Ruth Rees, Publicity While the rest of us were sweltering in the late summer heat of the Valley, one of OLGA’S finest, Kathy Burns, was swinging her clubs in the high country with great success. She won the AWGA State Senior Championship in her flight, placing first for low net. Great news, Kathy, and well…
Tag Archive for OLGA
Sports, January 2017
OLGA 2016 Robson Challenge Team
Ruth Rees, Publicity The team played well on a nice day, but came in second to the host team from Eagle’s Nest. Hmm, next year.
Sports, November 2016
OLGA league results
Ruth Rees, Publicity The number of OLGA members decreases dramatically during the summer, increasing the odds for those who brave the heat and come out to play. Some weeks, as few as 14 or 15 play, but now that the weather is moderating toward perfect, the numbers are resuming toward the mid-winter highs. It’s always…
Sports, October 2016
OLGA golf results
Ruth Rees, Publicity The faithful few OLGA summer golfers have seen some additional ladies join in the fun in recent weeks. Coming out of our air conditioned homes to play the course as the weather has moderated has been a good thing! We have been happy to note that the Oakwood course is in beautiful…
Sports, September 2016
OLGA news and play day results
Ruth Rees, Publicity The Oakwood Ladies Golf Association continues its weekly play, hot weather or not. Some rounds are great, and others are in need of help, such as happened with Christmas in July. Our participation numbers are down due to our many winter visitors being home, but many of us for whom Sun Lakes…
Sports, August 2016
Hot news for OLGA
Ruth Rees, Publicity The OLGA ladies are a hardy bunch! Maybe not all qualify as desert rats but those who play continue to enjoy their time together and are happy to have earned more chits to spend. Liquids are plentiful and especially welcome when swallowed or drenched over our warm selves after playing. Water in…
Sports, July 2016
OLGA weekly results
Ruth Rees, Publicity Many of our members have departed to home, whether that be in ND, SD, MN, ID, WA or wherever cool weather prevails. Others have escaped the desert heat to Pinetop, Prescott and other spots in the AZ high country. Meanwhile, our remaining OLGA ladies were lucky to have fine weather during May…
Sports, July 2016
OLGA golfers dream trip
Ruth Rees, Publicity Was it a dream come true? Three faithful OLGA golfers have recently had the trip of a lifetime; golfing in Scotland with a GREAT one: Nancy Lopez. This course had wonderful ocean views. The 10 day trip featured playing with and learning from Nancy Lopez and her staff on some of the…
Sports, June 2016
OLGA weekly results
Ruth Rees, Publicity For the past month, the Oakwood Ladies Golf Association play days have been held in wonderful weather among friends and with most dissatisfaction centered on stray shots or missed putts. Many ladies gather after play on the golf clubhouse patio, where friends commiserate, encourage one another to try again next week, and…
Sports, June 2016
OLGA club champs!
Ruth Rees OLGA held their championship tournaments over a three week span, from April 7–21. For the first time, the low gross and low net championships were held concurrently. It can be said that a lot of good, tense golf was played during those three weeks! In the club championship tournament, the leader for the…