Frank O’La Salvia Among the things we know to be true: In life and in golf, a little luck can’t hurt. The Oakwood Couples Golf League celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with some green on the greens. For many, the luck of the Irish was on their side. And while others may not have had the…
Judy Wegener Spring may have arrived, but March was cold and blustery, which challenged the skills and patience of our lady golfers. Looking forward to a warmer April! Congratulations to Brenda Heyink, our 2020-21 Club Champion. March 2 Low Gross Flight 1: 1st Brenda Heyink, 2nd Debra Emerick, 3rd Judy Wegener; Flight 2: 1st Judy…
Buddy Meola March was a very busy month for the Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association (CMGA) with a two-day event on March 7 and 8. It was a Ryder Cup Competition. There were 40 Blue Team members and 40 White Team members. The two-man teams played a team best ball on Saturday. The team won a…
Sheila Barton Golf is a sport played in 206 countries worldwide by over 50 million people. It is possible that participation in golf, which is a form of physical activity, may be associated with effects on longevity, the cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal systems, as well as on mental health and well-being. So, in addition to…
Mike Willinger Bruce’s lucky number might be 17. Bruce scored his first hole-in-one on the 17th hole at Ironwood this March. In 2017, he won the Ironwood Cup. That year, Ironwood Men’s Golf Association (IMGA) also won, as Bruce became the publicity chairman. He is now ready to step back at IMGA. He will continue…
Reggie Wegman Wasn’t it wonderful to have lunch together again on the patio of Stone & Barrel? Our league is very social, and now that things have improved somewhat, we can gather and discuss our great and not-so-great shots. Bonnie Tasch bought a home in Sun Bird, a neighboring community, in 1997, so her husband…
Mary Nelson The Presidents Cup Champion is Becky Commisto. The Club Champion is Tracy Rice. March 16 Results, Modified Select a Drive: 1st Billie Seiberling, Fran Kelly, Susan Lamb, and Rose Hames; 2nd Tracy Rice, Kathy Bushbaum, Becky Commisto, and Lorie Denapoli; 3rd Mary Nelson, Cathy Brabant, Sandy Chavez, and Sharon Fratiello March 23 and March…
Violetta Armour Cottonwood Lady Niners held their end of year Farewell lunch and awards ceremony on April 8, 2020. Club champions, both gross (Jackie Smith) and net (Michelle Debusschere), were announced, the State Medallion team for 2021, and the most improved golfer. The election of officers for the coming two years is Jean Nelson, president;…
Mike Willinger Congratulations to Peter Yoon, Ironwood Men’s Golf Association (IMGA) Club Champion for 2021, winning with a score of 218. The Club Champion is determined by a three-round, gross score event, played from the blue tees. Congratulations also to Dave Pelz, Champion of the Super Senior 75, and to Don Noble, Champion of the…
Jim Wegman, Publicity Spring is right around the corner; the grass is looking greener and some field work is underway. If you see tiny holes on the greens, or larger holes in places around the course, it is the work of the crew needle-punching and tine-punching for better aeration and water dispersal. There might be…