Fore You for Aug. 3: Happenings around the Valley for local golfers

Happenings around the Valley for local golfers

A weekly look at happenings around the Valley for local golfers, compiled with the assistance of Bill Finn. Submissions can be emailed to billfinn71@yahoo.com or sports@fresnobee.com.

Upcoming events

August 10-14, 112th Annual NCGA Amateur Match Play Championship at Spyglass Hill GC.

Sept. 5-7, Dragonfly GC’s Outlaw Cup Championship, Men’s and Women’s Championship, and Handicap flights.

Sept. 14, U.S. Women’s Mid Am Championship Qualifying at Castlewood CC.

Sept. 17, NCGA Net Amateur 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, 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: Aug. 15-16, Club Championship

Belmont CC

Upcoming: Tuesday, 4th Belmont CC’s Ladies Formal Guest Day Play, 8 a.m. ... Wednesday, Summer Junior Camp, 10 a.m. ... Thursday, Summer Junior Camp, 10 a.m. ... Saturday-Sunday, Belmont CC 2015 Club Championship Matches, 9 a.m. ... Aug. 10, Bulldog Property’s Golf tournament, 9 a.m.

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: Saturday, 3-person, best ball member/guest blind draw tournament, at Fig Garden GC, 10:30 a.m.

Christian GC of Central California

Upcoming: Aug. 22, tournament at Fig Garden GC, 10:40 a.m., $40 will cover green fees and range balls. Sign up by Aug. 12.

Dragonfly GC

Upcoming: Wednesday, Senior Tournament, 8 a.m. ... Aug. 23, start of a monthly junior tournament series, ages 7 to 18, $15 covers green fees, lunch and tee prizes, noon. Call the pro shop at 559-432-3020 for all details and to sign up.

Ongoing: Thursdays, women’s club weekly tourney, 8 a.m.; Executive Women’s Golf Association league, 5 p.m.

Holes in One: July 24, Art Trask aced the 130 yard 12th hole using a 6 Iron. July 30, Barbara Avila aced the 110 yard 16th hole using an 8 Iron.

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.

Executive Women’s Golf Association

Upcoming: Today, River Park Golf Center will host EWGA’s August Par 3 league tournaments. Aug. 10, Casa Corona will host EWGA’s August Happy Hour.

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.

Fig Garden GC

Ongoing: Summer Special: Monday-Friday: $44 per person, after 11:30 a.m. includes green fee, cart rental and two Bridgestone FG logo golf balls. $34 per person, after 3:30 p.m. includes green fee, cart rental and two Bridgestone FG logo golf balls.

Upcoming: Tuesday, EWGA’s August 9 Hole Evening League. ... Saturday, Caltrans D-6 Golf Club’s +2 person 1 best ball Guest Blind Draw tournament, there will be a 10:30 a.m. tee time. ... Aug. 22, Christian Golf Club of Central California’s Aug. tournament, $40 entry fee covers green fees and range balls, there will be a 10:40 a.m. tee time.

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.

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 G&CC

Upcoming: July 8, SIR branch No. 159 four-man two best ball shambles tournament, 8 a.m.

Madera Muni GC

Ongoing: Summer Special: Afternoon weekday special after 1 p.m. $25 per person includes green fee and cart. Mention this special when calling for tee time.

Ridge Creek GC

Upcoming: Thursday, SIR Branch #159’s Individual Stroke Play Golf tournament, 8 a.m. shotgun tee time.

Riverside GC

Upcoming: Tuesday, SIR Branch #169’s golf tournament, 8 a.m. shotgun tee time. ... Aug. 12, SIR Branch #159’s Individual Stroke Play tournament, 8 a.m. shotgun tee time.

Results: July 26, San Joaquin Valley Four-Ball Match Play Championship: Championship Flight: T.J. Masters and Landon Polterock def. Mike Stieler and Danny Paniccia 3 and 1. Consolation Flight: Bill Storey and Drew Martin def. Steve Perez and Sonny Freitas 2 and 1.

Sawtooth GC

Upcoming: Aug. 9, tournament will kick off this year’s Match Play Championship, first-round pairings by blind draw, full handicaps. For full details and to sign up, call Jim at 559-564-2363.

Sherwood Forest GC

Upcoming: Aug. 19, Sherwood Forest GC will host SIR Branch #169’s Tournament, 8 a.m. shotgun tee time.

Sierra Meadows CC

Ongoing: Senior special rate all day Thursday, $40 per player (covers green fees and cart). Call pro shop at (559) 642-1343 to reserve your 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. ... Thursday mornings — Ladies’ Day. Tee times at 7:30 through August. Family Golf Special through August. Kids 12 and under play free, and ages 13 through 17 play for $5 — after 11 a.m. — when accompanied by a paid adult of your immediate family. A special “Executive”/Family Course includes two additional forward sets of tees to accommodate all skill levels — and allow for quicker and more enjoyable play. ... Dinner at the Pitching Wedge Restaurant, $15 includes dessert, tax and tip. ... “Scotch Couples” 9-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.

Valley Oaks GC

August programs: Kids play free every Tuesday and Thursday during the month, anytime after 10 a.m. ... Family Golf Nights: Complementary green fees after 6 p.m. every evening with the purchase of a cart (limit two riders per cart and all members must be from your immediate family and living under the same roof). ... Free custom club fitting Special with one of Valley Oak’s PGA Class A instructors. After the fitting, receive 20% off the regular price of any clubs. ... Aug. 17-Aug. 23, Women’s Golf Week: Valley Oaks will waive green fees for all women after 10 a.m.. Free ladies’ clinic on 10-11 a.m. Aug 2. Call the pro shop for details: 559-651-1441.

This story was originally published August 2, 2015 at 6:09 PM with the headline "Fore You for Aug. 3: Happenings around the Valley for local golfers."