Valley Golfers Association (VGA) Phoenix, Arizona

Covid-19 be aware.

To all VGA players: Please, you should bring enough drinking water with you to make it through your round. Some courses are not providing water or coolers during the covid-19 era on the course and on some, the cart girl doesn’t exist either. It’s going to be a long Summer.

To: All VGA Members: It has come to the attention of the VGA Board of directors there are member concerns regarding the Corona Virus and whether or not the VGA should or should not continue to play its tournaments. A vote was extended to all board members for their opinion regarding this issue. Responses from all 13 board members voted in favor of continuing its play golf tournaments until such time the public is ordered by the Governor to “Stay at Home”. The VGA board recommends taking all necessary precautions if there are any concerns including bringing hand sanitizer or sanitizing wipes. The board also recommends using your common sense. If you’re not feeling well, stay home. Golf is one of the few activities we have during these unique times and as a result, the VGA board recommends to play golf, have fun, but be safe.

Respectfully, Dan Campos, VGA President

**A foggy morning start at Superstition Spring Golf Course. Fog is relatively rare in AZ but not on this day.**

Preview of upcoming events below.

Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Dinosaur Mtn (+) 8:00 AM $51.03. Tap here to get the course website for more info.

The Fourth Hole on Dinosaur Mountain; Gold Canyon Golf Resort; Gold Canyon; Arizona USA. The Dinosaur Mountain golf course is consistently rated one of the top courses in Arizona. The scenery, dramatic elevation changes, abundant wildlife and exhilarating views all make for a memorable golfing experience. “Unforgettable” certainly describes the Dinosaur Mountain course where the championship layout is laced with a roller coaster ride that would rival Six Flags! Most golf courses have one signature hole, Dinosaur Mountain has at least ten holes that could fit the bill.

Saturday, July 18, 2020, Trilogy @ Vistancia, 7:30 AM $40.00. Tap here to get the course website for more info.

WELCOME TO TRILOGY GOLF CLUB AT VISTANCIA Crafted by renowned golf course architect Gary Panks, the championship design at the daily fee Trilogy Golf Club draws upon distinctive land features and a backdrop of stunning Arizona scenery to result in a truly extraordinary setting. With more than 70 pronounced and transitional bunkers that feed gently into the golf course’s fairways and native areas, Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia highly rewards careful planning and precise execution by the golfer. There are five different tee boxes from which to choose on this unique 18-hole, par 72-championship golf course. Tees range from 5,573 yards to 7,259 yards, allowing players of every skill level to enjoy this exceptional test of golf.

Wednesday, July 22, 2020, Troon North Monument course (+) 8:30 AM $55.00. Tap here to get the course website for more info.

Troon North Golf Club stands as a hallmark of the Scottsdale desert golf experience with two 18-hole courses stretching through the natural ravines and foothills in the shadows of Pinnacle Peak. Giant granite boulders lie strewn across the rugged landscape of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, where Troon North Golf Club combines iconic golf with the visual sensation of desert landscape, providing a standard unmatched in the American Southwest. Revered as Scottsdale’s crown jewel, the challenge, visual sensation, and special ambiance of Troon North sets the standard by which all other courses are measured. The immaculately groomed fairways, bentgrass greens and exceptional customer service create the renowned Troon Golf Experience. Troon North’s Monument and Pinnacle courses consistently rank at the top of every golfer’s must-play list. Recent course renovations by original designer and British Open Champion Tom Weiskopf have created two new layouts that bring his original concept to life. Golfers in search of the classic desert golf experience are returning to Troon North Golf Club again and again to enjoy Weiskopf’s true vision. Whether you’re playing for the first time or a regular at Troon North, these two Scottsdale courses in sunny Arizona offer golf connoisseurs the best in desert golf!

Complete Entry Rules

Signup Policy: Players who intend to participate in any VGA event will receive an email invitation from the event coordinator approximately 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 are 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 need be, you may cancel your entry using the online entry page on the VGA web site. You can communicate directly with the event coordinator through Golf Genius software. 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 time frame 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. Both guests and members are required to pay $1.00 and are entered into the CTP pot. An additional fee of $3.00 and or $6.00 is collected from VGA members who wish to participate in the birdie pot and or prize pot for the day (optional). Guests may not participate in the prize pot or birdie pot. (Fee for Guests will increase to $5.00 on November 1st, 2019) Onsite check-in must be completed and all fees paid to the event organizer at least one half-hour prior to the first tee time shown for the event. VGA Event Coordinator has the discretion to deny your optional entry payment if not paid prior to 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 didn’t show up or cancel 48 hours prior to an event start time, the players will be billed accordingly. The player will not be allowed to enter additional events until he reimburses the VGA.

2020 Special events played so far this season.

JPGVO, John Pierce Green Valley Open coming up May 22nd through 25th in Green Valley AZ.

The VGA invites all members and their guests to sign up for the John Pierce Green Valley Open annual golf tournament. The event is a stroke play tournament held over Memorial Day weekend. The actual tournament is a 3-day event starting Friday, May 22th and ending Sunday, May 25th.

This tournament is a non-sanctioned VGA event but rounds played go toward the eligibility for the Club Championship. Posted scores apply as tournament scores (T) to your handicap. The entry fee is $60.00 for player pool + Green fees for each course. The event coordinator is Danny Campos. If interested call Dan at 602-481-5560.

JPGVO, John Pierce Green Valley Open. Finals scores below.

Wednesdays 2020 4-Ball Winners at Orange Tree April 8, 2020

Saturdays 2020 4-Ball Winners at Aguila May 2, 2020.

Champion of Champions final round.

Round 1 of Saturdays Champion of Champions Play.

Steve Richter 1st place in Saturday Champion of Champions too.

The 2019 Wednesday Champion of Champions play event.

Rusty Silverman 1st place Wednesday Champion of Champions play

Wednesday’s first date of Champion of Champions played at Orange Tree, 2/5/2020. The Champion of Champions Tournament is set for early February. It is a one-week handicapped total stroke event for those members who won at least one VGA Wednesday or one Saturday tournament in the previous year (November 1, 201-, through October 31, 201- ). The Wednesday and Saturday winners will have an 18-hole playoff to decide the overall Champion of Champions and the second-place finishers will play for an overall third place. Prize money will be awarded at the annual banquet as follows; first-place – $100, second place – $60, and third place $40. An eligible player who enters both tournaments must pay a $10.00 fee for each event. No additional fees are required for subsequent rounds.

Saturday, September 7, 2019, Los Caballeros (2) Lunch, 8:00 AM. $50.00, + Club Championship.

The Club Championship is a two-day stroke play tournament usually held near the end of the year. For the recent past, the Club Championship has been run in conjunction with two consecutive VGA Saturday tournaments or however announced. All VGA members who have participated in a minimum of ten VGA sanctioned tournaments are eligible to play in the two-day event. The tournament is a 36-hole event to be played as announced prior to the event. There is a one-time $10.00 entry fee for participation in the tournament. Prize money will be awarded to the top 4 finishers in flights currently scheduled as follows; first-place $200, second place $150, third place $100, fourth place $50 and is distributed at the annual banquet. A contestant can only claim one prize.

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