ROYAL CITY - The annual Dog Days of Summer golf tournament at the Royal Golf Course is set for this Saturday, Aug. 16, and slots are still available.

Also available for the taking are Moses Pointe golf packages and St. Joe River Cruises. And there will be several other prizes.

"It's a very popular format," Pro Randy Puetz said. "Bring your friends to this one. Men, Women, Juniors are all welcome."

Dog Days of summer is a 2-person scramble. Both players play every shot from tee to green. Each time, they select the best of the two shots and continue.

Dog Days of Summer will have an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Hopefully, Puetz said, players will be able to avoid the heat of the day.

The entry fee will be $50 per team and will cover green fees. Riding carts will be will be available, but they are limited in number and are not covered by the entry fee. Call ahead to reserve one.

"Handicaps are not needed," Puetz said. "There will be lots of prizes and a honey pot."

There will be a raffle that includes rounds of golf at Moses Pointe and a St. Joe River Cruise for two, sponsored by the Royal Register. The Register is also sponsoring a special contest on one particular hole for a special mystery prize.

Call 509-346-2052 to sign up.