FAIRWAY NOTES
Friends of Dogwood tournament
The popular Friends of Dogwood Golf Tournament returns on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, at the Dogwood Golf Course. This year, golfers have a choice of an 18-hole, four-person scramble at the Dogwood Golf Course or a 9-hole four-person scramble at Brittany Golf Course. The costs for the Dogwood Tournament features an optional $5,000 hole-in-one contest. The contest will be on the No. 7 hole with men’s yardage at only 155 yards and women’s set at 130 yards. Additional contests will be included in the optional contest package price.
To encourage new golfers, proceeds from the Brittany Tournament will buy loaner golf clubs for juniors and beginning golfers. Proceeds from the Dogwood Tournament will help to replace the outdated tee markers. Past projects included installation of the practice hitting nets and planting of over 1,000 daffodils on the course.
Sponsorships start at $25. Registration and sponsorship forms are available at the Metfield Pro Shop, online at sites.google.com/ site/friendsofdogwood. For more information, email, Susan Nuttall at susanvnuttall@gmail.com or call at 630-217-8214. For sponsorship information, contact Danielle Sandidge at dani@jovaltans.com or 479-866-7788.
Prostate Cancer Tournament
This tournament benefits the Prostate Cancer Foundation with a goal this year of $10,000. The tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Bella Vista Country Club and Kingswood golf courses. It is a four-person scramble format and open to men, women, members and non-members. The schedule will begin at 7 a.m. — coffee and purchase of raffle tickets, 8 a.m. — shotgun start and 12:30 p.m. — awards and lunch at Riordan Hall. Entry fee is $240 per team plus applicable green and cart fees and includes a Team Blue Ribbon Package. There is also a “Sponsor A Tee Sign” for $100. Register online at bellavistapoa.com/golf or by returning a completed registration form to one of the Bella Vista POA pro shops or the Golf Division office.
Registration deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, with a $10 late registration fee if applicable.
Rally in Pink
The Rally in Pink Tournament is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1, and is open to members and nonmembers. The location will be at Bella Vista Country Club and Kingswood golf courses. The format is a four-person scramble, with the schedule as follows: 7 a.m. — coffee, 8 a.m. — shotgun start, awards and lunch after game play at Riordan Hall (lunch provided by Las Fajitas of Bella Vista). Raffles and 50/50 sold throughout the day (check or cash only). The event will consist of three divisions: women’s, men’s and mixed. The entry fee is $240 per team or $60 per player plus applicable green and cart fees and includes prizes, lunch and the Team Pink Ribbon Package. Register online at bellavistapoa.com/ golf or by returning a completed registration form to one of the Bella Vista POA pro shops or the Golf Division office. This tournament is sponsored by Las Fajitas of Bella Vista and benefits the Mercy Breast Center.
Registration deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, with a $10 late registration fee if applicable.
Women’s 9-Hole Golf Association
The Women’s 9-Hole Golf Association is about making friends while playing golf. The typical season runs from April to September, with play on Monday mornings. For information, call Susan at 630-217-8214 or Jane at 479-586-1898. For new players interested in signing up, the membership application and much more is on the website at google. com/site/bv9wga/home.
St. Bernard Ladies 18-Hole Golf League
The St. Bernard Ladies Golf League is looking for women interested in joining a fun Wednesday golf league. The league includes a friendly, mildly competitive group of ladies. The season runs from April to October which includes a weekly $1 individual or team event, a fun guest day and an awards banquet. For more information, call Kathy King at 479-855-4913.
Women’s 18-Hole Golf Club
Bella Vista Women’s Golf Club promotes fun, friendship and golf with a motto of “Be Courteous, Be Kind, Be Kind to the Course.” The season begins in April and runs through October, with play every Thursday morning. Membership digital applications are now available with additional information on the website at www.bvwgc. com.
Oldes 9-Hole Golf Group
The Oldes Golf Group in Bella Vista invites new members for its 9-hole 2019 season which runs from April to the end of October. Play is Tuesday mornings at all Bella Vista courses, with 13 of its events at Kingswood/ Berksdale. This group plays from the red tees with a Texas Scramble every week. All skill levels of golfers are welcome and all weekly events are handicapped. There is a $3 entry fee per event. Contact Barry Owen at 479-876-8432 or email drive1954@ gmail.com
Men’s 9-Hole Golf Association
The Men’s 9-Hole Golf Association is accepting membership applications for the 2019 golf season. Play is on Wednesdays, with tee times, four handicapped flights and weekly sponsored prizes on all holes. The association also holds a spring and fall banquet. Applications are available in the pro shops and can be downloaded from the POA website and from google. com/site/bv9mga/home. For additional information, call membership chairman, Dale Schofield at 479553-7067.