Category: Sports

IMGA news and events

Bruce McCorkle Club Championship: Unfortunately, the final round of the IMGA Club Championship was rained out, so as of this printing, the results are unknown. Here are the standings going into the final round: Blue Flight: Larry Horner holds a 7-stroke lead over Steve Westhoff, an 8-stroke lead over Mark Saylor and an 18-stroke lead…

Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Mix Doubles Tournament was fun for all

Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Mixed Doubles Tournament began Sunday, February 10, in rainy conditions and ended Saturday, February 16, in great weather. First, Second and Third Place winners in four different ability levels emerged by the end of the week-long tournament. There were 74 players participating. Most teams played three matches prior to the…

MOGA April Schedule

Bob Greene, MOGA Publicity Have you ever played golf with a professional golfer with the intent to beat him or her? Well, on Thursday, February 28, there were 101 MOGA members that “took on” our Professional, Mr. Eddy Renio, in a game of Beat the Pro! In all fairness, you have to understand that some…

Sun Lakes Tennis Club enjoys Hot Dog Tournament

Jerry Vance March 2 was finally warm and sunny for the club’s annual Hot Dog Tournament. We had the courts full of players and lots of competitive matches. The best thing was the hot dogs that Wayne Taylor and Ed Campion cooked for the members. Baked beans and chili spiced up the food. Yes, there…

Sun Lakes Tennis Club March meeting highlights

Jerry Vance Wednesday, February 13, the Sun Lakes Tennis Club had its monthly meeting, dinner and election of officers. A grand meal of Chicken Marsala was enjoyed, and two bottles of wine found their way to each table. Officers elected were President Ed Campion, Vice President Dan Thorsen, Secretary Faye Haynes, Treasurer Tony Horn and…

Cottonwood Couples Golf League news and scoreboard

Results of recent events: Congratulations to our 2019 Club Champions: Jim and Rae Anne Dickie 2019 Club Championship February 24 and March 3, 2019: First Gross: Jim and Rae Anne Dickie Second Gross: Marcus and Andrea Steinhaeusser First Net: Rick and Mary Nelson Second Net: Dennis and Jeannette Chenier 6-6-6 Switch Scramble February 10, 2019:…

PVMGA fun day for charity

Jim Roberts, Publicity Chairman On February 2, a golf fun day for charity was sponsored by the PV Men’s Golf Association. The charity selected this year was Neighbors Who Care. The event featured 80 players facing unique and fun challenges on each of the 18 holes. A good time was had by all. Club President…

OLNGA news

Molly Bergesen Welcome to two additional players: Jenna Hall and Liz Martin. I think we have now added about 25 new players to our group and three returning 9-hole players. We are so happy to have all of you join our group. OLNGA ladies hit the Sonoran course on February 12 with a low net…

State Farm cruises to Sun Division title

Larry Wolfe The State Farm Insurance team, sponsored by the Ralph Vasquez Agency and managed by Ron Carmichael, cruised to the Winter League championship in the Sun Division, compiling a stellar record of 16-2. They outpaced the second place Farmers Insurance squad by a full eight games with the Farmers finishing with an 8-8 mark.…