Reggie Wegman There has been so much said about the heat and the records that were broken that we don’t have to belabor the point, so let’s move on. In 2002 a Buddy chairman was appointed to introduce the newest golfers to our league. The Buddy would explain our local rules and some of the…
Susan Gottschalk Look for us at our table at the Community Open Houses on Oct. 14, at Sun Lakes Phase 1 and/or Oct. 7 at Cottonwood. We look forward to meeting you! Joining the Sun Lakes Lady Putters is a great opportunity to renew friendships and make new friends and enjoy great exercise and fresh…
Sharma Goodwin Congratulations to Glo Malmberg for getting her fifth hole-in-one! Her great accomplishment happened on Aug. 3 while playing in the ILGA league. She used a 9 iron on the 10th hole at Ironwood Country Club for a distance of 93 yards. Nice going, Glo!
Jim Wegman, Publicity The Niners golf league just keeps growing, so welcome our newest members Richard Katz and Neil Anderson. Tee it up, guys. Just another timely reminder, our high heat levels can be very dangerous. One of our members experienced the effects of the heat after playing a few weeks ago. Be heat smart—cover…
Judy Wegener July was one for the record books this year, shattering the number of 110-degree days in a row at 31 days plus! The 18-holers started the month off with our traditional Plant Your Flag. 7/4/23 Plant Your Flag 1st Nadine Stark, 2nd Cat Lajune, 3rd Judy Wegener 7/11/23 Best 9 Net Flight 1:…
Okay, let’s face it! It has been a brutally hot summer by setting all kinds of records, but a few faithful have continued to play each week. On July 11 we got to choose the best front or back nine. Terry Jung was the winner in Flight 1, followed by Lynda Jones, Susan La Salvia,…
Reggie Wegman Remember the mornings we were all complaining how cold it was? We had long pants on, hats, gloves, and scarves. Burr, it’s too cold for Arizona—hot coffee and cocoa in our drink jugs. Those days are gone for a few months, but they will be back. We now trudge along with jugs full…
Reggie Wegman The heat is on, as they say, but we hardy souls continue playing golf. We start early and play very loose. Gimmies are an absolute, and toss out of the sand traps is encouraged. It is still a good day, and we have a lot of laughs. The Niners recently visited Lavender Farm in Pine,…
Minna Rasmussen The Cottonwood Lady Niners have a tradition of donating the proceeds from their annual Member/Guest event. This year, $5,000 was given to Hospice of the Valley, and the Cancer Foundation received $1,500. The Niners are a generous group of women who donate to various organizations. The 2022-23 season concluded on May 25 with…
Judy Onken Hi! My name is Bixby. I live in a front pocket of a golf bag belonging to a lady who plays in the Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association. Yep, I’m a golf ball. Since November, 2022, I’ve been hit in the forehead, hooked, sliced, and, on occasion, hit smack dab solidly. It is not uncommon…