Monday, December 17, 2018
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Golf’s New Rules: Key Changes
Source: http://www.usga.org/
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
12 Days of Christmas!
Celebrate the holidays with the 12 Days of “Golf-mas”!
Every day from Wednesday, Dec. 12 to Sunday, Dec. 23, we’ll have a different special available to help you give the perfect gift this Christmas!
See below to take a sneak peak at our new deals every day!
Wednesday | Dec. 12
On the 1st day of Golf-mas, my golf club gave to me…
Titleist pro v1 and pro v1 x $39.99
Thursday | Dec. 13
On the 2nd day of Golf-mas, my golf club gave to me…
All golf bags 25% off
Friday | Dec. 14
On the 3rd day of Golf-mas, my golf club gave to me…
Purchase a Round Value Card. (Adult or Senior) and receive a FREE $20 gift card!
Saturday | Dec. 15
On the 4th day of Golf-mas, my golf club gave to me…
Buy one range value card, and get the second for 50% off!
Sunday | Dec. 16
On the 5th day of Golf-mas, my golf club gave to me…
Callaway Super Soft golf balls 2 dozen for $35
Monday | Dec. 17
On the 6th day of Golf-mas, my golf club gave to me…
25% off all clothing
Tuesday | Dec. 18
On the 7th day of Golf-mas, my golf club gave to me…
All ladies golf shoes in stock $49
Wednesday | Dec. 19
On the 8th day of Golf-mas, my golf club gave to me…
Adidas Clothing. mens or ladies 50% off
Thursday | Dec. 20
On the 9th day of Golf-mas, my golf club gave to me…
Purchase a $250 gift card, receive a range value card free.
Friday | Dec. 21
On the 10th day of Golf-mas, my golf club gave to me…
Putters and wedges 25% off.
Saturday | Dec. 22
On the 11th day of Golf-mas, my golf club gave to me…
Spend $100 and receive a $25 gift card free.
Sunday | Dec. 23
On the 12th day of Golf-mas, my golf club gave to me…
Social Media Giveaway! Stay tuned.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Winter Golf Classes 🏌️❄️
Attention all Fairgrounds Golfers!
Afraid your golf game is going to get rusty over the winter season? Well fear no more! If you are interested in taking a Golf Class to have fun, improve your game and start your New Year off right, now is your chance to get signed up!
Our Head Golf Professional Taylor Battaglia will be
offering multiple Golf Classes for all ages and skill levels! So if you are interested in taking a Golf Class this Winter season to sharpen up your skills, make sure to email Taylor as soon as possible to reserve your spot!
Winter Junior Golf League
Wednesdays 4pm – 5:30pm
January 16th – March 6th
$200 per junior for the 8 week class
Interested in signing up your junior for a fun after school Golf League? Here is your chance! Our Head Golf Professional Taylor Battaglia will teach the league. Each week juniors will go over different skills of the game and get to play competitively on the golf course in a learning atmosphere. They will learn to keep score on an official score sheet, as well as learn new rules and strategies. For more information or to get your junior signed up please email Taylor by clicking the link below!
Winter Adult Golf Class
Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30pm
January 17th – February 14th
$100 per person for the 5 week class
If you are interested in taking a golf class to sharpen up your skills, then this is the class for you! Our Head Golf Professional Taylor Battaglia will teach the class, where each week we will cover a different area of the game as well as different rules that you may not be familiar with. This class is for everyone, and it’s a great environment for beginners and even intermediate players
looking to take their game to the next level! For more information or to get signed up please! Click below to sign up!
Visit our website at Fairgroundsgolfcourse.com for more information, news, & upcoming events!
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Friday, November 23, 2018
Hello, December!
Stay up to date with all our events, classes, tips, and tournaments at Fairgrounds Golf Course by reading our monthly newsletters.
Our December Newsletter is available now!
Feel free to check out our website at Fairgroundsgolfcourse.com for more information, news, & upcoming events!
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
How much?! Phil wages HUGE bet he’ll birdie first hole of match (and Tiger doubles it)
The first of many side bets for The Match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson on Friday is on the board.
During Tuesday afternoon’s press conference in Las Vegas, Lefty bet Tiger $100,000 that he would birdie the first hole at Shadow Creek. Not surprisingly, Tiger raised the stakes by challenging Phil to double the bet. Phil responded to Tiger’s challenge and obliged.
“$100,000 says ‘I birdie this hole’”, Mickelson said to Woods. “So that’s how good I feel about this hole heading into this match. You don’t have to take it at all.”
But Tiger did not let Phil’s side bet go unchallenged without taking a few shots at his confidence. After Mickelson reiterated his assurance that he would birdie the first tee on Friday afternoon, Tiger simply said “Double it.”
After Tiger’s challenge, Phil poked fun at Tiger’s competitiveness by saying “Did you see how I baited him like that?” to the response of laughter from the crowd.
Phil then agreed to the increase wager before he and Tiger then went back and forth over how the hole would unfold for Mickelson. While Phil expressed ultra-confidence that he will make birdie to open play on Friday, Tiger showed nothing short of absolute doubt that Phil could follow through.
The back and forth between Tiger and Phil over their first side bet earned plenty of “oohs” and “aahs” from attendees of the press conference. Both golfers said later during the press conference that they would possibly be willing to bet their own money of upwards of seven figures during the showdown.
Side bets have been expected to play a large role in The Match. Fans first found out about the potential side bets last month when Phil teased the idea during an interview with TNT on one of their NBA games.
“We’re going to have little challenges that can maybe get in each other’s heads,” Mickelson said. “You have a downhill putt? I’ll bet you 50Gs that you miss it.”
“During the live event competition, both Woods and Mickelson will selectively make side challenges against one another,” Turner Sports said in a statement last month. For instance, Woods or Mickelson could raise the stakes by challenging the other to a long-drive, closest-to-the-pin or similar competition during a hole as they play their match, with money being donated to the winning golfer’s charity of choice.”
Well, the first of many side bets has been set. The gambling fun is just getting started for Tiger v. Phil.
Source: www.golf.com
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Monday, November 19, 2018
Black Friday!
Grab this great deal any time online from Thursday, November 22 to Sunday, November 25!
1 Year of Golf!
This great deal is ONLY available from November 22-25.
Purchase 1 year of golf! Play all day and any day with this offer for only $500! The year of golf will be valid from Dec 1, 2018 through Dec 31, 2019.
*Limit one per person only.
ONLY IN THE PRO SHOP
We are open in the Pro Shop on Thanksgiving until 3pm! We will return to regular hours after the holiday.
Grab these great deals below from Thursday, November 22 to Sunday, November 25!
Ping Specials
Ping G400 Driver. Reg price $399 Sale Price $299. Excluding Max Driver.
Ping G400 Fairway. Reg Price $260 Sale Price $199
Ping G400 Hybrid. Reg Price $220 Sale Price $179
Special Titleist Holiday Offer
Pro V1 Holiday Promo: $39.99 per dozen! (Originally $52).
Limit 2 dozen per person. Sale is from Thursday 22nd though Sunday 25th.
Special Callaway Holiday Offer
2 dozen Super Soft for only $35! (Regular price $48)
More Callaway….
Buy Chrome Soft & Chrome Soft X dozens for only $39.99!
(Original Price $46).
Questions? Give us a call at 707-284-3520.
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Thursday, November 15, 2018
Black Friday at Fairgrounds! 🎁
ONLINE ONLY:
Grab this great deal any time online from Thursday, November 22 to Sunday, November 25!
1 Year of Golf!
This great deal is ONLY available from November 22-25.
Purchase 1 year of golf! Play all day and any day with this offer for only $500! The year of golf will be valid from Dec 1, 2018 through Dec 31, 2019.
*Limit one per person only.
ONLY IN THE PRO SHOP:
We are open in the Pro Shop on Thanksgiving until 3pm! We will return to regular hours after the holiday.
Grab these great deals below from Thursday, November 22 to Sunday, November 25!
Ping Specials
Ping G400 Driver. Reg price $399 Sale Price $299. Excluding Max Driver.
Ping G400 Fairway. Reg Price $260 Sale Price $199
Ping G400 Hybrid. Reg Price $220 Sale Price $179
Special Titleist Holiday Offer
Pro V1 Holiday Promo: $39.99 per dozen! (Originally $52).
Limit 2 dozen per person. Sale is from Thursday 22nd though Sunday 25th.
Special Callaway Holiday Offer
2 dozen Super Soft for only $35! (Regular price $48)
More Callaway….
Buy Chrome Soft & Chrome Soft X dozens for only $39.99!
(Original Price $46).
Questions? Give us a call at 707-284-3520.
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Thursday, November 1, 2018
November Newsletter
Stay up to date with all our events, classes, tips, and tournaments at Fairgrounds Golf Course by reading our monthly newsletters.
Our November Newsletter is available now!
Feel free to check out our website at Fairgroundsgolfcourse.com for more information, news, & upcoming events!
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Friday, October 12, 2018
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Glow Ball – Oct 26!
Glow Ball!
GLOW BALL TOURNAMENT
October 26th – 4 Person Scramble
5pm Check In · 5:30pm Start · $40 per person
18 Holes, 9 in the Sun, 9 in the dark
Come join us at the Fairgrounds Golf Course for some Fall Glow Ball!
Admission fee includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, tee prize, hot
dogs, chips, sodas and water.
Check in starts at 5:00pm and we will have a shotgun start for the 18
holes of golf at 5:30pm. Food will be served before the round during
check in time. The format will be a 4 person scramble with prizes
going to first, second, and third place teams!
There will also be a Costume Contest with prizes going to the winners!
So come dressed in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win a
prize in the Costume Contest!
Sign Up Now!
To sign up your team or to be paired up with another team please
contact us at 707-284-3520 with your name, phone number, and credit
card information to reserve your spot.
You can also sign up in our pro shop! Just ask one of our shop attendants!
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
Glow Ball – Oct. 28!
Glow Ball
GLOW BALL TOURNAMENT
October 26th – 4 Person Scramble
5pm Check In · 5:30pm Start · $40 per person
18 Holes, 9 in the Sun, 9 in the dark
Come join us at the Fairgrounds Golf Course for some Fall Glow Ball!
Admission fee includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, tee prize, hot
dogs, chips, sodas and water.
Check in starts at 5:00pm and we will have a shotgun start for the 18
holes of golf at 5:30pm. Food will be served before the round during
check in time. The format will be a 4 person scramble with prizes
going to first, second, and third place teams!
There will also be a Costume Contest with prizes going to the winners!
So come dressed in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win a
prize in the Costume Contest!
Sign Up Now!
To sign up your team or to be paired up with another team please
contact us at 707-284-3520 with your name, phone number, and credit
card information to reserve your spot.
You can also sign up in our pro shop! Just ask one of our shop attendants!
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October Newsletter – Read Now!
Stay up to date with all our events, classes, tips, and tournaments at Fairgrounds Golf Course by reading our monthly newsletters.
Our October Newsletter is available now!
Feel free to check out our website at Fairgroundsgolfcourse.com for more information, news, & upcoming events!
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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Ryder Cup 2018: Jim Furyk’s greatest challenge will be letting his stars down easy
Team USA is full to the gunwales with talent, but there’s something a little strange about how that talent is currently performing. It turns out, through a fluke of bad luck, that three of the biggest American stars from the last two Ryder Cups happen to be showing the worst form of anybody on the 2018 team. That presents a problem, and it’s a thorny one for U.S. captain Jim Furyk.
Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed, and Jordan Spieth were three of the top five points-earners in the 2016 victory at Hazeltine, and three of the top four at Gleneagles two years earlier. Spieth and Reed weren’t around at Medinah in 2012, but Mickelson was, and he was once again one of the team’s stars, netting three points in a dynamic pairing with Keegan Bradley. It just so happens that as the Americans get ready to do battle in Paris, hoping to win their first Ryder Cup on foreign soil in 25 years, these three U.S. stalwarts are playing some pretty rough golf. Along with Bubba Watson, they are—without a doubt—slumping in a way that the other eight players are not.
U.S. captain Jim Furyk on the possible Tiger-Phil Ryder Cup pairing: ''I won't ever say it wouldn't happen, but it's probably not too likely" https://t.co/iGHb9EZuND
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 26, 2018
It had to be strange for Jim Furyk to see the bottom of the leaderboard at last weekend’s Tour Championship, where positions 28-30 in the 30-man field looked like this:
Patrick Reed: +9
Bubba Watson: +10
Phil Mickelson: +13
Spieth, whose troubles this year are well-chronicled, wasn’t even there—he’s made exactly one top ten since the Masters, and he didn’t qualify for the Tour Championship.
To add to the conundrum, Spieth and Reed are a famously strong pairing, having amassed a 4-1-2 record over the last two competitions. To break them up would be a dramatic, almost reactionary move, but keeping two ice-cold golfers together runs even greater risks. If they can’t re-discover their magic together, it’s like handing a free point to the Europeans.
As if the situation wasn’t tricky enough on its own, Thomas Bjorn made a very smart move by deciding to play four-ball in the Friday morning session. That means the alternate shot pairings will happen in the afternoon, and the last thing you want to do if you’re Jim Furyk is stick a struggling golfer out there in alternate shot, where he can’t be rescued by a hot partner and could potentially submarine an entire match.
This puts the stress squarely on Furyk’s shoulders. Assuming he’s trying to avoid playing his four coldest players in afternoon foursomes, it leaves two choices: He can either play Bubba, Phil, Spieth, and Reed in the morning, or sit them out for an entire day.
He can’t sit them for an entire day. It’s just not plausible, even if it’s arguably the smarter move on paper. As such, you can expect to see all four golfers on Friday morning. Judging by the Tuesday practice groups, Furyk may be planning to break up the band and have Spieth and Reed play with different partners—it may be that Spieth doesn’t want to play with him anymore, considering the “interesting” comments Reed has made this year, from the denied drop at Bay Hill (“I guess my name needs to be Jordan Spieth”) to the trash talk at the WGC-Match Play (“my back still hurts” from carrying Spieth at the Ryder Cup), all of which preceded Reed beating a frustrated Spieth at that WGC. Or maybe they’re completely fine. In any case, it’s easy to imagine Furyk seeing the benefit in giving himself other options if the two aren’t playing well on Friday morning.
But those other options carry a price, and that’s where diplomacy comes in. Patrick Reed wants to play all five sessions. The last time Phil Mickelson had an issue with playing time, he instigated a full mutiny and threw his captain to the wolves. Jordan Spieth is an immensely popular figure, to both his teammates and fans, and any attempt by Furyk to sideline him comes with risks. Of the four, only Bubba Watson—not a very popular figure, relatively speaking—is easily cast aside. Davis Love III felt no compunction at leaving him off the team in 2016, and Furyk can bench him without worrying about the consequences. Bubba even showed at Hazeltine in his vice captain role that he can be a team player under adverse circumstances.
When it comes to the other three, Furyk’s job gets tough. How do you manage those extremely large personalities? How do you disappoint them, in service of winning, and not risk a PR nightmare inside and outside the team room?
The answer comes down to personal management, of course, and there’s no way for anyone besides Jim Furyk to know exactly what notes to sing. Yet it’s an incredibly vital part of his job.
Paul McGinley had a terrific system in Gleneagles, when he paired Lee Westwood and Graeme McDowell with rookies Jamie Donaldson and Victor Dubuisson, respectively, and cast the veterans as sherpas whose role was to win foursomes points with their young charges. It worked, but it may not be the perfect model for Furyk, because Mickelson and Bubba are not playing well, and Bubba in particular is not well suited to being anyone’s guide. It looks like he might try out the shepherd strategy with Mickelson and Finau, but it would likely have to come in morning four-ball. The ideal situation is that they win, sit for the afternoon, and play again on Saturday morning, but that assumes that Finau doesn’t crack under the Ryder Cup pressure, and that Mickelson is happy with playing just one session per day.
As for Reed and Spieth, Furyk is mostly reduced to hoping for the best. If they struggle, he’ll have to deliver the bitter news and hope they’re both mature enough to accept an unlikely demotion.
Furyk is the rare golfer who thinks deeply about every question he’s asked, and brings a curious mind to his sport. Journalists love him, players respect him. He’ll be the same as captain, and you can bet he’ll have considered almost every angle on the course. His greatest challenge, though, will be managing expectations and personalities off the course, particularly when his team hits the inevitable patch of adversity. If he can’t prepare his struggling stars for the prospect of sitting out a crucial session—or perhaps an entire Saturday—he’s in trouble. He must discover how to make them accept his decisions with equanimity while remaining supportive of the team and staying inspired for Sunday singles. Otherwise, his exacting preparation will crumble around him.
There are extremely strong players on Team USA, and they need to be playing in the crucial moments. Identifying them is the easy part. Keeping everyone happy while making the tough choice is where the road gets rocky, and Furyk’s ability to solve this riddle could define the outcome of the Paris Ryder Cup.
Source: golfdigest.com
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Friday, September 14, 2018
Glow Ball – Sept 28. Sign Up Now!
Glow Ball
GLOW BALL TOURNAMENT
September 28th: 4 Person Scramble
6pm Check In · 6:30pm Start · $40 per person
18 Holes, 9 in the Sun, 9 in the dark
Come join us at the Fairgrounds for some Summer Glow Ball! Admission fee includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, tee prize, hot dogs, chips, sodas and water.
Check in starts at 6:00pm and we will have a shotgun start for the 18 holes. Food will be served before the round during check in time. The format will be a 4 person scramble (substitute the different format to match the type of event) with prizes going to first, second and third place teams!
Sign Up Now!
To sign up your team or to be paired up with another team please contact us at 707-284-3520 with your name, phone number, and credit card information to reserve your spot.
You can also sign up in our pro shop! Just ask one of our shop attendants!
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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Hang in there: Here are 11 reasons why you aren’t getting any better at golf (but should still have hope)
Golf is like sex. Some people do it for years and never improve. But why? With input from GOLF Magazine Top 100 instructor Jon Tattersall, we’ve drawn up a list of the 11 reasons why you may not be getting better at life’s (second) most enjoyable pursuit.
1. You never practice
You know that whole 10 thousand hours thing? How it takes at least that long to master a skill? Do the math. Ten minutes once a month isn’t going to get you there.
2. You practice unproductively
Smacking drivers on the range until you’re blue in the face might give you a backache. But it’s not going to get you where you want to go. What you need to do is practice with a purpose. “Go to the range to get better at one thing, posture for example,” Tattersall says. “Once you’ve spent 30 minutes working on that and incorporating into your swing, leave the range.”
3. Your equipment isn’t optimized
“That includes your golf ball,” says Tattersall, who recommends getting your entire arsenal checked at least once a year.
4. You’ve got the wrong mix of clubs
News flash. You’ve got no business carrying a two-iron. You’re also probably not good enough to have more wedges than hybrids in your bag.
5. You don’t track your stats
You think you’re a great putter, and a middling driver. But are you really? Without knowing for sure, you can’t maximize your practice time, much less devise an optimal on-course strategy.
6. You’re not as good as you think you are
Two-twenty over water is not in your wheelhouse, but you always try it, because, well, your weakness is your fondness for the hero shot.
7. You’re too hard on yourself
On approach shots from 150 yards, the average Tour pro leave is 23 feet from the pin. But you somehow believe you should be knocking down the flagstick, so you berate yourself every time you don’t.
8. You ride a cart
You think you’re saving energy. What you’re really doing is losing touch with the natural rhythms of the game.
9. You think there’s a quick-fix
In a world filled with swing tips, you believe there’s a magic one that will solve all your problems. So you search, and search. You might as well be trying to track down Sasquatch, Tattersall says. “The tough news is it comes down to working on good principles long enough for them to become habits.”
10. You’re don’t hit it far enough
Sorry, but size matters. A good way to get better is to swing the club the faster to hit the ball longer. “Any good coach can correct crooked,” Tattersall says. “Getting the ball to go farther is a tougher task.”
11. You focus more on words than feel
You’ve gotten a lot of verbal instruction. But, Tattersall says, “Words don’t translate as well to performance.” Pay more attention to images and feels. It will free up your mind. And your swing.
Source: www.golf.com
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Thursday, September 6, 2018
Hello, September! 🏌️
Stay up to date with all our events, classes, tips, and tournaments at Fairgrounds Golf Course by reading our monthly newsletters.
Our September Newsletter is available now!
Feel free to check out our website at Fairgroundsgolfcourse.com for more information, news, & upcoming events!
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Friday, August 17, 2018
Fall Golf Classes
WELCOME BACK, GOLFERS.
FALL GOLF CLASSES!
Now that the Sonoma County Fairgrounds Golf Course is back open for business, that means Fall Golf Classes are on the horizon! If you are interested in taking a Golf Class to have fun and improve your game, now is your chance to get signed up! Our Head Golf Professional Taylor Battaglia will be offering multiple Golf Classes for all ages and skill levels! So if you are interested in taking a Golf Class this Fall season to improve your game, make sure to email Taylor as soon as possible to reserve your spot!
Fall Junior Golf League
Wednesdays 4pm – 5:30pm
September 26th – November 14th
$200 per junior for the 8 week class
Interested in signing up your junior for a fun after school Golf League? Here is your chance! Our Head Golf Professional Taylor Battaglia will teach the league. Each week juniors will go over different skills of the game and get to play competitively on the golf course in a learning atmosphere. They will learn to keep score in an electric format on an official score sheet, as well as learn new rules and strategies. For more information or to get your junior signed up please email Taylor by clicking the link below!
Ladies Fall Golf Class
Wednesdays 5:45 – 6:45pm
September 26th – October 24th
$100 per person for the 5 week class
Looking for a fun Fall Golf Class to help improve your game? Here’s your chance! Our Head Golf Professional Taylor Battaglia will teach the class. Each class ladies will go over a golf rule and a golf skill. It’s a great environment for beginners as well as intermediate players that are looking to get their game back into shape! For more information or to get signed up, please email Taylor by clicking the link below!
Fall Adult Golf Class
Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30pm
September 27th – October 25th
$100 per person for the 5 week class
If you are interested in taking a golf class to sharpen up your skills, then this is the class for you! Our Head Golf Professional Taylor Battaglia will teach the class, where each week we will cover a different area of the game as well as different rules that you may not be familiar with. This class is for everyone, and it’s a great environment for beginners and even intermediate players looking to take their game to the next level! For more information or to get signed up please email Taylor by clicking the link below.
Visit our website at Fairgroundsgolfcourse.com for more information, news, & upcoming events!
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Thursday, August 16, 2018
We’re Hiring – Outside Services!
FAIRGROUNDS GOLFERS,
If you are interested in joining our team, we are looking for someone to work part time Outside Services here at the Fairgrounds Golf Course.
The job position and duties include driving the range picker to collect and clean range balls each night, as well as keeping the Driving Range and facility clean and presentable for our customers. The Job comes with golf privileges and a fun working environment, at a beautiful 9 hole golf course in Sonoma County. If you are interested in joining our team please contact our Head Golf Professional Taylor Battaglia at tbattaglia@fairgroundsgolfcourse.com or call us at 707-284-3520.
Visit our website at Fairgroundsgolfcourse.com for more information, news, & upcoming events!
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018
We are Open!
WELCOME BACK, GOLFERS.
WE ARE OPEN, AGAIN!
After being closed 2 weeks due to the fair, we are happy to say we are open again! Skip the hassle of calling. Save time by booking online! Click below to book.
Visit our website at Fairgroundsgolfcourse.com for more information, news, & upcoming events!
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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Monday, July 30, 2018
Hello, August!
Stay up to date with all our events, classes, tips, and tournaments at Fairgrounds Golf Course by reading our monthly newsletters.
Our August Newsletter is available now!
Feel free to check out our website at Fairgroundsgolfcourse.com for more information, news, & upcoming events!
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
GLOW BALL TOURNAMENT!
GLOW BALL TOURNAMENT:
July 27: 4 Person Scramble
6pm Check In · 6:30pm Start · $40 per person
18 Holes, 9 in the Sun, 9 in the dark
Come join us at the Fairgrounds for some Summer Glow Ball! Admission fee includes 9 holes of golf, range balls, tee prize, hot dogs, chips, sodas and water.
Check in starts at 6:30pm and we will have a shotgun start for the 9 holes. Food will be served before the round during check in time. The format will be a 4 person scramble (substitute the different format to match the type of event) with prizes going to first, second and third place teams!
Sign Up Now!
To sign up your team or to be paired up with another team please contact us with your name, phone number, and credit card information to reserve your spot.
You can also sign up in our pro shop! Just ask one of our shop attendants!
Schedule
GLOW BALL FORMAT
April 27: 4 Person Scramble
June 29 2 Person scramble
July 27: 4 Person Scramble
September 28: 2 Person Scramble
October 26: 4 person scramble; Best Costume Contest for this event.
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Tiger Woods not feeling old at oldest championship in golf
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — As a skinny lad back in the day, Tiger Woods got his first taste of links golf at venerable Carnoustie. Not on the course, mind you, but on the practice round.
A student at the time at Stanford University, Woods quickly got an education in how to play the ball under the wind and on the ground of the ancient links. He was an amateur playing in the 1995 Scottish Open, but he was a kid at heart who fell in love with this style of golf on that first day at Carnoustie.
“It was one of the cooler things, just staying on the range and hitting the ball at the 100-meter sign. I was hitting 9-irons and 4-irons and 5-irons and just having a blast trying to hit that sign,” a smiling Woods said Tuesday at Carnoustie ahead of Thursday’s start of the 147th British Open.
“I remember my dad on the range with me saying, ‘Are you ever going to hit the ball past the 100-(meter) sign?’ And I said, ‘No, I’m just enjoying this. Are you kidding me? This is the best,’” Woods said.
It was a two-hour tutorial before he finally headed to the course, and on the second hole used his putter 120 yards from the hole.
“That was one of the cooler moments,” Woods said.
Since then, he’s had some big moments in the Open, winning at St. Andrews in 2000 and 2005 and at Hoylake in 2006. He’s back at Carnoustie for his third Open — he finished in a tie for seventh in 1999 and in a tie for 12th in 2007 — and his inner child has once again emerged.
“I’ve always loved playing links golf,” Woods said. “It’s my favorite type of golf. I enjoy this type of golf because it is creative and you have to use your mind. We’re not going to get the most perfect bounces. A certain shot that is hit where you think is a wonderful shot down the middle of the fairway could bounce some weird way. That’s just part of it.
“That’s the fun challenge of it.”
A warm and dry summer has turned Carnoustie brown and firm, with plenty of fire in the fairways and manageable wispy rough. It just adds to the challenge Woods relishes as he tries to win for the first time since 2013.
Since he first stepped onto the grounds on Sunday, Woods has been putting together the blueprint he’ll use to attack the course. He put a TaylorMade prototype 2-iron bent to 17 degrees in his bag because of the firm conditions. He and caddie Joe LaCava are still working on strategy off each tee, especially when Woods is hitting his 3-iron 335 yards as he did twice on Sunday.
While he’s still figuring out the pace of the greens, which are slightly slower than the normal speeds seen on the PGA Tour, Woods is confident in the mallet putter he first put into his bag in his last start, a tie for fourth in the Quicken Loans National three weeks ago.
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“I have putted a little bit better,” Woods said. “To be honest with you, I’ve struggled on slower greens throughout my entire career. It’s one of the reasons why I think I really like the fact that this putter has grooves in it so it does roll initially a little bit faster and a little bit more true. And it is a little bit hotter.”
Woods is making his 12th start of the year and has been in the hunt late on Sunday in five of the tournaments. He said he’s improved from start to start.
“My feels are much better than they were at the beginning of the year, and I feel like I have a better understanding of my game and my body and my swing, much more so than I did at Augusta,” Woods said. “That’s just going to come with a little bit more experience, and I think that I’ve made a few adjustments.
“I’ve changed putters. I’ve tweaked my swing a little bit since the West Coast swing. And everything’s gotten just a little bit better. I’ve put myself up there in contention a couple times.
“Just need to play some cleaner golf, and who knows?”
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