SunBird Community Green is a fundraiser committee made up of golfers and non-golfers who are united in a Vision: “To support our community through fundraising events and donor outreach programs to continue the legacy of SunBird Golf Club.” And Mission: “To keep SunBird Golf Course green and our home values competitive.” Our first event is…
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Card Games & Sports, October 2021
Reigning Ladies
The Lady 18ers golf season kicks off Tuesday, Nov. 2, with golf and lunch. We welcome new members to the group—stop by the Pro Shop, and they will help get you set up! The new executive board for the 2021-22 season were asked some questions so we could get to know them better. Their responses…
Card Games & Sports, October 2021
Golf Course Event Listing 2021
Christina Riley, Assistant Golf Shop Manager 10/04 (Monday) to 10/20 (Wednesday) Springfield Overseed 10/05 (Tuesday) – Basha HS Tournament 10/09 (Saturday) – Superintendent’s Revenge, 8 a.m. Shotgun Scramble 10/09 (Saturday) – Overseed begins after the Superintendent’s Revenge; closing at noon 10/11(Monday) to 10/18 (Monday) – The Golf Shop is closed 10/26 (Tuesday) – Course re-opens,…
Community News, October 2021
Golf Course Carvings
Duane Dub, Vice President, SBGC In 2021 we are showcasing the golf course carvings by highlighting a carving (or two) each month. Let us start with the history. In 2006 Leo Buries, our golf course manager, was left with dead and downed trees from the monsoon season. Rather than pay for the removal of the…
Association News, September 2021
2021 Annual Overseed Fund
SunBird Golf Club Board of Directors Thank you to our generous residents for donating over $11,500 to the 2021 Annual Overseed Fund. SunBird Golf Course appreciates your help in keeping our course beautiful and green. We wouldn’t be able to do it without your assistance. If you would like to donate, please send a check…
Card Games & Sports, September 2021
Save the Date for Golf Club Community Auction, November 19
Norm Ott Since 2013, a fixture in the SunBird golf schedule and a major fundraiser for the golf course has been the CRAB or Team Championship Tournament and the accompanying auction, typically held in November. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 events had to be postponed and were held last spring. The auction event…
Association News, September 2021
Keeping You Informed
SunBird HOA and Golf Club Committee As was presented in an eblast in late June, three members of the boards from the SunBird Golf Club and the HOA have continued to meet and assess opportunities regarding the future of the SunBird Golf Course. Options we’ve discussed include real estate impacts, memberships, and talks with a…
Association News, September 2021
Overseeding
Julie Anderson Each fall, golf courses throughout Arizona and the Southwest begin their annual overseeding with rye grass. The reason we do this is because our “base grass,” which is Bermuda grass, loses its color as the nights get cooler. If left alone, the Bermuda grass will go completely dormant, losing its color and turning…
Card Games & Sports, September 2021
Hole-in-One: Congrats to George Richardson!
George Richardson George Richardson scored a hole-in-one while golfing with the Scorpions Golf Group on Monday, July 12.
Association News, September 2021
The Mosquitos Are Back
Brendan Waddell, Course Superintendent, SunBird Golf Course Please do not spray repellent on you while standing on the grass. Thank you.