Verla Matuschka March events have successfully been completed with all the Invitationals and special activities, and we’re facing another fun-filled month. It begins with the Awards Banquet on April 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room for members only. Please put this date on your calendars and attend to honor those golfers winning the…
Category: Sports
Sports, April 2017
Gerry Vogelsang wins gold
Gerry Vogelsang The table tennis competition was held in Phoenix on 14 tables in singles, doubles and mixed doubles in age groups starting at age 49 to 50, etc., up to 85 to 89. One 92-year-old player played in a younger age bracket.
Sports, April 2017
Oakwood Lady Niners winter and spring events
Eileen “Molly” Bergesen OLNGA celebrated Valentine’s Day morning with No. 2 Club Championship on the Palms. It was a beautiful morning to hit the links, and members did very well on the course that day. On Flight #1, first place went to Fran Kelly, followed by Anne Carlson second and Cora Lathom-Levenski in third. Flight…
Sports, April 2017
SunBird Lady Niners host home and home
The SunBird Lady Niners hosted a home and home golf outing with the Sun Lakes Lady Niners. This event was held on Tuesday, February 28. After being threatened by rain, we were able to play without getting too wet (actually hardly wet at all). After golf, the ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch in the Horizon…
Sports, April 2017
Oakwood Nine Hole Couples Golf League results
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…
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…