It is thought the server has the advantage—not always. The fastest recorded serve at 157 mph was by John Isner. He recorded 113 aces during his 11-hour 2010 Wimbledon marathon, beating Nicolas Mahut. In the 2007 Indianapolis Tennis Championship Quarter Final, Sam Querrey displayed 10 consecutive aces against James Blake. In another match, Canadian player…
Sports, January 2025
Cottonwood Tennis Club Was Entertained by Rokusek’s Generation Polka Band
Barb Jorgensen The Cottonwood Tennis Club was entertained by the Rokusek’s Generation Polka Band after our Nov. 13 general membership meeting. Members enjoyed music, pizza, beer, and wine following this meeting. The club routinely holds social gatherings on the tennis court patio. You don’t have to play tennis to be a member of our club.…
January 2025, Sports
The Bradshaw/Neu Tournament 2024 Was a Success Once Again!
Dannette Hunnel The biggest Cottonwood tennis event of the year, a weeklong tournament beginning Dec. 1, brought together nine local East Valley 55+ tennis clubs, attracting 110 participants at five levels, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 75+. We were also fortunate to have 70 helpful volunteers and many supportive spectators. Winners of each category are…
Sports, January 2025
IronOaks Tennis Club Starts the Season with Food and Fun!
Carole Rockland More than 80 members of the IronOaks Tennis Club came out to start the season with a morning of social tennis, fun, and good food. The event on Nov. 9 was hosted by the Valley of the Sun tennis team Party at the Net. They provided a delicious assortment of chilis and cornbread,…
Sports, January 2025
Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club at Sisk Park
Kathy Hoff, Publicist Happy New Year! The Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club is in full swing, and it’s wonderful to see teams enjoying each other’s company. The first session’s Potluck and Awards Picnic is on Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. at Sisk Park. There is still time to register for the second session! The deadline…
Sports, January 2025
Hole-in-One – January 2025
Sharon Ironside Scores a Hole-in-One! Congratulations to Sharon Ironside for acing hole number 10 during ILGA league play on Nov. 21, 2024! Dari Akin Scores a Hole-in-One! Congratulations to Dari Akin for acing hole number 4 on Nov. 14, 2024, during ILGA league play!
Sports, January 2025
Sun Lakes Lady Putters Scores
Monday Flight: Oct. 28: Shauna Bragg, Joanie Strandin, Kathy Bobek, Olive Hadsell Nov. 4: Annette Schneider, Phyllis Klinkenburg, Kathy David Nov. 11: Sharon Gouthro, Shauna Bragg, Susan Gottschalk, Peggy Vergurgt Nov. 18: Sharon Darnell, Jeanine Granstrom, Arlene Tucker, Peggy Martin Nov. 25: Sharon Gouthro, Shauna Bragg, Jeanette Stiles, Jeanine Granstrom Dec. 2: Vera Gaines, Sharon…
Sports, January 2025
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk The Holiday Luncheon was held in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club on Dec. 6. Following a delicious lunch, President Peggy Verburgt conducted the agenda of the afternoon. The eight winners of the table game each received a rhinestone ball marker. Winners of each flight for greatest number of holes-in-one for…
Sports, January 2025
Sun Lakes Women’s Association Spring Fling Golf-O-Rama
The Sun Lakes Women’s Association’s 13th annual co-ed Spring Fling Golf-O-Rama will be on Sunday, March 9, at the Palo Verde golf course. Sign-in is at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The entry fee of $60 per person includes the following: • Morning coffee/donuts, golf, and lunch on the Palo Verde patio…
Sports, January 2025
Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association
Judy Onken Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association has achieved another first! Sue Kish is our first legacy member. Nelda and husband Charlie followed their daughters Sue and Linda to Arizona. They loved Sun Lakes, and they loved golf. They hosted one of the best Kentucky Derby parties each year where Linda became a favorite bartender of…