Penny Petersen In the 2018 Mixed Doubles Tournament at Cottonwood, there were cancellations due to rain, an enormous number of tie-breakers and scores of spectators, despite the cold conditions. The top three teams in each of three ability levels were as follows. Red level is highest, followed by green and blue. Red: 1. Barb…
Mary Dryseth Brrrrr! Baby, it was cold outside. The Oakwood Couples, at least most of them, braved the cold temperature and strong winds on February 24 to play their 18-hole game. Only three foursomes wimped out and did not finish, although many of us considered quitting frequently. Overheard at the bar après the game…
Jerry Vance Saturday, February 24, started a bit chilly at the Sun Lakes Tennis Club courts, but the action heated up with 23 matches, with Cottonwood winning a narrow 12-1/2 to 10-1/2 win. There was lots of good food to share during the day, and Tony Korn organized a great tournament. Thank you, Tony.…
Carol Smith We had a fun time with our Charity Tournament and luncheon. We raised over $2,000 for our charity, Azcend, which is an organization that helps feed Chandler’s children and seniors. Good job, ladies! The winners in the charity event were 1st Judy Darnell, Judy Kirschenbaum, Carol Smith and Betty Wolfmeyer. We are…
Larry Wolfe The Young Realty team, managed by Mike Gloyd and sponsored by Terry & Susan Young Realtors, won the three-day Sun Division’s double elimination Winter League Tournament in exciting fashion. But let’s first take a look at the games leading up to that finale. In the Sun Division opener, the Real Estate Rustlers,…
John Brasch East Valley residents were again treated to a great display of local tennis talent as the Jason Morten Tennis Classic wrapped up on Sunday, March 4, continuing a 13-year-long tradition of honoring Jason Morten, an American legend in senior tennis and designer of the IronOaks Tennis Center. Over 100 players competed for…
Molly Bergesen We played a “low net” on the Sonoran course on February 6. Winners in Flight #1 were Joyce Parker and Ann Carlson in first, Phyllis Madison in second and in third was Pat Stead. Flight #2 saw Karen Gonzales in first, Suevonne Negaard and Reggie Wegman in second and third place was…
Arlene Fletcher The February 15 Pitch and Putt was canceled because of rain. We had sunshine (although it was a bit cool) for the February 22 Pitch and Putt. The winning team, with a score of 22, was Jo Solie, Madonna Aubrey, Mary Ann Kehrberg and Elayne Hested. Second place team, with a score…