Jim Roberts, Publicity As April began, the weather improved, giving us the promise of an exciting month of golfing activities ahead. On the weekend of April 6 and 7, the annual John Dobson Memorial Member-Guest Tournament was held. A total of 60 teams competed for the top prizes and bragging rights. On Saturday, the teams…
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Sports, May 2019
PVMGA March 2019 activities and results
Jim Roberts, Publicity March started out kind of “wintry.” As a result, the Club Championship was reduced to one round, played on March 2. The winner and Club Champion is Mike Lorimer. C.W. Rollins was runner up, and Dick Howell is the Masters Champion. Congratulations and a high five to all three of these fine…
Sports, April 2019
PVMGA activities
Jim Roberts, Publicity Chairman We sure had a mixture of good and not-so-good weather in February. We all thought winter was over and spring was on the way at the beginning of the month. But by the end of the month, we were reminded that winter can linger here in the desert. On February 2,…
Sports, April 2019
PVMGA fun day for charity
Jim Roberts, Publicity Chairman On February 2, a golf fun day for charity was sponsored by the PV Men’s Golf Association. The charity selected this year was Neighbors Who Care. The event featured 80 players facing unique and fun challenges on each of the 18 holes. A good time was had by all. Club President…
Sports, March 2019
January 2019 PVMGA activities and results
Jim Roberts, Publicity The holidays are over, the lights are put away and now golfers are concentrating on their game. January saw a full month of activities to allow golfers to hone their skills. Because the month started off so cold, a new skill was needed… swinging a golf club with five layers of clothing…
Sports, February 2019
December 2018 PVMGA activities and results
Jim Roberts, Publicity Most of the part-time residents are back and while others left for the holidays, PVMGA golf activity was in full swing, and we are pleased to report on last month’s activities. Here they are: On December 1, the Select-a-Drive competition was won by Jack Hopkins, Dave Marcus, Don Peterson and Jim…
Sports, November 2018
PVMGA September 2018 tournament results
Bob Armstrong, Publicity Our friends are back! Our course is rejuvenated and ready for action! The 2018/2019 season is about to commence! What more could we ask for – except maybe an improved game? We are, as usual, pleased to report on the results of the past month’s morning activities. Here they are: On…
Sports, October 2018
PVMGA August 2018 tournament results
Bob Armstrong, Publicity Anticipating the return of our snowbird compatriots from all points north, our indomitable full- (or mostly full) time resident warriors have continued their assault on the links at Palo Verde Country Club. While the course hasn’t exactly been brought to its knees, it does at times resemble a field of battle,…
Sports, August 2018
PVMGA tournament results
Bob Armstrong, Publicity It’s really amazing! The Palo Verde Men’s Golf Association remains active with events each Saturday morning despite the heat, despite the humidity rising from water-soaked fairways, despite the relentless, burning rays of the sun – conditions interrupted sporadically by the monsoons with their thunder and lightning, rain-drenching high winds and blinding…
Sports, July 2018
PVMGA May tournament
Bob Armstrong, Publicity Toasty temperatures and Monsoon season! What more could we possibly want? Life is good! While some of us explore the air-conditioned interiors of countless venues in the valley while waiting for sundown, sometimes even leaving the area for short periods, our intrepid warriors continue to do battle each Saturday morning! We…