Well, May Day has passed and we still have a few lady golfers here in SunBird. The weather has been hot and pretty windy. Windy enough that the little owl nest did not survive all too well; however, one little guy did. The first Tuesday in May Barb Wallace surprised us all by finally and…
Tag: golf
Card Games & Sports, June 2016
Roadrunner and Bandit Golf news
May always brings the exodus of snowbirds but for many Roadrunners and Bandits it’s a time to get together and have some fun – the golfing kind. The two groups met at the new 7:00 a.m. shotgun time on May 4 to test the players’ scrambling abilities. Jerry Chamberlin and Jane Anderson saw to it…
Front Page, June 2016
Here comes summer!
As the weather starts to get warmer the golf course will make some changes to their start times. Pro Shop hours will be from 6:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; golf starts at 7:00 a.m. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Friday: Tee times starting at 7:00 a.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 7:00 a.m. shotgun and tee times starting at…
Card Games & Sports, May 2016
SunBird Men’s Golf Association news and scores
The month of March featured three special events in addition to the regular Thursday Men’s Club tournaments. These were the Men’s Club Championship, a two week event that wrapped up on March 3; the Men’s and Ladies mixed gross score shoot out held on March 18 (reported separately); and the combined Men’s and Ladies scramble…
Card Games & Sports, May 2016
SunBird Lady Niners news
Julie Napton On March 22 the SunBird Lady Niners held their annual Gals and Pals event. We enjoyed great golf, lots of laughter and a tasty brunch. It has been a great year for the Lady Niners and we are looking forward to next year.
Card Games & Sports, May 2016
SunBird Bandits hold annual Triple Play Tournament
Becky Sargeant The SunBird Bandits held their annual triple play tournament Wednesday, February 18 in beautiful Arizona sunshine. Winners took home prize money as well as door prizes and giveaways. A full course of players enjoyed lunch on the patio and shared stories of the day’s play. The Bandits donated to the golf course monies…
Card Games & Sports, May 2016
SLG season highlights
Tammy Bachofner We ended the season with lots of excitement! Jan Sirois had her first hole-in-one! When I asked her how she did it she said, “Well, it all started the day I was born” and then she went into much more detail, but I will sum it up with, “It just happened!” Congratulations, Jane!…
Front Page, May 2016
Exciting play and multiple chip offs highlights mixed gross shoot out
Norm Ott The Men’s and Ladies’ Golf Clubs combined for their second shootout of the season. This event, a gross score only contest, was played on March 18. The 10 lowest gross score qualifiers from each club were paired to form 10 two person teams. The format for this tournament had the men teeing off…
Card Games & Sports, April 2016
SunBird Kare Bears golf tournament a big success
The Kare Bears’ second annual Golf Tournament was held on February 27 and was very well attended. Barb Dunbar again did an awesome job of organizing this event. A wonderful lunch and over 20 homemade desserts, made by the Kare Bears, was served after the golf tournament to 112 golfers and about 20 volunteers. A…
Card Games & Sports, April 2016
SunBird Lady Niners news
Julie Napton On February 23, 30 SunBird Lady Niners were guests of Sun Lakes Country Club Lady Niners for the annual Home and Home. It was a beautiful sunny day. The winners from SunBird were Marlys Buss, Paula Neuser and Mary Cravens. SunBird Lady Niners will host the event next year. At the March monthly…