Shot in the Dark is a unique tournament played at night with glow-in-the-dark balls and LED glow sticks marking tee boxes and holes. Golfers tee off in teams of four at a shotgun start. All holes are par three and golfers navigate the course playing nine holes.
This year’s event is set for Friday, May 3rd at Meadowbrook Country Club in South Tulsa, 9300 E. 81st St., Tulsa.
For information on teams or how to become a sponsor, contact Barry at bmaxwell@ddadvocacy.net.
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Registration begins, Buffet Dinner, Live Entertainment/Band,
$10,000 Putting Contest, and Silent Auction open for bidding
7:30 p.m. Volunteer & Golfer Instructions
9:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
Approx. 10:30 pm Awards Ceremony and Silent Auction ends
TARC’s Shot in the Dark Golf Tournament is for avid golfers and hackers alike as the tournament takes place in the evening. This year’s event is set for Friday, May 3rd at Meadowbrook Country Club in South Tulsa. The Shotgun Start begins at 9:00 pm with all holes being made a Par 3 for the evening. Using a green glow ball, golfers will play nine holes on either the front or back nine using a scramble-format for your team’s foursome.
Along with a dinner, silent auction and live music prior to the start of the golf tournament, participants can each purchase a Mulligan/Lob-A-Grenade ticket to be used for any stroke at any time. Contests including the $10,000 Putting Contest and Closest to the Pin round out the evening’s activities.
Golfers of all skill levels are encouraged to join us for this exciting event. Come decked out in glowing accessories such as rings, necklaces and glasses. Blinking lights and glow-in-the-dark accessories are all welcome.
Here’s your chance to show your skill as you face the challenge of shooting a glowing green golf ball in the dark for nine holes.For more information on teams or how to become a sponsor, contact Barry at bmaxwell@ddadvocacy.net.
Current 2019 Sponsors
Classic Sponsors: Bank of Oklahoma, Matrix Service Company, Security Bank
Dinner Sponsors: Williams, Anonymous Donor
Invitational Sponsors: Hogan Taylor/Randa Vernon
Team Sponsor: Michelle Taylor
Hole Sponsor: CrossFirst Bank
Donor: Apache Corporation
All proceeds support TARC programs and services helping individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, with needs such as special education assistance, multi-age support groups, self-advocacy, social skills training, and grief and loss support.
Thank you to everyone who attended Shot in the Dark 2018!
2018 Winners
1st Place: Industrial Electric Team 2 with Tory J., Bo B., Jack H., and Lou H.
2nd Place: Williams Team with Al J., Bonnie J., Ray P., and Rebecca P.
3rd Place (Tie): BOK Team 2 with Scott G., Mike S., Jason F., and Craig C.
3rd Place (Tie): Goatcher Team with Brent S., Greg M., Wayne T., and Ryan H.
2018 Sponsors
Eagle Sponsors: Industrial Electric & Testing, Margaret Goatcher
Classic Sponsors: Bank of Oklahoma, Matrix Service Company, Security Bank
Dinner Sponsors: Schumacher Automotive, Williams
Invitational Sponsors: HoganTaylor/Randa Vernon, Pilgrim Rock Masonic Lodge #522, Susan & Lane Pennington, Price Family Properties, The Spot for Kids Therapy, TTCU
Glow Sponsor: Omni Air International
Hole Sponsors: AEP/PSO, Beam Marketing Group, Bios, CertaPro Painters, Chick-fil-a, CrossFirst Bank, DRD Technology, The Hovenga Family, Magna, ONE Gas, Spears Travel
$10,000 Putting Contest Sponsor: ONE Gas
In-Kind Sponsor: Tulsa World
T-Shirt Sponsor: Al Johnson
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