Gary Hodges, Head Pro We are flying through the year, and before you know it, it will be spring. February is a busy month on the links that includes the men’s and ladies’ gross shoot out, the Bandit tournament and three Home in Home events and a block party, along with all the other scheduled events with…
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Card Games and Sports, February 2020
Attention All Golfers
Mark your calendar on Feb. 12 for an exciting golf tournament sponsored by the SunBird Bandits. This annual event’s Triple Play format features a scramble, alternate shot, and best ball with payouts to two-man teams, two-woman teams, and mixed teams in net and gross categories. Your $90 per-team entry will begin with donuts and coffee at…
Card Games & Sports, January 2020
Mid-Season Update for Lady 18ers
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…
Card Games & Sports, January 2020
PGA Pro Offers Golf Clinics to Tune Up Your Game
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.…
Card Games & Sports, January 2020
SunBird Men’s Golf Association
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…
Card Games & Sports, January 2020
SunBird Bandit Reminder
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…
Card Games & Sports, January 2020
Lady Golfers Get Together
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.
Card Games & Sports, December 2019
Tee up to beat childhood cancer
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…
Card Games & Sports, December 2019
Roadrunners Golf and Social Club News
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…
Card Games & Sports, December 2019
SunBird Men’s Golf Association news and happenings
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…