OKC Radio: WWLS To Launch BBJ Memorial Golf Tourney

WWLS 98.1 FM the Sports Animal, a Cumulus Media radio station, has announced that it will present the Bob Barry, Jr. Inaugural Memorial Golf Classicon Monday, August 8, 2016, at The Greens Country Club in Oklahoma City.

The event will honor the late Bob Barry, Jr., the beloved longtime Oklahoma City sportscaster and WWLS morning show personality who passed away last June.

BBJ, as he was known, served as host of Sports Morning on WWLS since 1993, co-hosting the weekday 9AM-noon talk show with former Oklahoma State University football coach Pat Jones. Tickets to the Bob Barry, Jr. Inaugural Memorial Golf Classic go on sale today.

Bob Barry Jr.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Warriors for Freedom and Folds of Honor.The Bob Barry, Jr. Inaugural Memorial Golf Classic will feature two rounds. The first round is a listener round with a shotgun start at 8am. The listener round is priced at $500 per team, which includes: golf for four, two golf carts and breakfast.

Gina Barry, wife of Bob Barry, Jr., said: “When the family was approached about creating an event months ago, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate and honor Bobby. He loved doing his daily show on WWLS, cherished talking sports with his callers, and was always championing our service men and women. Just like all of his many callers and listeners on the radio, we miss him every single day. This will be a great event and a perfect opportunity for everyone to get together, enjoy some golf, and share favorite stories and memories of Bobby."