David Zapatka Momentum can shift in an instant. One moment you’re in control, dictating pace and placement; the next, your opponents are driving balls at your feet and forcing you into defensive scrambles. That’s where the art of resetting the rally becomes essential. A well executed reset doesn’t just keep you in the point, it…
Category: Sports
June 2026, Sports
Sun Lakes Ladies Golf Association Looking for New Members
Nadine Stark We have league play every Tuesday year-round. We have both individual and team games every week that pay out. Our course is an 18 hole par 60 but has its challenges. It’s great fun and so is the socializing that happens during and after golf. You need to have a 36 handicap or…
June 2026, Sports
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk The spring luncheon was held on April 10 in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood. The luncheon and activities were conducted by president Peggy Verburgt assisted by committee members Kathi Bobek, Sylvia Lee, Judy Brotherson, Marge Duggan, Susan Gottschalk, Wanda Johnson, Heather Kalin, and Debbie Inglis. Table game winners received a patriotic ball marker…
June 2026, Sports
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk Yes, summer heat has been early and hot. We are starting some flights a little earlier in the morning to get a jump on those temps. Our putting season will end on April 29 and we won’t have heat issues until we start putting again at the end of October. In the meantime,…
June 2026, Sports
SLLGA Results
Nadine Stark Flight 1: 1 Nadine Stark; T2 Kathy Schneider, Linda Toohey, and Julie Hamlin. Flight 2: 1 Lynda Smith; 2 Moe Schoenwalder; T3 Kelly Dennis, Marci Kopplemaa, and Jan Cobb. Flight 3: 1 Jan Fletcher; 2 Betty Pantele; 3 Elsie Hagen. Flight 4: 1 Lavaughn Pietz; T2 Judy Cox, Cathy Dunn. We also held…
June 2026, Sports
Hole In One – June 2026
Ace for Simpson On April 16, 2026, Ray Simpson scored a hole–in–one on the 15th hole at Sun Lakes Country Club using a 9 iron. His achievement was witnessed by his playing partners Dean Mohs, Russ Sieben, and Denny Ness. Congratulations Ray! Penny Does It Again! It’s another hole-in-one for Penny Nowicki! This time it…
June 2026, Sports
CMGA Results for February and March
Buddy Meola The annual Club Championship was a three-day event played on Feb. 14, 15, and 21. The Club Championship was flighted by handicaps but the Championship flight was open to all handicaps. The Club Champion was Bruce Pape with Tom Kastelitz as the second runner–up and Marcus Steinhausser finishing third. Flight One Low Gross: Ed…
June 2026, Sports
Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club at Sisk Park
Kathy Hoff, Publicist The second half of the Sisk Park Bocce Club’s season was completed on March 22 and divisional winners were honored at our awards potluck held at Sisk Park on March 29. Congratulations to all the division winners of the second session of play: Division A: Tony and Maria Racano Division B: Cheryl…
June 2026, Sports
Niners Results—April
Jim Wegman, Publicity The Arizona summer is right around the corner and it is time to say good-bye to some members. Guys, travel safely and return to us when the Arizona weather cools. Have a great summer. Course Repair. When playing, keep the 3 “R’s” of course repair in mind. Repair all divots and “pitch…
June 2026, Sports
Palo Verde Couples Club
Judy Onken One more round of entertaining golf followed by great camaraderie with hot dogs, snacks and liquid refreshments was enjoyed by Palo Verde (PV) Couples. The Game of the Day was a Reverse Cha, Cha, Cha and we all danced around the course with our usual display of great golf skills and occasional screw…