Fairway Notes
Upcoming Golf tournaments
Rally In Pink — Oct. 9 The Rally In Pink is a four-person scramble open to members, non-members and junior players (ages 6 to 18). Play begins with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at the BVCC and Kingswood golf courses. The team entry fee is $240, plus applicable green/cart fees. There will be on-course contests, flight awards and lunch that is included in the entry fee. There is also an opportunity to sponsor a hole for an additional $100. Email kellil@bvvpoa. com with information to be printed on the sign. Registration is available online at bellavistapoa.com/golf/ tournament or by picking up and returning the registration form to one of the Bella Vista POA pro shops or the Golf Division office with checks made out to BVPOA.
Deadline to register is Wednesday, Oct. 6 by 5 p.m.
6th Annual Veterans Day Tournament — Nov. 11
The Veterans Day Tournament welcomes all golfers to play on the Bella vista Country Club and Kingswood Golf Courses. Play is set to begin with an 11 a.m. Shotgun start on both courses Thursday, Nov. 11.
Entry fee is $240 per player plus applicable green/ cart fees, flight prizes, on course contests and lunch. Sponsor a hole for $100.
Deadline to register is Monday, Nov. 8 by 5 p.m.
Golf Associations Women’s 9-Hole Golf Club
The Bella Vista Women’s 9 Hole Golf Club welcomes new members to join the 2021 season. The group plays on Mondays. Members can choose to play from red or gold tees each week. Play includes all courses with a different game each week and handicaps. This group is great for beginners or someone who just wants to play 9 holes. Applications are available in the pro shops or can be downloaded at www.bv9wga.com. For additional information, contact Jane Long at candjlong@cox.net or the president, Julia Doverspike, at jdoverspike@sbcglobal.net.
Women’s 18-Hole Golf Club
The Bella Vista Women’s (18 hole) Golf Club invites you to join the 2021 season. Play is on Thursdays with tee times — red tees with gold optional for the season. Applications are available in the pro shops or can be downloaded at bvwgc.com. Information: bvwgcmembership@gmail. com or 479-268-3037.
Oldes Men’s 9-Hole Golf Group
The Oldes Men’s Golf Group welcomes new members and plays on Tuesday mornings at all of the Bella Vista courses. All of the weekly events are handicapped and players of all skill levels are welcome. The group plays a Texas Scramble just about every week. There is no fee to join and a $3 entry fee per event is requested. It is an informal group with a goal to just have fun playing a game all enjoy. Information: 479-876-8432 or drive1954@gmail.com.
Men’s 9-Hole Golf Association
The Men’s 9 Hole Golf Association welcomes membership applications for the 2021 golf season. Play is on Wednesdays with tee times — red tees with white optional for the season, four handicapped flights and weekly sponsored hole prizes. Applications are available in the pro shops and can be downloaded from the POA website as well as https://sites.google.com/site/bv9mga2020. Information: 479-553-7067.
Women’s 5- and 4-Hole Golf Association
Founded in 1973, the group welcomes POA members who are relatively new to the game, as well as experienced golfers, and offers it all — fun, new friends and exercise. The group primarily plays at Brittany golf course where golfers have the option to walk or use carts. Play is on Mondays, with morning tee times April-October. Members score the first five holes of play, after which players can quit or finish out the nine-hole course. A variety of games are played (scrambles, closest to the pin, longest drive, etc.). No handicaps are used. Print an application on https://sites. google.com/site/bv5wga. Annual dues are $12. Make checks payable to Women’s 5-Hole Golf Association and mail check and application form to Patty Mahoney, 18 Shropshire Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72714.