20 - The Prince George Citizen - Tuesday, June 24,1997

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Q uesnel G olf Course im proves w ith age s h y ' / . , by TERESA MALLAM al social tournam ents w hich offer opportunities for i Special to The Citizen m eeting and golfing w ith a variety o f people. Northern BC’s Most Complete Golf Club Repair Facility - TWILIGHT RATES Custom Fitting - Reshafting - Lies & Lofts - Balancing FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY EVENINGS QUESNEL — W ith its rolling terrain, deep creek In the past 30 years, Lazzarin says the golfing c: After 6:00 pm $75." per 4some -1 8 holes gullies and backdrop o f dense stands o f cotton­ scene has changed, w ith m ore people than ever on After 6:00 pm $42." per 4som e-9 holes w ood, the Q uesnel G olf Course is a picturesque the course. setting for a challenging round o f golf. “I’ve noticed a huge change. A t one tim e it was Spokeswom an G lenys Pum frey says the course an e litist type o f sport. N ow everyone is out there.” has undergone a series o f facelifts and im prove­ The original golf course, know n as W illingdon m ents over the past four years and now draw s Links, was located across from LeBourdais Park golfers from across the country. and w ound around the railw ay tracks. Its nine- G loria Lazzarin, a fam iliar face at the Q uesnel hole course was in play from 1930 u ntil 1956 PRINCE GEORGE GOLF Move up ... G olf C lub, says the course appeals to all levels o f w hen suitable property was purchased on the golfers and has reasonable fees. Both novice and Blackw ater Road from Johnny H olt. to Valleyview! experienced golfers feel com fortable here, she says. Thus, w hat was once part o f the old S pring & CURLING CLUB “It’s a nice m ix. The course is w ell designed for ranch becam e the new Quesnel G olf Course. golfers o f every level.” O ver the years, annual projects like upgraded ir­ As w ell, says Lazzarin, the course is ready in rigation systems have enhanced the course and it spring before m any others in the region so north­ is one of the m ost w ell-know n courses in the ern golfers can get an early start. M ost im portantly, n o r t h . the course is w e ll m aintained, she says. Am ong the challenges aw aiting the visiting “The ow ners keep it in good shape at all tim es. golfer is from the 13th tee, w here a m inim um 180- Some courses have fairw ays that are too long, or yard drive is required to clear a creek and tu rn the other problem s. This is alw ays being im proved.” corner o f the hole’s dogleg. There are m any popular tournam ents offered The club’s new signature hole has eight new ele­ throughout the year: B illy Barker Days tourna­ vated tee boxes and allow s for shooting over the m ents (July), couples, senior and ju n io r tourna­ creek onto a narrow landing area. ments, as annual Barb S m ith tournam ent in honor P ublic tee tim es are 7 a.m . to 7 p.m ., seven days This one year old home on a cul-de-sac of an avid golfer (this one is perhaps the biggest a w eek (april through Oct. 31). The clubhouse is in Valleyview can provide the privacy you event o f the season). As w ell, the club offers sever­ open daily u n til 10 p.m . are seeking and the features you love. Hardwood floors, custom oak kitchen, laundry on the main and a huge rec room. Top professional money winners PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla, (AP) — PGA Tour money 16. Vijay Singh 13 $538,388 9. Michelle McGann 14 $223,530 leaders and Canadianthrough the Buick Open, which17. Colin Montgomerie 7 $526,529 10. 14 $213,431 ended June 22: 18. David Ouval 18 $521,137 11. Barb Mucha$209,134 11 Trn Money 19. Steve Jones 15 $518,569 12 Terry-Jo Myers$205,934 12 1 Tiger Woods 12 $1,401,033 20. Billy Andrade 16 $509,440 13. Gail Graham 15$199,567 2. Steve Elkington 11 $1,213,781 241. Oave Barr 4 $5,400 14. 15 $194,384 Darcy Porsnuk 3. Brad Faxon 16 $1,021,376 15. 14 $187,549 Full R estaurant and Lounge 4, Ernie Els 13 $959,055 Money leaders and Canadians on the LPGA tour16. 15 $178,873 5 6 5 - 5 0 3 6 S. Mark O'Meara 5 $927,609 through the Rochester International, which ended June 17. Nanci Bowen14 $177,087 6. Scott Hoch 14 $847,798 22: 18. Kris Tschetter 14 $173,315 B anquet Facilities 7. Jesper Parnevik 15 $799,987 Trn Money 19. 12$170,398 8 Nick Price 10 $794,357 1. Annika Sorenstam 12 $696,079 20. 16 $168,736 M eeting Facilities 9. Jim Furyk 18 $776,903 2. 12 $498,226 25. 15 $143,313 Q n t u i f c 10 Paul Stankowski19 $775,245 3. 15 $422,581 32. Dawn Coe-Jones14 $122,461 11. Tom Lehman 13 $675,181 4. Chris Johnson 16 $355,203 44. Nancy Harvey 15 $96,481 T ry O ur Patio 12. Stuart Appleby16 $644,486 5. 12 $329,647 106. Jennifer Wyatt 15 $27,102 21 13. Tommy Tolies 14 $625,999 6 11 $315,536 147. Tina Tombs 7 $11,625 W estside Realty Ltd. 14 Scott McCarron 17 $584,134 7. 16 $247,703 149. Lisa Walters 13 $11,234 15. Phil Mickelson 15 $547,402 8 10 $225,132 185. Barb Bunkowsky Scherbak 9 $1,206 Reservations 563-0357

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