Sandy Krediet Oakwood Nine Hole Couples Golf League enjoyed a Country Western social on Friday, March 10. We had a wonderful turnout with 80 people participating in the Switch Couples Scramble which was played on the Lakes Course. Golfers got in the swing of things by wearing western attire. After the golf game, everyone proceeded…
Category: April 2017
Sports, April 2017
Farmers Insurance captures Lakes Division Tourney crown
Larry Wolfe A three-day modified double elimination tournament was held after the conclusion of the Lakes Division Winter League season. The exciting tournament included four one-run games out of the six games played. In the opener, the Wolfe & Associates team, managed by Randy Rothenbuehler, beat the A-1 Golf Carts squad, managed by TJ Tjernlund,…
Sports, April 2017
Young Realty wins Sun Division Tournament
Larry Wolfe A modified double-elimination tournament was held after the close of the Sun Division Winter League season. The three-day event featured many close and exciting games, especially on the final day of play. In the opening game, the Brenden Financial Planning Services team, managed and sponsored by Ken Brenden, came from six runs down…
Sports, April 2017
Prime Time Bowling League
2/08. Team Scratch Game: Misfits 764, Alley Cats 673; Team Scratch Series: Misfits 2029, Alley Cats 1882; Team Handicap Game: Misfits 944, Fat Chance of Winning 882; Team Handicap Series: Misfits 2569, 3 Guys & 1 Lady 2523 Scratch Game – Men: Marc Vallecorse 269, Dave Tharp 222; Women: Sophia Doig 214, Karen Eberlein 180;…
Sports, April 2017
Eva takes gold
Eva Vogelsang finished with two gold medals in this year’s Senior Olympics 1500 meter and 5000 meter race walking event in her age group of 85 to 89 years. To train for the annual event, Eva walks three to four miles a day four to five times a week, and also measures her step count…
Sports, April 2017
Gayle King Invitational Golf Tournament results
The 2017 Gayle King Invitational Golf Tournament took place on March 3, 4 and 5 at Oakwood and Ironwood Golf Courses. There were seven teams in each of the 10 flights for a total of 140 men playing three days with three different formats. The first day was a Scramble, second day was Best Ball…
Sports, April 2017
Men’s Niners results
Jim Wegman February can be a dreary month in some states; snow and cold and closed golf courses. Here in Sun Lakes, the courses are green and wide open. So let’s play some golf. The Hamilton High Boys Golf Team Fund Raiser was held on March 23. We played the Lakes, and David Mork was…
Sports, April 2017
Palo Verde tennis players
Cottonwood tennis players enjoying the patio at Palo Verde: Back row (L-R) Bernie Tighe and Linda Vogelaar,; middle row (L-R) Penny Petersen, Barb Bram, Kay Strauman, Penny Rinald and Susan Garman; front row (L-R) Cinda Sue Thorhauer, Roberta Arpan and Sue Thomas
Sports, April 2017
Pickleball Winners’ Corner: December through March
Our pickleball stars have done it again. Here are the latest medal winners from our own clubs right here in Sun Lakes: Dave Zapatka and Don Simmons, Silver, Level 5, Palm Creek, March Sheila Parkinson and Dianne Zimmerman, Silver, Level 4.5, Palm Creek, March JoAnn Zapatka and Spencer Roberts, Silver, Level 3.5, Grand Canyon –…
Sports, April 2017
Hill and Vickery win Pool Club tourneys
Jack Hill and Jerry Vickery are the Lucky Shot Pool Club winter playoff champions. Jack Hill, Pocket 2 winner, defeated Jerry Cisneros, Pocket 1 winner, 7-5 to win the 9-Ball title. Jerry Vickery, Pocket 2 winner, defeated Cisneros, Pocket 1 winner, 5-3 in the 8-Ball playoff. Hill and Vickery will advance to the club championship…