Gene LaCoy captured low gross with a 173 to top the field in the club championship at Oak Ridge Golf Club over the weekend.
Andy Chartier was the low-net winner with a total of 143.
Sally Malloy took home low-gross honors on the women’s side, where she carded a total of 179. Jayne Edwards was the low-net winner with a 153.
Beacon Clay Court Classic
Brian Lamore held on to capture a tight second set, giving him a 6-0, 7-5 victory over Steve Stone to capture the championship at the Beacon Clay Court Classic on Saturday in Greenfield.
Lamore won all three of his matches in the tournament via straight sets to take the title home.
GTA Mixer
The Greenfield Tennis Association (GTA) is holding a free, “meet & greet” style, doubles tennis outing Aug. 12 at the Beacon Field courts, starting at 9 a.m. The rain date is Aug. 19.
The purpose is to have fun, meet other GTA members, and introduce new players to the GTA and Greenfield’s treasured clay courts. All male, female, young, and old are welcome to play! Please bring playable tennis balls. If you’d like to play, please help us get an approximate head count by notifying the GTA at GreenfieldTennisMembership@gmail.com.
Greenfield Triathlon
Registrations continue for the 34th annual Greenfield Lightlife Triathlon at the Green River Swimming & Recreation Area on Sunday.
To register go to www.greenfield-triathlon.com.
Bridge of Flowers
Registrations continue for the 39th annual Bridge of Flowers 10K Classic and 3K Charity Race on Aug. 12 in downtown Shelburne Falls.
To register visit: www.shelburnefalls.com.
Montague Mug Race
The 37th annual Montague Mug Race is scheduled for Aug. 19, with the 5.5-mile road race “blasting” off at 8:30 a.m. from the Village Common.
Pewter Mugs are awarded to top male and female finishers, and coffee mugs will go to top finishers of each division. T-shirts are given to the first 90 runners. The course is well marked with plenty of water stops, and features a few challenging hills with a run along the Connecticut River.
Now in its 13th year, the Mini Mug Race will kick off at 8:35 a.m. This course measures two miles and is a great scenic route around the Old South Cemetery. Both races will finish at the ball field. All runners are entered into drawing for local prizes.
Registration forms are available at the YMCA, Body Shoppe, Montague Post Office and Parks & Recreation. Runners may also register by using runreg.com. Find it on the web: montaguemugrace.com. Proceeds will benefit Montague Old Home Days and the Fire Association. For more information, contact Ann Fisk at 367-2812 or shollow25@comcast.net.
New referees course
The Connecticut Valley Soccer Officials Association will conduct an instructional course for new referees in August. Members of the CVSOA officiate scholastic soccer matches in Franklin and Hampshire counties during the autumn.
The instructional course includes five, two-hour classes conducted during evening hours and field training. The cost of the course is $50. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and will be subjected to a national background check. Please contact Artie Burke at 413-863-2452 or aeburke11@verizon.net if you wish to join the local scholastic soccer referees association.
Valley Storm tryouts
The Valley Storm 16U Suburban League softball team will hold tryouts on Wednesday and Thursday.
Tryouts will take place at Deerfield Elementary on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Thursday at Merritt Field in Sunderland from 6 to 8 p.m. Pitchers and catchers should report to the field by 5 p.m. on both dates.