Fairway Notes

Bella Vista Open

The BV Open event will begin with an 8 a.m. Shotgun start Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Bella Vista Country Club. It is open to members and nonmembers with a verifiable handicap. Players will be pre flighted by handicap before play. The number of flights depends upon participation. Format will be an Individual Stroke Play. All Men will play from the White Tees -- all Women will play from the Red Tees. You can register online at bellavistapoa.com/golf or obtain a registration form at one of the BV Pro Shops. Checks payable to BVPOA.

Registration and cancellation deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1,with a $10 late registration fee.

Men's & Women's Club Championship

These tournaments (men and women) will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, and Sunday, Aug. 12, at the Highlands and BV Country Club for members 18 and over with a verifiable handicap. Saturday will start with 7 a.m. coffee and donuts and 8 a.m. assigned tee times. Sunday will begin with 7 a.m. coffee and donuts and 8 a.m. assigned tee times; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. a lunch buffet provided by BV Bar & Grill and awards following play. Format is an Individual Stroke play and players will be pre flighted in each division prior to play. Entry fee is $70 per player plus applicable green and cart fees. Fee includes tee gift, prizes, coffee and donuts, drinks on course and buffet lunch on Sunday. Players wishing to compete for the 2018 Men's Club Championship title must register in advance for the Champion Division and must play from the blue tees. Players wishing to compete for the 2018 Woman's Club Championship title must register in advance for the Champion Division and play from the red tees.

Registration and cancellation deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, with a $10 late registration fee.

The Longest Day

Saturday, Aug. 18, the Bella Vista POA Kingswood Golf Course will participate in The Longest Day -- a fundraising and awareness event to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. The inaugural tournament is an 8 a.m. shotgun at Kingswood with a four-person scramble format. The cost is $200 per team plus the cost of golf fees and carts. The tournament welcomes all golfers of all abilities. Teams will be flighted after play. Lunch will be provided after golf and is included in the entry fee. Visit the Bella Vista POA website for information.

The tournament committee is seeking sponsors and donations to help the cause. Contact Katy Sojka 402-238-5003 or [email protected] for sponsorship information. Join the team at www.act.alz.org/goto/tldbvgolf.

Veterans Charity Golf Tournament

This tournament will be a four-person scramble format with a Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Kingswood Golf course in Bella Vista. Mulligans and raffle tickets available that day. Entry includes goody bag, door prizes and lunch. Money and prizes given out rain or shine. There is a 36 team maximum (144 golfers). The entry fee is $65 per person. We welcome all players and no POA membership is necessary to enter.

Make checks payable to Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas. Mail to P.O. Box 3085, Bella Vista, AR 72715. All proceeds will benefit the Wall of Honor operating fund. Find entry forms at all of the Bella Vista Golf Shops and at www.vetwallofhonor.org. For questions or additional information, please email [email protected].

Sports on 08/01/2018