Thirty young golfers participated in this year’s Bear Creek Junior Golf Program, including many first-timers as well a large contingent of experienced links men and links women. During the week of July 8-12, Robbie Hendrickson, PGA teaching professional from Three Lakes Golf Club in Malaga, taught the players and was supported by valley resident Rick […]
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Hiltons take over management of Winthrop’s Bear Creek Golf Course
Mike and Laurie Hilton of Winthrop have taken over management of the Bear Creek Golf Course, the course’s owners announced this week. Ash and Linda Court, who own the course near Winthrop, said the Hiltons took over as of Jan.1. The Hiltons are succeeding Terry and Debbie Evans, who have operated the course for the […]
Local youth golfers compete in Bellingham
Daisy Hilton (12), Adele Hilton (10) and Willa Hilton (13), all of Winthrop, recently attended a local qualifier for the Drive, Chip & Putt Contest, a national competition that results in the finalists playing at the Masters in April 2016. The competition took place in Bellingham at the Lake Padden Golf Course. The top […]
Cove Classic golf tournament cancelled by wildfire
The annual Cove Classic golf tournament, one of the fundraising cornerstones for The Cove Food Bank and its affiliated community service programs, was cancelled at the 11th hour after rampant wildfire prompted organizer Glenn Schmekel to pull the plug on the event late in the day on July 18 before the following morning’s tee-off time. […]
Cove Golf Classic fundraiser hits the links on July 19
By Mike Maltais
The Cove Golf Classic, an annual fundraiser for The Cove Methow Valley Food Bank and its affiliated community services, will take to the links at Windhaven in Winthrop…
Dickinson claims fifth place
By Mike Maltais
Liberty Bell High School senior Riley Dickinson shot a final round of 80 to place fifth in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association 1B/2B State Golf Championships played at Oakbrook Golf Course in Lakewood …
Dickinson will golf at state tournament
By Mike Maltais
Liberty Bell High School senior Riley Dickinson won the district golf tournament in Chelan last week and will compete …
Register for chamber golf tournament
Registration continues through Friday (Sept. 20) for the 11th Annual Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday (Sept. 21) at Bear Creek Golf Course near Winthrop. The fundraising tournament is a team event using a scramble format, which features teams of four playing against one another. Check-in is from 8 to 8:30 a.m. […]
Learn golf from a pro at Bear Creek
Golf teaching professional Lori Atsedes will be offering private and semi-private lessons and group clinics at Bear Creek Golf Course near Winthrop from July 29-Aug. 4. Lessons will be available from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. each day and cost $65 for a one-hour session, $40 for a half-hour session and $30 for junior golfers. A two-hour […]
Register for Cove Classic by July 12
If there are any golfers in the valley who haven’t yet signed up for The Cove Golf Classic, this is the week to get it done. All entries and fees must be received by Friday (July 12). The popular charity event that benefits The Cove will be played Saturday, July 20, at Windhaven Golf Course […]
