Golf News

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 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 canyonlakecc.com.

City Golf Championship

Men and women of all levels are invited to participate in the annual Canyon Lake City Golf Championship on Sept. 28 and Sept. 29. Tee times are from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Entry is $125 for non-annual members and $60 for annual members. The entry fee includes two days of golf with cart, prize money and Sunday awards lunch. Entry deadline is Sept. 25.

Entry forms are available at the Golf Pro Shop at the country club. For more information, visit canyonlakecountryclub.com, email canyonlakecitychampionship@gmail.com, or call 951-246-1782.

After Lunch Bunch

Last week’s game of Partners Best Ball Players picked their own partners and foursomes in last week’s game of Partners Best Ball. The results are as follows:

“A” Flight

1st place: Harland Newby and Vern Kelch, 61.

2nd place: Tom D’Amato and Mike Pinto, 64.

“B” Flight

1st place: Jim Musser and Ed Doidge, 60.

2nd place: Chuck Hudson and Fred Espinosa, 62.

The winners of the weekly Skins competition are Leroy Madera on hole 1, Mike Pinto on holes 13 and 16, Vern Kelch on hole 17 and Harland Newby on hole 18. The Closest to the Pin awards went to Clive Taylor on hole 8 and Vern Kelch on hole 17.

For those of you who have reached the qualifying number of 12 games played during the 2019 year, the Annual Tournament is set for Monday, Nov. 25.  To qualify, players must have played 12 games during the 2019 year. The entry is free. Lunch will follow play.

Now in its 39th year, the ALB offers a friendly game of golf every Friday throughout the year and an annual tournament in November. New players are welcome. Entries are open to male golfers with an established handicap.

The entry fee is $5 with an optional Skins competition for $5. Tee time is 9 a.m.; signups are taken between 7:15 and 8 a.m. in the Magnolia Room at the country club or by phone at 951-249-4565 or 951-237-6102.

Men’s Golf Club

Members of the Men’s Golf Club meet for play every Wednesday morning. Signups are taken between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. in the Magnolia Room at the country club. In addition to Wednesday games, the club sponsors eight major tournaments throughout the year. Dues include membership in the Southern California Golf Association.

Canyon Lake residents and property owners age 18 and older and any member of the public who purchases an outside annual golf membership are eligible to join the club. The club has a Junior Membership Division for males under the age of 18. For more information, contact Membership Director Greg Brack at 951-570-1239.

Free Round of Golf

Canyon Lake residents can play their first round of golf for free. This offer is valid for new customers only and only one person per tract and lot.

Women’s Golf Club

The Women’s Golf Club is a member of the Southern California Golf Association. The club meets on Tuesdays in the Magnolia Room at the country club between 7 and 7:30 a.m. to tee off at 8 a.m. for 18 holes of golf. The club’s mission is promoted through camaraderie, social events, recognition and tournaments throughout the year. Women in the community are invited to participate in all the club has to offer. For more information, contact President Ura Furry at 951-244-1910.

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; all levels of golfers are welcome. The club meets on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Magnolia Room at the country club and tee off at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Sheryl Lewis at 949-697-9351 or visit cl9ers.com.

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. Open meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at the country club. For membership information, contact Kevin O’Leary at 951-818-3361. For general information, contact Tom Ward at 714-309-6923.

Golf and Lunch Special

Residents and non-residents can enjoy one round of golf, practice on the range, a complimentary tour of the course and lunch at the country club for only $55. Golf cart fee is included.

Adult Golf Lessons

Adult golf lessons are offered seven days a week. Lessons are $50 for a 30-minute lesson, $75 for a one-hour lesson, $210 for three one-hour lessons and $300 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 $35 per 30-minute lesson. Reservations are taken at the Golf Pro Shop.

Golf Lessons Special

The golf course is offering a special of unlimited golf lessons for one month for $350. This special is available to residents and non-residents. For more information, contact Bryan Carlson at 951-595-5463.

Annual Memberships

Annual golf memberships for Canyon Lake residents are $59 per month for juniors ages 17 years and younger, $109 per month for ages 18 to 35 and $163 for ages 36 and older. Annual family memberships are $296 per month or $3,500 annually (down payment of $304 is required).

Non-Resident Memberships

Annual memberships for non-residents are $89 per month for juniors ages 17 ages and younger and $249 per month for adults ages 18 and older. Annual family memberships are $399 per month. Memberships include cart.

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 Footjoy golf apparel. Canyon Lake Property Owners Association members receive a 20 percent discount on apparel.

Country Club Bar & Grill

The Canyon Lake Country Club Bar & Grill is open to the public and offers Happy Hour, daily specials and live music on Fridays. For reservations, call 951-246-1773.

Golf Course Closure

The golf course will be closed Oct. 7 through Oct. 27 for annual overseeding and maintenance. The parking lot will also be renovated during this time. To protect the seedlings and allow the new grass to become established, golf cart drivers are asked to stay on the path for approximately three weeks after the golf course reopens. The facility is set to reopen on Oct. 28.