Jim Wegman, Publicity This is the time of the year when we say “goodbye” to our winter golfers. We hope you arrive safely at your summer destination and have a great time there. Just remember, travel safely back to IronOaks. We will be waiting for you when the leaves start to fall. This month, the…
Tag: Niners
Sports, June 2021
Niners April 2021 Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity The warm weather is here, our time schedule is changing, and the field crew is preparing for some heavy work on the courses. As we begin earlier tee times, you may see some of the crew still working when we play through. Give them a wave and time to clear the fairway.…
Sports, May 2021
Sun Lakes Lady Niners News and Playday Results
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…
Sports, May 2021
Niners March 2021 Golf Results
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…
Sports, March 2021
Niners January 2021 Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity 2021 is well under way, and so is the Niners 2020 Championship Tournament. The play will be net scores, best two games out of three on the three Oakwood courses. Winners: 1/07/21 2 Best Net Balls Palms. 1st Larry Munson, Greg Sutton, Bruce Henderson, Roger Rusche; 2nd Jerry Richards, Larry Swanson, Pete…
Sports, February 2021
Niners December Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity Membership: John Britz just sponsored a new member, Mark Bernier. So, thanks, John, and welcome, Mark, and another new member, Jim Hooyman. Welcome, Jim. Winners: 12/03/20 Skins Sonoran. Winners by team numbers: (1) Frank Pender, Lloyd Schaeffer, Mark Nilsen, Bill Pender; (2) Bruce McCorkle, Erich Tiepel, Bob Pender; (3) Ed Anderson, Bob Clark,…
Sports, February 2020
Niners December 2019 Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity The 2019 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon is history. Our 23rd year as a golf league has begun. The Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon featured some great food, prizes, and laughs. The Niners 2019 Club Champions: Flight A: Lloyd Schaeffer, B: Bill Stoutenberg, C: Mike Stewart, D: Jim Campbell Annual Award Winners:…
Sports, January 2020
Niners November Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity As we approach year’s end, the board members of the Niners, committee members, and game managers extend season’s greetings to all our members and their families. May 2020 bring us good health, happiness, wonderful memories, and great golf experiences. Hey, we have two new members: Waldo Downey, sponsored by David Mork; and…
Sports, November 2019
Niners September Golf Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity The mornings are getting cooler; the sun rises later and sets earlier. These are sure signs that our golf course overseed program has begun. Superintendent Ross Buckendahl and his crew are preparing to dig in and change the courses to winter grass. And in a few weeks, we will begin to see…
Sports, September 2019
Niners July golf results
Jim Wegman, Publicity We are seeing some hot mornings, and an Arizona summer golf outing can be dangerous if you are not prepared for it. Remember to hydrate before you go out to the course and bring along a few extra containers of liquid. Skip the alcoholic beverages, or save them for after golf. Sport…