PGA Tour Academy opens in Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE – The first PGA Tour Academy in Arizona is now open at the TPC Scottsdale. From beginners to single‑digit handicappers, the PGA Tour Academy offers a complete menu of private and group lessons for golfers at various levels of play.

Golf program packages include playing lessons, resort‑style accommodations, on‑course play and more. The programs include two‑, three‑ and five‑day schools, year‑round, and also offer summer junior camps beginning in June.

The three‑day program, which is the most popular, provides players a comprehensive 1‑on‑1 training out on the practice range and short‑game area, as well as on‑course play where students get to use their new skills during an actual round.

To view programs and pricing at each Tour Academy location, visit  pgatourexperiences.com.

DFAC soccer sessions to begin in early May

NORTH VALLEY – Soccer clinics for basic and advanced players begin May 7 at the Desert Foothills Athletic Club.

Desert Willow Park is the home site for the clinic, which runs in two blocks–one in May and one in June. For the basic skills clinic, which will be held each Tuesday and Wednesday depending on age, each block is $40, or $65 for both.

For the advanced skills clinic, which is held on Mondays or Thursdays, each block is $80, or $120 for both.

Each session will be held from 6‑7:30 p.m. For registration information, visit dfacsports.com.