Fore You for the week of August 24
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
Sept. 5-6, Kings County Golf Classic at Lemoore GC
Sept. 5-7, Dragonfly GC’s Outlaw Cup Championship, men’s, women’s and handicap flights
Sept. 12-13, Visalia City Amateur Championship at Valley Oaks GC
Sept. 14, U.S. Men’s/Women’s Mid Am Championship Qualifying at Castlewood CC
Sept. 17, NCGA Net Amateur Championship Qualifier at Sunnyside CC
Belmont CC
Upcoming: Sept. 1, Belmont Ladies’ B Tournament, 9:30 a.m.; SIR Branch No. 159 Tournament, 8 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-5 GC
Upcoming: Sept. 12, Four-person, two-best ball member/guest tournament at Cypress GC, 12:30 p.m.; Sept. 13, two-person, one-best ball member/guest tournament at Monarch Dunes GC, 10 a.m.
Central Valley Junior Golf
Upcoming: Central Valley Junior Golf's 9 Holes/Stroke Play tournament. Entry fee includes golf and range balls. Details: www.cvjrgolf.com or text Pamela at (559) 269-6369.
Christian GC of Central California
Upcoming: Sep. 12-13, Two-day tournament at Dragonfly GC. Sep. 12 shotgun tee time begins at 12:30 p.m., Sept. 13 at 1 p.m.
Dragonfly GC
Upcoming: Today-Wednesday, Senior Club Championship Tournament; Thursday, women’s club weekly tournament, 8 a.m. Call the pro shop at 559-432-3020 for all details and to sign up.
Eagle Springs G&CC
Upcoming: Sep. 24-26, 2015 Eagle Springs Classic.
Results: Aug. 13, Rich Ullman aced the 152-yard 14th hole using a 4 hybrid
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; Tuesday, monthly nine-hole league play at Fig Garden GC.
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 of month, 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 nine-hole evening league; Saturday, Christian Golf Club of Central California’s August tournament, $40 entry fee covers green fees and range balls, there will be a 10:40 a.m. tee time.
Golf Channel AM Tour
Upcoming: Monday-Friday, PGA West GC will host 2015 Senior National Finals. For full details and to sign up, contact Steve Neer, Tour Director Sacramento/Central California at (559) 360-2720 or sneer@gcamtour.com.
Lemoore GC
Ongoing: Ladies play for half-price every 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: Sept. 5-6, Kings County Golf Classic, two-man best ball, gross and net payouts, horse race and long drive contests; $125 per player. To enter, send email to tomringer2003@yahoo.com; Sept. 8, SIR branches 175/179 shambles tournament, 8 a.m.
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: Sep. 9, SIR Branch No. 159 4-man-2 Best Ball Shamble Tournament, 8 a.m.
Madera Muni GC
Upcoming: Thursday, SIR branch No. 159 four-man, two-best ball scramble tournament, 8 a.m.
Ongoing: Revolution Membership $99.95, 7 days a week; $79.95 Monday-Thursday. Includes green fees at our other 7 golf courses, cart required. Unlimited cart additional $99.95/month at home course; unlimited range balls $19.95/month at home course; Junior membership (under 18) $100/year. Foot golf special, 18-hole foot golf for soccer-playing enthusiasts, $8 for adults, $4 for juniors.
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.
Paso Robles GC
Ongoing: This formerly private golf course has new local ownership and is now open for public play at reasonable daily fees. Call the pro-shop at 805-238-4722 or visit www.pasoroblesgolfclub.com for full details and to book a time.
Pheasant Run GC
Upcoming: Tuesday, SIR branch Nos. 175/179 medal play tournament, 8 a.m.
Ridge Creek GC
Results: Aug. 19, Dain Arias aced the 119 yard 3rd hole
Upcomings: Sept. 1 SIR Branch No. 169, 8 a.m.
Ongoing: Holiday rates apply on Labor Day Sept. 7, also includes a sleeve of Titleist Pro Vs if you tee off prior to twilight. $76 public daily Fee rate, cart included, rewards members play for $56.
Riverside GC
Upcoming: Sept. 12, Riverside GC Men's Club’s 2015 Club Championship Tournament.
Summer Special: $25 daily after noon. Includes green and cart fees. Not valid with any other offers;
Ongoing: Club 99, Riverside Exclusive program consists of a one year membership, at $35/month, includes $14.00 rounds with cart and unlimited range balls 1 hour before twilight. Call the pro-shop at 559-275-5900 or check online at www.playriverside.com for full details and to sign up.
Sherwood Forest GC
Upcoming: Sept. 11-12, 2015 Sherwood Cup Challenge tournament; Sep. 20 4 Man Scramble tournament.
Sierra Meadows CC
Ongoing: Under new ownership with lower green fees of $30 for walkers and $15 for a cart; $40 Senior Tuesdays and Thursdays with a free hotdog on Thursdays. Sunday gross and net skins game at 11 a.m. $40 green fee and $20 skin game. Thursday 5:00 2 person 9 hole scramble with a low to high handicap matchup for $10 and a $20 green fee with a horse race finish for top 3 scramble teams and ties.
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 a.m. 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. 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: Complimentary 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 PGA Class A instructors and receive 20% off regular price clubs. ...Today-Aug. 23, Women’s Golf Week: Valley Oaks will waive green fees for all women after 10 a.m.; Friday, free ladies’ clinic, 10 a.m. Call the pro shop for details: 559-651-1441.
Upcoming: Sept. 12-13, Visalia City Amateur Championship, ladies, men’s and handicap flights
Yosemite Lakes GC
Ongoing: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9-hole tournament, tee off begins at 7:30 a.m.
This story was originally published August 23, 2015 at 7:36 PM with the headline "Fore You for the week of August 24."