Ruth Rees When most of us play No. 1 on the Lakes nine, we notify our ball that we do NOT want to go in the gully, hit in the lake, hit in the greenside bunker, or hit on the green and roll of into another gully. We really hope to score a par (five)…
Ruth Rees, Publicity December 8 was a divided attention day; some golfers were trying to finish high in the Olga Cup Tournament, while others were simply enjoying playing a nice course within the friendly parameters of OLGA. Winners in the other game (Pro Shop Pick) of the day were: Flight 1: 1st (tie) R. Hoiby…
Ruth Rees, Publicity In spite of decorating, baking and hosting for the holiday season, our hardy OLGA golfers gave their all for prestige and prize money in recent weeks. On December 15, the game was a team game: Gross and Net. Winners were 1st S. Bowditch, L. Thrash, P. D’Amore and Betty Schechter, 2nd (tie)…
Glo Malmberg, Publicity The Oakwood Ladies Golf Association (OLGA) was suspended during the month of October while the courses were over seeded. The early tee time gals and the late tee time gals will come back together as one when OLGA reconvenes on November 3. The league will have one tee-time at 10:00 a.m. The…
Glo Malmberg, Publicity Oakwood Ladies Golf Association (OLGA) is always welcoming new members whether you live in or around the Sun Lakes area. Please contact OLGA’s President Barbara Dinardo at 480-802-7739 or check out OLGA’s website at olgagolf.org for additional information about this fun 18-hole golf organization. OLGA-18 has over 130 active members enjoying golf,…
Glo Malmberg, Publicity The spring weather was exceptionally nice and the course activities slowed tremendously, as most golfers have gone to cooler climates. It is a great time to sharpen our game, as there is lots of room on the practice range. OLGA’s Tuesday league play has moved to earlier start times for the summer…
Glo Malmberg, Publicity OLGA-18’s 2015 important events are nearly complete and the snowbirds have headed out to cooler climates. As our numbers recede, those of us able to withstand the summer heat will keep OLGA-18 up and running until their return. The annual match play, tournament Ladies Choice, was well received and enjoyed by all…
Glo Malmberg, Publicity OLGA member Janet Kelleher made a donation to the Walgreens Charity Classic, which gave her a chance to win a four-person team to play in the LPGA Legends Tour, Walgreens Charity Classic Pro-Am. She never really expected to win it, but she did! Fortunately for me, OLGA’s humble publicist, Janet picked me…
Anne Annis, Charity Event Chair The Charity selected for this year’s event was St. Mary’s Food Bank. We had a full field for golf with 18 teams. We played the Sonoran/Lakes course and the game was a team game of Criss Cross using two low net balls from the team on each hole and selecting…
Glo Malmberg, Publicity OLGA is very proud of its traveling team. Nearly half way through the East Valley Team Play season, our Oakwood Team is leading in both gross and net competitions. Congratulations gals. We are all rooting for you to continue your impressive play and to bring home the trophy! St. Mary’s Food Bank…