Fore You for the week of July 6
Happenings around the Valley for local golfers
A look at happenings around the Valley for local golfers. With weekly lists of results, upcoming events and news from courses throughout the Valley, compiled with the assistance of Bill Finn. Submissions can be emailed to billfinn71@yahoo.com or sports@fresnobee.com.
Upcoming events
July 16, NCGA Amateur Match Play Championship Qualifier at Dragonfly GC
July 18-19, 18th Annual NCGA Parent/Child Championship at Poppy Ridge GC
July 18-19, Lemoore City Amateur. For full details, call (559) 924-9658 or email tomringer2003@yahoo.com.
July 20-21, 11th Annual NCGA Women’s Net Amateur Championship at Poppy Hills GC
July 20, U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifying at Turlock CC
July 24-26, San Joaquin Valley Four-Ball Match Play Championship at Riverside GC
July 29, NCGA Senior Four-Ball Net Championship Qualifier at Sunnyside CC
Airways GC
Ongoing: Green fees special, play for $25 every day after noon with cart. Monthly senior tournament every fourth Tuesday of the month (June 23), blind draw format, five-person teams, 8 a.m. shotgun start … Tournaments, membership information and tee time reservations can be made via pro shop at (559) 291-6254 or online at www.airways-golf.com.
Upcoming: July 18, Sizzling Summer Tournament; Aug. 15-16, Club Championship
Belmont CC
Upcoming: Tuesday, Ladies’ Informal Guest Day 9 a.m.. Thursday, Neeley Golf Tournament 8 a.m. tee time. Saturday, Ladies Belmont Cup Tournament.
Bluff Pointe Golf Center
Ongoing: “Wednesday Walkers” 18 holes for $11 per player, nine holes for $9 per player (only applies for walker on any Wednesday throughout the summer). For full details, call (559) 275-0600.
Caltrans D-6 GC
Upcoming: July 18, Four-person, Two best ball (red ball) member/guest tournament at Ridge Creek GC in Dinuba. 9 a.m. tee time.
Central Valley Junior Golf
Upcoming: July 12, Riverside Golf Course will host 9 Hole / Stroke Play tournament. Tee times start at Noon. Ages 9-18/Parents may caddy. Entry fee includes golf & range balls. Register at www.cvjrgolf.com. For more info, please text (559) 269-6369.
Christian GC of Central California
Upcoming: July 18, Stevinson Ranch GC will host CGCCC’s 18-hole tournament, $53 entry fee covers green fee, cart and range balls. 9 a.m.
Dragonfly GC
Upcoming: Wednesday, Senior Tournament. Thursday, Women’s Club weekly golf tournament, 8 a.m. tee time. Thursday, Twighlight League, 5p.m. tee time. July 12, MAGA’s golf tournament, there will be a 10:30 a.m. tee time.
Ongoing: Thursdays, women’s club weekly tourney, 8 a.m.; Twilight League, 5 p.m. Wednesdays in June, Executive Women’s Golf Association league, 5 p.m.
Eagle Springs G&CC
Ongoing: Women’s Club is taking new members for regular play on Wednesdays. For full info and to sign up, call the pro shop at (559) 325-8900.
Exeter GC
Ongoing: Monday special, $5 all-day golf; Tuesdays couples scotch, 5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Ladies Day 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thursday scrambles, 8:30 a.m.; Friday all-day golf for $9; Saturday scrambles, 1 p.m. … Women’s club tournaments every second Saturday, 9 a.m. … Men’s club tournaments every third Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
Golf Channel AM Tour
Upcoming: Friday, Presidio GC, San Francisco, will host Golf Channel AM’s Tournament.
Lemoore GC
Ongoing: Ladies play for $7 every Wednesday after 5 p.m. and pay half-price green fees on Saturday. … Junior Linkster golf clinics Saturdays at 10 a.m. Ages 5 and up, no equipment necessary. Cost is $25 per child per month.
Upcoming: July 18-19, Lemoore City Championship, 36-hole stroke play, ladies and men’s flights, championship and net. Email entries to tomringer2003@yahoo.com or call (559) 924-9658 for details.
Len Ross Junior Golf Center
Ongoing: Free golf clinics, 1604 S. Teilman Ave., Fresno, boys and girls 8-17, all equipment provided. Details, sign-ups (559) 485-2724 or email jrgolf1188@aol.com or longjump72@yahoo.com.
Madera Golf and Country Club
Results: June 27, Women’s Club’s 2015 Club Champion is Vickie Ciccarelli, the runner up is Sandra Adams.
Madera Muni GC
Ongoing: Summer Special: Afternoon weekday special after 1 p.m. $25 p.p. includes Green Fee and Cart. Mention this special when calling for tee time.
Upcoming: Wednesday, SIR branch No. 159 four-man two best ball shambles tournament, 8 a.m.
Ridge Creek GC
Upcoming: July 14, SIR branches No. 175/179 scramble tournament, 8 a.m.
River Park Golf Center
Ongoing: Youth on Course members can play nine-hole course for $2. Purchase $100 in range credit and receive a 50% bonus.
Upcoming: Nike Golf Camp dates, July 13-16, July 27-30 and Aug. 3-6.
Riverside GC
Upcoming: Three junior camps, Today-Wednesday, July 13-15. Cost is $100 per student (open to ages 7 to 17) per session and covers range balls, instructions, golf, prizes, lunch and more. July 18, NCGA individual net qualifier, Check pro- shop for full details or check on-line at www.riversidegolfclubfresno.com.
Ongoing: July weekday special; Monday-Friay after Noon, $25.00 per player covers green fees and cart. (not valid with any other offer).
Sawtooth GC
Upcoming: July 12, River Island GC will host The Sawtooth Golf Club’s July tournament (Red, White, and Blue Format). Guests are always welcome. For full information and to sign up, contact Leroy Bennett at (559) 564-3367.
Sherwood Forest GC
Upcoming: July 19 Beat The Club Champ & NCGA Net Amateur qualifying 8 a.m tee times. Details (559) 787-2611. July 28, SIR branches No. 175/179 four-man, two best ball, 8 a.m. shotgun start.
Sierra Meadows CC
Ongoing: Senior special rate all day Thursday, $40.00 per player (covers green fees and cart). Call pro-shop at (559) 642-1343 to reserve your time.
Upcoming: July 16, SIR Branch #159’s Scramble tournament, there will be a 9 a.m. shotgun tee time.
Tulare GC
Ongoing: Monday’s Nine & Wine after 4:30 p.m., $20 per person includes cart, also beverage discount — ask for Monday Niner card at check-in. Optional Monday Buffet
Dinner at the Pitching Wedge Restaurant, $15 includes dessert, tax and tip. “Scotch Couples” nine-hole Crisscross Alternate Shot every Wednesday, 5-6 p.m. tee times. Twilight Special after 3 p.m., $25 per person includes cart. Call pro shop at (559) 686-5300, or www.tularegolfcourse.com/green-fees.html, for details. Thursday mornings — Ladies’ Day, 8:30 June tee time. Youth Golf Instruction Series, Thursday mornings through July 9.
Valley Oaks GC
Ongoing: Youth on course members, $5 green fees after noon, seven days a week; $2 small range bucket.
July specials: Tuesdays/Thursdays kids play free after 10 a.m. Family Golf Nights: Complementary green fees after 6:00 p.m. every evening during July with the purchase of a golf cart (limit two riders per cart). July 13-July 19, Introduce your Daughter, Niece, or Granddaughter to the game and we’ll waive the green fees for her. July 17, FREE lesson clinic for young ladies (ages 7 to 17) from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.. Sign up in the golf shop.
This story was originally published July 5, 2015 at 7:43 PM with the headline "Fore You for the week of July 6."