Silver Oak to hold Special Olympics benefit golf tournament in Carson City
Nevada law enforcement officers love their state's Special Olympians, and the athletes love their officers.
"It's great for us to support them," said Nevada Department of Corrections Officer Tony Cloke. "The athletes mean so much. It's not about winning medals, but them going out there and putting their hearts into it."
Peace officers and Special Olympians in Nevada have teamed up together for more than 30 years, since the nationwide Law Enforcement Torch Run was founded in 1984 to benefit Special Olympics athletes.
Their latest effort together is the Law Enforcement Torch Run Special Olympics Nevada Benefit Golf Tournament held Aug. 21 at Silver Oak Golf Course in Carson City.
Hosted by the Warm Springs Correctional Center -- part of the Nevada Department of Corrections -- the golf tournament will feature a scramble format with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
So far, the Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised $1,700 toward Special Olympics Nevada for this event, Cloke said.
"We've got a lot of interest from a lot of local businesses," he said. "And a lot of local businesses have helped us out."
Corporate sponsors for the golf tournament include Michael Hohl Chevrolet, which is putting a car up as a prize for a Par 3 hole-in-one, Cloke said.
New West Distributing, the local distributor of Coors Light beer, and Coca-Cola are the event's other major corporate sponsors, he said.
The cost to play is $50 per player, and includes range balls, water and dinner.
Tournament play is open to anyone. The event will feature trophies, raffles, and prizes for the longest drive and closest to the pin.
Silver Oak Club House is located at 1251 Country Club Drive, off GS Richards Blvd. in Carson City.
Those interested in participating are asked to RSVP by Aug. 17 with either Officer Tony Cloke at anthonycloke01@gmail.com, or Officer Craig Arnett at carnett@doc.nv.gov.
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