One of the Lower Mainland's most popular public golf tournaments is coming up in just a few weeks.
June 8 is the final deadline for entry into the 2015 Squamish Valley Golf Club's Men's Amateur Golf Tournament. Taking place on the weekend of June 13-14, the annual Squamish tourney has become increasingly popular with local players.
Golfers compete for a prize board total of $9,000, weighted according to the strength of the field and $3,000 in draws and games of chance. Registration includes two rounds of golf, breakfast, lunch and dinner on both days, a couple of beverages and a first tee gift. There's also the popular annual beef barbecue on an open spit, a 45-year-old tradition.
This year, the course is in tremendous shape and opened for play in mid-February. Squamish Valley is famous for the care given to course conditioning so look for low scores this year.
Local hotels are offering event rates for those making a long trek or wishing to stay overnight between rounds. Basic entry fee is $198.45 including tax. Participation in the Big Break competition is an additional $10. Players must provide certified handicap documentation and once the tee time draw has been done, no changes will be allowed.
Last year the tournament attracted its strongest tournament
the British Columbia Golf Zone 4 amateur tournament on June 21 and 22 at Beach Grove and Kings Links by the Sea.
Last year's winner John Gallacher carded the low gross at 144, while Nick Papoutsis took the low net at 143. Other prizes included daily Closest to the Pin awards, Holes in One, Skins play, a daily deuce pot and a Big Break competition.
The 2015 Squamish Valley Mixed Amateur Golf Tournament is scheduled for the weekend of August 1-2. Entry is limited so register early to ensure your spot. By August the course will be lightning fast.
To find out more about the 2015 Squamish Valley Amateur Golf Tournaments, call toll free 1-888-349-3688 or visit the course online at squamishvalleygolf.com.
