Driving For Gold
Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days' Inaugural Golf Tournament & Fundraiser supporting the educational programs of Bohemia Academy.
Grab your team and join Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days for the inaugural Driving For Gold Golf Tournament at Hidden Valley Golf Course in Cottage Grove.
This 18-hole, 4-person scramble brings together a day of golf, friendly competition, prizes, raffles, contests and community support while raising funds for the educational work of Bohemia Academy.
Team registration is now full. Driving For Gold has reached its maximum number of registered teams for 2026. Golfers interested in being added to the Wait List can find contact information below.
Golf With a Purpose
Proceeds from Driving For Gold support the educational programs of Bohemia Academy, including youth leadership, hands-on local history education, school outreach, community heritage programs and historic preservation.
Tournament Details
Everything you need before heading to the course.
September 19, 2026
4-Person Scramble
Golf Course
Reached
Linda Oxley
Your Entry Includes
Take Your Best Shot
Toward a New Vehicle
Sink the qualifying hole-in-one and win $25,000 toward a new vehicle from Brad's Cottage Grove Chevy.
Hole-In-One Grand Prize sponsored by Brad's Cottage Grove Chevy.
- 7-Night Worldwide Getaway
- Set of Tour Edge Exotics Woods
- YETI Cooler
- 1st Place Team Prize
- 2nd Place Team Prize
- 3rd Place Team Prize
- Closest-to-the-Pin Contests
- Long Drive Contests
- Raffle Baskets & Additional Prize Drawings
- Tournament Swag
Registration Is Now Closed
Driving For Gold has reached its maximum number of teams for the 2026 tournament.
Maximum Team Capacity Reached
We have reached our maximum number of teams
for the Driving For Gold Golf Tournament
on September 19, 2026.
Registration is now closed.
If you wish to be included on a
Wait List, please call or text
Linda Oxley at
541.554.3276
with your name and contact information.
Thank you for your support of
Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days.
Please continue to visit our website to see
upcoming activities and opportunities!
Driving For Gold team registration has reached maximum capacity and is now closed. You can still download and share the official tournament flyer, learn about the tournament, or support the event through sponsorship and donations.
Lunch at the Tournament
Each tournament entry includes a $10 food voucher for El Rincon. El Rincon Del Taco will have its food truck on site during Driving For Gold, so golfers can grab lunch at the turn or after play during the awarding of prizes.
Sponsor Driving For Gold
Help make the inaugural Driving For Gold tournament a success while supporting Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days, Bohemia Academy, local history education and our year-round community programs.
Gold Rush Hole Sponsor
Sponsor one of the tournament's 18 golf holes. Your company or individual name will be displayed on a professionally-designed hole sign. Sponsorship also includes recognition on tournament materials, the Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days website and social media.
Contest Sponsor
Sponsor one of the tournament competitions,
including:
KP — Closest to the Pin
(up to 4)
Longest Drive — Men's
Longest Drive — Women's
Recognition includes signage at the
contest hole and tournament acknowledgment.
Prize Sponsor
Donate merchandise, gift certificates, experiences, services or cash with a minimum value of $50. Donations may be used for team prizes, contest prizes or raffle prizes.
Become a Driving For Gold Sponsor
Download the official Driving For Gold Sponsorship & Donation Form to select your sponsorship, provide your business information and submit your contribution. Sponsorship availability will continue to be updated as tournament partners join us.
Questions about sponsorship? Contact Linda Oxley at lindaoxley.sbmd@gmail.com .
Driving For Gold Sponsors
Driving For Gold is possible because of businesses and community partners who help turn a day on the golf course into support for local history education.
Help support Bohemia Academy while putting your business in front of tournament participants and supporters.
Questions About Driving For Gold?
For Wait List, tournament or sponsorship questions, contact Linda Oxley at 541.554.3276 or lindaoxley.sbmd@gmail.com .