I cannot thank the practice wall enough! In my early years it helped me develop my skills, forcing me to think, react quicker, and get into a hitting rhythm. Many players will either play sets or use a ball machine, which unfortunately could lead to bad form when they “rehearse the curse.” If you only…
Category: Sports
May 2024, Sports
Men’s Niners Host Hamilton High Golf Team Members
Jim Wegman, Publicity March 21 was a special day at the Oakwood Golf course where the Men’s Niners Golf League hosted members of Hamilton High’s golf teams. For many years the Niners have supported the Hamilton Golf program with a fundraising play day with our members. The original idea came from Niners member David Mork…
May 2024, Sports
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk Our Spring Luncheon was on April 7 in the Saguaro Room at the Cottonwood clubhouse. Mary Jo Wheeler, president, conducted the agenda of the afternoon, assisted by committee members Toni Reider, Connie Hogan, Marge Duggan, Carol Wenger, Judy Brotherson, Kathi Bobek, Kathy Adams, Susan Gottschalk, and Phyllis Schrager. Also, Peggy Verburgt and Olive…
May 2024, Sports
SLMGA News
The winner of the 2024 Men’s Derby was Mark Schneider, followed by Tim Kopp and Steve Jackson. The 2024 Club Champion and Flight 1 winner was Mark Schneider with a two-round total of 121. Other winners were Tom Phelps, Flight 2; Dennis Hagen, Flight 3; Paul Cosgrove, Flight 4; Bud Murray, Flight 5; Jim Dunn,…
May 2024, Sports
Cottonwood Billiards Room Has a New Look
The Lucky Shot Pool Club Billiards Room in Cottonwood has just undergone a new look. Thanks to the assistance of the Cottonwood maintenance group, under the guidance of Jim Miller and Joe Terranova, the outdated English hunting lodge motif was replaced with new Billiards Room memorabilia. New wall-hung cue racks were also installed, as well…
May 2024, Sports
Niners March Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity The annual Awards Luncheon and fundraiser for the Hamilton High Girls Golf Team was a great success, thanks to the teamwork of Jim Campbell and his staff. A list of our award winners, wonderful sponsors, and supporters will appear in another Splash column this month. We have another new member, so please…
May 2024, Sports
Softball Player Profile: Bob Molter
Larry Wolfe A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Robert “Bob” Molter and his family relocated to Champaign, Ill., when he was eight. He spent the rest of his childhood and young adult years there, graduating from Champaign Centennial High where he played baseball for the Chargers. He then attended the University of Illinois, earning a degree…
May 2024, Sports
March SLLGA Results
March was a month of our competition events, including the Club Championship and Presidents Cup. We held the Guys and Dolls event on March 17. Twelve ladies and 12 men had to qualify based on gross score. The ladies were paired with the men based on their qualifying scores, and then people bet on those…
May 2024, Sports
MOGA News
Presidents Cup Congratulations to Dale Redger who won the final of the 2024 Presidents Cup with a 3 and 2 victory over Dan Kiska. Dale made it through stroke play qualifying and won six matches on his way to the Championship. Also, congratulations to Dan Kiska who, although he did not prevail, fought his way…
May 2024, Sports
Cottonwood Lady Niners News
The Cottonwood Lady Niners had a fun member/guest tournament on March 21. The theme this year was “Holiday Extravaganza.” A generous donation from the proceeds will be presented to The 100 Club. A special thanks to all sponsors, donors, and players.