Rain Couldn't Stop the Mission: Rural Gone Urban Foundation Raises More Than $17,000 at Annual Golf Tournament
Perkins, Okla. – A rainy Saturday didn’t slow down the Rural Gone Urban Foundation’s annual Gone Golf Open tournament, where supporters showed up in full force to raise more than $17,000 (NET) for no-gpa-required scholarships for gritty, hardworking rural students; small business marketing grants, and financial support for women navigating a cancer diagnosis.
Leah Beyer (founding board member), Brooke Taylor (founding board chair), Elisa McAlister (golf chair)
Held at Cimarron Trails Golf Club, the tournament brought together 24 teams and 22 volunteers, all committed to the Foundation’s mission of investing in brave and strong women.
“When a storm arises — literally or figuratively — we have a choice: run or face it,” said Brooke Taylor, founder of the Rural Gone Urban Foundation. “Bison do what any of us hope we’d do — they turn into the storm. And in doing so, they weather it faster. That’s the spirit we champion, and it was on full display this weekend.”
Serving as this year’s tournament chair was Elisa McAlister, who said leading the event is one of her favorite roles all year.
"There’s just something about this event," McAlister said. "The mission is incredible, the course is great to work with, and our teams show up with top-tier vibes every single time. Rain or shine, you can feel the heart behind it all."
Title Sponsor: Romanchuk & Co.
The Foundation extends its sincere thanks to all who made the day possible:
Title Sponsor: Romanchuk & Co.
Tournament Sponsor: FR Cattle Co.
Beverage Sponsors: Stringer Oil & LP Gas; Uncle Steve & Aunt Debbie
Putting Green Sponsor: Southern Lifting and Hoisting
Flag Sponsors included: Wes and Sandy Milbourn, ASCO Aerospace USA, Stringer Oil & LP Gas, P&K Equipment, Empire Ag, RD Cattle Co., The Woodchuck, Canary Farms, Cimmaron Medical Center, and Stillwater Medical Center.
Swag Sponsors included: P&K Equipment, Empire Ag, LaRitz Beauty Collective, Oklahoma AgCredit, and Level 7 Salon.
Lunch was provided by Down The Road Q, keeping players fueled between rain showers and the course.
Special thanks also go to the photography team of Katie Mariah Clark (golf committee member), Josie Doshier, and Colleen Byrn for capturing the day’s moments, rain and all.
“The weather might have changed our shoes, but it didn’t change our hearts,” Taylor said. “We are so proud of the community that continues to face the storm with us.”
About the Rural Gone Urban Foundation
Founded in 2022, the Rural Gone Urban Foundation supports brave and strong women through scholarships, small business grants, and love bombs for women in the trenches of cancer. The Foundation focuses on high-impact, lean-budget giving, prioritizing strength, resilience, and hope in rural communities across America.
Sponsor the 2026 Tourament
Sponsors ready to align their brand with the mission of the Rural Gone Urban Foundation by claiming a sponsorship for the fourth annual tournament, which will take place Saturday, April 25, 2026, should contact the Foundation.
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