Neither wind, nor rain, nor broken ankle kept Cottonwood Niner Valerie Weiss off the course as she joined her group for regular Niners’ play on Thursday.
Sports, April 2022
No Stopping Valerie
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Sports, December 2021
Niners’ October Playday Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity A hearty “Welcome Back” to all our winter golfers. And a big Niners welcome to new members Joe D’Amore and Steve Moody, and returning member Bruce McCorkle. We hope you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. The board and committee members of the Niners want to wish each of…
Sports, November 2021
Niners September Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity The overseeding of the Oakwood courses will begin soon. The mornings are getting cooler, and some winter golfers are back. Check the play schedule for future dates and games. Let’s welcome our two new members: Mike Partridge and Dan Halloran. Nice to have you in the league, guys. 9/2/21 Team Stableford Sonoran: 1st…
Sports, October 2021
Niners August Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity July and August are gone, but the heat is still here. Keep hydrated, keep cool, and stay safe. Winners: 8/5/21 Low Net by Tee Palms. White Tee: 1st Paul Feeney, 2nd Bob Clark, 3rd (tie) Bill Pender, Lloyd Schaeffer; Gold Tee: 1st Tom Reale, 2nd (tie) Greg Wells, Jim Wegman; Silver Tee: 1st (tie)…
Sports, September 2021
Niners July 2021 Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity The high heat is here, and the Niners are playing through it. Frozen water bottles and sunblock should be stocked in every cart. A frozen washcloth or Frog Towel is always welcome in this heat for a mid-round wipe down. Don’t forget to pre-hydrate the evening before play, drink water or a…
Sports, August 2021
Niners June 2021 Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity It is my sad duty to report that we have lost another Niner. Our friend and fellow golfer John Britz passed away early this month. John was a league member for three years, and despite his difficult situation, John always had a smile. To John’s wife Terry and the entire Britz family,…
Sports, July 2021
Niners May 2021 Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity This is the time of the year when we say “goodbye” to our winter golfers. We hope you arrive safely at your summer destination and have a great time there. Just remember, travel safely back to IronOaks. We will be waiting for you when the leaves start to fall. This month, the…
Sports, June 2021
Niners April 2021 Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity The warm weather is here, our time schedule is changing, and the field crew is preparing for some heavy work on the courses. As we begin earlier tee times, you may see some of the crew still working when we play through. Give them a wave and time to clear the fairway.…
Sports, May 2021
Sun Lakes Lady Niners News and Playday Results
Sheila Barton Golf is a sport played in 206 countries worldwide by over 50 million people. It is possible that participation in golf, which is a form of physical activity, may be associated with effects on longevity, the cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal systems, as well as on mental health and well-being. So, in addition to…
Sports, May 2021
Niners March 2021 Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity Spring is right around the corner; the grass is looking greener and some field work is underway. If you see tiny holes on the greens, or larger holes in places around the course, it is the work of the crew needle-punching and tine-punching for better aeration and water dispersal. There might be…