Golf

Summerfield Women’s Golf Club

In 1975, the women of Summerfield organized the Summerfield Women’s Golf Club (SWGC) run by a board elected by the membership. For the past 33 years the group has carried a membership of approximately 120-150 annually. Ladies play days are Tuesday and Thursday mornings beginning in April and continuing through October. The club is a member of the Oregon Golf Association. There are a variety of activities which include visitations with other clubs, tournaments, luncheons, Member Guest Day and an annual Charity Tournament.

Summerfield Men’s Golf Club

The first documented competition in the Summerfield’s Men’s Golf Club was in 1975. The club is composed of between 150 to 180 members who play 9 holes on Wednesday and Friday mornings as well as various tournaments during the year. The most popular tournaments are the Chapmans for the members and their wives or another lady of choice which are held the first Monday of the month from April through October with each followed by a catered dinner in the Clubhouse. Other tournaments held by the club are two match play tournaments, the spring handicap tournament, a two man partners tournament, the club championship, a horse race and the final tournament of the year, the President’s Classic. Prizes for the tournaments come from the entry fee for each golfer and separate from yearly club does of $25.00 for non Oregon Golf Association (OGA) members and $55.00 for OGA members. The club also maintains a hole-in-one fund which rewards $100.00 for each hole-in-one recorded by a club which rewards $100.00 for each hole-in-one recorded by a club member on the course.

The club governing board consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer plus 22 chairmen of the various tournaments and activities of the club. This board meets monthly during the regular golf season from April through October which includes general club meetings June and October to regulate the daily and tournament play as well as develop the yearly budget for the club.

New members are invited to join by contacting the club President or Treasurer as listed on the club board member list posted on the men’s golf club bulletin board in the lounge area next to the pro shop in the lower level of the clubhouse. Come join the fun.

Testimonials

“The active life style and positive social climate make me feel young and alive.” ~ Barbara Stayton, 11 year resident

“Summerfield is surrounded by a full spectrum of support services we might want or need. It is one of the best decisions we ever made.” ~ Joyce Astrup

“Summerfield is the Great NW’s best kept retirement secret — the beauty of Summerfield can’t be beat – for a pleasant place to live.” ~ Jo Holland, moved from Iowa

“My husband and I moved here six years ago because we were looking for a safe neighborhood with a sense of ‘community’. Neighbors here become friends who look out for each other. It’s a wonderful place to live.” ~ Karen Bachofner

“Whatever your hobby or special interest may be there is an opportunity to share those interests with others. There are many veterans in this community and you see an abundance of flags flying every day. It is a great place to live! I am proud to say I live in Summerfield.” ~ Larrie Noble, Colonel, Retired

“It’s like living in a friendly small town AND like being on vacation! We know if we want a new scene, all we have to do is find a craft or game group, committee or club that sounds interesting and we’ll be into new friends and experiences." ~ Leigh & Sharon Wilcox

“Like about Summerfield? Affordability plus location to major metro areas…and the golf course. We are having fun! We keep very busy with SCA sponsored activities plus the numerous neighborhood events. ” ~ Rod Sacconaghi