Jim Wegman, Publicity The holidays are here and gone. You have opened all the packages, checked out the new golf clubs, new balls, and those cool golf clothes. Well, it is time to look ahead to the new year and get back to serious golf. By serious golf, I mean the tournaments: Bill Slattery and…
Category: February 2026
February 2026, Sports
Softball Umpire Profile: Joe Byrne
Larry Wolfe It takes more than just players to have a softball game. There’s the grounds crew, the scorers, the scoreboard operator, the team managers, and last but not least, the umpires. In senior softball, the umpire is a “one-man crew,” calling the balls and strikes and all the action on the field. Joe Byrne…
February 2026, Sports
Camp Hilby and the Young Home Team Are Fall Champs
Larry Wolfe Our Fall Session wrapped up just before the holiday season with the Camp Hilby-sponsored team capturing the Sun Division title and the Young Home Team winning the Lakes Division Championship. Manager Ron Carmichael’s Campers finished with a 10-4 record, edging the Redeemed Team and Wolfe & Associates squads, which both finished at 8-8.…
February 2026, Sports
Men’s Oakwood Golf Association
Vic Russelavage Overview The Men’s Oakwood Golf Association (MOGA) welcomes all men whose applications have been approved by the membership chairman. Once accepted as a regular member, individuals gain the privilege to participate in weekly events throughout the year upon payment of the appropriate dues. The membership year extends from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31.…
February 2026, Sports
Jan Cobb Scores a Hole-in-One
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!
February 2026, Sports
January Kick-Off Pitch N Putt
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…
February 2026, Sports
PVMGA December Play
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…
February 2026, Sports
Cottonwood Golf Maintenance Event by Golfers
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.…
February 2026, Sports
Palo Verde Ladies Golf
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…
February 2026, Sports
Cottonwood Lady Niners
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…