2nd Annual Gone Golf Tournament Recap: A Day of Fun and Fundraising

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Written By Brooke Taylor, Board Chair

Golf Club at Cimarron Trails

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Rural Gone Urban Foundation hosted its 2nd Annual Gone Golf Tournament at the beautiful Golf Club at Cimarron Trails in Perkins, Oklahoma. Just nine miles south of Stillwater, this premier 18-hole course, designed by Oklahoma native Kevin Benedict, offered a stunning backdrop for a day of camaraderie and competition while supporting a worthy cause.

Hardware sponsored by Paradigm Ag.

Participants enjoyed the lush Bentgrass greens and manicured Bermuda fairways of the Par 72 course, crafted from the sandy loam of the Cimarron River. The tournament not only provided an excellent golfing experience but also raised vital funds for rural students, women battling cancer, and female entrepreneurs, making it a true win-win for the community.

A huge shoutout goes to Travis from Downtheroadq for hitting it out of the park with the delicious barbecue lunch he provided. Players and volunteers alike couldn’t get enough of the mouthwatering food, which fueled them throughout the day. We can’t wait to work with Travis again during our 2025 tournament!

Team P&K Equipment Stillwater

Congratulations to the P&K Equipment Stillwater team for taking home the coveted Bison trophy! Their impressive performance on the course made them the champions of this year's tournament.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors who made this event possible, including:

  • KCK Farms

  • Cimarron Medical Services

  • RD Cattle Company

  • Wes and Sandy Milbourn

  • Paradigm Ag

  • Baker Well Services

  • David Hoffhines - State Farm Agent

  • Empire Ag

  • Saguaro West

  • Canary Farms - J and Martha Compton

Additionally, a big thank you to everyone who donated to our raffle, helping to enhance the excitement of the day!

A special thank you goes to Elisa McAlister, our event chair, along with committee members Damon Taylor and Zach Hall, for their hard work and dedication in organizing this successful tournament. We also want to recognize our intern, Kennedy Parker, for her invaluable contributions in making the event run smoothly.

The entire volunteer team. 

The 2nd Annual Gone Golf Tournament was a fantastic success, filled with laughter, friendly competition, and a strong sense of community.

Together, we’re making a significant impact in the lives of those we support, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year for another unforgettable event!

Brooke Taylor, Board Chair
BROOKE CLAY TAYLOR FOUNDED THE RURAL GONE URBAN FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT STRONG WOMEN DOING BRAVE THINGS.

A toddler mom and ranch girl at heart, Brooke has lived a life punctuated by hard things.

At 6 years old, she lost her dad to colon cancer. 

Before starting junior high, she traded her close-knit Indiana farming community for an Oklahoma cattle ranch.

As a senior in high school, her guidance counselor assessed her as “not college material,” recommending she was better suited for job training than degree-seeking.

She bet the house on love — and lost. 

After a decade of building a career working for internationally recognized agriculture brands, she moved into her family’s horse barn to start over, launching a business with a single client and a prayer.

And in 2019, on the same day she gave birth to her daughter, she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, the worst, most aggressive form of the disease. Despite a complete pathological response to chemo and being declared cancer-free, in 2022, it returned for an act two. 

But Brooke has faced exactly none of these roadblocks alone. Since she was small, her family, friends, and community have given Brooke the boosts she needed to rise to every challenge.

“Maybe the bravest thing,” Brooke says, “is admitting that while you could do it all by yourself, it’s okay to call on the people in your corner.”

In the wake of her second cancer diagnosis, Brooke launched The Rural Gone Urban Foundation to support brave, strong women who need people in their corner. The B and C students seeking scholarships. The small-town moms whose businesses only exist as ideas. And especially the women in the ring with cancer. 

Learn more about our mission and donate.

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