Congratulations to Joann Rebillard for her win of the ILGA Low Net Championship. The tournament was held on Nov. 10 and 17 with a field of 55 players. Joann scored a combined two-day total of 134. Great job, Joann!
MOGA Wins the Ryder Cup! The top MOGA (Men’s Oakwood Golf Association) winners were Dan Bogaard, Kevin Goodwin, Tim Cooper, Pat Wilson, Ron Rogers, Dan Kiska, Richard Engler, Mark Palmatier, Randy Moe, Rodger Brandt, Eddie Cauffman, Leroy Hall, Jim Ray, Brian Thornton, William Knack, Michael Krol, Tom Kiste, Steve Toon, and Gary Hansen. Oakwood Shootout:…
According to the PGA, the odds of an average golfer making a hole-in-one are 12,500 to 1. Randy Moe beat the odds on Nov. 17 on Palms number 4! Congratulations, Randy!
Notable National Championships and a TV Special David Zapatka I hope many of you made it to the Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships in Indian Wells, Calif. It was a blast. We attended the final three days watching all the pro events including Super Sunday when the finals of all five pro events were played.…
Carole Rockland, IOTC Publicity Chair Longtime IronOaks Tennis Club member Jack Sanders has once again achieved national recognition, winning the 2022 National Clay Court Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Jack and his partner J.B. Hayes from Westfield, Ind., competed in the 85+ division. From October 13-16 they played four matches to win the championship…
Maggie Robson As 2022 is coming to a close, our thoughts turn to renewing league memberships, club memberships, purchasing punch cards, and perhaps cashing in our chits for that cute new golf outfit or golf shoes at the Pro Shop. Our new executives are gearing up for beginning their terms for the 2023 golf season.…
Judy Rolfs On Nov. 10-12 in Casa Grande, the Military Pickleball Association held their Second Annual Battle of the Branches pickleball tournament, a salute to service. The tournament is partnered with a great charity that helps our veterans and first responders. Our own SLPCC was well represented with quality play and great sportsmanship. The SLPCC…
Penny Petersen The Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament, which included players from Oakwood, Sun Lakes Country Club, Springfield Country Club, and SunBird Golf Resort, raised over $2,000 to be split between two local charities: Neighbors Who Care and Boys & Girls Club of Chandler. Each group received a check for $1,074. The tournament was held at the…
Susan Gottschalk The annual holiday luncheon was held Dec. 2 in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood. Delicious salads, rolls, cake, and coffee and tea were served. Installation of the vice president, Mary Jo Wheeler, was held. As usual, raffle drawings are exciting for all, and the funds support our donations to local charities. Prizes…
Reggie Wegman Our luncheon was wonderful, thanks to our meal planner Sue Boucher. Birdie and chip-in winners are Cora Levensky, Reggie Wegman, Joyce Parker, Pam Matassarin, Sue Boucher, Barbara Stewart, Laurie Olsen, Janis Gustafson, Linda Liberti, Darla McCracken, Ila Kraayenbrink, Colleen Duke, and Rachel Enloe. There are a few dates coming up, so please mark…