The sixth annual Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings OKC Navy Golf Classic was held June 10 at the Greens Country Club. The golf tournament is just one of many events hosted by OKC Navy Days throughout the year to support local Sailors and their families.
The OKC Navy Golf Classic is different from other golf tournaments as organizers secure sponsors to allow as many as 100 active duty sailors to enjoy a day of golf and Oklahoma City hospitality. This year the tournament hosts included The Greens Country Club, Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings and the 14th Annual OKC Navy Days.
“Thanks to the support of many individuals and the corporate community, we have been able host a variety of events for our Navy families the past fourteen years,” said Mike McAuliffe, chairman of OKC Navy Days. “We are honored to say OKC is a Navy town!”
Oklahoma City is home to 1,200 active duty Sailors assigned to the Strategic Communications Wing ONE, Take Charge and Move Out “TACAMO” at Tinker Air Force Base. There are also Navy recruiters and Navy reservists throughout the metropolitan area. The annual economic impact of the United States Navy in our community is estimated to be more than $100 million.
OKC Navy Days was founded in 2005 by community leader Mike McAuliffe. The mission of the program is to recognize the United States Navy’s presence, investment and contributions within our community, as well as providing support for the Sailors and their families stationed in Oklahoma City.
The 2019 OKC Navy Days activities for Sailors and their families included the Oklahoma BBQ Festival, Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings Navy Golf Classic and the OKC Holiday Festival on the Oklahoma River. OKC Navy Days also provides Oklahoma State Fair tickets for Sailor’s children every year.
OKC Navy Days major sponsors include Chickasaw Nation, Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings, The Greens Country Club, Midlands Management, OG&E and MindsEye! Advertising.