Although many brave souls have weathered the heat and played throughout the summer, some of us escaped to cooler climates and are returning to Sun Lakes to make new friends, renew old acquaintances, and take on the challenge of another season of that exciting, difficult, and humbling game which we call golf. The Ironwood course…
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Sports, October 2023
Cottonwood Lady Billiards—Join Us this Winter
Dannette Hunnel Join us on Saturdays this winter from 9:30 a.m. to noon. No skill or equipment is needed. There is no competition and no fees. No commitments or consistent attendance is required. No scores are recorded. No partners or scheduling is needed. There are no set teams. No pool cue is required. We play…
Sports, October 2023
Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association August Activities
Buddy Meola August started off with the Ace of Aces qualifier played Aug. 5. The players with the low gross and low net score in each flight qualify for the Ace of Aces tournament to be played later in the year. Blue Flight: Low Gross Steve Bennett, Low Net Lowell Hargrove White Flight 1: Low…
Sports, October 2023
Oakwood Lady Niners Golf League
Reggie Wegman The Lady Niners have been traveling to faraway places. Sue and Reg Boucher did a land tour of cities in Greece, followed by a Windjammer tour of the area, and they loved every minute of it. That part of the world has so many interesting ancient and historic sites. Other gals have been…
Sports, October 2023
IOTC Clothing Sale Features Great Bargains!
Carole Rockland, Communications Chair, IronOaks Tennis Club Looking to refresh your fitness wardrobe at a great price? Don’t miss the IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) clothing sale on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. until noon. The sale will feature both men’s and women’s gently used clothing and equipment for tennis, pickleball, golf, and general fitness.…
Sports, October 2023
Play Your Best Pool: A Variation of 8 Ball Could Improve Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Players are always looking for ways to improve their game. I have taught players over the years to practice these fun variations of 8 ball to improve their confidence, playing ability and run out percentage. A lot of players are good ball pocketers, but have trouble finishing games and running racks in…
Sports, October 2023
Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association
Susan Lamb Welcome back to all the Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) members who have been in cooler climates this summer. A new season of golf and socializing begins when we have our welcome back scramble and luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Everyone is encouraged to sign up and have fun meeting new and old…
Sports, October 2023
Niners August Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity August golf got off to a hot start with the temperatures above 110 degrees again, and we are fielding fewer players each week. The director of golf operations has asked that we remind our members of the rules regarding the use of handicap flags. Carts with handicap flags may go up to,…
Sports, October 2023
Relishing Pickleball: More Doubles Strategies
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will continue to learn from two professional Hall-of-Fame players, Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore. (Quotes are paraphrased for brevity. Buy Ms. Littlewood’s book to get the whole story!) Unforced errors happen! Nobody means to hit an unforced…
Sports, October 2023
SLLGA Results
Judy Wegener The ladies are still sweating it up this long summer, hence our annual Sweat Hog Outing on Aug. 8. Everyone who participated was a winner. Lunch on the patio was enjoyed at the Oasis pool. 8/1/23 15 of 18 Flight 1: 1st Judy Bray, 2nd Nadine Stark, 3rd Penny Nowicki Flight 2: 1st…