Thompson to be at driving range
LPGA star Lexi Thompson is coming to Bella Vista from 6-7 p.m. today, June 24.
Thompson, who is sponsored by Cobra-PUMA Golf, will be stopping by the Tanyard Creek Practice Center.
Thompson currently plays on the LPGA Tour, which will be coming back to northwest Arkansas from June 22-28 at the Pinnacle Country Club.
People are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs should they wish to watch Thompson hit balls at the driving range. Anyone thinking they can out-drive the professional golfer is welcome to take a swing.
Thompson also will be answering questions and signing autographs.
The Tanyard Creek Practice Center is located at 10 Nature Trail Lane.
Parade of Boats set for June 27
Residents of Lake Windsor are planning a Parade of Boats from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27. The theme for the parade will be "All American."
This will be the first-ever parade of boats to take place on Lake Windsor.
Parade organizers offer this fun, family-friendly, hot-fun-in-the-summertime event as an addition to other planned festivities surrounding the 100th anniversary of the Bella Vista resort and the 50th anniversary of Bella Vista Village.
Additionally, it's the 40th anniversary of Lake Windsor, which was completed in 1975. Registration is free.
Participating boat owners must possess a current Bella Vista POA boat registration permit. For more information and to register, email [email protected].
WGC Firecracker Scramble
The Bella Vista Women's Golf Club's "Grand Old Flag" Firecracker Scramble will be held July 2 on the Kingswood Golf Course. This is a two-lady scramble. Registration begins at 7 a.m with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.
The entry fee is $40 per team and includes a luncheon and prizes. Special prizes will be given for the best decorated cart and patriotic dress.
The luncheon and mid-season meeting will be at Riordan Hall immediately following play. Entries must be received by June 24, after which no refunds will be made. Entry fees do not include green fees or carts.
Entry forms are available in the golf shops and on the website. Make checks payable to BVWGC and mail to: Linda Roberts, 15 Bonnyrigg Dr., Bella Vista, 72715. For more information, call George Ann Seymour at 479-855-7678 or Linda Roberts at 479-855-0288.
Fourth of July Couple's Scramble set
The Highlands Fourth of July Couple's Scramble Golf Tournament sponsored by Friends of the Highlands is set for Saturday, the Fourth of July at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. Check-in is by 8:30 a.m. Dinner to follow at 2 p.m. at the Highlands Clubhouse.
Teams will consist of one man and one woman, but limited to the first 72 couples. The cost is $60 a couple that includes dinner, tax and tip, but no green fees or carts. Women and men 80 or older may play from the No. 4 tees, all other men play from the blue/white tees.
Tournament will be flighted after play. There will be $2,000 in prizes and two casino packages to be given away. Soft drinks and water will be provided on the course. In case of inclement weather, the dinner still will be held and prizes awarded. Cancellations must be made by Saturday, June 28, to receive a full refund.
Make checks payable to "Friends of the Highlands" and mail to Andy and Joyce O'Neil, 19 Monikie Circle, Bella Vista, AR 72715. For more information call the O'Neils at 479-876-2755.
All family tourney set
Enjoy some family fun and friendly competition July 25-26 at Bella Vista Village's "All in the Family" Golf Tournament.
The tournament, which will take place on the Kingswood and Berksdale golf courses, is open to property owners and their guests. Teams must consist of at least two relatives. Each player must be 6 and older. However, husband and wife teams are not allowed.
Each day of play will consist of 18 holes of golf -- nine holes of modified scotch twosomes and nine holes of scrambles.
The entry fee is $80 per team, which includes lunch on Sunday and flight and closest-to-the-pin prizes. Green fees and carts are not included. Green fees are $29.50 for value card holders, $35.50 for members, $54.50 for guests, $18 for junior golfers and free for annual golf green fee card holders.
Meanwhile, golf carts are $26 per player (For holders of an AGGF or Value Card, carts are no extra charge). All fees must be prepaid.
The registration and cancellation deadline is Friday, July 17.
To register, stop by the Golf Division Office, located in the Bella Vista Country Club, 98 Clubhouse Drive, or click on All in the Family at www.bellavistapoa.com.
Lads and Lassies for Scotsdale
This group wants to support, improve and promote golf play on the Scotsdale golf course in Bella Vista. Anyone who shares this agenda is welcome.
There will be a few service projects, tournaments to help finance these projects and hopefully, golf socials for members throughout the season.
To be placed on the mailing list and receive informational updates, contact Barbara Downs at [email protected].
For more information, contact Bob Kronner at [email protected].
Sports on 06/24/2015