For the Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge No. 2855, the annual golf tournament always is a special occasion meant to raise money for its causes, such as the Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies project and its veterans committee.
Joe Kloss of Parrish wanted to support those causes in the 2017 Elks Golf Tournament at the Tara Golf & Country Club, but he also made the Sept. 30 tournament special for himself as well.
Kloss recorded his first hole-in-one by sinking a pitching wedge from 130 yards on No. 13.
Kloss was one of 90 golfers who supported the cause.
East County's Julie Reagan and Joe Suboticki and Myakka City's Daysha and Mark Walters shot a 56 to win the scramble event.
Jack Ogren shows off the post-tournament meal.
East County's Nancy Loschen bought a print during the tournament auction.
Joe Kloss of Parrish recorded his first hole-in-one during the tournament by sinking a pitching wedge from 130 yards on No. 13.
Joe Valari launches a shot during the 2017 Elks Golf Tournament.
Tina and Tom Sweeney supported the Elks Golf Tournament.
Kayla Cerquozzi gets 50/50 tickets ready while Jerry Ditty digs for dollars.
Golfers prepare for the Elks Golf Tournament just after dawn at Tara Golf & Country Club.
Bob Eddy shows his form after a shot off the No. 2 tee.
Joanne DiCarlo and Teri Dangel check in golfers before the Elks Golf Tournament.
Larry O'Connor enjoys a victory cigar after sinking a birdie putt.
Pat Moran. Jack Ogren and Steven Carruthers were among the 90 golfers who teed off in the 2017 Elks Golf Tournament.
Donna Van Riper hands a gift towel to Tom Diem before the tourney.
Terri Reynolds and Jeff Reynolds sell 50/50 tickets before the tournament.
Chance Helm bombs some shots on the driving range before the tournament.
Terry Layland and Jerry Ditty get ready to head out to the first tee.
Butch Kenney gets ready to tee off on the hole his business, the National Cremation Society, sponsored.
