High-level tennis will be returning once again for the annual Jason Morton Tennis Classic Feb. 24 through 27 (Thursday through Sunday), named after the longtime legend in American senior tennis Jason Morton, who represented the U.S. in eight different international cup competitions and won over 100 gold and silver balls in national tournaments. As we recall…
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Sports, February 2022
Relishing Pickleball: USA Pickleball National Championships
David Zapatka USA Pickleball National Championships The USA National Pickleball Championships were held for the third time at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif., this past December. With 2,342 players competing in 3,944 matches in 172 brackets, it was the largest tournament in the history of pickleball. Over $70,000 in prize money…
Sports, February 2022
Sun Lakes Lady Niners
Sheila Barton Lots of golfers think cold weather will cause the ball to fly shorter, and while that’s true, the biggest reason why you lose distance in cold weather is because of the weather’s effect on your body. When it’s cold, you won’t be able to turn as far or swing as hard, which means…
Sports, February 2022
IMGA News and Events
Mike Willinger Upcoming Events: The 2022 winner of the Ironwood Cup will be decided Feb. 1 after three weeks of competition that started on Jan. 18. Information on the Member/Guest Tournament on Feb. 15 can be found on the website iwmensgolf.com. The three-week Club Championship will be played March 1, 8, and 15. The Winners…
Sports, February 2022
Charity Grand Slam Tournament Coming March 20
Save the date! Please join us for the first annual Grand Slam Tennis Charity Event at IronOaks Tennis Club on March 20. We will offer both gender and mixed play at $20 each. If you aren’t able to play, please consider making a donation. Matches will begin at 9 a.m., in one hour increments. You will…
Sports, February 2022
MOGA News and Scores
If you are new to the community or would like to spend some time on the golf course, why not join the Mens Oakwood Golf Association (MOGA)? Our Thursday games are a good way to meet some new friends. You don’t have to be a resident of IronOaks to join our group. We have over…
Sports, February 2022
East Valley Marines Charity Golf Tournament
East Valley Marines is proud to announce their 2022 Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held at Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes on April 1. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Arizona veterans with life needs assistance. Your participation as a golfer or sponsor of an in-kind donor goes to help Arizona…
Sports, February 2022
POD – Christmas Wish
Kathy Burns Our Dec. 14 POD was low net. The winner in Flight 1 was Leslie Smith. Eun Yoon was second, Julie Hastings was third, and Mary Perry and Dang Teater tied for fourth. In Flight 2, the winner was Colleen Ritter, followed by Nancy Cohn in second, Linda Thrash in third, and Shirley Weaver…
Sports, February 2022
Niners December Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity As we ring out the old year, take a minute to recall the league members, family members, friends, and former members we have lost in 2021. Membership. We have new members: Mike Ludwig and Michael Halleck and Jim Dawson, sponsored by David Mork. And returning, Dave Peters, longtime member and league president. Welcome…
Sports, February 2022
Introduction to Pickleball for Cottonwood Palo Verde Residents
Paul Nichol, SLPCC Curious about pickleball? Here is your opportunity to learn what all the fun is about. On Feb. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cottonwood pickleball courts, the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club—Cottonwood will conduct an introductory clinic for residents of Cottonwood and Palo Verde. Paddles and balls will be provided—all you…