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…
Tag: golf
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…
Card Games & Sports, December 2019
ILGA Membership Drive
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…
Card Games & Sports, December 2019
Free Introductory Golf Lessons
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…
Community News, December 2019
Want to make a difference?
The SunBird Golf Association (SBGA) is now taking applications for candidates to serve on the board. Three director positions will become available on the SunBird Golf Board at the annual meeting in February. We need your enthusiasm and your expertise in guiding our club to bigger and better things. Members interested in being a candidate for the…
Card Games & Sports, December 2019
The ABCD’s of Golf
Dana Marrs Golfers in Lady 18ers have been playing golf all through November. Today we look at how pairings are determined. Karen DeLong organizes our weekly play. She and her committee choose the games and the schedule for the year. Most months, she schedules two team competitions. She uses a software called Golf Genius to…