Tag Archive for golf

Autumn nears – OLGA-18

Thank you, Bev Lutes, our Tournament Chair!

Glo Malmberg, Publicity As Labor Day approaches and the summer nearly ends, the heat doesn’t ease up for a few more months in sunny Arizona. Of course, because of that, our golf cohorts will put off returning to the Valley until October or November; just in time for Oakwood Ladies Golf Association’s new season. The…

CMGA news

Results of recent events: 7/04. Red-White-Blue Scramble – 1st place team (tie) Tony Hames, Chick Garifo, Dick Johnson and Terence Cronin; Larry Frink, Ron Sarnicki, Neil Lilley and Jim Rahilly, 3rd place team Hank Clausen, Rick Nelson, Joe Ficek and Philip Lucas Thank you to the CMGA board for providing pizza at the patio party.…

Flexibility—an asset for OLNGA volunteer

OLNGA volunteer Madeline Walker

Ann Rounthwaite The Oakwood Lady Niners are able to offer members friendship and fun through golf and social events because of the efforts of its volunteers. Madeline Walker must be flexible – and not just in the yoga she practices or the variety of volunteer positions she has held. Madeline has lived and thrived in…

ILGA last summer league play

Marcella Brown, Publicity Chairperson Our golf league continues unabated, as committed golfers brave the Arizona elements. The last summer league play date is Wednesday, September 16 at Sun Lakes golf course. As usual the cost for this 7:00 a.m. shotgun is $13. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board and lunch is to be…

Niners Playday results

Jim Wegman, Publicity We are just about half way through the Arizona summer and a recent playing partner of mine was forced to withdraw during a round due to the excessive heat. The heat just wore him out. There are some things we can and should be doing to protect ourselves from the heat. Let’s…

IMGA happenings

Tom Wheaton

John Concannon IMGA recorded its first Ace of 2015 when Tom Wheaton scored his on the 13th hole using a Five Hybrid. Tom also scored an Ace last year at Oakwood. I hate when that happens, but, congratulations, Tom. It is a bit surprising that we have seen a drop off in the number of…

9ers have the best golfers

On Tuesday, July 21, Verla Matuschka, member of the Sun Lakes 9ers, had 10 putts for nine holes. Congratulations, Verla!

We always welcome new members. If you are interested in joining the Sun Lakes 9ers. Please contact Phyllis Swanson at 480-883-3819 or you can leave your name and phone number at the Pro Shop. Our new season starts Saturday, October 24 with a Welcome Back Brunch at  10:00 a.m.

PVLGA news and views

Cindy Bosch, Vice President, also handles the summer league golf for the Palo Verde ladies.

Janet Baron Publicity Chairman 6/02. Most of our ladies have left for cooler destinations, some remained to brave the elements of Arizona’s debilitating temperatures. The Low Net play of the day moved along quickly as a result of our missing snowbirds. The first flight winner was Sandy Patton-Joseph, 2nd Sharon Claude, in 3rd place Dolly…

CMGA playday results

Results of recent events: 6/06. Ace of Aces qualifying – Flight 1 Gross: 1st Richard Haug, 2nd Bob Schaedel, Stan Mohoric and Bill Moore; Net: 1st Richard Haug, 2nd Bob Schaedel, 3rd Bill Moore; Flight 2 Gross: 1st Dennis Bockelman, 2nd Dean Hermanson, 3rd Steve Martz; Net: 1st Dennis Bockelman, 2nd Steve Martz, 3rd Dean…

CWLGA team winners

Penny Fox Congratulations to our team! Pictured are Billie Seiberling, Paddy Newton, Mary Nelson, Cathy Bass, Mikki Rydell, Lori O’Neil, Diane Tenney and Susan Hayward. The team plays clubs from around East Valley and compete at the various clubs. Everyone is welcome to become a member of the team and enjoy the competition. The girls…