Jerry Lingen I’m back. The last time I wrote this column, I had said it was going to be the last time. At that time, I was filling in between managers. Now I am back because Mike Butler decided to leave us for personal reasons. I have agreed to take the position again and will…
Tag: golf
Card Games & Sports, September 2017
Summer Golf Club annouces winners
Guess what – the weather started in the low 90s, and the latter part of the game was played in the 100s. Good old Arizona weather! The second event was played at Ironwood. All four clubs had their 20 players; no need for subs. The winning teams, SunBird players, are as follows: 1st 104 Roy…
Card Games & Sports, September 2017
From the Superintendent
Marc Francoeur, GCS “The course is just looking good, and we have to tear it.” I probably hear this quote the most during the month of September. I agree; what a shame. In September, we usually see the rewards in summer turf quality from the high humidity (for Arizona) and rainfall from the monsoons. This…
Card Games & Sports, August 2017
Summer Club Golf
Kenneth Karge On June 23, we had a great showing of players from Sun Lakes, IronOaks, Palo Verde and, of course, SunBird. Our format is two low nets (one player from each club) which gets all four players involved. Under triple weather conditions, we had only one player out of 80 who, for a short time,…
Card Games & Sports, July 2017
From the SunBird Golf Course Superintendent’s Desk
Marc Francoeur Happy Fourth of July and Happy 150th Canada! We are through this year’s bunker renovation and the project went well. So far the feedback has been positive, but I am yet to test them myself because I never hit it in the bunkers! We still are adding sand to the bunkers that were…
Card Games & Sports, June 2017
From the Golf Course Superintendent’s Desk
Marc Francoeur Here we are; it’s already June – WOW, where did the year go? With April finished, that will mark my first anniversary here at SunBird. The best decision I made was accepting the position to be your Superintendent. I am going to say to my wife Mickie, thank you for your patience; it’s…
Card Games & Sports, June 2017
SunBird Lady Niners announces new board and give out awards
The SunBird Lady Niners had their last meeting and luncheon of the 2016-17 golf league season on April 11, 2017. It was a beautiful day for golf and a fun time with friends. At the meeting, several awards were given out: most birdies, Jane Sybesma; most chip-ins, Deja Heppe; most improved handicap overall, Beth Miller.…
Card Games & Sports, May 2017
Tips From The Pro
Mike Butler February and March were very successful months for us here at Sunbird! We hosted a handful of events for the leagues and received generous donations to put towards improving the quality of your golf course! I would like to take this opportunity to give a heartfelt “thank you” to those who donated. Your…
Card Games & Sports, May 2017
SunBird Lady Niners Gals and Pals
Julie Napton The annual Gals and Pals event was held on March 28. It was a great day of fun, laughter and golf in SunBird. Prizes were given for Longest Putt No. 3 – Gerald Hardy, No. 13 – Diane Robinson; Closest to the Pin No. 5 – Rhonda Malta, No. 17 – Mel Flinkman;…
Card Games & Sports, May 2017
SunBird Lady Niners host home and home
The SunBird Lady Niners hosted a home and home golf outing with the Sun Lakes Lady Niners. This event was held on Tuesday, February 28. After being threatened by rain, we were able to play without getting too wet (actually hardly wet at all). After golf, the ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch in the Horizon…