Jeff French PVMGA September play included fun events, including a Select-A-Drive, a flighted Individual Stableford scoring event where players are awarded points based on their net score for each hole, which encourages players to keep trying even when they aren’t playing well overall, because they know they’ll get something in the end. The last two…

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Bruce McCorkle New to IronOaks? With over 380 members of golfers at every level, why not join MOGA for golf and fun times every Thursday throughout the year. Payouts to weekly participants have averaged 50%, so come out and win some Pro Shop chits. To join or view more info, go to www.mogagolf.org. Upcoming Schedule…

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Buddy Meola Sept. 3 was the monthly Ace of Aces Qualifier, with the low gross and low net scores from each flight qualifying for the Ace of Aces tournament scheduled for early 2023. Flight A: Low Gross Steve Lowe, Low Net David Reap Flight B: Low Gross Jack Goyer, Low Net Timothy Mandt Flight C:…

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Mike Willinger The Ironwood Golf Course reopened as planned after overseeding on Oct. 10. The next day IMGA scheduled AM/PM events began with “cart path only” play, in effect through the end of October. Events: The ILGA/IMGA tournament, a fun event with good turnout from both groups, may be scheduled for the week of Thanksgiving.…

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David Zapatka The Seattle Mariners hosted “Pickleball Night” on Sept. 10. Group tickets helped raise money for the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association. Valley resident and Seattle native, Riley Newman, threw out the first pitch for his hometown team. Riley grew up a Mariners fan, and this was a dream come true for him. Riley is…

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Kathy Burns On Sept. 13 the POD was “Fours.” The winner in the first flight was Glo Malmberg, Leslie Smith was second, and Dang Teater was third. In the second flight, Dari Akin took first place, Joann Rebillard was second, and Linda Thrash was third. All the even holes were counted on Sept. 20. Leslie Smith…

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Jim Wegman We made it through the Arizona summer and the monsoon season, and now the overseed work has begun. Our winter visitors are slowly returning to Sun Lakes, and that is a sure sign that fall has arrived in other parts of the country. Winners: 9/1/22 Best Balls One Gross and One Net Lakes. 1st…

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Not an afternoon person, but function better in the morning? Not a good bowler? Then you have a great handicap. It’s not too late to join a league this year. Hits & Misses is looking for some bowlers who want to have fun. Bring your own team of three or four or come alone and…

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John Terranova, President The 2022-23 bocce season kicked off with our annual Wine and Cheese event on Oct. 30, and competitive play began the following day. We had a terrific day for our event with our usual great membership turnout. The members learned at the event that Coulter Motor Company is expected to continue their…

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The Cottonwood Palo Verde Ladies Billiards group is looking for new ladies to join in the fun. The Pool Room is reserved for ladies only on Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Weekly attendance is not mandatory. If you can’t make it on a particular week, don’t worry. You don’t have to know how…

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