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News From The Pro Shop

Gary Hodges, Head Pro It’s already April; my how time flies; seems like only yesterday was New Year’s day and most of our friends from the North were just arriving. Well, some have already departed and others are packing to leave; have a safe journey and we will see you in the fall. January through…

SunBird golf shoot-out results

Men’s Net Shootout (left to right) Al Lundeen, Second Place; Byron Hock, First Place, Earl Ferguson, Third Place

There were two shootouts held in February and early March at the SunBird Golf Club. These were the Men’s Golf Club net score shootout on February 17 and the Men’s Club/Ladies 18ers couples gross score shootout on March 3. Shootouts consist of 10 qualifying players or teams starting out on the first hole. The player…

Founders Day Tournament highlights

These ladies, who are members of the Lady Golfing Niners, showed their support for the SunBird golf course by playing in the Founders Day Tournament. A great time was had by all. From left to right they are Donna Gruetzke, June Yates, Barb Cyr, Margaret Wiseman, Bev Wilson, Janelle Cernich, Myra Minks, Connie Geurkink and…

Take your game to the next level

  If you are looking to improve your short game or your swing, Gary Hodges, Pro Shop manager and retired PGA professional, has the clinic for you. Ladies’ tune-up day is March 9, while the men are scheduled for March 16. Gary will coach two different clinics each day. You may choose to do one…

Ladies 18ers are in full swing this season

On January 13 at the Couples Net Shootout, the last teams standing were George Jones and Melissa Craig (2nd), Sue Koslofsky and Ron Morgan (1st) and Jackie Huyghebert and Fred Nixon (3rd). We also held our annual Solheim Cup event on January 22 and 29. This is a two-week net match play between Americans and…