Several golf groups exist at North Ridge to add to the pleasure of participating in
group events. Two groups are available for women - the 18-Hole Ladies and the
Niners. Men over the age of 55 can join the Seniors golf group, and all proprietary
men can participate in play days and team play. And, of course, many
events at North Ridge are designed for couple's play.
18-Hole Ladies Club
The 18-Hole Ladies Club is open to women who have a 36
handicap or better. Normal play days are Thursday mornings
and offer a variety of different events, including team play,
guest days, invitational, handicap tournament, club championship,
etc. Dues for the group are $55 per year. Handicap fees
are billed separately at $30 per year. To sign up for the group
just contact the Ladies' Captain who can give you all the details.
Niners
The Niners Golf Group is much like the 18-Holers, but they limit themselves to
nine holes of golf at a time and play on Tuesday mornings. There is no handicap
limit for the Niners, which makes it a perfect group to join for the beginning lady
golfer. Rules, etiquette, swing fundamentals, and all the fun tournaments are
enjoyed by the Niners. Dues are $67 per year which includes the handicapping
fee. See the Niner's Captain for more information.
Senior Golf Association
The men's Senior Golf Association is a very active group at North Ridge. Any
man over the age of 55 can join the group with the payment of a one-time $15
initiation fee. Yearly dues are $12 and are waived for seniors over 75.
Senior events each year include Senior Fun Day, Senior Championship and Senior
Invitational tournaments, and the popular Central Valley Seniors tour where
Seniors are invited to play in specially arranged tournaments at each of nine
other nearby country clubs. More details
regarding the Seniors are posted on the bulletin board in the men's locker room.
See Barbara in the office if you wish to sign up.
Tournaments
The men at North Ridge have plenty of tournaments to choose
from, including the Hello HiLo, Guest Days, Scramble, President's Cup, Ridge
Runner Invitational, Club Championship, etc. A complete calendar of tournaments
is published in the ACORN each year at the beginning of the season. See the Pro Shop staff for more information regarding
the men's tournament schedule.
Couples Activities
Couples enjoy a host of events at the club. From May until mid-September
the ever-popular Twilight Golf is conducted on every Tuesday night with a
5:30 P.M. shotgun start and followed by a buffet dinner. A Mr. & Mrs. Invitational
and Championship highlight couples competition each year, as do the favorite tournaments
on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day.
Junior Golf
The young ones are not forgotten at North Ridge. A very successful Junior Golf
Program is conducted by the Pro Shop each summer. Also open to members' grandchildren,
the juniors are segmented into different groups according to playing ability. Golf
instruction includes clinics, actual playing, and some light competition. The older
children may vie for a spot on the North Ridge junior team which competes against other
teams in the valley. In addition to the Junior program is the Junior Club Championship
and the Junior-Senior Championship, both held every August.
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