Cottonwood & Palo Verde Golf Associations

Cottonwood & Palo Verde Ladies Golf Associations

Cottonwood Lady Niner's Golf League - The Cottonwood Lady 9'ers play a nine-hole shotgun every Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 pm from November to the end of May. Ladies of all ages, ability and novice golfers find this fun-loving group friendly and tolerant of all skill levels. Join us in rehashing the day's play in the club lounge immediately following golf. Special events include a November Turkey Shoot with husbands and friends; seasonal luncheons and play dates with Lady Niner leagues at valley courses. The Cottonwood Ladies host an invitational in March attended by ten ladies leagues from around the valley. Dues are $50.00 for the year. Contact co-presidents Judy Whitney, 883-0437 or Sandy Tennant 802-0178 for details.

Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association - Has been in operation since 1981. Average membership the past several years has been 170 members. Play day for tournaments is held on Tuesday mornings with a shotgun start, and play on a year around basis. Major Tournaments are Club Championship, Match Play Handicap. Minor Tournaments are Home & Home with Oakwood, Partners Best Ball and Eclectic. We have a Big Sister Program for those joining our Association to partner you with an experienced golfer to make your round pleasant and informative. A Social Event (usually a scramble) is held on the second Tuesday of the month followed by a luncheon. Contact Mary Ann Lofquist at 883-1454 or Joan Timberlake at 802-4523.

Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association - Palo Verde Ladies Golf Association (PVLGA) was founded in January 1985 with 50 charter members.  The league plays every Tuesday and has tournaments in the morning and occasionally in the afternoon also.  Special Events include a Cotton/Verde Tournament played with the Cottonwood ladies; Cactus Open; Sun Lakes Invitational with the Sun Lakes ladies; Member/Guest; Fun Day; Home and Home with Ironwood ladies; Men's/Women's Challenge; Turkey Shoot and the Invitational with SunBird ladies.  Club Championship and President's Cup Tournaments are played during February and March.  In addition to these activities, monthly luncheons are also held.  Annual dues include the fee for your AWGA handicap and are used to pay prize money throughout the year.  Membership applications are in the Pro Shop.  For more information, contact Barb Gillespie, Orientation Chairwoman at 895-4438.

Cottonwood & Palo Verde Men's Golf Associations NEWS

Cottonwood Men's Golf Association (CMGA) - Membership is open to men in Sun Lakes who own property and (1) purchase an annual golf membership or play card, or (2) pay green fees at the Cottonwood course.  Currently the club has over 280 members.  Membership applications can be obtained at the Cottonwood Pro Shop.  Saturday is the official Men's tournament day and members play a variety of events including team and individual competitions.  Entry fees for the day are generally $4.00 which covers the weekly prize fund.  Members also have an option to participate in a skins game ($2.00) and/or closest to the pin contest ($2.00).  All other costs related to tournament play is a "pay as you go" basis.  Dues for membership in the association are $55 per year and include some patio parties and luncheons.  In addition, coffee and donuts are provided twice a month.  The men's club board sets the fees relative to the programs that are planned for the coming year.  The annual dues include each member's fee to establish a USGA handicap.  In order to participate in all tournaments, a member must have a published handicap. Throughout the year the club holds a variety of tournaments including member/member, member/guest, club championship. President Cup and Ryder Cup.  Also, home/home events are scheduled with other area golfing communities.  CMGA welcomes new members.  Questions and comments may be directed to President Bob Schrote at 883-8173.

Palo Verde Men's Golf Association - Palo Verde Men's Golf Association has thrived for the past nineteen years by cultivating a strong management team and by catering to the needs of its members. The PVMGA is currently the largest golf association in the Sun Lakes Community with more than 360 members. It fosters community activities in the form of the South East Valley Home-and-Homes, Intra-Club, and summer tournaments with Sunbird, Ironwood, Cottonwood and Fountain-of-the Sun Country Clubs. Its annual Member Guest Tournament is one of the best in the community. These events are strongly supported by our membership and are frequently oversubscribed; thus early sign-up is recommended.

The play day for our members is each Saturday, with a shotgun start in both the AM and PM. Our annual fee for membership in the association is currently $50.00 per year, $25.00 of which is paid to the Arizona Golf Association for maintaining our handicap system. In addition, a fee is collected each Saturday to cover prizes and a monthly luncheon. New members are always welcome and are invited to join us for the camaraderie and friendly atmosphere that is part of the PVMGA family. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Palo Verde Golf Shop at 895-0300.

Cottonwood & Palo Verde Couples Golf

Cottonwood holds weekly couples' events on Sunday and Palo Verde holds weekly couples' events on Fridays. Couples golf is a wonderful way to meet new friends, take part in exciting formats and win some great prizes. May through September Nine hole Twilight couples is available at Cottonwood on Wednesday and Palo Verde on Thursday. Play starts at 4:00 pm followed by a light dinner and awards.

Sun Lakes Lady Putters

The Lady Putters play at Roberta Sisk Park each Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday at 9:30 am. Check-in time is 9:00 am. The group has 150 members. Yearly dues are $10.00 payable in April each year. $2.00 is payable each play day for prizes. Play is usually from the 1st week in November through the 1st week in May. The Group has a Luncheon each year at Christmas and again in the spring.

You sign up for which day (Mon., Tues., or Wed.) you would like to play. You continue to play only that day.

The person in charge of Monday Play: Marsh Eggleton, Tuesday: Ginny Kinch and Wednesday: Ruth Kloner.

The Group's President is Janet Peterson, 802-7072. Vice President: Pauline Guess, Secretary: Virginia Koperek, Treasurer: Dottie Brock and Publicity: Ruth Kloner.

Each year the group donates to these local charities: The Sojourner Center and Neighbors Who Care.

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