Lorri Morgan We could be talking about that “firefight” at the NVZ (Non-Volley Zone) or that smoking passing shot down the line, but in this case, we’re talking about our Chili Cook-Off social event held on Dec 2. Holiday-dressed members showed up in hordes to sample and vote on the 12 pots full of different…
What makes the pros on the tour (WTA/ATP) look so efficient when they’re striking the ball over and over during their rallies? First, they are playing in their prime time (late teens to 30s). They are at their ideal body weight, eyes are keen, footwork perfected, anticipation of the balls, shot-making abilities, and an acute…
Maggie McLeod As the temperatures cool and we again meet up with our winter residents and friends coming back from destinations north, we find it a great opportunity to get together and celebrate the holiday season. Our Holiday Luncheon was preceded by a fun golf game organized by Deb Burns who got everyone “thinking outside…
Susan Gottschalk The annual holiday luncheon was held on Dec. 1 in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood. Thank you to the catering staff and servers for the delicious lunch. Eight table teams played a ‘70s trivia game, and the winners were given a fun rhinestone ball marker. Installation of officers for the 2023–24 season…
Jim Wegman, Publicity Welcome back to our winter golfers who are arriving daily. Our Thursday field is topping 50 once again. The executive board and chairmen of the Niners extend their best wishes to all the members and their families for a happy and healthy new year. Membership. The membership list of the Niners is…
Dottie Wodraska The new season of league play for the Sun Lakes Lady Niners (SLLN) is well underway. The Sun Lakes Lady Niners is a fun group of ladies of all ages and golfing abilities, from beginners to more advanced levels of play. A different game is played each week based on handicap to provide…
Buddy Meola Sept. 2 was the monthly Ace of Aces qualifier. The low gross and low net players’ score qualify for the tournament to be played in December. Blue Flight: Low Gross Steven Bennett, Low Net Jim Rumpler White Flight 1: Low Gross Tony Phillips, Low Net Ron Vail White Flight 2: Low Gross Stan…
John Terranova, President With the new bocce courts in place, 200 Sun Lakers registered to play the first session of the 2023-24 Bocce Season. Among those registering to play, 50 members are new to bocce, and many took advantage of instruction provided by Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club instructors Mike Buscaglia and Doc Heckler. Registration,…
Bruce Pape, MOGA Club Champion Bruce grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. His career started in software systems, later transitioned to HR, and he eventually was VP compensation and HR systems for an organization with $11.5 billion in sales and 47,000 employees before retiring in October of 2010. Bruce has won eight Club…
Maggie McLeod As the temperatures are cooling down as we head into December and with no more worries of having to play “cart path only” golf, we look forward to the return of all our Northern friends and teammates back to the land of sunshine. On Nov. 8 there was a general meeting at Grill…