Jim Wegman, Publicity The Arizona summer is right around the corner and it is time to say good-bye to some members. Guys, travel safely and return to us when the Arizona weather cools. Have a great summer. Course Repair. When playing, keep the 3 “R’s” of course repair in mind. Repair all divots and “pitch…
Jim Wegman, Publicity It is with great sadness that I report the passing of friend and longtime follow Niner Jerry Meer. Jerry left us on March 6, 2019, while in home hospice. Jerry was the definition of a Gentleman Golfer and was one of the nicest, kindest men I have met, on or off the…
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…
Jim Wegman, Publicity Just a reminder that league dues are due April 1 and it would help our treasurer, Bob Deken, if the checks arrived a bit early. League Events: The Ringers Tournament will take place on three Thursdays, February 25, March 3 and March 10, weather permitting. Look for further details and mark your calendar…
Jim Wegman, Publicity The 2015-2016 season is underway and the pairings lists are growing longer each week. As more members return to play, the pace of play becomes more important. Let’s all help to keep the game moving along. As Lee Trevino said “let’s hit and git!” Membership: Our league is growing again. We are…
Jim Wegman, Publicity Let’s welcome back our winter golfers. Folks have closed up their summer cottages and park models and are back in Sun Lakes for the season. Our mid-western members have packed up their cars made the long drives and are returning weekly. Our play lists are starting to increase and it is good…
Jim Wegman The Arizona summer is starting to wind down and we hear that in some parts of the country the leaves are turning and the temperatures are going down as well. Canada geese are being seen on local golf courses. That means we will soon be seeing the return of our winter golfers. The…
Jim Wegman, Publicity We are just about half way through the Arizona summer and a recent playing partner of mine was forced to withdraw during a round due to the excessive heat. The heat just wore him out. There are some things we can and should be doing to protect ourselves from the heat. Let’s…
Jim Wegman, Publicity The Lakes renovation project is progressing well and many of the slanted, crowned or concave tee boxes have already been stripped and leveled. Some very detailed rehabilitation work is being done to a number of the old, badly deteriorated greenside and fairway bunkers. Some positive features that will be welcome news to…
Jim Wegman, Publicity The old song suggests that April showers bring May flowers; in our case, April brings the start of Arizona’s hot weather and the transition from spring to summer golf. Our winter visitors will soon be closing their homes and departing for cooler locales. Our Canadian friends will make the long trip up…