Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Talking Stick / O’odham course.

The Course
“When tasked with designing the Talking Stick Golf Club, we were directed to create two distinct golf courses for public play, each with unique playing characteristics. The O’odham Course at Talking Stick Golf Club (previously known as the North Course) features wide, angular holes that reward strategic play and offer numerous possibilities tailored to the player’s skill level. Its subtle, gently domed greens and tightly mown approaches promote both ground and aerial approaches to the game.”

VGA Round Results from today’s event.

Flight A top 3

Rob Katzaroff shot a 70 net and secured 1st place today at Talking Stick. Bob Froehlich came in 2nd with a 71 net, and Rusty Silverman followed in 3rd place with a 72 net. Eric Boles tied Rusty at 72 but came away with the Atta Boy in the scorecard playoff.

Flight B top 3

Today, Ed Kim scored a fantastic 66 net, securing 1st place with the lowest net score for the event. Lloyd Snively came in 2nd with a score of 70 net, while Doug Walsh took 3rd place with a score of 73 net. Jim Foster and Lovell Robinson both shot 75 nets, resulting in a tie for the “Atta Boy” award.

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Up next for VGA, Saturday, 27 July 2024 Aguila (+) Rd 1 Ringers 8:32 AM City Rates.

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.

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Saturday, July 20, 2024, Encanto.

The Encanto golf course, built in 1935, is located in the heart of the city’s historic district and is Arizona’s third oldest golf course. It was designed by William P. Bell is ideally suited for the average golfer, with its wide, level fairways and a limited number of hazards. It makes for an enjoyable round for golfers of all ages and skill levels. The course offers spectacular views of downtown Phoenix and amenities include a driving range and practice green.

VGA Round Results from today’s event.

Flight A top 3

Once more, Larry Burton clinches first place with a net score of 69, tying for the lowest score of the event. Well done, Larry. Scott Wentz secured second place with a net score of 70. Al Dan, Eric Bowers, and Derek Schwertley each recorded 71 strokes, with Al earning third place prize money, while Eric and Derek received the Atta Boy accolade. All ties settled in a scorecard playoff.

Flight B top 3

The results from the golf event at Encanto are in! Rob Katzaroff scored a fantastic 69 net, tying for the lowest event score of the day at 68 net. Rob also secured 1st place in B flight. Excellent job, Rob! Jim Cox came in 2nd with a score of 70 net. Dan Bengtson and Lloyd Snively both tied with scores of 73 net, but Dan took 3rd place while Lloyd received an Atta Boy.

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Up next for VGA, Wednesday, 24 July, 2024 Talking Stick-O’Odham 7:30 AM $64.83

The Course
“When commissioned to design Talking Stick Golf Club, our charge was to create two golf courses to accommodate public play yet each decidedly different, with respect to playing characteristics.
Talking Stick Golf Club’s O’odham Course (formerly North Course), with its broad, angular holes, rewards thoughtful play through the rise of its many options according to one’s level of skill. Its low profile, slightly crowned greens and close-cropped approaches encourage running as well as aerial assaults.

Web team of Harley Ewing and Tom Hebert. Harley does the posts and updates and Tom also provides specialty-designed programming and his company’s servers power ValleyGolfers.com

Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Aguila

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.

VGA Round Results from today’s event.

Flight A top 3

In a stunning Monday sweep, Gary Vance clinched 1st place at Aguila with a net score of 68. Gordon “The Dean of VGA” Lukert was just one stroke behind but secured the second-place prize. Cathy Harvey and Bill “The Carver” Heller both finished with a net of 71, tying for 3rd place. In the scorecard playoff, Cathy was 3rd place money and Bill emerged as the Atta Boy. The low turnout today only allowed for one flight.

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Up next for VGA, Saturday, 20 July, 2024 Encanto (+) 6:32 AM City Rates

The Encanto golf course, built in 1935, is located in the heart of the city’s historic district and is the third oldest golf course in Arizona. It was designed by William P. Bell is ideally suited for the average golfer, with its wide, level fairways and a limited number of hazards, making for an enjoyable round for golfers of all ages and skill levels. The course offers spectacular views of downtown Phoenix and amenities include a driving range and practice green.

Web team of Harley Ewing and Tom Hebert. Harley does the posts and updates and Tom also provides specialty-designed programming and his company’s servers power ValleyGolfers.com