John Concannon, Publicity Wow, just another few days and there will only be 11 months until the New Year. It’s getting scary just how fast time is flying by. The new IMGA Board of Directors held its first meeting of the New Year, and although we have lost the services of John Skoworn, Steve Westhoff…
John Concannon, Publicity The initial Ryder Cup event was completed in November and I have yet to hear a negative comment about it. Almost to the man, the players that I talked to about the event had a grand time. The format and the playing at two different courses really made the event the success…
John Concannon, Publicity The summer heat is gone, the golf course has been overseeded and the cart path only restriction has ended, so welcome to another fine season of golf at Ironwood Golf Club. Joe Mandour, our Grounds and Greens Chairman, indicates that the course, with a few minor exceptions, is in wonderful shape. By…
John Concannon, Publicity As this month’s IMGA Person of the Month it is my pleasure to present Max Spencer. Whether it is the easy going, laid back demeanor on the course or his unique gait while walking the streets of Ironwood, Max is a familiar member of IMGA. He was born on January 10, 1935…
John Concannon Another quiet month at the Ironwood Golf Course and the course continues to look and play well. Unfortunately, it is now overseeding season and let’s hope the course continues as it has been. I understand Frank Gaudioso is recovering nicely from heart surgery. Hope you are back better than ever, Frank. The last…
John Concannon, Publicity This month’s Personality of the Month is Jim Wegman, a six year member of IMGA. Jim was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1941 and grew up in Ozone Park, Queens where he was active in the CYO athletic programs. When Jim graduated from John Adams H.S. he had no aspirations about furthering…
John Concannon IMGA recorded its first Ace of 2015 when Tom Wheaton scored his on the 13th hole using a Five Hybrid. Tom also scored an Ace last year at Oakwood. I hate when that happens, but, congratulations, Tom. It is a bit surprising that we have seen a drop off in the number of…
John Concannon- Publicity Bill Ranney, my IMGA personality of the month, was born in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, a small town about 130 miles southwest of Chicago and home to State Farm Insurance Co. Bill’s early education culminated in his graduation from Bloomington High School. After high school Bill took a job with State Farm Insurance, a…
John Concannon, Publicity The sole Home and Home event of 2015 was completed at Sun Lakes Country Club on Thursday, April 23. The IMGA winners included the following: 1st Duane Coking and Bud Derene, 2nd Bill Ranney and Gary Hatch, 3rd Frank Wellwerts and Jim Poole. For those who plan ahead, be aware that Ironwood…
John Concannon, Publicity My Personality of the Month this month is none other than Joe Rizzi, one of Ironwood’s marshals, a job that he has held for the last six years. I have to say that after interviewing Joe, I had to stop, take a breath and try to assimilate his past. Joe is a…