MOUNDSVILLE — As professional golf’s second major wraps up today at Shinnecock Hills, attention locally turns to a plethora of big events.

The 20th annual Niekro Classic is set for Friday at Belmont Hills Country Club, then, in less than a month, another major event event tees off across the river.

On Thursday, July 19, the 23rd annual BMAC (Belmont Mountaineer Athletic Club) Golf Classic gets under way at Moundsville Country Club with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.

The bellwether fundraiser for the bi-state West Virginia University athletics support group is an important venture in aiding student-athletes in their quest to becoming well-rounded, according to John S. Marshall, who heads the local BMAC chapter, along with John Budinscak.

“We have as many sponsors lined up now as we had all of last year,” he said. “We have great corporate support.”

Greens fees are $300 per team or $75 per player, with entries for both Open and Corporate Cup competition. Individual entries are also welcome.

Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, half cart, on-course beverages and post-round meal.

Marshall said 10 foursomes are already registered, so he anticipates the 18 that competed last summer will be surpassed.

“The event is becoming more well-known,” be expressed.

During the day, a drawing for two tickets for two Mountaineer football games will take place.

New this year is a putting contest, with putting cones sponosred by the Mountaineer Athletic Club.

“We’re always looking for things to upgrade to make it a good golfing experience,” Marshall said.

For more information, contact Marshall at (740) 695-4262 or Budinscak at (740) 695-2944.

Stufflebean Records Ace

Marie Stufflebean, of River View, aced the No. 4 hole at the Salt Fork State Park Golf Course during Tuesday’s Salt Fork Junior Tournament. The feat on the par-4, 126-yard hole was the first of her career. She was playing with Zanesville’s Jewel Goins, Garaway’s Jocelyn Troyer and Buckeye Trail’s Rylie Smith.

Locals Fare Well

A bevy of area entrants performed well at the aforementioned event at Salt Fork, located near Cambridge.

St. Clairsville’s Will Foster shot an 84 in the boys 13-14 division. Other area finishers in that category were: Barnesville’s Carter Wells (97) and Nathan Byler (103) and Meadowbrook’s Cole Eltringham (109) and Owen Dennis (139).

James Byler, of Barnesville, paced area entrants in the boys 15-16 division with an 85. Other finishers included: Harrison Central’s Sam Santille (91), Cruz Capers (97), Jory Marvin (106) and Jacob Hudson (115), Buckeye Trail’s Michah Millhon (105) and Noah Castello (109), and Meadowbrook’s Alex Dennis (117), Zyler Ingram (119), Trent McManes (119) and Dalton Gombeda (136).

Harrison Central’s Nick Coffland and Cameron McIntosh both recorded 93s in the boys 17-18 division, while teammate Hunter Van Curen had a 106. The Colts’ Cage Black had a 95.

Barnesville’s Breanna Flood shot a 135 in the girls 13-15 division, while Smith finished with a 94 in the girls 16-18 division.

SCRAMBLES

Bellaire Touchdown Club Scramble Slated

The Bellaire Touchdown Club will be sponsoring its 12th annual golf outing on June 30 at the Fairway River Links. The entry fee is $60 per person or $240 per team. The cost includes cart, lunch, beverages and a dinner after the scramble. Entry forms can be picked up at the following locations: Gulla’s Lunch, Frizzi’s Market, Fairway River Links and the Quick Stop in Neffs. For more information contact Norm at 740-699-0313.

Wheeling Jesuit Event to Benefit Scholarships

Wheeling Jesuit University will play host to a 2-person scramble Friday at Wheeling Country Club with all proceeds supporting student scholarships at the university. The scramble, which is open to the public, begins with a breakfast and check-in at 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start is set for 9:30 a.m. Cost is $75 per person and includes 18 holes, cart, breakfast sandwhich and coffee and boxed lunch. Maximum of 100 golfers allowed. Prizes will be awarded to first- and second-place teams, as well as door prizes and prizes for closest to the pin on the par 3 holes. To register, call (304) 243-8166 or visit https://www.regonline.com/cardgolf18

Cadiz Lions Club Scramble

Cadiz Country Club will play host to the Cadiz Lions Club Golf Scramble on Saturday, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Cost for the 4-person scramble is $60 per player. Cost includes golf, cart, lunch, beverages and dinner. First- and second-place prizes will be awarded, along with door prizes and a 50/50. For reservations, contact Tim Mizer (740) 942-2034, or call/text to (740) 491-1118. Proceeds benefit community projects, eye and diabetes research, free vision exams and glasses for county youth.

Doughty Pelotonia Scramble Slated for Oglebay Park

The second annual Megan Doughty Pelotonia Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, July 14 at Oglebay Park’s Crispin Course with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. The cost is $100 per player. For more information, contact Kassy Doughty at kpiergallini@yahoo.com or 740-317-3293.

Muskingum Golf Outing Slated

The Muskingum University Athletic Department is hosting its annual golf outing at EagleSticks Golf Course in Zanesville on Thursday, July 26 at noon. The cost is $100 per golfer or $400 per foursome. Price includes 18 holes of golf, drink tickets, and dinner. Additionally, the event will feature a ball drop contest … $50 per ball with a chance to win $5,000 if your ball lands closest to the hole or in the hole. To register for the event or to purchase a ball for the ball drop – contact Muskingum men’s basketball head coach Travis Schwab at 740-826-8423 or via email at tschwab@muskingum.edu.

Powhatan Legion Ladies

Auxiliary Slated

The Powhatan American Legion Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring its fifth three-man golf scramble at the Clar-Mar golf course on Aug. 11. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $200, which includes golf, cart, and a dinner following at the post home. This year’s scramble is in memory of Brady Baker. Teams are limited so get your entry fees in asap. Entry fees can be made at the post home, call 740 795-4190 or 740 310-2935. Money raised will go toward scholarships.