Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic
Returns June 12-13

Trace Adkins Headlines,

Shawn Parr & Jim West Host Dinner/Auction

(NORMAN, Okla.) Themed to celebrate 250 years of American independence, the 22nd Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic returns on June 12-13. Country hitmaker Trace Adkins leads the entertainment, with celebrated radio and TV personality Shawn Parr and business leader/philanthropist Jim West hosting and leading the live auction. Opening with the annual Friday night dinner at Riverwind Casino, the invite-only event carries over with the next day’s shotgun-start golf tournament at Keith’s Belmar Golf Club.

Last year’s event raised $1.4 million, just below the all-time mark set in 2024. As always, the Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic benefits the Toby Keith Foundation’s work supporting OK Kids Korral, which the late singer, songwriter and entertainer called “my best gift I’ve ever given to the world.” Beyond the music, dinner and golf, the event has become well known for its amazing array of unique and coveted items available via live and silent auction. Among them this year:

Live auction items include:

· A Jostens one-of-one ring honoring Keith made specifically for the event.

· One-of-a-kind custom made spurs themed to the gathering.

· A hand-tooled leather-covered guitar marking

· Trips to Ireland and Italy.

· A Kentucky Derby package.

· Tickets to see Kenny Chesney at The Sphere in Las Vegas.

· 13px;”>Concert tickets from Oklahoma’s own Vince Gill.

· An original Robin Marsh painting.

· A stay at the Broken Bow cabin from HGTV’s Wild Vacation Rentals

Silent auction items available include:

· Autographed memorabilia from baseball greats Roger Clemens and Nolan Ryan.

· Golf gear personalized by Scottie Scheffler.

· Signed offerings by NFL stars Baker Mayfield, Tim Tebow and Patrick Mahomes.

· An autographed submission from hoops star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

· Unique items from musicians including Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Zach Top.

· Furniture, trips, jewelry, purses and more.

About the Toby Keith Foundation

In 2024, the Toby Keith Foundation celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the opening of OK Kids Korral – a cost-free home for families with children receiving medical care. Marking the milestone, the Foundation bestowed $10,000 in grants to 10 local children’s charities. Last year’s 20th Anniversary Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic brought in $3.1 million for a to-date total of $20 million raised. With a new endowment established, Keith’s family pledged continued commitment to the foundation’s good works. In his final interview, Toby Keith told a local reporter that OK Kids Korral “is my best gift I’ve ever given to the world.”

About Toby Keith

Bursting on to the country music scene with his solo-penned first single “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” Toby Keith began stacking hits through a succession of label permutations, all of which built to the Sept. 1, 2005 launch of his own label, Show Dog Nashville. Keith released 14 albums during that final phase of his career, cementing his place as one of the most prolific self-directed creative forces in country’s modern era. All in, Keith amassed 42 top 10 hits, 33 No. 1s, more than 44 million albums sold, 100 million BMI performances, and more than 10 billion streams largely on the strength of his own songwriting and producing. He was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame shortly before his passing in February 2024. Among his many accomplishments, the New York based all-genre Songwriters Hall of Fame (2015), the National Medal of Arts (2021), the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2021) and BMI Icon (2022) were his most treasured.

About Trace Adkins

Since his debut in 1996, the larger-than-life star has sold more than 11 million albums and charted 20 songs on Billboard’s all genre Hot 100, while catapulting 15 singles into the Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. He’s also racked up two billion streams and boasts a reputation for fiery live performance – not to mention his multiple Grammy nominations, awards from the ACM and CMT, and a willingness to think outside the box.

About Shawn Parr

Shawn Parr has been entertaining the country music family for over 38 years! Southern California native Shawn Parr was born to entertain. Throughout the last 30 years he has dominated the airwaves and charmed the country music industry with his outgoing personality and wild antics – having so much fun that Team ATC gave his adventures their own hashtag – #SHAWNANIGANS! His playful interview style coupled with his work ethic and talent, has earned him endless coveted opportunities. Shawn’s voice has been the backdrop of the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Golden Globes, the American Music Awards, the Miss America pageant, and The Chase for GSN. Hosting special events, particularly for charities nationwide, is a passion of Shawn’s as well.

About Jim West

Jim West has emceed the Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic’s Friday-night’s dinner and auction event since Toby’s passing. And if you know Jim, he’s coming after your money for a great cause.

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