Gail Schroeder It has been a pretty quiet summer for the SunBird Niners; however, many of us have continued to golf through the heat, because we love the sport! During the summer, we play more informally; you can play a scramble or your own game. You do not have to be a member of the…
Julie Anderson On behalf of the SunBird Golf Board and our entire SunBird community, thank you so much to our SunBird residents for your continued generosity. You have probably heard that the golf course irrigation pump unexpectedly broke down in April, and replacement will cost close to $180,000. The Golf Board called an emergency meeting,…
Christina Riley, Assistant Golf Shop Manager 8/14, Saturday: El Diablo – 7 a.m. Shotgun 9/4, Saturday: Labor Day Tournament – 7 a.m. Shotgun 10/9, Saturday: Superintendent’s Revenge – TBD
Patrick Leach On April 19, a failure of one of the two main irrigation pumps for the golf course occurred. One of the pumps was completely out, and the second pump is on its “last leg.” These pumps, as advised, are not repairable. Additionally, the existing pump control panel, which triggers the use of the…
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…
Christina Riley, Assistant Golf Shop Manager July 3 (Saturday) Fourth of July Tournament, 7 a.m. Sept. 4 (Saturday) Labor Day Tournament, details to follow
Jamie Morgan Come one! Come all! Summer may be way too hot around here, but you can be cool and join the fun every Friday morning at 7 a.m. Come and get to know other golfers, enjoy golfing, and engage in lots of laughter. It is a great time to play with your spouse, a…
Gail Schroeder Our SunBird Golfing Niners continue to golf, but our numbers are dwindling due to many returning to their home states for the summer. We will miss them. There are some positives for those of us who live in SunBird year-round: It is easier to get Tee times, the traffic is lighter, and service…
Julie Anderson On April 19, one of the golf course irrigation pumps broke down. The secondary back-up pump is also close to failure. Without an efficient pump, the golf course is not able to irrigate the golf course, and our lush, green carpet of grass would turn brown. The golf course and SunBird HOA are…
Laurie Kelech, Golf Shop Manager People may view this weather as some of the worst conditions to golf in. But instead of whining about it, learn some tips that will keep you safe while you enjoy playing a round here at SunBird Golf Club. • Early tee time: A simple way to avoid the heat…