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Golfing at the bar? Oregon District event is a sure shot
Golfing at a bar?
Sure, “Golden Tee” golf games have long been a fixture at many watering holes both in and out of town, but the seventh annual Oregon Arts District Barstool Open to benefit United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton is taking it literally — bringing the clubs, the green and the game indoors for one afternoon to nine bars in the Oregon District.
The Barstool Open is billed as Dayton’s only nine-bar, nine-hole indoor miniature golf outing, with teams of four competing at participating bars around Fifth Street for cash prizes. A $50 prize also will be awarded to the best-costumed team (last year the Village People won) and the best golf course (last year the Trolley Stop won).
Teams need only bring the concentration and intensity of Tiger Woods, a putter and a thirst for beer and charity. Sports fans fear not, the bars will be showing the Saturday, Nov. 8, Ohio State vs. Northwestern game.
This year, Tom Parker, United Rehabilitation Services’ Director of Development, is expecting 70 teams with a total of 280 players to participate.
“(It’s a) great time to explore and fall in love again (with the Oregon District), and if you’ve never been there, it’s a great chance to see and taste the bars and restaurants,” Parker said.
A charitable event? A nice fall day? Golf and beer? Sounds like an ace to us. Here’s what you need to know …
WHAT: The seventh annual Oregon Arts District Barstool Open. All proceeds from this nine-hole, nine-bar progressive indoor miniature golf outing benefit United Rehabilitation Services to help children and adults with disabilities.
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 8. Teams start in different bars during the shotgun start at 11:30 a.m.
COST: For teams that register and pay by Nov. 7, the cost is $40 per person or $160 per team. For walk-ins the day of the event, the cost is $45 per person or $180 per team. All participants must be at least 21 years old. Teams are limited to four people maximum, including one designated driver. If no designated driver is included, teams can note that they have a cab, a ride or are walking to and from the event. To register, see bartenders at participating locations: Blind Bob’s, Dublin Pub, Hole in the Wall, Ned Pepper’s, Newcom’s, Oregon Express, Sloopy’s, Trolley Stop and Tumbleweed Connection. Teams also may register by contacting Taryn Ward at (937) 233-1230.
PRIZES: Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winning teams, and a special prize will go to the team with the best costume. Awards will be announced at 5:30 p.m. at the Trolley Stop.
RELATED: The 11th annual North Barstool Open that takes place at participating venues in Vandalia and along Miller Lane is set to take place sometime in February.
MORE INFO: Call Taryn Ward at (937) 233-1230 or e-mail her at tward@ursdayton.org.
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