P4P Program
Putts for Progress
A Note from The Arc of DFW Area President
Thank you for attending The Arc of DFW Area’s inaugural Putts for Progress. Founded in 1971 by dedicated families, The Arc of DFW Area has grown into a robust community of self-advocates, parents, family members, and allies. For over 50 years, we have worked tirelessly to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities, driven by a shared passion for their rights and inclusion.
This fundraiser is vital in helping us further our mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to live life as they define it through advocacy, awareness, training, and support.
Schedule of Events
- 6:30 pm – Event Starts
- Course Free Play
- Duck Shoot Challenge Sign-ups Open
- 6:45 pm – Opening Remarks
- 7:00 pm – Buffet Opens & Tournament Tee Times Begin
- 7:05 pm – Raffle Ticket Sales Close
- 7:15 pm – 1st Raffle Drawing
- 7:40 pm – 2nd Raffle Drawing
- 8:00 pm – Silent Auction & Duck Shoot Challenge Close
- 8:05 pm – 3rd Raffle Drawing
- 8:25 pm – Awards Ceremony & Final Raffle Drawing
- 8:30 pm – Event Ends
Happenings
- Did you get your Reverse Raffle Ticket? This is not your typical raffle! The thrill builds as we eliminate tickets throughout the event – until the last ticket standing wins the grand prize. You’ll have a chance to keep your ticket in the game with buy-back opportunities throughout the evening! To participate, you must purchase your tickets by 7:05 PM. The first drawing is held at 7:15!
- Did you enter the Duck Shoot Challenge? Challenge entry is $25 per person. Test your speed and accuracy in the Duck Shoot Challenge. Walk away with a prize and bragging rights that last all night!
- Did you check out our Silent Auction? Thank you to Kendra Scott, James Avery, Total Wine, The Texas Rangers, and The Fort Worth Pub Crawl for their support of The Arc of DFW Area!
- Play a round or two of Puttshack’s tech-infused miniature golf course! You’ll have a blast! Prizes will be awarded for the Top Score – Individual and the Top Score – Foursome from among tournament participants.
- Nonalcoholic beverages and full cash bar will be available all evening. A variety of heavy hors d’oeuvres will be available starting at 7:00 pm.
- Don’t forget to stop by the Photo Booth provided by our Title Sponsor Method360. Tag @TheArcofDFW on Facebook and Instagram!
Reverse Raffle Rules
- Ticket Drawings: Throughout the evening, tickets will be drawn in four batches. Each ticket drawn is eliminated unless you choose to buy back in.
- To participate in the reverse raffle and buy-back opportunities, you must purchase a ticket prior to the first drawing.
- Buy-Back Opportunities:
- After each drawing, there will be a 10-minute buy-back window for tickets eliminated in that drawing.
- During the buy-back window, please check the screens in the bar or the raffle table to determine if your ticket is eligible for buy-back.
- Buy-back prices escalate with each drawing:
- First Buy-Back window: $40
- Second Buy-Back window: $50
- Third Buy-Back window: $65
- A single ticket can be bought back up to three times.
- The ticket must be included in the drawing to be eligible for buy-back.
- Eliminated tickets that are not bought back are no longer eligible for the grand prize.
- Grand Prize: The last ticket remaining after all rounds will win the grand prize of $1,000 in Visa gift cards.
Free Play
Our reserved space includes the Ruby 9-hole miniature golf course and two challenge holes. All guests are free to play individually or with others.
To play the Ruby course, see the course attendant to receive a game ball. The ball will be assigned a number unique to each player. When in free play, please use the system-assigned number as your player name to track your score. Also, because our tournament players have assigned times between 7 and 8 pm, please be courteous in allowing the teams to complete their official round. If you have any questions, see a volunteer in the course area.
To play the challenge holes, just select one of the six games available on the hole’s keypad, enter or select your group members’ names, and follow the instructions on the screen.
Tournament
Your foursome has been assigned a tee time for your official round. Please try to make that time to help us make efficient use of the course.
The tournament will be played on the Ruby course. To begin your round, check in with the course attendant to receive your game ball.
Each member receives a unique ball. Be sure to have the attendant enter your name for the entry to facilitate score keeping. If playing a practice or free play round, your name should not be entered.
Unlike typical miniature golf, your goal is to achieve the highest score. Each hole has a different point system, but generally, the fewer shots needed to complete the hole, the higher your score. Look for bonus point opportunities at each hole but avoid the penalty zones!
The highest foursome and individual score will receive a prize in our closing ceremony.
If you’d like to upgrade your general admission ticket to participate in the tournament, see the check-in table for assistance.
Duck Shoot Challenge
Each of the two challenge holes includes the Duck Shoot game. If you want to put your skills to the test, join the Challenge and put your score up against the best of the rest. To join, just see a payment attendant. The challenge runs from 7-8pm. The person with the highest score receives a prize in our closing ceremony.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Title Sponsor
Club Sponsor
Hole Sponsors
Your generous support will directly enhance our efforts to empower individuals with IDD and their families to successfully advocate for access to essential services and a more inclusive community. You can donate online at putts4progress.com.