Tag: MOGA

August MOGA calendar

  Wayne Karp July was very warm, but that didn’t stop a lot of our year-round resident members from enjoying a round of golf each Thursday. The course has been undergoing some long-overdue turf work that was neglected over the years. We ask all our members to be patient as the golf staff does its…

MOGA news and scores

Wayne Karp Many of our members are now back to their summer homes, and many of us will be taking our summer vacations to escape the hot temperatures. As a result, our weekly golfer count is dwindling, slowly but surely, but we still have plenty of our members to compete each week. For the remainder…

MOGA news and playday results

  Wayne Karp MOGA Membership: New to the area or just looking for a great way to spend time on the course and meet some new friends? You don’t have to be a resident of IronOaks to join our group. We have over 350 members with golfers at every level. MOGA has an event each…

Men’s Oakwood Golf Association

  Wayne Karp, Publicity The March Member/Guest was one of the best events ever hosted by MOGA. Approximately 110 players (including several women) participated with seven winners in each of three flights. There were over 90 door prizes awarded, and the meal at Oakwood was outstanding. April was another busy month for the Men’s Oakwood…

MOGA playday results

  Wayne Karp, Publicity New to the area or just looking for a great way to spend time on the course and meet some new friends? Why not join MOGA (Men’s Oakwood Golf Association)! We have over 350 members with golfers at every level. Play is every Thursday, with a morning and afternoon shotgun start…

MOGA news and scores

  Wayne Karp, Publicity Greetings, my fellow MOGA golfers. This is my first article as the publicity person with MOGA. On behalf of the MOGA board and myself personally, I want to thank Bob Greene for his mentoring and the many years of service he has provided as publicity person for the Men’s Oakwood Golf…

MOGA November calendar

MOGA President Doug Braun and Vice President Craig Annis

Bob Greene, Publicity MOGA President Doug Braun and Vice President Craig Annis are looking for “a few good men” to participate on the MOGA Board in 2018. Assistance is needed in “Pairings,” Tournament Development and Finance/Budget and other positions. If interested, please contact Doug Braun or Craig Annis. A new simplified MOGA registration form has…

MOGA news

Bob Greene, Publicity October and a new fall semester of golf will be starting. The three-digit daytime temperatures should be over, and the courses are in great condition. As a reminder, reseeding is scheduled starting the week of October 19 and finishing on November 9. For those who were not present at the HOA board…

Men’s Oakwood Golf Association

Handover of Oakwood/Cottonwood Traveling Trophy

Bob Greene, Publicity I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the Director of Tournaments for MOGA, Mr. Aki Yasuda. Aki and his wife have lived in Sun Lakes for the past six years, and he has been the director for the past five years. He says he’s been playing golf “for…

MOGA news and scores

The 2017 President’s Cup Winner Sid Schwartz (right) being congratulated by MOGA President Doug Braun

Bob Greene The 2017 President’s Cup Winner is Sid Schwartz! Sid has been playing for 68 years, which includes high school and college. Sid carried a 2 handicap until age and a shoulder injury modified his game 10 years ago. He’s had eight holes-in-one, the last one being six years ago on the Palms #4.…