The Cottonwood Tennis Club in Sun Lakes, host of the largest multi-club charity tennis event in the East Valley, is proud to announce new software that simplifies event registration! The Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic Dates: Nov. 15–21, 2026 (7-day tournament) Eligibility: Open to all 55+ communities in the area This year, even more clubs have…
Category: Sports
September 2026, Sports
IronOaks Pickleball—Try It, You’ll Like It!
Linda Shananhan IronOaks Pickleball Club has a unique program of Players Helping Players. Twenty-three advanced players (Drillmasters) have been trained to help those new to Pickleball or playing at lower levels. Once a week they offer a free 90 minute session by skill level to any club member who wishes to improve their skill. In…
September 2026, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Understanding the FargoRate System
Steve Farmer In the game of pocket billiards, player skill is commonly measured using the FargoRate system. This system assigns a number to a player’s ability, usually ranging from about 200 for beginners to over 800 for top professionals. Knowing where you fall on this scale helps you better understand your game and set realistic…
September 2026, Sports
Alex scores an Ace!
Congratulations to Alex Kilanowski for making a hole-in-one on July 25, 2026, on the fourth hole at Oakwood Country Club on the Palms course using a nine wood. His playing partners were Cade Kilanowski (son) and Scott Howard. Way to go Alex!
September 2026, Sports
Ironwood Lady Niners
Bonnie Hoewing The smaller group of Ironwood Lady Niners (IWLN) that enjoy summer golf have persevered through the heat. Summer golf is coming to an end with overseeding scheduled for early Oct. After overseeding is completed, IWLN will be back reserving golf for the first time on Oct. 21 using Chelsea to sign up for…
September 2026, Sports
Niners Results July
Jim Wegman, Publicity The heavy heat is on, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Pack a few cold, wet cloths and use them as you play. Even a few minutes of cold water is helpful. July play was wisely arranged to minimize the time on the course, less heat exposure, better for the players. Winners: 7/3 Best Balls…
September 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Is Pickleball Really America’s Fastest-Growing Sport?
David Zapatka Not only is the answer to that question a resounding “Yes!” but it is also an absolute phenomenon. Pickleball was named America’s fastest-growing sport for the fifth consecutive year following 2025, when data showed 24.3 million players in the U.S. alone, a 171.8% increase over the previous three years, as reported by the…
September 2026, Sports
Jeri Scores an Ace!
Congratulations to Jeri Sprague for making a hole–in–one on Aug. 9, 2026, on the 17th hole at Sun Lakes Country Club using a seven wood. She celebrated with her playing partners Mark Schroeder, Doug and Judy Wegener. Way to go Jeri!
September 2026, Sports
Gearing up for Golf
Thinking of joining a golf league this year? Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association (CLGA) will be at the Cottonwood/Palo Verde Community Day Open House on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. with all the information you need to sign up. One member of CLGA able to answer your questions is Trudy Houghton, the league’s…