Congratulations to John H. Loch for scoring a hole–in–one at Sun Lakes Country Club on Hole 17, using an 8 iron, April 4, 2026. His playing partners were Kris Peterson and Debbie Loch. Well done John!
May 2026, Sports
Loch Scores an Ace!
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May 2026, Sports
IronOaks Lady Breakers
Kim Hutchinson Want to join a great bunch of ladies for a bit of competition and a lot of fun? Join our IronOaks Lady Breakers league at Oakwood billiards room every Monday, 9 a.m. to noon and/or Tuesday 9 to 11 a.m. A bit of pool and 8–ball experience is requested. We also enjoy a…
Sports, May 2026
Lady Sluggers Complete Successful Season
Larry Wolfe Our Lady Sluggers senior softball team completed a successful season with a record of 16 wins, 10 losses and two ties. The ladies compete in the 10-team Valley of the Sun League which includes teams from throughout the southeast valley. Mandi Marchek led the team with a .804 average. Four of her teammates…
Sports, May 2026
Ironwood Lady Niners
Bonnie Hoewing The Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) “Gilligan’s Island” invitational held on March 25, was a great success. This event would not have been possible without the hard work of the co–chairs Debra Burns, Deborah Greenwood, Denise Weibel, and Sally Dixon. There were 88 golfers from nine different golf leagues across the state. Many positive…
Sports, May 2026
May Is National Tennis Month
Get ready to serve up some fun because May is National Tennis Month! Whether you are new to the game, an experienced player or you’re coming back after some time away, get moving and join in the celebration of the world’s healthiest sport. Interested in knowing what your local club has to offer: www.cottonwoodtennisclub.com.
May 2026, Sports
Doug Warwick Is 2026 Steve Hilby Spirit Award Winner
Larry Wolfe At our recent annual Social Event, held at the Palo Verde restaurant, Doug Warwick was presented with the prestigious Steve Hilby Spirit Award. The Spirit of Sun Lakes Softball Award was established in 2010 and renamed the Steve Hilby Spirit Award in 2024 in honor of the late Steve Hilby. Its objective is…
May 2026, Sports
Cottonwood Tennis Monday Women’s 3.0/3.5 League News
Susie Dunn Our CTC Monday women’s spring league included over 20 participants throughout a 12–week time frame. Because our yearly gender and mixed tournaments fell between the twelve weeks, we switched it up a bit. The first six weeks we practiced with our designated partners that we were going to play with in the tournament,…
May 2026, Sports
Turning Frustration into Focus: The True Test of a Player
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club As a player, do you recognize the signs of frustration when they start to creep in? It can happen to anyone. A few unforced errors, a missed easy shot, a double fault at the worst moment, or even a questionable line call—suddenly, your rhythm is gone. Maybe…
May 2026, Sports
Norris Invitational Shines as Sun Lakes’ Premier Pickleball Event
Not in their wildest dreams could Maureen and Dick Norris have imagined what the Sun Lakes pickleball community would one day become. Back in 2008, the couple—now the namesakes of the Norris Invitational Tournament—stood with a handful of friends in the Sisk Park parking lot, taping makeshift lines onto cracked asphalt just to create a…
May 2026, Sports
Ironwood Men’s Golf Association Thanks You!
Rick Staszewski-Publicity IMGA Thank you Al McCormick for your decade of service managing food and beverage for the Ironwood Men’s Golf Association (IMGA). Al McCormick arrived at Ironwood in 2015. Owning and managing his own insurance agency in his beloved state of Ohio—a true Buckeye fan from the great city of Columbus. He brought his…