Tag: golf

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…

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…

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…

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…

PVMGA – June results

Jim Davis, Publicity June flew by and I guess the old adage, “Time flies when you’re having fun” is correct. Our month started with a Select-A-Drive format on the 13th and the winning team with a score of 88 was Gene Wenger, Milt Olsen, Bill Saxton and Marcel Grossman. On June 20 we had our…

Niners results – June

Jim Wegman, Publicity The Lakes renovation project is progressing well and many of the slanted, crowned or concave tee boxes have already been stripped and leveled. Some very detailed rehabilitation work is being done to a number of the old, badly deteriorated greenside and fairway bunkers. Some positive features that will be welcome news to…

IMGA Personality of the Month

Len Skeate

John Concannon, Publicity My victim this month is another familiar face around the Ironwood club house, Len Skeate. He was born Leonard Arthur Skeate on November 29, 1932, in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, a small, rural town in the center of the state, where he spent his youth. While in high school, he had a varied…