Just in case you haven't been paying attention, it's time to clean up the golf clubs and head to the driving range to work out some of the kinks in your golf swing.

It's tournament time in the Sandhills.

That means it's time for the eighth annual Kelly Cup Golf Championship, a tournament that benefit the Sandhills Children's Center. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, so time is fleeting.

Tom Stewart and Peter Zimmermann are chairing this year's tournament, which is being played over Pinehurst Resort's renowned No. 8, the Tom Fazio-designed Centennial Course.

The tournament, which will have a 12:30 shotgun start, is open to men and women, and will use a format of best ball of four with full handicap. The entry fee is $200 per player or $800 per team.

Sponsorships are available at the $300, $500 and $1,000 levels. Entry fees include a dinner donated by Outback Steakhouse. Prizes are being donated by Old Sport & Gallery of Pinehurst.

The Kelly Cup is named in honor of the William R. Kelly family in recognition of their ongoing commitment to the mission of the Sandhills Children's Center.

Proceeds from The Kelly Cup, as well as other great fundraising events (including Festival of Trees and the upcoming Wine Tasting), help in supporting the necessary programs the Children's Center provides for preschoolers, 12 months out of the year.

A private, nonprofit developmental day school for children ages birth to 5, with and without special needs, Sandhills Children's Center provides educational, health care and therapeutic services in an inclusive setting, in addition to a nurturing and loving environment to more than 110 children. In addition, the Center also provides outreach services to more than150 children, birth through 2 years old, in a five-county area.

For information call Teresa Copper or Kathy Desmond at 692-3323 or visit www.sandhillschildrenscenter.org.

Acing The Pit: Suzanne Lisco scored the first hole-in-one of her golfing career at The Pit Golf Links Feb. 9 when she aced the par-3 16th hole.

Playing with her husband, Frank, Suzanne used a pitching wedge for the shot, which hit the bottom of the pin and dived into the hole on the fly.

"I was more excited than she was," said Frank, who has had two aces.

EWGA: The Charlotte Chapter of the Executive Women's Golf Association kicks off its 2008 season March 4 at Byron's South End, located in the Design Center of the Carolinas in historic South End.

Former LPGA star Donna Andrews of Pinehurst is the evening's special guest speaker.

"New Year, New You" is the theme of the event, and all women interested in networking and expanding their business opportunities through golf are welcome to attend.

After a networking reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres, Andrews, a seven-time champion on the LPGA Tour will speak. Andrews retired recently and now teaches at Pinehurst Resort. She also works as a commentator for ESPN's golf coverage and was named captain of the U.S. Junior Solheim Cup team.

The evening includes a silent auction with golf and non-golf related items, special prize drawings, and opportunities to shop and meet EWGA-Charlotte's many sponsors. Attendees will also have an opportunity to join EWGA during the event.

"If you've ever thought about getting started or getting more involved in golf, this is the perfect opportunity," said chapter President Elizabeth Moakler. "And it's a terrific way to make new friends and business contacts."

The Kickoff Tee Party is open to all with a cost of $39 before March 1 and $43 at the door. For additional information on this event including how to register and prepay, and on EWGA-Charlotte, visit www.ewgacharlotte.org.

KidsPeace: The inaugural Carolina Cares Fore KidsPeace Golf Tournament will be held March 1 at The Pits Golf Links.

The tournament raises funds for foster children cared for by KidsPeace in North Carolina.

A Diamonds, Cocktails and Pearls Pairings party and silent auction will be held on Friday evening at The Pit clubhouse beginning at 6. Door prizes will be provided along with auction items that include signed sports memorabilia and golf greens fees.

The entry fee for the captain's choice event is $125 and guest tickets for the pairings party are $65.

Call Belinda Tucker at 295-4750 for information.