FAIRWAY NOTES
Couples 9 and Dine Golf Tournament
This event is for members only and held Friday, June 22, at the Bella Vista Country Club. The tournament will consist of a two-person scramble. Both team members will hit their designated tee on each hole. The team will select the preferred tee shot with both members playing from this position for their second shot. This procedure will continue until the ball is holed out. Each team member must contribute three drives during the round.
The schedule will begin with a 4:30 p.m. shotgun start and dinner to follow at the BV Bar and Grill, prepared by Chef Jerry James. Awards will be presented at dinner. Men will utilize white tees — 74 or younger and red tees — 75 and older; women will use red tees — 74 or younger and gold tees — 75 and older. Team handicap is calculated by adding together 35 percent of “A” players and 15 percent of “B” players course handicaps. Mulligans can be purchased at $5 each, with a one per player limit (cash or check only, please). Entry fee is $30 per player plus applicable green and cart fees. Entry fee includes prizes and dinner after play. Prizes will be gross and net awards in the form of gift certificates.
Registration and cancellation deadline was 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, with a $10 late registration fee in place.
Fourth of July Couples Scramble
A four-person couple (two men and two women) scramble tournament is being hosted by Friends of the Highlands at the Highlands Golf Course Wednesday, July 4, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Participants must be checked in by 8:30 a.m. Dinner and awards will be at approximately 2 p.m. inside the Highlands clubhouse, with great door prizes. Soft drinks and water will be provided on the course.
Women will play from the red tees; men 75-plus may also play from the red tees. All others will play from the white tees. Tournament will be flighted after play. This tournament is a four-person scramble. Individual couples can submit their information to be paired with another couple. There is an automatic two-putt rule from the green only. There will be flight prizes and closest-to-the-pin contests. Mulligans are $1 each (maximum two per person). There is a special hole-inone contest, a $250 cash prize ($5 per couple). Pro-drive is available at $5 per couple. Cancellation must be made by Wednesday, June 27, in order to receive a full refund. Entry fee is $65 per couple, plus applicable green and cart fees. Entry fee includes prizes and dinner after play. In case of inclement weather, dinner will still be served and prizes awarded. Contact Andy or Joyce O’Neil at 479-876-2755 for additional information.
Registration and cancellation deadline is Wednesday, June 27. There will be no cancellation refunds after this date.
‘Pars for Paws — The Pawsible Dream’
Help BVAS help animals in need and swing with the big dogs. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. sharp, Saturday, July 21, at the Kingswood Golf Course in Bella Vista. There will be no rain date, with play rain or shine. Sponsored by Cooper Communities. For more information, contact Anita Werts at 479-366-2265 or email anita june44@outlook.com; call Dee Dee Matney at 479-644-6229 or email bvas_ed@yahoo.com or call the shelter at 479-855-6020.