Larry Wolfe Unlike Bad, Bad Leroy Brown who was from the south side of Chicago, Harry “Hoot” Gibson is a proud north sider from Libertyville. That explains his affinity for everything about the Chicago Cubs, but it doesn’t explain his nickname. Known as “Hoot” since he was four years old, his nickname apparently was derived…
Marcella Brown We begin 2017 with our Home and Home event with Sun Lakes Ladies League. This is a two day tournament that begins on Thursday, January 5 with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun at Ironwood. The second shotgun will be on Tuesday, January 10 at Sun Lakes, with a luncheon to be held after play…
Carol Ruff and Sandy Eeds The Palo Verde and Cottonwood Ladies’ Golf Associations held their annual golf tournament to benefit the University of Arizona Cancer Center on November 15 at the Palo Verde Golf Course. The day proved to be a record breaking success as participants, donors, merchants and benefactors opened their pocketbooks and their…
Jim Wegman, Publicity The 2016 Golf Expo was a success. The golfers spent thousands of dollars, won gifts and had a great time trying out new golf equipment. November 3 was opening day. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate; rain, wind and hail dampened morning play. Our league fielded 38 intrepid golfers and three guests.…
If you are interested in joining a great group of people to play golf as a couple, consider joining Oakwood Couples 18 Hole Golf League. Our goal is to play golf, have fun and meet new people. You do not have to live in IronOaks or Sun Lakes to be a member. We generally play…
John Concannon, Publicity I hope that you all had a very Merry Christmas and I wish you a happy and healthy New Year. As we enter 2017, the IMGA scheduled special events are rushing toward us starting with the 2016 Awards luncheon on January 11. It will start at 11:30 a.m. in the Ironwood Clubhouse.…