Golf: Fore You for the week of Oct. 5

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

Monday-Tuesday, Nick Watney Invitational at Fort Washington CC

Monday, 21st annual Feed Our Children Tournament at Belmont CC

Oct. 26, FCA Challenge 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. 13, SIR branches Nos. 175/179, 9 a.m. shotgun start; Oct. 17, Ray Forrester Open Charitypalooza Tournament; Nov. 21, Gobble Gobble Turkey Shoot Tournament; Dec. 19, Solstice Shootout

Belmont CC

Upcoming: Monday, 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.; Tuesday, Ladies Club guest day, 9 a.m.; Thursday, Neeley Tournament, 9 a.m.; Saturday, Couples Championship, 9 a.m.; Oct. 12, Belmont Ladies Games Day, 9 a.m.; Oct. 15, hosting Community Hospitals Golf Tournament, 11 a.m. tee time.

Bluff Pointe Golf Center

Ongoing: “Wednesday Walkers” 18 holes for $11 per player, nine holes for $9 per player. For full details, call 559-275-0600.

Caltrans D-5 GC

Upcoming: Saturday, Kathie Safley Memorial Match Tournament and first round of Presidents’ Cup at Lemoore GC

Central Valley Junior Golf

Upcoming: Registration open through Saturday, nine holes, stroke play at Dragonfly GC, 2:30 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; Oct. 11, 9 Holes/Stroke Play Tournament, 1:30 p.m. Open to players 9 to 19 years old. Parents may caddy.

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.

Dragonfly GC

Upcoming: Today-Tuesday, 9 holes open for play due to Greens’ Aerification. Oct. 14, Senior tournament. Oct. 16, hosting Valley Missions Jail Ministry Tournament.

Eagle Springs G&CC

Ongoing: Women’s Club is taking new members for regular play on Wednesdays. Book a corporate, club or fundraising event. For full info and to sign up, call the pro shop at 559-325-8900.

Exeter GC

Results: September men’s tournament results, 1. Pete Abbotts/Stuart Hines 43, 2. Cliff Brooks/Dan Delk 45, 3. Robert Faihtinger/Jeff Brasuell 45, 4. Bruce Watts/John Rosh 45; Sept. women’s tournament results, 1. Carol Dawson 23, 2. Barbara Sally 29, 3. Mollie Moreno 25. Men’s championship winners, Robert Faihtinger (flight one); Willie Wilson (flight two).

Upcoming: Oct. 11 Couples Scotch Ball, 3 p.m. Oct. 18 hosting Family Builders Foster Care Tournament.

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

Upcoming: Oct. 11, will host Central Valley Junior Golf’s 9 Holes/Stroke Play tournament, 1:30 p.m.

Fort Washington CC

Upcoming: Monday-Tuesday, Fresno State men’s golf team’s 2015 Nick Watney Invitational Golf Tournament. The teams for this year will be: Fresno State, BYU, Cal, Cal Poly, Loyola Marymount, Long Beach, UCSB, Pacific, Sacramento State, Columbia, Nevada, St. Mary’s, and University of San Diego. Teams will play 36 holes Monday and the final 18 holes Tuesday starting at 8:30 a.m.

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 Muni GC

Upcoming: Oct. 22, SIR branch No. 159, two-man best-ball tournament, noon 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: Tuesday, SIR branch No. 169 scramble tournament, 9 a.m. shotgun start.

Ridge Creek GC

Upcoming: Oct. 25, Rewards Alternating Shot Tournament, for members, 8 a.m. shotgun start, $32 per player, details at www.golfridgecreek.com.

River Park Golf Center

Upcoming: 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-hole 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.

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.

Riverside GC

Upcoming: Friday-Oct. 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.

Sawtooth GC

Results: Sept. 13 Medal Play Championship Steve Halsey 69, Corney Carrasco 78, Allan McBride 78, Leroy Bennett 81, Jeff LaFleur 83, Larry Lakey 92, Conrad Sanchez 94, Mark Lambert 96, Tim Diaz 97, Chuck Mann 106.

Upcoming: Oct. 11 One-Man Scramble Tournament at Tulare GC, 9:15 a.m. Register by Tuesday. Contact Leroy at Woodlake Hardware at (559) 564-3367 or (559) 679-1862 for details.

Sherwood Forest GC

Upcoming: Oct. 18, Impossible Open, two-man best-ball, for details and signups call 559-787-2611; Oct. 27, SIR branches Nos. 175/179, Medal Play Club Championship, 9 a.m.

Sierra Meadows CC

Ongoing: Heroes Special. All fire, police, first responders, active-duty and retired military personnel golf for $25 per player weekdays, $30 per player weekends/holidays. Covers green fee and cart. 11 a.m. Sundays, open gross and net skins games, $40 green fee and $20 buy-in.

Note: Oct. 31, last day course will be open for play.

Sunnyside CC

Upcoming: Oct. 26, hosting Fellow of Christian Athletes’ FCA Golf Challenge. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., tee time at Noon. For full details and to sign up call Ron Nelson at 559-250-6718 or on-line at rnelson@fca.org.

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. … 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: Wednesday, SIR branch No. 159, four-man, two best-ball scrambles, 9 a.m.; 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 noon, $2 small range bucket. NFL special, $6 domestic pitchers during all live NFL games. Ladies clinic Thursdays from 6-7 p.m., $10 per student per session. Get Golf Ready five-week sessions, Friday-Saturday through September, noon to 1 p.m., juniors Saturday 11 a.m. to noon; $100 per adults, $60 per juniors.

Special: Oct. 12, Columbus Day Special enjoy 18 holes of golf, including cart, a sleeve of Pro V’s, a small bucket of range balls, and a cheeseburger combo meal for only $50.00 per player

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 October 4, 2015 at 7:46 PM with the headline "Golf: Fore You for the week of Oct. 5."