Valley Golfers Association (VGA) Phoenix, Arizona

Re Covid-19 Virus:

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.**

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Bear Creek (+) 8:00 AM. Tap here to get the course website.

The Bear’s Den Bar & Grill includes a bar area with plenty of seating, comfortable shaded patio seating with beautiful views and three large flat-screen televisions always tuned to sports. The Grille menu includes salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, appetizers and breakfast (breakfast served 7:00 – 11:30 a.m.). jpgClick here for our updated menu! Drinks Fore Friends. Enjoying a drink in a great company is the best way to relax after a round of golf. But sometimes you’ll find yourself at our clubhouse wishing a friend was here. For those occasions, we’ve got you covered. You can buy a drink for an absentee buddy and we’ll put it right up on our “Drinks Fore Friends” board. The next time they come in, they can redeem the drink. If they’re worthy of the friendship they will slap one on the board for you in return. Heads up: we remove listings from the board after 60 days, but they never expire. Your bartender will find your listing in the “Book of Shame!” Outing Menu. If you are interested in more food & beverage information for your Tournament or Event, please call Katie Hinkley at 480-883-3185, or click the following link to see the Group Outing Menu. pdf click here for Group Outing Menu Note: Bear Creek is the exclusive provider of concessions and catering services at the Bear Creek Golf Complex. The staff and Bear Creek work together to promote the responsible use of alcohol. Bear Creek and Arizona state law (A.R.S. 4-244.39) prohibits anyone from bringing alcohol onto the Bear Creek Golf Complex property. Anyone who deliberately conceals alcohol while attempting to enter the facility will be denied entry without refund and face possible arrest and suspension of future playing privileges.

Saturday, April 4, 2020, Cave Creek 8:00 AM $45.00. Tap here to get the course website.

About Cave Creek… Centrally located in North Phoenix (not in the town of Cave Creek) A winding creek and wide rolling fairways allow for varying shot selections Most popular municipal course in Phoenix Largest men’s club in the state Picturesque mountain views Built-in 1983 as a landfill reclamation project – a pioneering golf course design

Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Orange Tree (+) 8:00 AM $60.00 + 4 ball play. Tap to get the course website.

Orange Tree Golf Club Is An Iconic Course In The Heart Of Scottsdale A desert oasis located in what was once an orange grove, the Orange Tree Golf Club is one of Arizona’s finest luxury golf vacation destinations. Recently awarded a Green Award for the Scottsdale Green by Design Award from the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Orange Tree Golf Club has been recognized by the community for its green efforts in reducing non-recyclable waste, reducing water usage and implementing a recycling program on the property.

Saturday, April 11, 2020, Sun City CC 8:00 AM $45.00. Click here to get the course website.

Despite the typical Arizona climate, Sun City Country Club is not a typical desert-style course. Sun City Country Club is lined with large shade trees, a classic layout forcing accurate shots and good iron play. Our 18 hole course is as challenging as it is enjoyable. With four sets of tees, play at Sun City Country Club spans between 5,145 and 6,275 yards, making it a treat for players of all skill and experience levels. SCCC is a par 72 golf course, and the variety and challenges on these grounds have made it a long-time Arizona golf favorite! Home to the 2014 & 2015 Arizona Women’s Open, we know that you will enjoy a club that has withstood the test of time.

Wednesday Events coordinators are Neal Fisel at (623) 363-6658 and Doug Rankin at (480) 223-8705. You must sign up no later than the Sunday prior to the event.

Saturday Events coordinators are Fred Baldwin at (480) 282-3207 and Dan Christiansen (602) 481-0811. You must sign up no later than the Wednesday prior to the event.

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.

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.

The 2019 VGA Club Championship.

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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