Golf: Fore You for week of Sept. 28
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
Sunday, Central Valley Junior Golf Tournament at Dragonfly GC
Oct. 5, 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
Results: Club Fun Day on Sept. 19, Closest to the Pin – Hole 5, Dalton Hartman 7-10, Cuco Riofrio 7-11, Michael Hinds 10-7; Hole 7, Doug Madden 10-1, Michael Hinds 10-4, Ernie Johnston 12-7; Hole 9, Dalton Hartman 50-2; Hole 11, David Serna 17-9, Tony Higuera 21-6; Hole 15, Ray Villa 3-8, Ernie Johnston 7-0, Tony Higuera 9-3. Teams (net scores): 1. Ray Villa & Dorothy Villa 54.0, 2. Tony Higuera & Dalton Hartman 54.8, (by tiebreaker), 3. Charlie Seals & Jesse Marquez 54.8, 4. Ernie Johnston & Mario Guidi 55.0, 5. Ken Taniguchi & Robert Winslow 55.2. Full results at http://ghin.com/eclub/fresnoairwaysgc/
Belmont CC
Upcoming: Today, Professional Plant Growers of America Tournament, 10 a.m.; Tuesday, 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.; Oct. 6, Ladies Club guest day, 9 a.m.; Oct. 8, Neeley Tournament, 9 a.m.; Oct. 10, Couples Championship, 9 a.m.
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: 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 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.
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: Thursday, SIR branch No. 159, 9 a.m. and Pearson Realty Tournament; Saturday, D&H Distributing Tournament; Sunday, Sierra Nikkei GC Tournament; Oct. 5-6 course will have nine holes open for play for greens aerification.
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
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
Upcoming: Today, Divine Mercy Benefit Tournament, $150 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; Oct. 5-6, Nick Watney Invitational featuring Fresno State, Brigham Young, Cal, Cal Poly and others. Teams play 36 holes Monday and 18 holes Tuesday. Galleries welcome.
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: Oct. 6, 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.
Results: Tacos, Tees and Taps on Sept. 19, teams – 1. Manuel Rodriguez Jr. & Aaron Warkentin 62; 2. Jim Cummings & Dal Sanghera 63; 3. Cory Dauer & Steve Adney 64 (gross 74); 4. George Kiessling & Theo Wyatt 64 (gross 75); 5. Rudy Pacillas & Guillermo Alvarado 64 (gross 77); 6. John Munnoch & Chuck Potter 64 (gross 81)
Hole in one: Scott Lang aced the 100-yard hole 16 during the 50-and-over monthly tournament on Sept. 17.
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: 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.
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.
Results: Sept. 20, four-man scramble tournament, 1. Ryan Jackson, John Norris, Dave Dresson, Steve Souza; 2. Rick Lee, Ron Boyajian, Rob Chapman, Frank Sani; 3. Mike Severson, Phil Severson, John Cook, Kendal Cook. Closest to the Hole, No. 4-Lee King, No. 17-Bob Althoff.
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.
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 8:30 a.m. through September. … 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: Oct. 7, 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.
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 27, 2015 at 6:09 PM with the headline "Golf: Fore You for week of Sept. 28."