Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Whether you’re standing behind a firearm or leaning over a pool table, the act of “taking a shot” has more in common than most people realize. Both activities require discipline, alignment, body control, and mental focus. However, the most revealing similarity lies in the reasons people miss their shots. In both…
Sports, March 2026
IronOaks Breakers Pool League
John Fossen The men’s IronOaks Breakers Pool League held their annual banquet on Feb. 2, which was attended by 56 members and their significant others. The evening included a delicious buffet dinner and various beverages to enhance the evening. President Jack Cameron spoke to the previous year’s successes and introduced the board of directors, along…
Sports, March 2026
12 Mental Shifts That Instantly Make You a Better Tennis Player (No New Strokes Required)
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club Becoming a better tennis player isn’t always about technique—it’s about mindset, discipline, and emotional control. Master these mental habits, and your game will level up fast. 1. Control your breathing. Play calmly. Slow, steady breaths steady your nerves and sharpen your decision-making. 2. Watch the ball—really watch…
Sports, March 2026
IronOaks Tennis Club Crowns Winners at Gender Doubles Tournament
DD Kullman IronOaks Tennis Club proudly congratulates all players who competed in its Gender Doubles Tournament held Jan. 12–17. The weeklong event featured exciting daily round-robin play with regular scoring, best two out of three sets, and a 10-point tiebreaker in place of a third set. Throughout the tournament, players showcased outstanding tennis, strong competition,…
March 2026
Multi-Club Tennis Social Event
Four local tennis clubs recently gathered for an exciting multi-club social hosted by the Cottonwood Tennis Club. More than 85 players from Robson Ranch, Trilogy, SunBird, and Cottonwood participated in the event. Teams were thoughtfully mixed across all clubs based on skill level, a format that was met with an enthusiastic, “We love this!” from…
March 2026
Ironwood Cup Final Standings
Richard Staszewski The recently completed Ironwood Cup was held on three consecutive Tuesdays in January. Hats off to our overall winner Dan Kiska! He has been on a heater recently and playing some great golf! The tournament included six flights of golfers. 2026 Ironwood Cup Champion: Dan Kiska (lowest net score overall) Flight 1: 1st…
Sports, March 2026
ILGA Happenings!
Sue Olson Congratulations to our 2025 Most Improved Golfer, Judi Walker! During January, we also crowned our Best of the Best Winners: Peggy Cooper (Low Gross 72) and Judi Walker (Low Net 60). Our Best of the Best Tournament recognizes individuals who recorded the lowest scores for weekly league play throughout the prior year. Our…
Sports, March 2026
OLGA News
Andy Harper, Vice President, OLGA On Jan. 27 the Oakwood Ladies Golf Association (OLGA) participated in a fundraising event to benefit Valley Bloom, a nonprofit agency whose mission is to transform the lives of children and adults through community programs. Fifty OLGA members supported the tournament, which raised $3,503 for the agency, and funds were…
Sports, March 2026
SLLGA Results
Nadine Stark Jan. 13, Sweet and Sour Flight 1: 1st Nadine Stark, 2nd Lynn Tanner, 3rd (tie) Judy Wegener, Sandi Frantzen, Nancy O’Donnell Flight 2: 1st Judy Bray, 2nd Kelly Dennis, Barbara Shermann Flight 3: 1st Kerri Jerome, 2nd (tie) Janis Drummond, Pat Waldher Flight 4: 1st Kris Peterson, 2nd Gloria Fronk, 3rd (tie) Mary…
Sports, March 2026
Palo Verde Lady Niners
Susie Welker The Palo Verde Lady Niners golf on Wednesdays starting at 2:30 p.m. for twilight play. During the month of January, we were only able to play on three of those Wednesdays due to rain (again), but on those days we came out in very strong numbers! In fact, our membership has grown to…