Rick Staszewski, Publicity July 8: Skins Game AM/PM July 15: Individual Low Net AM/PM July 22: 2 Best Ball Net 4-Man AM/PM July 29: Course closed for maintenance Origins of the PGA Champions Tour: The 1937 Senior PGA Championship was the last senior event played until Jimmy Demaret organized the Legends of Golf at Onion…
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July 2025, Sports
Cottonwood Men’s Golf Results
Buddy Meola The two-day Ryder Cup challenge was played on March 29 and April 5. The Blue team was captained both days by Cottonwood pro Jon Griglak, and the White team was captained by PV pro Chris Evins on day one and Assistant Jaron Smool the second day. Each team consisted of 37 members who…
June 2025, Sports
Niners April Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity Our two March events are in the books. The events provided an $8,000 donation to the Hamilton High School Golf program. A big thank you to all the members who pitched in and all the sponsors whose donations made it possible. At the luncheon, Niners President Jerry Richards presented a Thank You…
June 2025, Sports
OLGA Golf News
Mary Dyrseth Okay, golfers, here is a word to the wise. On an OLGA play date, I only played 12 holes before I had to leave for a doctor’s appointment. The next day I looked up my scorecard on GHIN, and I had been given four triples and two doubles on the holes I didn’t…
June 2025, Sports
Ironwood Lady Niners
Bonnie Hoewing First, we want to wish our starter a very Happy Birthday! Eddie Caufmann is essential to how smoothly our IWLN outings go each week. He is always there to organize and get us off on time. This birthday is extra-special, because we inducted Eddie as an honorary member of our Ironwood Lady Niners…
June 2025, Sports
MOGA
Vic Russelavage Overview The Men’s Oakwood Golf Association (MOGA) plays every Thursday, with additional play opportunities during select extended tournaments. The association currently boasts 302 playing members, along with 87 members classified under the Handicap Only category. MOGA provides a vibrant golfing community and a diverse range of events designed to engage members of all…
May 2025, Sports
Sun Lakes Lady Niners
Dottie Wodraska The 2024-25 league season is fast coming to a close for the Sun Lakes Lady Niners, as league play will be over at the end of April and will resume in November. It has been an exciting season of hosting a tournament with the SunBird Lady Niners and participating in tournaments at Apache…
May 2025, Sports
Oakwood Nine-Hole Couples League Roundup at the Oakwood Corral
Reggie Wegman The Nine-Hole Couples League had their annual end of the year party. This year’s theme was a Roundup at the Oakwood Corral on March 28. Lots of cowgirls and cowboys attended and had a great time. We had a putting contest, a whiskey tasting, a silent auction, a western-themed trivia game, and 100…
May 2025, Sports
MOGA Welcomes Mark Thesing as Director of Golf
Vic Russelavage MOGA’s 400-plus members are delighted to welcome Mark Thesing as our new Director of Golf. With his extensive background in golf course management and his qualifications as a PGA professional, Mark is poised to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our esteemed golf facilities. The appointment of Mark Thesing marks an…
April 2025, Sports
Niners February Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity Welcome to February golf. We are already saying goodbye to some winter visitors. Gentlemen, travel safely and come back to us in the fall. The 50/50 drawing has hit an all-time high thanks to the efforts of Jim Campbell and his able assistant Bob Gresen. Gentlemen, we have lost one of our…