Janet Baron Publicity Chairman Hot-hot-hot! “Giving off great heat, being at a high temp, warmer than normal, causing a burning sensation.” We have experienced all of the above and much more these past weeks as it brought a record breaking temperature of 111 degrees; in spite of all, our course is in pristine condition. Most…
Nancy Field 07/08. Fewest Putts – Flight 1: 1st Terri Mandt (28), 2nd (tie) Cheryl Reed and Marci Koppelmaa (31), 3rd (tie) Donna Smid and Shirley Brenner (32); Flight 2: 1st Kelly Dennis (29), 2nd Judi Kilgus (31), 3rd (tie) Donna Branscom and Nancy Field (32); Flight 3: 1st (tie) Bobbi Munter and Mary Mosby…
Charley Akin MOGA is the Men’s Oakwood Golf Association whose weekly events are held on Thursdays. A variety of golf game formats provides the members with both individual and team challenges. July’s five Thursdays included an ABCD Three Best Nets on July 3, an Individual Low Net on July 10, an ABCD Rainbow on July…
Ann Rounthwaite The Oakwood Lady Niners play nine holes every Tuesday morning in a fun, supportive environment. Members often socialize over iced tea or a meal afterwards, so it’s a great way to meet people and newcomers are always welcome. Call Pattie Wigton at 480-895-7123 for information. OLNGA’s Social Chair, Sharon Gale, lives by the…
Glo Malmberg, Publicity It is pretty quiet around the course as the weather has settled in to hot, hot and even hotter. At this writing, it is only August. One way to beat the heat is to play the early 7:00 a.m. shotgun. Another way many of the gals find a reprieve is to take…
July is a month of many challenges for golfers. Cottonwood women are known for their perseverance; in spite of the temperatures they still play and manage to score well. So, here are the winners: 07/03. Guess What Your Score Is! Before the start of play, the women got to guess what they thought their score…
Jim Wegman, Publicity Sadly, I must report the passing of former league member Wesley Thrash. Wes was a quiet gentleman and an accomplished golfer. He enjoyed the game and afterward the social time at the Poolside Grill with his fellow Niners. To Wesley’s wife Linda and the entire Thrash family, we extend our sincere condolences…
Nancy Field 06/10. Low Gross – Flight 1: 1st Terri Mandt (72), 2nd Debra Emerick (74), 3rd Dang Parker (77); Flight 2: 1st Bonnie Moore (77), 2nd (tie) Audrey Rich and Joyce Switzky (78); Flight 3: 1st Carolyn Luna (77), 2nd Jan Fletcher (83), 3rd Pat Benson (84); Flight 4: 1st Bobbie Munter (80), 2nd…
Nancy Davis, Publicity On June 25 we decided to change our play day routine following golf from social time on the Ironwood patio to a cool social time breakfast at the Poolside Café at Oakwood. Ladies who joined in this event were Alice Baldwin, Nancy Davis, Rachel Enloe, Denise Fleshner, Ann Gavin, Marcia Gaudioso,…
Glo Malmberg, Publicity Evidently, it is pretty easy to get a hole-in-one these days. Joyce Sbur got her fifth on June 26 at Ironwood, Hole 10 and Barbara DeNapoli got her fourth on July 2 on the Lakes, Hole 2. Barbara Solomonson presented Joyce a “You are Special” surprise package commemorating her hole-in-one, and before…