Valley Golfers Association (VGA) Phoenix, Arizona

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Covid Update for 11/23/2020

It has come to the attention of the VGA Board of directors that a few members have contracted COVID-19 over the past week. The VGA board urges all players to take every precaution possible if you decide it safe to play golf in a VGA tournament. We emphasize bringing hand sanitizer or sanitizing wipes, wearing masks, social distancing, etc. 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 as safe as feasibly possible.

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

2020 Overseed schedule for Valley courses.

**A foggy morning start at Superstition Spring Golf Course. Fog is relatively rare in AZ but not on this day. 12/8/2018.**

Preview of upcoming events below.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Bear Creek (+) 8:00 AM $50.00. Click 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, December 5, 2020 Cave Creek (+) 8:00 AM $49.00. Click 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, December 9, 2020, Sun City CC 8:00 AM $ 49.00. 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 has 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.

Saturday, December 12, 2020 Aguila (+) 10:32 AM $ 46.00. Click here to get the course website.

About Aguila 18… Hole # 1: Gary Panks links design course Challenging layout and design for all levels of golfers Transition areas feature native grasses and wildflowers Set at the base of South Mountain with scenic mountain views Three lakes come into play on five holes Scenic skyline views of downtown Phoenix Continuous cart paths and four sets of tees Aguila (Spanish for Eagle) logo displays the ancient Aztec design of an eagle on merchandise and apparel.

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 website. 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.

2021 Special events to be played & been played this season.

2020 VGA Club Championship

A traditional championship course with a challenging 135 slope rating and length of 7,014 yards, our “signature hole” is the 13th. Playing 605 yards from the rust tees, it is consistently rated as one of the most challenging par 5 holes in the state. Designed to challenge a variety of skill levels and sitting at 2,100 feet of elevation, our course offers incredible views of the Bradshaw Mountains and Vulture Peak. Adding to the ambiance of this esteemed course are the driving ranges, practice putting greens, short-game practice area, and the first-rate staff that make Los Caballeros Golf Club the best-kept secret of the golf community.

The 2020 Club Championship is scheduled for the weekend of September 5th and 6, 2020. This year both the first and second rounds in the two-day tournament will be played at Los Caballeros. Only VGA members with a minimum of ten rounds played over the last year in VGA events are eligible for the title of VGA Club Champion and Cash Prizes. The starting time for each day is 8:00 and the greens fee for both rounds is $45.

The tournament will consist of two or three net flights based on the number of participants. Each flight will have around eight to ten players. If there are two flights in the tournament, then the first four places in each flight will be awarded prize money. If there are three flights, then the first three places in each flight will be awarded prize money. The prize money amounts will be $200 for first place, $150 for a second, $100 for third, and, if needed, $75 for fourth place. Prize money will be awarded at the annual banquet in November.

Let’s have a great turnout! Make your plans to attend now! Players that are not eligible for the title of VGA Champion are welcome to play both days as well.

2020 VGA Club Champions

2020 VGA Club Championship Day 1 scores.

2020 VGA Club Championship Day 2 scores.

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.