when they arrived in Los Cabos Mexico.

All of my models were propositioned with thousands of dollars in cash to perform sex with the participants in the Golf tournament, even though none of my models took part in this activity, it was a very uncomfortable situation for them all. They felt pressured every day, and were harassed by Simone's staff for not taking part in this activity.

I wrote a letter of protest to Ms. Simone Sheffield when I heard this from my girls and never received a reply. I phoned and she would not take my calls. I'm not surprised the posted sponsors are not actually sponsoring this tournament.

I would also like to know how much and to whom Simone gives to charity. I have a supposition her charity is her Louis Vuitton bag.

A model writes: "I just got home and was looking at your feature on Angels, thank you so mush for getting my message out, it looks like there are a few others that agree with me. This should be a national news story, and you broke it first. I sent this info to many news papers, Radio, and TV stations with nothing."

Kryss Taghadossi writes:

For the record, in advance of all I am about to say - you need to know, I am also a minister and have a propensity to find lies abhorrent. I will swear on a stack of bibles, on my mother's life, on my own life that what I am about to tell you is the God's-honest truth. I have already offered to swear in court if need be.

I need to take issue with the untrue and libelous statements on your website. Having attended the event I can tell you first hand that there is absolutely NO truth to the allegations. Not only have I worked with the event since it began, I have consistently attended it and am one of the senior staff there. I volunteer my time year-round for this event as I wholeheartedly believe in it.

For the record: our charities have always gotten donations and anyone is more than welcome to check with them, they include the Laura Dester Children's Shelter, Women for Women International, the Jenesee Center and countless others over the years.

The models who attend are only expected to do one or two duties out of several: pose for normal pictures (with clothes, in lobby or by pool etc), talk with clients, pose for the calendar, be a model in the swimsuit or lingerie fashion shows, take part in the auctions... There is not any suggestion much less requirement of prostitution or anything even resembling it. In fact if we had any reason to believe that was going on, the offending parties would be asked to leave the event. If anyone is engaging in any kind of sexual behavior, it is not under the direction or consent of the event, staff or promoter - period. Furthermore, there is no "Phil" who works for us - the majority of staff is actually female and I can guarantee you NO ONE would make such a statement.

The truth is, this event usually ends up costing the promoter some of her own money -- but she continually does it out of the goodness of her heart in order to help the women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The proceeds from all auctions are directly given to our charities, and sometimes a little extra. Our website has the letters of thank you from the charities each year - you are welcome to see them yourself and even contact the charities for validation if you so wish.

All I can assume is that the few people who are writing you with these grossly false allegations are upset because they have either been refused access (which some clients have been for being rude to our models, as have some models have who came for the free trip but then didn't even want to do any simple duties) or someone asked to leave for bad behavior. You see, we actually do not tolerate even small instances of inappropriate behavior at our events.

The real problem is that by a few "anonymous" people saying such outright lies and by your promoting those lies, the people you folks are actually hurting are the hundreds and thousands of women and children who have or will benefit from our event. It is completely vicious, uncalled for and just mean. I had assumed this would all blow over as it was obviously false and vindictive behavior on the part of a few people (if not just one in multiple email accounts) but you seem to be enjoying the sensationalism too much.

It is obvious with me that someone who is angry with Ms. Sheffield (for whatever reason) is willing to sacrifice the abused women and children in order to get their own sense of "vindication" for whatever wrong they feel they have been done.

It is truly unfortunate that they - and YOU - would choose to destroy hope for the women and children who benefit from our donations every year in order to please yourselves.

Unlike your other "mystery commentators" I will sign my name - as I am telling the truth and not afraid to be called on it - on your site, in court or before God.

Crystal Williams, Guardian Angel, writes:

Whomever is telling you the Angels On The Fairway is a FuckFest is an absolute liar! I first attended this event their second year and was never told that I had to have sex with anyone. I had a great time and since then, I've been helping her with the organization of the event. I can assure you or anyone else that proceeds from this event definitely go to charity.

Simone Sheffield is one of the nicest, sweetest, most generous people in the world. She would never condone such behavior at her events.

You really need to get your facts straight before you start posting such nonsense.

Jacquelin L. Black writes me:

I have spent the time reading the material on your site and can’t believe you put such unsubstantiated garbage up and call it journalism. First your initial article is based upon one source, as you yourself stated, and you have no additional sources to collaborate this one source. How do we know this initial source was not one of the models that applied and was turned down or was sent home for behaving inappropriately?

I have worked this event. I have helped with the administrative duties while at the event. In point of fact each time I’ve attended I was the person who took the money for the charities for each auction. I kept a diligent set of books on the auctioned items and the amount each item sold for, maintaining an accounting integrity for the event and for accountability to the charities. Every single penny raised from the auctions went to the charities the event supported. To say otherwise is a flat-out lie and is libelous. I can support my statements with documents and facts, I wonder how many people making statements that are derogatory to the event can do the same.

You are being a completely irresponsible ‘reporter’ (and I used this term for lack of any other that may fit you). You have published opinions, innuendo of improper accounting practices and the flat out untruth of anyone related to the administration of the event would ask any of the models to sleep with anyone of the guests.

If a model had opted to sleep with one of the men who paid to attend the event it was her option and not a mandate, request or even known about by the organizer or anyone related to the organization. Yet you permit such fairy tales to be posted as if they were fact and could be backed up with evidence. There is no evidence to support these statements because none of what has been said here ever happened; at least not with knowledge or consent of the organizer or staff of the event. If someone has such loose morals that they believe a roll in the sack with a rich guy will gain them anything then I suggest the problem is not with the event but the person who believes this way.

If you are going to do harm to individuals, then at least have the decency to put the harm and blame where it belongs. The harm and destruction you are causing is to children and women who have been beaten up in life. These people are the ones who need our help and your shoddy journalism has harmed them just as much, if not more, than the men who battered them in the first place. If this is your idea of journalism then we need new journalists that understand backing up their stories with facts!