Rick Staszewski, Publicity We welcome Coby Welch to Ironwood as our new golf professional. I sat down with Coby and asked about his new position as he joins Mark Thesing (IronOaks Director of Golf) as a new staff member. Background: • Born in Highlands Ranch, Colo., and attended the University of Northern Colorado and played…
Buddy Meola The monthly Ace of Aces Qualifier was played on June 7. The low gross and low net scores from each flight qualify for the Ace of Aces Tournament later this year. Blue Flight: Low Gross Bruce Pape, Low Net Tom Walsh White Flight 1: Low Gross Steve Steinhilber, Low Net John Stromstad White…
The 2025-26 Ladies League golf season is rapidly approaching. Whether you have golfed for years or are newer to the game, league play is a great way to enjoy the course. Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association (CLGA) welcomes all levels of golfers. Eighteen holes of golf are played each Thursday morning beginning in November. Come join…
Rick Staszewski, Publicity July 8: Skins Game AM/PM July 15: Individual Low Net AM/PM July 22: 2 Best Ball Net 4-Man AM/PM July 29: Course closed for maintenance Origins of the PGA Champions Tour: The 1937 Senior PGA Championship was the last senior event played until Jimmy Demaret organized the Legends of Golf at Onion…
Buddy Meola The two-day Ryder Cup challenge was played on March 29 and April 5. The Blue team was captained both days by Cottonwood pro Jon Griglak, and the White team was captained by PV pro Chris Evins on day one and Assistant Jaron Smool the second day. Each team consisted of 37 members who…
Jim Wegman, Publicity Our two March events are in the books. The events provided an $8,000 donation to the Hamilton High School Golf program. A big thank you to all the members who pitched in and all the sponsors whose donations made it possible. At the luncheon, Niners President Jerry Richards presented a Thank You…
Mary Dyrseth Okay, golfers, here is a word to the wise. On an OLGA play date, I only played 12 holes before I had to leave for a doctor’s appointment. The next day I looked up my scorecard on GHIN, and I had been given four triples and two doubles on the holes I didn’t…
Bonnie Hoewing First, we want to wish our starter a very Happy Birthday! Eddie Caufmann is essential to how smoothly our IWLN outings go each week. He is always there to organize and get us off on time. This birthday is extra-special, because we inducted Eddie as an honorary member of our Ironwood Lady Niners…
Vic Russelavage Overview The Men’s Oakwood Golf Association (MOGA) plays every Thursday, with additional play opportunities during select extended tournaments. The association currently boasts 302 playing members, along with 87 members classified under the Handicap Only category. MOGA provides a vibrant golfing community and a diverse range of events designed to engage members of all…
Dottie Wodraska The 2024-25 league season is fast coming to a close for the Sun Lakes Lady Niners, as league play will be over at the end of April and will resume in November. It has been an exciting season of hosting a tournament with the SunBird Lady Niners and participating in tournaments at Apache…