Golf: Fore You for week of Sept. 21

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. 28, Divine Mercy Benefit Tournament at Fort Washington CC, 559-960-4008.

Oct. 5, 21st annual Feed Our Children Tournament at Belmont CC, to register contact rnuanes@communityfoodbank.net or call 559-237-3663 ext. 127

Oct. 26, FCA Challange at Sunnyside CC, to sign up contact rnelson@fca.org or call 559-250-6718.

Oct. 30-31, NCGA Mixed team Championship at Poppy Hills GC

Nov. 7-8, Tulare County Fourball Championship at Valley Oaks GC

Dec. 5-6, Fresno City Fourball Championship at Riverside GC

Airways GC

Upcoming: Oct. 17, Ray Forrester Open Charitypalooza Tournament; Nov. 21, Gobble Gobble Turkey Shoot Tournament.

Belmont CC

Upcoming: Thursday, SIR branch No. 169, 8 a.m. shotgun start; Saturday, IES Tournament; Sept. 28, Professional Plant Growers of America Tournament, 10 a.m.; Sept. 29, Valley Ladies A-team Tournament, 9 a.m.; Oct. 5, 21st annual Feed Our Children Tournament, 10:15 a.m. registration, noon shotgun start, contact rnuanes@communityfoodbank.net or call 559-237-3663 ext. 127.

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: Oct. 10, Kathie Safley Memorial Match Tournament and first round of Presidents’ Cup at Lemoore GC

Central Valley Junior Golf

Upcoming: Sunday, nine holes, stroke play at Madera GC, 12:30 p.m. Open to players 9 to 19 years old. Parents may caddy. Entry fee includes golf and range balls. Register at www.cvjrgolf.com or text Pamela at 559-269-6369 for information.

Christian GC of Central California

Upcoming: Oct. 16, 18-hole tournament at Deer Ridge GC, 10:30 a.m. tee time. Oct. 17, Shadow Lakes GC, 18-hole tournament. Call Norm Wiens at 559-289-0343 for details.

Copper River GC

Upcoming: Sept. 21, Mercedes-Benz of Fresno Championship, a Saint Agnes Men’s Club Presidents’ Classic, two-person best-ball, Calloway scoring, 9 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. shotgun start. Visit www.samc.com/golf or contact Saint Agnes Foundation at 559-450-2040.

Dragonfly GC

Upcoming: Saturday, CCAPABA Tournament, 1 p.m.; President’s Cup Tournament; Sunday, final round of President’s Cup; Oct. 1, SIR branch No. 159, 9 a.m.

Ongoing: Ladies club weekly tournament at 7 a.m. Thursdays

Eagle Springs G&CC

Upcoming: Thursday-Saturday, 2015 Eagle Springs Classic. Sign up at pro shop.

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 of month, 8:30 a.m.

Fort Washington CC

Ongoing: Sept. 28, 2015 Divine Mercy Benefit Tournament, $150.00 entry fee per player, covers green fee, cart, range balls, tee prize package, lunch and dinner, tee time 10:30 am, for full details and to sign up call 559-960-4008. Hole and tee sponsor and dinner only available.

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: Oct. 23, fifth annual Monsignor O’Doherty Memorial Tournament, scramble format, $85 entry, Gary Rohde 559-707-7310 or Bob Clement 559-707-4876.

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: Sunday, Central Valley Junior Golf Tournament

Madera Muni GC

Upcoming: Tuesday, SIR branches Nos. 175/179, two-man best-ball tournament, 8 a.m. shotgun start

Specials: Afternoon weekday special after 1 p.m. $25 per person includes green fee and cart, mention when calling for tee time; Foot Golf, 18 holes for soccer enthusiasts, $8 adults, $4 juniors.

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 pasoroblesgolfclub.com for full details and to book a time.

Pheasant Run GC

Upcoming: Oct. 6, SIR branch No. 169 scramble tournament, 9 a.m. shotgun start.

Ridge Creek GC

Upcoming: Saturday-Sunday, NCGA Juniors Tour Fall V Tournament

River Park Golf Center

Upcoming: Course closed Tuesday for aerifcation. Contact Brandon at 559-448-9467 to sign up for Fall League; demo the Callaway Great Big Bertha and Taylormade M1 free.

Ongoing: Youth on Course, $2 for nine holes; senior and military play nine-hile for $6 on weekdays, $9 weekends/holidays; Pay $100 for range key and receive a $125 range credit. Pro instructors Cindy Vining, Patrick Horvath, Gary Green and Brandon Sherwood. Call (559) 448-9467 or visit our website at

Specials: Sizzle deal, round of golf, small range bucket and 3 beverages or combo meal, 1-5 p.m. daily; Buy two dozen Taylormade Project A golf balls, receive one dozen free.

Holes In One: Bruce Wilson aced the No. 5 hole on July 21 with a 9 iron; Adam Montague aced the No. 4 hole on Aug. 10; Cathy Martin-Evans aced the No. 8 hole on Aug. 20 with a 7 wood.

Riverside GC

Upcoming: Oct. 9-11, Member/Guest Tournament; Dec. 5-6, 2015 Fresno City Fourball Championship, Sign up by calling 559-275-5900

Specials: $25 per player after 11 a.m. and $20 after 2 p.m. weekdays only, $35 per player on weekends after 11 a.m. Includes green and cart fees

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 playriverside.com for full details and to sign up.

Sierra Meadows CC

Ongoing: 11 a.m. Sundays, open gross and net skins games, $40 green fee and $20 buy-in.

Upcoming: Thursday, SIR branch No. 159, two-man best-ball shambles, 9 a.m. shotgun start

Tulare GC

Upcoming: Friday, AgVentures Tournament, 12:30 p.m. shotgun scramble, tularegolfcourse.com/tournaments.html

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 8:30 a.m. through September. … 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 tularegolfcourse.com/green-fees.html, for details.

Valley Oaks GC

Upcoming: Nov. 7-8, Tulare County Fourball Championship, call 559-651-1441 to sign up.

Ongoing: Family Golf Nights, families golf free after 6 p.m. with purchase of golf cart. Free greens fees. Free custom club fitting through September with a PGA Class A instructor. Comes with 20 percent discount on any clubs purchased in September. Titleist Clubs raffle, AP1 irons, 915 Woods and Vokey wedges, tickets $10 each. Youth on Course, $5 per player after 12 p.m., $2 small range bucket. NFL special, $6 domestic pitchers during all live NFL games.

Yosemite Lakes Ladies GC

Ongoing: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-hole tournament, tee off begins at 7:30 a.m. Details: 559-642-2562.

This story was originally published September 20, 2015 at 3:14 PM with the headline "Golf: Fore You for week of Sept. 21."