Abstract: A portable lighting system that is disclosed for use in coordination with a glow-in-the-dark golf ball. Various predetermined locations on the golf course are illuminated so that a golfer can see the general layout and various hazards of each golf hole on the golf course. The golf course, other than the predetermined illuminated locations, however, remains substantially unlit so that a high contrast is created between the glow-in-the-dark golf ball and the golf course backdrop. The lighting system comprises various portable recharged lights that are hauled between different golf courses in a trailer. The trailer contains a power supply that recharges the illumination units after a night golf session. A light-stick is used to illuminate the area around a golfer while navigating around the golf course. The carrying stick is inserted into the ground before a golf shot to illuminate the area immediately surrounding the golf ball.