VGA Golf Genius 2023 Season / 2022 Season

Saturday, September 23, 2023, Golf Club of Estrella (+) 8:00 am, $49. Tap here to get the course website.

Golf Club of Estrella is the ideal venue for tournament groups, charity events or corporate golf outings. This spectacular target-oriented desert course offers a dramatic contrast to the more traditional tree-lined courses in the Phoenix area. Managed by Troon, the Golf Club of Estrella prides itself in offering the friendly, professional, and “Do Whatever It Takes” service associated with the upscale Troon brand.

Saturday, September 23, 2023, Golf Club of Estrella (+) 8:00 am, $49.Tap here to get the course website.

The Bear Course stretches to 6,825 yards from the back tees and plays to a par 71, with a course rating and slope of 71.6/122. The Bear was designed as a championship-length inland “links-style” course and features rolling fairways, strategic bunkering, and well-conditioned greens. Rounds on the Bear Course should be completed in about 4 hours.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, Union Hills GC 7:30 AM 49+. Tap here to get the course website.

Welcome to Union Hills Golf and Country Club! In the Phoenix area, discover one of the northwest valley’s hidden treasures… Less than five minutes from the 101 Freeway and Union Hills Drive lies one of the valley’s best kept secrets… Union Hills Golf and Country Club. A semi-private club with all the amenities you would expect from a Greg Nash designed 18-hole championship golf course. Nash’s name is synonymous with beautiful, playable golf courses that provide fun, fair challenges to players of all abilities while blending seamlessly with their natural surroundings. Plus Union Hills offers first class practice facilities, and a clubhouse featuring a Large Dining Room, The Del Grill and Cocktail Lounge, Off-Track Betting, a fitness center, and a pool.

Wednesday, 4 October, 2023 Encanto (+) 8:00 AM City rate. Tap here to get the course website.

Built in 1935 and located in the core of the city’s historic district, Encanto is the third oldest golf course in Arizona. Designed by William P. Bell is Ideally suited for the average golfer with wide level fairways and a limited number of hazards making for an enjoyable round for all ages and level of golfer. Spectacular views of downtown Phoenix. Amenities include a driving range and practice green.

Sat, Sun Oct 7th & 8th, 2023 Prescott GC, VGA Championship 2 days (+) 10:00 AM $69.00. Tap here to get the course website.

2023 VGA Club Championship early registration is now open! All VGA members have the incredible opportunity to participate in the events alongside skilled Club Champion players, who can join by paying a separate entry fee. To become a Club Championship Player, you must have already taken part in a minimum of 10 regular events. Excited to join? Reach out to Dan Campos via email at vgasat@outook.com. Keep an eye on your inbox for a Golf Genius invite. If you plan on staying in Prescott, make sure to book your rooms early for a hassle-free experience.

Complete Entry Rules

Wednesday’s Event coordinators are Dan Christiansen, Jim Cox, or George Kowalchik by emailing wednesday@valleygolfers.com.

Saturday’s Event coordinators are Dan Campos, and Rusty Silverman by emailing saturday@valleygolfers.com

Upon receiving an invitation from Golf Genius to play a tournament event, it is encouraged to select “Playing” as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Signup Policy: All members will receive an email invitation from the event coordinator 2 weeks prior to the event date. You may choose Playing or Not Playing. If you choose to play, you will receive a Round Signup Confirmation confirming that you are either registered or on the waitlist. If you choose not playing, you will receive a Round Signup Confirmation confirming that you are not registered. Keep the response in the event you change your mind. If necessary, you may cancel using the VGA Golf Genius confirmation form you got when you choose Playing. The Golf Genius software confirmation email lets you communicate directly with the event coordinator. Your name will be added or removed by your input using this method. (1) First come, first served. Those who sign up within the noted period shall be selected to fill available slots first; (2) If timely requests are greater than available tee times, the course will be asked to allow fivesomes or provide additional tee times; (3) Late requests will be given consideration only if slots are available; (4) Guests may only sign up one week prior to the event. The price shown is the green fee quoted by the course for the event. Both guests and members pay their own green fees. The price is subject to change based on later contract negotiations with our club. Members are required to pay $10.00 to VGA and are entered into the net prize pot, the Birdie pool, and the CTP pot. Guests may not participate in the net prize pot or birdie pot. The fee for Guests is $5.00 which enters them into the CTP pot). Onsite check-in must be complete and all fees including Green Fees must be paid to the event organizer and Golf Course at least one-half hour prior to the first tee time shown for the event. VGA Event Coordinator can deny your entry payment if not paid before the 30-minute deadline. If you believe you may be late call the coordinators at the top of the page and let them know or have a friend pay for you.

GOLF COURSES MAY ASK VGA TO GUARANTEE PAYMENT FOR THE TEE TIMES RESERVED. If the VGA is charged green fees for players who signed up and did not show up or cancel 48 hours (about 2 days) prior to an event start time, the players will be billed accordingly. The player cannot enter additional events until he reimburses the VGA.

2023 Special Events Scheduled to be played this season.

Saturday and Sunday, October 7 & 8, 2023 Early Registration for the 2023 VGA Club Championship at the Prescott Country Club.

Get the 2023 JPO Open results. Click here. 1st & 2nd round at Crooked Tree GC and Tubac.

Crooked Tree was the Big Dog Points tournament for the JPO this year below are the point winners.

2023 JPO final standings.

Larry Burton 1st, Lloyd Snively, 2nd, and Dan Christiansen 3rd.

Saturday, 25 March 2023 Dobson Ranch Two-man best ball (+) 8:00 AM $75.00.

These are the top three team winners in the Wednesday 2-man Best Ball completion at Dobson Ranch GC. Click on their photos for details.

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 Aguila + 2 man Best Ball play (+) 9:04 AM $65.00.

These are the top three team winners in the Saturday 2-man Best Ball completion at Aguila GC. Click on their photos for details.