The first event for QuickStart was held 6/23/03 at Koastai Pines Golf Resort, nestled in the natural wetlands of South Louisiana, surrounded by stately pines and huge live oaks. The resort sits just outside of Eddie's beloved hometown of Lake Charles.

This event brought together legends from across Louisiana for a fun-filled weekend of golf, lunch, and silent auction.  NFL greats & Louisiana legends such as Larry Johnson, Doug Williams, Orlando Thomas, Corey Raymond, and Alan Heisser,  joined in the fun to raise money for QuickStart scholarships and the autoimmune disease lupus.

Celebrity players were treated to an authentic "cajun feast"  of fried catfish, shrimp, seafood gumbo, dirty rice, and all the fixings, especially prepared by Eddie's mother, "Ms Gwen", the evening before the tournament.