Wine Country Classic Golf

SAN JACINTO – Grandfathers for Golf, the nonprofit charity dedicated to teaching at-risk children how to play golf for free, announced its major fundraiser for 2023. The Grandfathers for Golf Memorial Tourney at Soboba Springs Resort Golf Course will take place Friday, April 28. The four-man scramble format is open to all golfers of any skill level.

Cost is $150 per player or $140 for signups made before April 10, and is tax deductible. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, gift bag, prizes, food and a raffle. The tourney will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start. To sign up, call Tony Viola, president of Grandfathers for Golf, at 909-7544148. Field is limited to 144 players, and the tourney sells out fast, so get your foursomes together and make sure to sign up early.

The memorial tournament, which was formerly called the Marty Finn Memorial, is the only fundraiser the group holds each year. Grandfathers for Golf is a volunteer organization, with no salaries for organizers and no fees charged to students in the program. Grandfathers for Golf has been operating for years in the Hemet/San Jacinto area, teaching hundreds of children from all walks of life not only golf, but life skills such as sportsmanship, etiquette, camaraderie and honor. Grandfathers for Golf gives every child a golf bag, clubs, balls, a uniform and lessons for free.

Fundraising for the past few years has been limited by COVID-19, and the nonprofit asked the community to help out if they can.

Submitted by Grandfathers for Golf.

TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce announce the annual Wine Country Classic, named Temecula’s premier golf tournament, will be held Friday, May 5, at Temecula Creek Inn Golf Course. Golfers will experience 18 holes of the championship golf course surrounded by over 300 acres of rustic beauty, dramatic elevation changes and sweeping mountain views.

The Wine Country Classic Golf Tournament is a unique event that combines networking opportunities with a competitive spirit, allowing participants to meet new prospects while having fun in a relaxed setting. The chamber is extending its special thanks to The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Associates for their sponsorship of the tournament –entering their sixth consecutive year as the title sponsor.

Reservations to play can be made by visiting http://www. temecula.org. Individual, as well as foursome reservations, are available. Individual golfers will be assigned to a team of four. Every two golfers will have a dedicated golf cart reserved for their gameplay. Each player will receive a golfer goodie bag full of promotional items donated by local businesses and are invited to the after-tournament, Cinco de Mayo-inspired awards reception provided by Temecula Creek Inn Golf Course.

Reservations made by Friday, March 17, received early bird pricing. Regular pricing started Saturday, March 18, with single reservations at $225 and foursomes at $850. Temecula Creek Inn Golf Course is located at 44501 Rain- bow Canyon Road in Temecula. For more information, contact Amber Poncy at Amber@temecula.org or call 951-676-5090.

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization based in Temecula. The mission of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote positive economic growth while protecting the environment for all businesses and by doing so, support the programs which preserve and improve the quality of life for the entire community. To learn more about the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, visit http://temecula.org. For more information, contact the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce at 951-676-5090 or email info@ temecula.org Submitted by Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.