Golf News

The Canyon Lake Golf Course fall/winter hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Daily rates are $39. Golfers are reminded that all players must check-in and pay at the Golf Pro Shop at all times when playing on the course. To make a tee time reservation, call the Pro Shop at 951-246-1782. Reservations may be made seven days in advance. Annual golf memberships are available to both residents and non-residents. For more information, visit the Country Club website at canyonlakecc.com.

After Lunch Bunch

It was a cold, chilly and “frost delayed” game for the After Lunch Bunch last Friday. The game was 2 Best Balls of the Foursome and counting 3 on the par 5s. The highlight of the day happened on the hole 15 when Jeff Roach ace it. It was Jeff’s second career hole in once.

The game results are as follows:

1st place: Wayne Curtis, Tom Fuhrman, Nick Valencia and Chuck Hudson, 136.

2nd place: Jeff Roach, Clive Taylor, Bill Hallahan and Dennis Franks, 139.

The results of the Skins game are as follows:

There nine: Jeff Roach on holes 3 and 15; Tom Fuhrman on holes 2, 8, 9 and 11; Dennis Franks on hole 8; Chuck Hudson on hole 9; and Oscar hole 11.

The Closest to the Pin winners are Jeff Roach with his hole in one on 15 and Marv Tweedy on hole 8.

Next week the After Lunch bunch will begin 2018 with a game of 2 Best Balls of the Foursome playing from the green tees. The committee will be picking the teams.

Now in its 38th year, the After Lunch Bunch offers a friendly game of golf every Friday throughout the year. The group plays an 18-hole tournament. Entries are open to all male golfers with an established handicap. The entry fee is $5 with an optional 25 maximum Skins game. Tee time is 10 a.m. with signups taken between 8:30 and 9:15 a.m. in the Magnolia Room at the country club or by phone at 951- 249-4565 or 951-237-6102.

9ers Golf Club

The 9ers Golf Club is a member of the Women’s Southern California Golf Association. Ladies who are interested in playing golf and making new friends are invited to play with the 9ers Golf Club; all levels of golfers are welcome. The club meets at 8:30 a.m. on Thursdays in the Magnolia Room at the country club and tees off at 9 a.m. For more information, call Linda Kielty at 951-746-2250.

Family Golf Club

The Family Golf Club promotes the sport of golf bringing together men, women and juniors in an atmosphere of education, camaraderie, fairness and competition in a friendly family oriented environment. The club hosts beginner and youth clinics, tournaments and social events throughout the year. The club’s official golf day is Wednesday at approximately 11:30 a.m. Some members schedule golf days on Mondays, Fridays or Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.

The tournament director works closely with Golf Pro Pat Kemball and his staff to assure tournaments are balanced. Family Golf Club is a member of the Southern California Golf Association. It holds open meetings the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at the country club. For membership information, call Kevin O’Leary at 951-818-3361. For general information, call Tom Ward at 714-309-6923.

Women’s Golf Club

The Women’s Golf Club is a member of Southern California Golf Association. The Club meets on Tuesdays in the Magnolia Room at the country club. Players must check in before 7:30 a.m.; start time is 8 a.m.

Major tournaments include the President’s Cup, Club Championship and Senior Tournament. For more information, call Ura Furry at 951-244-1910.

Adult Golf Lessons

The golf professional staff offers adult golf lessons seven days a week. Lessons are $35 for a 30-minute lesson; $50 for a one-hour lesson; $135 for three one-hour lessons and $200 for five one-hour lessons. Reservations are required. For reservations, and group pricing, call 951-244-6841, ext. 820.

Junior Golf Lessons

Junior golf lessons are available for children ages seven to 17. Lessons are $25 per half hour. Reservations are taken at the Golf Pro Shop.

Golf Pro Shop

The Golf Pro Shop at the country club features the latest in golf clubs from Ping, Mizuno, Callaway and Titleist. It also stocks Nike, EP Pro, Antigua and Foot Joy golf apparel. Canyon Lake Property Owner’s Association members receive a 20 percent discount on women’s and men’s apparel.