Category: Sports

Flexibility—an asset for OLNGA volunteer

OLNGA volunteer Madeline Walker

Ann Rounthwaite The Oakwood Lady Niners are able to offer members friendship and fun through golf and social events because of the efforts of its volunteers. Madeline Walker must be flexible – and not just in the yoga she practices or the variety of volunteer positions she has held. Madeline has lived and thrived in…

ILGA last summer league play

Marcella Brown, Publicity Chairperson Our golf league continues unabated, as committed golfers brave the Arizona elements. The last summer league play date is Wednesday, September 16 at Sun Lakes golf course. As usual the cost for this 7:00 a.m. shotgun is $13. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board and lunch is to be…

IMGA happenings

Tom Wheaton

John Concannon IMGA recorded its first Ace of 2015 when Tom Wheaton scored his on the 13th hole using a Five Hybrid. Tom also scored an Ace last year at Oakwood. I hate when that happens, but, congratulations, Tom. It is a bit surprising that we have seen a drop off in the number of…

Niners Playday results

Jim Wegman, Publicity We are just about half way through the Arizona summer and a recent playing partner of mine was forced to withdraw during a round due to the excessive heat. The heat just wore him out. There are some things we can and should be doing to protect ourselves from the heat. Let’s…

9ers have the best golfers

On Tuesday, July 21, Verla Matuschka, member of the Sun Lakes 9ers, had 10 putts for nine holes. Congratulations, Verla!

We always welcome new members. If you are interested in joining the Sun Lakes 9ers. Please contact Phyllis Swanson at 480-883-3819 or you can leave your name and phone number at the Pro Shop. Our new season starts Saturday, October 24 with a Welcome Back Brunch at  10:00 a.m.