Anglers to meet Aug. 16
The next meeting of Puget Sound Anglers-North Olympic Peninsula Chapter is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave. The featured guest speaker is club member Bruce Bryant, general manager of Platypus Marine in Port Angeles. Bryant, who has donated fishing trips to the club over the years, will talk about how to successfully fish Coho in the Strait and Swiftsure Bank.
The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. for viewing the raffle prizes and fish stories. The presentation will start at 7 p.m. After a break, club members have a short business meeting which includes a financial report, government relations report, upcoming events discussions and fishing reports from members. Also on tap are refreshments, the popular raffle for fishing gear and a membership drawing (must be present to win); the public is welcome.
The North Olympic Peninsula Chapter of Puget Sound Anglers meets the third Thursday of each month. See www.psanopc.org and www.facebook.com/psanopc for more about the club.
Short game clinic set
A short game clinic hosted by Cedars PGA Pros Bill Shea and Garrett Smithson will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22.
Attendees will receive 90 minutes of expert short game instruction that will help in all critical situations — chips, pitches, flops and more.
Every attendee also will receive a new Cleveland wedge and a cocktail.
Price is $150 per person.
Register through the pro shop by calling 360-683-6344.
Greywolf Fly Fishers set monthly meeting
The next meeting of the Sequim Greywolf Fly Fishers is 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Masonic Lodge, 700 S. Fifth Ave., Sequim. There will be a brief business meeting, followed by fishing reports on local lakes and favorite flies that successfully catch fish.
The remainder of meeting is reserved for individual fly-tying. Attendees may tie a fly of their choice (bring fly-tying equipment and materials), or observe this month’s tying event. There will also be a fly raffle and discussion.
For information, contact Erik Simpson at 360-683-6684.
Fall shotgun set at Peninsula
Port Angeles’ Peninsula Golf Club will host its 40th annual Fall Shotgun Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1-2.
The format is two-person best ball using half of a team’s combined handicap. The maximum handicap is 36 for men and women and a differential of up to eight strokes will be allowed. There will be men’s and women’s divisions.
The Spring Shotgun boasted a full field of 108 players, so Peninsula head pro Chad Wagner is hoping to fill up the fall with another full field.
Tee times are 8:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
A total prize pool of $13,000 worth of merchandise will be available for a full field.
The tournament includes food, drink tickets, a practice round for players and spouses, a tee prize, increased payouts and a package from 7 Cedars Casino, said Wagner, a Sequim High graduate.
All players will get a shot at a KP on the full swing golf simulator.
A barbecue lunch will be served both days of play.
Cost is $260 per team.
The fun begins with a team auction (Calcutta) and hors d’oeuvres at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31.
To sign up, call 360-457-6501.
Drive for the Cure
Sunland Golf and Country Club is hosting its annual Drive for the Cure golf tournament and luncheon fundraiser for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation on Saturday, Sept, 15.
All funds raised outside of the golf and luncheon expenses will be given to the Olympic Medical Center Foundation to provide area women with mammograms when they do not have insurance or the means to pay for the procedure.
An anonymous Sunland donor will match funds raised at a rate of $1 for every $3 up to last year’s total of $4,650 and $1 for every $1 raised over that amount. Including the donor match, Sunland donated $6,800 in 2017.
The game is a modified scramble with a 9 a.m. shotgun start for 18 holes of play and an 11 a.m. start time for those wishing to play nine holes. Men and women may sign up as a team of four or sign up individually and the pro shop will make up teams. Mixed teams of men and women are welcome.
Cost is $65 for 18 holes or $50 for nine holes with lunch and a Mulligan/Magic Putt included. Cart rental is $16 per seat for 18 holes and $10 per seat for nine holes.
Non-golfers are encouraged to attend the luncheon, which starts at 1:30 p.m. for $20.
Additional fundraising avenues at the event will include a putting contest, raffles for gift baskets and additional donations.
Cash and check donations can be brought to the Sunland Pro Shop the day of the event.
Sign up to play by noon Monday, Sept. 10.
For more information, call Cheryl Coulter at 360-681-2796.
YMCA golf set in September
Fore The Kids, a golf tournament benefit for the Olympic Peninsula YMCA, is set for Saturday, Sept. 22, at The Cedars at Dungeness in Sequim.
The format is a four-person scramble with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.
Those without teams will be placed on a team by event organizers.
Entries are $100 per person ($65 for Cedars members) and include green fees, cart, a swag bag, a boxed lunch and appetizers.
The day will include course contests, a hole-in-one prize for a new Toyota donated by Wilder Auto, a drawing for Seahawks tickets and a Pendleton blanket donated by Necessities & Temptations.
Payment is due no later than Sept. 17. Send check to: YMCA of Port Angeles, 302 S. Francis St., Port Angeles, Washington 98362; or, register at www.olympicpeninsulaymca.org/golftournament.
Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Olympic Peninsula YMCA’s Member Support Fund to provide financial assistance to individuals, families and children in need.
Sprint boat tickets on sale now
Tickets and reserved camping spots for the upcoming sprint boat races on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Extreme Sports Park are available online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Ticket prices are $25 for adults (ages 16 and older); $20 for seniors (55 and older) and the military; $15 for kids ages 6 to 15 and free for kids age 5 and under.
Camping fees are $30 for Friday through Sunday and $40 for Thursday through Sunday. Seniors and veterans receive a $5 discount.
Pit passes are available at the event only for an additional $5.
Canopy spots and VIP passes are available by calling Kelie Morrison at 360-460-2601.
