Norm Ott As this brief article is being written, the temperatures in Chandler are hovering in the high 90s and low 100s, and here in Michigan in the low 80s it is hard to believe that we are starting to talk about the winter golf season but nevertheless, it will soon be upon us. The…
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Card Games & Sports, October 2015
Highlights from Summer Golf Club
August 14 we had a very warm day along with good fellowship at Sun Lakes Country Club. Awards and lunch were served in their new lounge. Team results: 1st place Fred Garmeson; 2nd Chuck Warren; 3rd Rick Langten; 4th Bob Smith/John Franklin; 5th Glen Ketchum September 3 at Palo Verde Country Club, the weather was…
Community News, October 2015
Coming soon: Salute Our Veterans Golf Tournament
Fred Garmeson The SunBird Lions/Lions Foundation of Arizona Salute Our Veterans golf tournament is right around the corner – November 14, 2015. There will be a 7:00 a.m. check-in followed by coffee and donuts before the 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. The price is only $40 and includes golf, cash prizes and a great lunch in…
Card Games & Sports, October 2015
From the SunBird Golf Club
Welcome back to everyone that left over the summer. New hours for the Pro Shop starting October 5 will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The new Website www.Sunbirdgolf.com is up and running and we are also on Facebook. You will be able to access information under Golf Course, Rates, Membership, Calendar of Events…
Card Games & Sports, October 2015
The Bandit and Roadrunner golfing group have friendly competition
The Bandit and Roadrunner golfing groups gathered on September 9 to enjoy some friendly competition on the links. The skies were overcast and the temperature was delightful for Arizona. The twelve four person teams took off into the wild green yonder at 7:00 a.m. with hopes of shooting many, many birdies. After three hours of…
Card Games & Sports, October 2015
Post those scores
Fred Garmeson Fair handicapping depends on players posting full and accurate information of their scoring potential in their scoring record. For handicap purposes adjusted scores from all courses played should be posted. Postings should include date, slope, rating, name of the course and the score—including any adjustments. If a player has difficulty posting scores they…
Community News, October 2015
The Sixth is coming
Connie Dreyer The sixth annual SunBird Open Golf Tournament is planned for Wednesday, December 2. It will be a Scramble four person format. So golfers – get your teams together and note the team names on the score cards, collect $40 per person and sign up in the Pro Shop beginning November 1. The first…
Card Games & Sports, October 2015
It’s been quiet
Tammy Bachofner All right, SunBird ladies – not too much golfing going on this past month as you can tell it looks a bit empty on the course, so this article is really, really brief! However, we do still have a few die-hard golfers out there. Thank you to those who are still coming out…
Card Games & Sports, September 2015
From the Pro Shop
It’s here – we have finally ended our relationship with GolfNow. The online tee sheet booking system is being configured and once they have all the members email addresses they will set up everything to enable the online reservations. I plan on this being completed and ready for use by the time you are reading…
Card Games & Sports, September 2015
The sixth SunBird Open
That’s right – the sixth annual SunBird Open Golf Tournament is planned for Wednesday, December 2. Golfers, mark your calendars. Check-in will be at 8:00 a.m. in the Ballroom with coffee and donuts and lunch will follow the golf outing. The committee (men) members Gary Metzger, Jim Dolwick, Jack Cooper and George Richardson, are collecting…