Bob Greene, Publicity The Officers of MOGA, the Pro Shop personnel and all the staff that support MOGA wish you the Blessings of a healthy and prosperous New Year. The second annual IronOaks Ryder Cup was played on November 15 at Ironwood (IMGA) and on the 17th at Oakwood (MOGA). On the 15th it was…
Bob Greene, Publicity With the advent of the hot days of summer and the migration of golfers, often referred to as snowbirds to other parts of the state and country, it is as if the golf season is drawing to a close, or at least a significant reduction of numbers of players on the courses.…
Jim Wegman, Publicity Hey, we had some April showers and that could mean May flowers or more grass on the fairways. As summer draws closer, many of our winter golfers are packing their suitcases, loading the cars, closing the house and heading out. Some of our members have already left for the season. We wish…
Bob Greene, Publicity There are two champions to congratulate in this MOGA April report: Rick Stephens for winning the President’s Cup in February and Peter Yoon for winning the Club Championship two years in a row on March 10. Rick shot a net score of 185 after three rounds; 58, 63 and 64. He has…
Bob Greene, Publicity We are pleased to report that MOGA has another Ace golfer, Mr. Jim Redden. On Thursday, January 21, Jim scored a hole-in-one on No. 7 of the Palms course. It just happens to be his fifth hole-in-one since 2003 and not all at Oakwood. His first was Papago Golf Course in Phoenix,…
Bob Greene, Publicity I am sad to report the passing of Neil Siegel on December 28, 2015, one of our senior members of MOGA. Neil was born and raised in Coney Island, New York on January 2, 1940. He married Barbara in 1966 and they moved to AZ in 1996. I always enjoyed riding with…
Bob Greene, Publicity We are pleased to report another MOGA member recorded his third hole in one. It happened to John Kolb on the third hole of the Sonoran on Thursday, November 12. He was playing with Pat Scinto and Dennis Schepp. They lost sight of the shot but knew it was headed for the…
Bob Greene, Publicity The officers and committee members of MOGA would like to extend to everyone the Blessings of the Season and wish you all a very Happy 2016; and great golf all year long! For all the happenings in MOGA, throughout the year, be sure to go to www.mogagolf.com. We are pleased to report…
Bob Greene, Publicity TJ is still looking for volunteers to assist at special events. If you can help please call TJ at 602-908-5406 or e-mail him at TJ5557@msn.com for details. The summer golf maintenance schedule, May through October, is listed on the MOGA web page. Gentlemen, please help to take cate of the course by…
Bob Greene, Publicity Last month’s editorial quoted the new President, “TJ” Jones, of his intention, “to have more communications to the members and to inspire more camaraderie and increase social functions before, during and after tournaments.” He asked members to pitch in to accomplish the goals and for the continued success of MOGA. He is…