Jim Wegman, Publicity It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my friend, golfer and fellow league member; Charles “Chuck” Johns. Although Chuck was a new Niner, he enjoyed the game and breakfast with the guys. To Margaret, Chuck’s wife, and to the members of the John’s family we offer our sincerest…
Tag: golf
Sports, June 2014
OLGA – 18 news and scores
Glo Malmberg, Publicity Kathy Burns and Anne Hughes won all three of their round robin matches and then won three playoff matches to claim the 2014 Ladies Choice, 4-Ball Match Play Championship. Wow, now that is truly playing great golf! Congratulations Anne and Kathy. The second overall winners were Stephanie Raach and Ruth Rees. Joyce…
Sports, June 2014
Cottonwood Lady Niners April results
Leslie Swan As I write this from our summer home in Canada with the sound of rain on the sky light, I find it hard to believe that just weeks ago we were baking in the Arizona heat. But here are the results as sent to me by Judy Whitney, our hard working member who…
Sports, June 2014
Sun Lakes Golf outing to Green Valley
Becky Kolb A group of 20 couples from Sun Lakes have an annual golf outing in Green Valley, Arizona every May. Many of us did not know one another prior and it has become such a fun group of people. We travel down to Green Valley and stay at the Inn at San Ignacio on…
Sports, June 2014
PICO Crossover tournament
Louise Burke, Publicity The fourth annual PICO Crossover tournament was a big success; 172 players from four clubs participated on a couple of sun-drenched afternoons. The two-day event, played at Cottonwood and Ironwood, resulted in a three-way tie for first place, with a two-day score of 216.
Sports, June 2014
ILGA summer league
ILGA summer league play days are as follows: Wednesday, June 18 at Ironwood Wednesday, July 16 at Palo Verde August dates are to be determined Wednesday, September 13 at Sun Lakes All dates will be at 7:30 a.m., shotgun starts If you wish to have more information about the summer league, the contact at Palo…
Sports, June 2014
Oakwood Lady Niners summer golf
Ann Rounthwaite The Oakwood Lady Niners Golf Association welcomes golfers of all skill levels who want to play nine holes in a supportive, fun environment. The group offers weekly games played on one of Oakwood’s three courses on Tuesdays, at 6:30 a.m. during the summer, followed by an informal breakfast at the Poolside Grill for…
Sports, June 2014
IWLN Beat the Pro
Nancy Davis, Publicity Game of the Day: The game of the day on March 19 was Beat the Pro. Eddy Renio, Director of Golf, joined our ladies at the 7:30 a.m. shotgun off the back nine. Eddy challenged our ladies by shooting a 33 and was absolutely awesome. The following ladies beat the Pro: Paula…
Sports, June 2014
Tiffany Challenge golf event
[ad#Leader] Gary Vacin The Tiffany Challenge 72-hole golf event at the Oakwood Golf Course May 11 raised $17,000 for The Tiffany Foundation. The event was a huge success due mostly to the folks here in Sun Lakes who really stepped up, said Rowin Floth, co-chair of the event. The Tiffany Challenge is part of a…
Sports, June 2014
MOGA wins Home & Home
Charley Akin The Oakwood and Cottonwood men’s golf associations, MOGA and CMGA, competed in their annual Home and Home tournament on April 3 at Oakwood and April 5 at Cottonwood; 32 four-man teams consisted of two MOGA and two CMGA members each and the games were designed to produce team winners in four flights and…