Dana Marrs January finds us midway through the season, enjoying each other’s company, playing more consistent golf, and nearing the time of year for our favorite events. Mark your calendars for: Jan. 12 – Ladies Net Shootout Jan. 21 and 28 – Solheim Cup Feb. 9 – Ladies Gross Shootout Feb. 11 and 18 – SunBird Cup March…
Gary Hodges, retired PGA professional, is offering golf clinics to take your 2020 game to the next level. The clinics will offer two sessions: one on how to putt, pitch, and chip and one on the half swing/full swing. These sessions will be repeated. Clinics will take place on Saturdays from 1 to 2 p.m.…
Norm Ott Happy New Year, SunBird, from the SunBird Men’s Golf Association. As we move into January, more of our snowbird residents and renters will be returning for a joyous winter in the Valley of the Sun. The association, aka the Men’s Club, wishes to welcome all back, as well as those who are new…
Feb. 12, is offering up an exciting golf tournament sponsored by the Bandit golfing group. If you haven’t already, now is the time to fill out your entry form for the Triple Play tourney. Your $90 per two-person team will begin with donuts and coffee at 7:30 a.m. on the patio, and play will begin…
Emily Hardy The annual fun morning was held on Nov. 19. The SunBird Niners Golf Club hosted the 18-Holers Ladies Club. The ladies played a challenging game which included many life experiences of the players. The answers were derived and scores added strategically.
Ruth Anne Hobbs A recent update to our Roadrunner Memorial Bench adjacent to the #11 tee box reminds us of those Roadrunners who have passed. It’s just one of the Roadrunner contributions to the SunBird Golf Course. Another contribution is the steps up to the #12 tee box, and the retaining wall at the red…
On Dec. 7, the SunBird Lions Club is sponsoring a golf tournament to benefit Childhood Cancer Research and Treatment. It will be a four-person scramble. The entry fee is $45 per person and includes coffee and donuts at check-in, free gift, lunch, and a chance to win numerous prizes. There will be a $10,000 prize…
Norman Ott As we head into the holiday season and the time of the year when many new residents, renters, and returning snowbirds continue to arrive, the SunBird Men’s Golf Club (Association) wishes to invite all golfers who are new or not yet members of the club to consider joining. The Men’s Club provides the…
Susan Utzinger The Ironwood Ladies Golf Association (18-hole league) will hold its annual membership drive on Thursday, Dec. 12. Ladies who are seriously considering joining a golf league are most welcome to join us for a round of golf that day. You will be paired with other ILGA members. This is a great opportunity to experience…
Marcia Hogan Whether you are new to golfing or just getting back into the game, SunBird Golf Club volunteers can help you get started with beginner or refresher lessons. Beginner lessons are for those who want to learn the basic shots. You will move through these four stations: driving, irons, chipping, and putting. Refresher lessons…