Ret Convey Three cheers go to Judy Melo for her resounding over-all victory in our 2018 net championship, the Cactus Classic. Not only did Judy astonish with her three-day net score of 197, but she managed to pull it off from her position in the first flight (aka The Bonker Hedgehogs). Well done and congratulations,…
Ret Convey Our courses have been successfully reseeded and are in beautiful condition. Our winter visitors are trickling back and taking their rightful places among us. Our delicious luncheons and meetings have resumed, giving us the chance to get together again at long last. Everything is as it should be at the SBWGA…if only Mother…
Ret Convey The SBWGA learned today that the time has come to say goodbye to our great friend and supporter, Bernie Eaton, who will be leaving us at the end of October. Bernie has been a constant source of strength and direction for the SBWGA over the last nine years and it is with…
Ret Convey Our northern buddies look in horror at the 100+ temperatures here in Arizona and wonder how we can stand it. They see us draped in ice bags and neck coolers while wearing SPF 2000 hats and ask why we don’t just stay in the comfort of our A.C. all day. The obvious reason…
Ret Convey The time has come to wish bon voyage and happy trails to our pals who are departing for either their other homes or a summer vacation. We will miss all of you and promise to keep the Tucson home fires burning until you return. Of course, it’s no secret that keeping the home…
Ret Convey The SBWGA’s Club Championship and Senior Club Championship highlight the very heart of golf. The three-day competition showcases not only the achievements of our finest players but also the kindness, friendship and sense of fair play evident in all who participate. Our 2018 Club Championship co-chairs, Deb Finn and Molly Fullerton, gave…
Ret Convey Sometimes it’s impossible to believe how lucky we are. When we consider our many exciting tournament opportunities, luncheons and activities planned to perfection, beautiful golf courses waiting for us each Tuesday morning, new members who soon become new friends—we’re tempted to pinch ourselves to check if we’re dreaming! Our good fortune makes…
Ret Convey The SBWGA’s pace of play is as fast as ever, and keeping track of everyone’s golf adventures both here and away takes all the focus we have! On the home front: Sally Drennen and Mary Ribacchi kicked the year off right with holes-in-one. The ladies accomplished that feat within weeks of each other…
Ret Convey Wintry weather, (Arizona style), festive tables decorated with holiday poinsettias and beautiful garlands framing the Catalina mountains combined to create the perfect atmosphere for the SBWGA’s annual Pick your Partner holiday luncheon. The special afternoon of giving was kicked off by our sponsors and newest family members, Kevin and Amelia Schaefer from Spirit…
Ret Convey The bright pink piggy banks, stuffed full of nickels dimes and quarters by the ladies of the SBWGA, were the stars of the show at the Fall Luncheon. The little piggies are now smack in the middle of Nancy Huffman’s dining room table where she and her team of volunteer bean-counters are gearing…