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EVENTS
buzz | tidbits

EIGHT AMAZING DAYS OF GOLF,

MUSIC, CONTESTS AND MUCH MORE

his year marks the 88th Southern Oregon Golf Championships
Theld at the Rogue Valley Country Club in Medford. The SOGC
is the largest amateur match-play tournament held on a single course
in the U.S. Annually, a full field of 416 players is anticipated as well as
galleries of up to 1,000 spectators following their favorite players. In
addition to the sport, SOGC is also known for its large gatherings at
the Pairings Party on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights as well
as the putting contest Saturday night.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 4:

» Practice rounds on Monday, August 28

» Qualifying rounds on Tuesday, August 29 & Wednesday,
August 30

» Cocktail reception and live music with AM70 on
Wednesday, August 30 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

» Match Play on Thursday, August 31 through Sunday,
September 3
» Cocktail reception and live music with Rogue Suspects
on Thursday, August 31 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

» Cocktail reception finale with live music from
LOVEBITE and Zepdrix with Jeff Pevar on Friday,
September 1 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

» Chipping and putting contest finale on Saturday,
September 2 with over $3,000 in prizes

» Championship match on Monday, September 4 with
the award ceremony on the terrace following the final
round
All Club facilities are open to the public during the eight-day period,
August 28 through September 4. Guests are encouraged to watch the
event as spectators. All music performances are open to the public
and carry no guest fee.
Find Southern Oregon Championships on Facebook or
visit Rogue Valley Country Club at www.rvcc.com for
more information.

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