Nadine Stark We held the Ladies Derby event on Feb 22. Twelve ladies had to qualify based on gross score, and then people bet on those ladies who they thought would win. Spectators were allowed to drive their golf carts all over the course and follow the players. They lined the greens awaiting approach shots…
Melea Reese Wow, it’s getting to be a busy season in our Golf Club, with lots of opportunities to enrich friendships along the way. We had our Presidents Cup on March 10 and 17. There was lots of fun on the course playing and on the patio as the winners were announced. Our Member/Member day…
Andy Harper On Feb. 17 the Oakwood Ladies Golf Association (OLGA) recognized the winners of its three-week Club Championship during a tournament luncheon. In the Silver Tee flight, Barbara Anderson captured first place, followed by Dolly Eide in second and Julie Hastings in third. Yellow Tee Flight 4 winners were Julie Claussen (first place), Lana…
Bonnie Hoewing Wow! Congratulations are in order for Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) league member Denise Weibel for her hole-in-one on Feb. 26 at Ironwood. Denise aced hole 17 using an 8 iron. IWLN was able to donate over $1,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital from our annual fundraiser this year. Thank you to all who participated…
Kim L. Hutchinson Billiards is a fantastic way to sharpen your skills and meet new people! For those interested in joining the IronOaks Lady Breakers, here are the key details for our pool group: • Schedule: Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. • Player Level: Fun-loving, semi-experienced (or…
Sonny Williams, Tournament Director The IronOaks Breakers Pool League’s annual Double-Elimination Partners Tournament was held on March 5 and 6. There were 16 players divided into eight teams of two players each. The players didn’t know who their partner would be or who they would be playing against until just before the tournament started. This…
Larry Wolfe The A-1 Golf Carts-sponsored team, managed by Vern Rodgers, won the Lakes Division Winter title with a record of 13-5, outlasting Manager Gary Hillabolt’s Young Home Team by two games. Robson Ranch and First Response Roofing finished third and fourth. In the Sun Division, Manager Marty Hobby’s Wolfe & Associates squad, with a…
Kathy Hoff, Publicist February and March were busy months for the Sun Lakes Bocce Club. The Club Tournament was played on Feb. 22, and the winners were as follows: 1st Place: Sherry Parmon, Jeff Blankenship, Tom Sackett, Monty Bonello 2nd Place: Roy Parfitt, Ralph Costa, Kerry Murdock, Melissa Hance 3rd Place: Linda Parfitt, Don DeProfio,…
David Zapatka Wind is the great equalizer on the pickleball court. It doesn’t matter how polished your dink game is or how powerful your drive is; a stiff breeze can turn your best shots into unforced errors in a hurry. The good news is that with a few smart adjustments, you can use the wind…
Larry Wolfe After steamrolling the opposition in winning the Winter League pennant, Mgr. Vern Rodgers’ A-1 Golf Carts team also captured the post-season tournament championship, but it wasn’t easy. Here’s a recap of the Lakes Division Tournament. In the tournament’s opening game Mgr. Kim Van Nausdle’s third-seeded Robson Reserve squad upset Mgr. Gary Hillabolt’s number…