Kathy Burns OLGA’s POD on Jan. 11 was Criss Cross. In Flight 1 Debbie Wood was the big winner, followed by Marla Dahm. Eun Yoon and Julie Hastings tied for third. Flight 2 winner was Sharon Skoworn, second Sherry Rogers, and third Dang Teater. Winner in Flight 3 was Eleanor McCann. Betty Lauer was second,…
PVCC and SLCC Home and Home The Palo Verde Country Club and Sun Lakes Country Club men played their two-day Home and Home event on Thursday, Jan. 6, at Sun Lakes and Saturday, Jan. 8, at Palo Verde. Teams were two players from each club and competed for the two-day results. First place team was…
Suevonne Negaard The Ironwood Lady Niners Golf League continues to function smoothly with President Shirley Moore leading the 2021-22 executive board and the standing committee chairperson(s). The result of that leadership has spread among Sun Lakes lady golfers, resulting in increased membership this year. We thank Sally Dixon, membership chair, for recruiting and guiding applicants…
Buddy Meola The Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association started the 2022 year with an Ace of Aces Qualifier on Jan. 1. This is an event where the Low Gross and Low Net from each flight qualify for the 2022 Ace of Aces tournament. First Flight: Low Gross Bob Tomsett, Low Net Dennis Chenier; Second Flight: Low…
Jim Wegman, Publicity The holiday season is over, and we are getting back to some serious golf. The Low Gross Tournament is completed (see winners below), and the Club Championship is coming. Good luck to all the contestants. Membership: The league has two new members. Let’s welcome Van Gott and Ray Greenbush. Glad to have…
Lorri Morgan, CWPV Golf Committee A near disaster was averted on Palo Verde golf course in January. A gentleman was golfing/walking when he had a heart attack. Luckily, a fellow golfer was able to perform CPR and save his life. In this situation, we all want the red lights and siren to zero in on…
Jim was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisc. His father was the superintendent of a shipyard that built LSTs, tankers, and other small ships during World War II. His mother stayed at home, busy raising nine children. As the family grew up, she became a successful Avon lady. Jim’s family lived just across the street from…
Vy Amour Cottonwood Niners celebrated the first round of 2022 golf with a special happy hour that included individual charcuterie platters for each attendee. We have over 100 members. They still welcome new players on Thursday afternoons. We have many fun events scheduled, including a member-guest day in March. For more information, contact Moebleth@gmail.com.
Susan Lamb The Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) has elected officers for 2022. They were installed at our annual Christmas Luncheon and Scramble on Dec. 14. They are President Cindy Ryan, Vice President Bonnie Moore, Treasurer Linda Grendahl, and Secretary Florence Wright. We are all looking forward to a safe and enjoyable new year.…
Reggie Wegman The new year has blown in with a cold blast … BRRR. It’s so much fun to see our gals all dressed up in jackets, hats, and gloves. It may be a good thing to buy another glove for your exposed hand with your chits. And all those extra garments are a good…