Jim Carlson The Cottonwood Palo Verde pickleball courts host a Thursday Night DUPR Pickleball Round Robin. The weekly events started in July and have been a popular, fun event for all levels of pickleball. One hundred forty-two pickleball players have participated in the weekly round robins. We max out at 35 players per week due…
Charles Gee In the 2025 Sun Lakes Men’s Golf Association (SLMGA) Club Championship, 80 golfers competed across two days. They were divided into seven flights based on handicaps to enhance competition. After the first day, on Jan. 30, pairings were adjusted for direct competition among leaders in each flight. Dave Miller emerged as the Club…
Larry Wolfe The A-1 Golf Carts-sponsored team, managed by Dave Kratz, ran away with the Lakes Division Winter League title, compiling a record of 13-5. That was four games better than the second-place First Response Roofing squad, managed by Tom Erpelding. The top hitters in the division were Frank Rouse (.789), Jay Yoakum (.764), Jerry…
Larry Wolfe After finishing the regular Winter Season with a 13-5 record, the A-1 Golf Carts team, managed by Dave Kratz, rolled to victory in the season-ending tournament, winning all three of their contests. Here’s how the tournament unfolded: In the opening game, the second-seeded First Response Roofing team, managed by Tom Erpelding, edged the…
Larry Wolfe The Sun Division Winter League Champion Camp Hilby team continued their winning ways and captured the Winter Tournament title in a thrilling final game, but let’s start from the beginning. In the opener, the third-seeded Redeemed Team, managed by Ron Carmichael, cruised to a 19-12 victory over Manager Kim Whitney’s second-seeded Wolfe &…
Kathy Hoff, Publicist March was a busy month for Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club! The Battle of the Sexes tournament was on March 27, which was exciting and extremely competitive. Pictures of the winners and their names will be in next month’s Splash article. The winners of the Second Annual Harry Bicchieri Memorial Competitive Tournament,…
Larry Wolfe The Lady Sluggers wrapped up their 2025 season with a successful record of 17 wins versus 13 losses. After their final game (a win!) at the Field of Dreams, a cookout was held for the players, their opponents that day (Sunland Village), and a large contingent of fans, including many from our Men’s…
This year’s Jason Morton Tennis Classic was blessed with picture-perfect weather for the 230 players and spectators. Morton was the founder and designer of the IronOaks tennis facility, and this tournament has a long history at IronOaks. Matt Gleason, USTA Southwest Tournament Director, oversees this annual event and was on hand during the five days.…
Dannette Hunnel Impressive skills and fierce competition took place on the Cottonwood tennis courts during February. In the Mixed Doubles Tournament, strategy, talent, patience, and partner communication were exhibited throughout the weeklong event. Spectators witnessed a rollercoaster of skills from these boy/girl, American/Canadian partnerships with dynamic, up-to-the-minute performances and great moments of sportsmanship. The play…
DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) hosted an exciting, weeklong Mixed Doubles Tournament Feb. 10–15. The annual event celebrated winning teams in Men’s and Women’s 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 level doubles play. Thirteen teams played during the week, and the finals were held on Feb. 15, followed by a luncheon and club socializing. Congratulations…