Juricich, Holt to host second annual ABDGA golf fundraiser at
Eagle Ridge; Gilroy’s Burroughs battles in NCGA Public Links
Championships; Coyote Creek Golf Club hosts final junior summer
camp; Former NBA, Santa Clara basketball player to put on youth
clinic
Juricich, Holt to host second annual ABDGA golf fundraiser at Eagle Ridge
GILROY – Mitch Juricichm, of Hooked on Golf, and Roy Holt the No. 1 Class B visually impaired golfer in the United States, will host the second annual ABDGA fundraising golf tournament September 12 at Eagle Ridge Golf Course.
The four-man scramble competition – which has a $195 entry fee that includes green fees, golf cart, lunch, dinner, cocktails, auction, raffle, and music – will have a noon shotgun start. There will be simluation holes for golfers to feel what it is like to tee-off with various disabilities.
In addition, there will be a clinic that day for adults and children with disabilities using adaptive equipment as well as a lunch.
To register for the tournament or sign up for the clinic, go to the Web site at www.abdga.org or call Roy Holt at 842-3369.
Gilroy’s Burroughs battles in NCGA Public Links Championships
PEBBLE BEACH – David Burroughs, of Gilroy, fired an 81 in Monday’s 38th annual NCGA Public Links Championships on the Spyglass Hill GC.
Burroughs finished in the top 25 in the championship flight with Tuesday’s final round ahead on the same course.
Coyote Creek Golf Club hosts final junior summer camp
SAN JOSE – Coyote Creek Golf Club is hosting its final junior summer camp August 11-15 from 10 a.m. to noon.
The special offer costs $175 for two junior golfers. For more information, call Don at 463-1400.
Former NBA, Santa Clara basketball player to put on youth clinic
GILROY – Now that Gilroy High’s got him as its new boys hoops coach, area youngsters will also have the special opportunity to learn from former NBA and college star Bud Ogden.
The Gilroy High Basketball Camp – called ‘Substance Over Style’ – provides instruction for players of all skill levels for incoming freshmen to high school seniors – emphasizing individual improvement, fundamental skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and, most of all, respect for the game and their opponents.
Sessions – which are on August 7-8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – will take place at Gilroy High School. Camp T-shirt and lunch will be provided. The cost for the camp is $100 ($105 for non-residents).
Coach Ogden, who stands six-foot-six, played for the Philadelphia 76ers and was a standout for the Santa Clara University basketball squad. The 1969 All-American appeared on the front cover of Sports Illustrated for the February 10, 1969 edition.
For registration, contact the City of Gilroy Recreation Department at 846-0460.
