Toby Keith Announces The Return Of Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic
To date, the event has raised more than $15 million for OK Kids Korral.
The Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic will be returning to Norman, OK in June for its 19th edition.
Taking place the weekend of June 2–3, the event will be hosted in support OK Kids Korral, the cost-free home for families of children battling cancer. This organization strives to provide a safe, convenient, and hopeful environment for these families to connect with each other and focus on the well-being of their child or children.
Sawyer Brown will headline the denim and diamonds-themed dinner and auction on Friday, June 2 at Riverwind Casino with support from local favorites Drive.
The silent auction items will include signed memorabilia from NFL quarterback Joe Burrow, NBA star Steph Curry, golf icon Tiger Woods and music greats Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn.
Additionally, several businesses have offered up donations for the auction including Ashley Furniture, Crew’s Cottage Carlton Landing, The Joinery, Tim Kenney, Travis McIntyre, Red Fork Distillery, Kennel & Crate, Ryan Cunningham, South OKC Ace Hardware and LOREC Ranch Home Furnishings.
Those in attendance will also get to take part in a live auction, which will offer trips to Australia and Croatia, a hunting excursion, membership to the private national golf Dormie Network and one-of-a-kind items from Toby Keith.
Silent auction bidding opens to the public May 12 HERE.
Then, on Saturday, June 3, shotgun start golf will begin at Norman’s Belmar Golf Club and come to a close with a $10,000 closest-to-the-pin shootout.
Last year, the 18th annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic raised more than $1.3 million, which marked the third-highest total ever. To date, the event has raised more than $15 million for OK Kids Korral.
Toby Keith had remained out of the spotlight since revealing his cancer diagnosis to fans in early June of 2022. The country hitmaker and Songwriters Hall of Fame member took to social media over the summer to share his diagnosis with fans.
“Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery. So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax,” the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member wrote at the time.
He added, “I am looking forward to spending this time with my family. But I will see the fans sooner than later. I can’t wait.”
