Kate Chapa This season has come to a close for Sun Lakes Pitch N Putt. We had a good time meeting new friends and playing a new game each week. Funny prizes were given out for those who hit the tree which were googly eye glasses to ensure they see the tree next time. We…
David Zapatka Summer is coming and the sun is out. The sun is beautiful, but it’s also a genuine challenge on the pickleball court. We love playing in it and we occasionally curse it while squinting into a lob we’ve completely lost. Playing pickleball in the sun is a complicated relationship. You need a strategy.…
Kathy Hoff, Publicist The Fun with Friends tournament was held at Sisk Park on March 26. It was a perfect evening with great weather, lots of laughs, and a wonderful time with friends. The snacks everyone brought were delicious, and it made the whole event feel even more festive. The Hawaiian theme really added to…
Sue Olson, ILGA President Peggy Cooper is our 2026 club champion with a low gross score of 223 over the three day tournament! Roselyn Hoiby is our super senior club champion for the second year in a row with a score of 261, representing members 80 and over. First Place Flight Winners were: Flight 1: Leslie Smith—227;…
Jim Wegman, Publicity On March 19, the Men’s nine hole league hosted 16 members of the Hamilton High golf teams. For the last 14 years the Niners have been supporting the Hamilton golf program with a fundraising play day with our members. Long time Niner member David Mork is rightly considered the godfather of this…
Reggie Wegman Congratulations to all of you who had birdies or chip ins. The Club Champion is Nancy Hansen, Silver Champion is Cora Levensky, Barb Stewart won the Jo Williams Cup, and Most Improved Champion is Lori Wold. Great job and congratulations! It’s that time of year, Hydrate, Hydrate Hydrate. If you are prone to…
Susie Welker We had four Wednesdays of very interesting and fun games during the month of March, even though the weather was scorching for a couple of these! Many of us braved the heat and learned all about “shade hopping” on the PV golf course. That “side game” made golfing in 100 degrees more bearable…
Larry Wolfe Joe Schappert may be new to Sun Lakes Senior Softball, but he’s certainly not new to softball in general. He started playing softball when he joined the Air Force after graduating from Coughlin high school, where he played baseball and “some basketball” for the Crusaders. (As an interesting side note, Coughlin High was…
Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association (CLGA) with the help of Nancy Mastalski and Kathy Langston made some new partners this season with local businesses that encourage women’s golf. During league play, tournaments, or special events, their signs will be displayed at the pro shop and around the course. Whenever you’re in need of their services or…
Jim Wegman, Publicity The Hamilton High fund raiser, held on March 3, was a major success and it was all due to our volunteers. Our president, Jerry Richards, put in many hours of planning and, with his board, made the meeting great! Thank you volunteers and well-done Mr. President. WINNERS 3/05. Best Balls par 3-4-5…