Susan Gottschalk We enjoyed the holidays! We decorated, baked, entertained, and celebrated our way nicely into 2023. Slowly we move back into a regular routine, enjoying sunshine and warm weather, even a bit of rain and some clouds. Life is good! We are blessed, and we are thankful. And we especially enjoy the Sisk Park…
Bruce McCorkle The responsibility of organizing and running the IMGA Member/Guest Tournament falls on the shoulders of our vice president. And it’s a big job! We are fortunate that Daniel Kiska has volunteered to take on that responsibility! Daniel grew up with four siblings in South Holland, Ill. (a suburb of Chicago). It was a…
The Cottonwood Lady Niners got into the spirit of the Christmas season during regular league play (yes, we golfed in these outfits!) on the last Thursday of December, 2022. A rousing game of Cha Cha Cha was played while scouring the course to find nine hidden elf toys. Find an elf, get a prize! Following…
Congratulations to Joann Rebillard for her win of the ILGA Low Net Championship. The tournament was held on Nov. 10 and 17 with a field of 55 players. Joann scored a combined two-day total of 134. Great job, Joann!
MOGA Wins the Ryder Cup! The top MOGA (Men’s Oakwood Golf Association) winners were Dan Bogaard, Kevin Goodwin, Tim Cooper, Pat Wilson, Ron Rogers, Dan Kiska, Richard Engler, Mark Palmatier, Randy Moe, Rodger Brandt, Eddie Cauffman, Leroy Hall, Jim Ray, Brian Thornton, William Knack, Michael Krol, Tom Kiste, Steve Toon, and Gary Hansen. Oakwood Shootout:…
According to the PGA, the odds of an average golfer making a hole-in-one are 12,500 to 1. Randy Moe beat the odds on Nov. 17 on Palms number 4! Congratulations, Randy!
Maggie Robson As 2022 is coming to a close, our thoughts turn to renewing league memberships, club memberships, purchasing punch cards, and perhaps cashing in our chits for that cute new golf outfit or golf shoes at the Pro Shop. Our new executives are gearing up for beginning their terms for the 2023 golf season.…
Susan Gottschalk The annual holiday luncheon was held Dec. 2 in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood. Delicious salads, rolls, cake, and coffee and tea were served. Installation of the vice president, Mary Jo Wheeler, was held. As usual, raffle drawings are exciting for all, and the funds support our donations to local charities. Prizes…
Reggie Wegman Our luncheon was wonderful, thanks to our meal planner Sue Boucher. Birdie and chip-in winners are Cora Levensky, Reggie Wegman, Joyce Parker, Pam Matassarin, Sue Boucher, Barbara Stewart, Laurie Olsen, Janis Gustafson, Linda Liberti, Darla McCracken, Ila Kraayenbrink, Colleen Duke, and Rachel Enloe. There are a few dates coming up, so please mark…
Kathy Burns End of the year activities for OLGA were very busy. Our Member/Member tournament was held on Nov. 29, and new officers for the year 2023 were announced at the luncheon. Sharon Skowron will be our president, and Linda Anderson will be vice president. Denise Lott will be secretary, and Susie LaSalvia will be…