Congratulations to Jan Cobb for her hole-in-one on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Sun Lakes Country Club on hole number 17! She used a driver, and it was witnessed by Nancy and Pat O’Donnell and Jan’s husband Peter Cobb. Way to go, Jan!
Mary Harper Pitch N Putt started its season on Jan. 8. Two games were played on the course. Fun was had by all, and the roster is full with play every Thursday. We had a great first round, with winners in both first and second place. First and second place teams won money for their…
Jeff French The Palo Verde Men’s Golf Association started the month of December with the Ace of Aces final for the year, followed by a Home and Home event with the Ironwood men, a 4-Man Scramble, Pick Your Partner—1 Net Best Ball, and a 2 Net Best Balls game. The Home and Home was a…
Buddy Meola The afternoon of Dec. 18 saw more than 50 homeowner volunteers gather at the Cottonwood Golf Course for the first of what is planned to be a monthly event. With the assistance of the Cottonwood Golf Maintenance staff, the volunteers spent the afternoon filling fairway divots with a sand and grass seed mixture.…
Melea Reese Patsy Lawless ended the year with a bang, or “hole-in-one” as it’s called in golf. Her first hole-in-one, on hole number 12, was on Dec. 23, 2025. She celebrated with the afternoon golf players and bought drinks for all who joined her. Her $5 paid back $100 for the accurate shot. Maybe it…
Cheryl Kopacz Winter golf in Sun Lakes is here! The days of bundling up in layers and mittens are real, but we can be joyful, as it’s better than shoveling snow! The date of our Member/Guest tournament has changed to March 19 due to a scheduling conflict with catering bookings. Members are encouraged to find…
Susie Welker What is the easiest shot in golf? The practice swing! And we ladies are getting better at that and usually at the real swing, too! At least we are all missing the ball much closer now. And laughing all the way! December was a short month for us, since Christmas Eve and New…
Reggie Wegman Our new board members are Shirley Moore, president; Deb Maxwell, vice president; Nancy Hooke, treasurer; and Deb Walker, secretary. When you see these gals, please thank them for accepting their positions and offer any help you can. Running a league takes teamwork and lots of time. Shirley, our new president, served as president…
Bonnie Hoewing The Ironwood Lady Niners’ (IWLN) annual fundraiser for 2026 will be for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. We will collect donations every week during our league circle time through our Valentine event on Feb. 11. Please consider donating to this worthy cause. The first general meeting for the IWLN for 2026 was held on Jan.…
Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association (CLGA) is celebrating its 45th anniversary. It was founded in 1980 by 21 charter members with the purpose to advance the interest of women’s golf and provide organized golfing opportunities for women of all proficiency levels, and in so doing, promote courtesy, good will, and sportsmanship among all the golfers. Holding…