Barb Jorgensen The club held its annual Gender Doubles Tournament Feb. 6-10, debuting a new five-day format instead of the usual seven-day stint. This change allowed those also participating in golf tournaments the ability to “do it all”! It’s how we roll in Sun Lakes, right? Keeping busy and enjoying everything our Sun Lakes community…
Nadine Stark We held the Ladies Derby event on Feb 22. Twelve ladies had to qualify based on gross score, and then people bet on those ladies who they thought would win. Spectators were allowed to drive their golf carts all over the course and follow the players. They lined the greens awaiting approach shots…
Sue Olson Congratulations to our 2025 Most Improved Golfer, Judi Walker! During January, we also crowned our Best of the Best Winners: Peggy Cooper (Low Gross 72) and Judi Walker (Low Net 60). Our Best of the Best Tournament recognizes individuals who recorded the lowest scores for weekly league play throughout the prior year. Our…
Doug Shields The 2026 Sun Lakes Chess Club Championship will be a four-round event using chess clocks (provided) with 30 minutes per side time allotted for all moves. Rounds will be held on four consecutive Saturdays: March 7, 14, 21, and 28. This one-game-per-Saturday format with no entry fee and no club membership requirement will…
Jeff Dunn You step onto the pickleball court. A quick greeting, two hours of play, and a casual “See you tomorrow.” Yet how much do you really know about the person you just played with? Behind every serve lies a story waiting to be discovered, and this story belongs to Jerry Strom. You’ll often see…
Jeff French Monthly play for the PVMGA included a full calendar of events, including the Club Championship played on March 15 and 16 and wrapping up with the Member/Guest tournament played on April 5 and 6. Weekly play also included a Pick Your Partner Ace of Aces Qualifier, 2 Net Best Ball, and a team…
Jeff French January play for the Palo Verde Men’s Association included two Ace of Aces qualifier events, a 2-Man select-a-drive, and was highlighted with the annual two-day Presidents Cup event. Sunday’s play was wet and soggy, but players persevered and were able to complete play and recognize the overall and flight winners, with refreshments and…
Most Improved Golfer for 2023 Larry Wood has been crowned the Most Improved IMGA Golfer for 2023. When asked what strategies he implemented to achieve this remarkable feat, he didn’t admit to taking lessons, watching videos, or increasing his time on the range. He simply said that he enjoys playing with the guys in IMGA…