Richard Staszewski Our 2025–26 season concluded with our last event on April 24. The Snowbird Farewell! We had 12 well attended events that began in November. The goal and mission is to enjoy stress free golf along with fun social interaction with a beverage and a nice meal. * We welcomed 18 new couples into…
Jim Wegman, Publicity The mornings are heating up. Now is the time to think about hydration. Start the day before and continue in the morning. Water is fine, but sports drinks provide more nutrients and electrolytes. Take water or sports drinks with you and drink some at each hole. Remind your cart partner to do…
Judy Onken Playing with the Palo Verde Couples League is more than just pars, birdies, and eagles. Oh sure, we all try hard to sink those 12 foot putts and give it our all to be on the green in regulation. But, there’s more! Happy hour mid-day with people you’ve known for years or someone…
Jeff French May weather might have been warmer than normal but that didn’t deter the PVMGA from well attended participation in the month’s events. The first event for May was a Pick Your Partner Ace of Aces Qualifier 1 Net Best Ball. This was followed by the two week Eclectic event where a player’s best…
David Zapatka The dink is pickleball’s most nuanced shot, deceptively simple to learn, endlessly deep to master. While beginners treat it as a stopgap between rallies, advanced players weaponize it. Here’s how to transform your dinking game from passive to dominant. Elite dinks share three qualities. They land in the kitchen, stay low over the…
Barb Jorgensen Ready to try something new? Come experience the excitement of Short Court Tennis at the Cottonwood Tennis Club. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a total beginner, this is the perfect way to get moving and enjoy the game in a new format. Free To All Hoa Residents. Join our monthly Introduction To…