UPCOMING EVENTS
- 03/11 (Mon) Beginning of New Start Times:
- 7:30 a.m. start on Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, and Sun.
- 8:00 a.m. start on Tue and Fri
- 03/12 (Tue) SBLGA Club Championship Tournament – 9:36 a.m. Start
- 03/15 (Fri) Couples Gross Shoot Out – 2:00 p.m. – Details Below
- 03/17 (Sun) Great Canadian Golf Tournament – 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
- 03/19 (Tue) SBLGA Club Championship Tournament – 9:36 a.m. Start
- 03/22 (Fri) SBGC General Meeting – 10:00 a.m. – SunBird Ballroom
- 03/22 – 03/24 (Fri-Sun) Conley Cup – Men & Women – 12:00 p.m. Starts
- 03/23 (Sat) Celebration of Life for Ken and Pat Karge – 2:00 p.m. – Horizon Room
- 03/26 (Tue) Lady Niners Gals & Pals Outing – 7:30 a.m. Check-in; 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
- 03/30 (Sat) 2024 Greens Keeper Tournament – 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
- 04/04 (Thu) SBGA Volunteer Appreciation Social – 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Patio
- 04/04 (Thu) Riggs Road Cup – SunBird Golf Resort – Signup Sheet in Pro Shop hallway.
- 04/11 (Thu) Riggs Road Cup – Springfield Golf Resort – Signup Sheet in Pro Shop hallway.
COUPLES GROSS SHOOT OUT
The Couples Gross Shootout takes place this Friday, March 15th at 2:00pm. This is the last Couples shootout of the season and it is gearing up to be a great event for both the players and the spectators. There will be multiple patios from holes #2 to #9 that will offer bite-size appetizer and mini-shot stations for the spectators and participants.
Please bring a sand bottle with you and help fill fairway divots along the way. One of the golf course Gator machines will be trailing the event so you can fill up with sand as needed.
Everyone in Sunbird is invited come out and follow the team elimination event to see which couple emerges victorious. Grab a non-golfing friend to show off our golfers and our course in this fun event!
You can also place some bets as you desire on the teams, starting at 1:00 in front of the driving range. The weather is forecasted to be fantastic, so we hope to see you there!
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS!
The results are in and the new SBGC Board members are: Trent Johnson and Scott Stohr. Congratulations to them! Many thanks to George Jones who was also on the ballot.
Thanks also to Ed Leonard and Sandy Crane for their service on the Board. We appreciate all the hard work you have done!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHAMPIONS!! SUNBIRD’S OWN TRAVELING LADY 18ERS WON THE TROPHY! Pictured L-R: Viva Smith, Connie Franklin, Karen Gilmore, Cindy Vig, Melissa Craig, Suzanne Popelka, Margie Leach, Marcie Hogan, Collette Ellis-Toddington. Not pictured: Pat McInnes and Jeanie Chase. Photo submitted by Suzanne Popelka |
CONLEY CUP NEWS The big event is coming this month: the Conley Cup competition between the Canadians and the Americans on March 22nd, 23rd and 24th. This has been an annual event between the men since 2011 honoring Mr. Bill Conley, a decorated Marine veteran who resided on hole number 5. The event was suspended for a couple years when Covid made its nasty appearance. However, the Conley Cup is back! It was restarted last year with the Canadian team winning the cup from the Americans who had a long winning streak prior to last year. This year we are getting our ladies involved by having them hold their side of the event for the very first time concurrently with the men. On Friday in four ball competition, the men will begin play at noon followed by the women conducting their first round of four ball. Then, on Saturday at noon the women will lead off in alternate shot play followed by the men. Sunday’s final round will begin at noon with singles play. In singles play one pair of men and one pair of ladies will go off in the singles completion. The Sunbird ladies are really excited to be joining in this exciting event this year. So, get out your American and Canadian flags, banners and signs and begin displaying them along the walls and perimeter of the course to show your support for your home country. This is a wonderful opportunity to show how our two countries love and support each other. Put it on your calendars now and begin planning your support! Jack Cooper American Team Captain |
PRO SHOP NEWS Ladies, check out the new selections available in the golf shop! Remember, 20% off if you are a Golf Club member. Thank you to Dolly White for sharing her merchandise display skills. |
STARTERS & RANGERS NEEDED!
This is a volunteer opportunity with some perks. Please contact
Dave White (425-359-9311) if you are interested!
NEW TRAIL PASSES NOW AVAILABLE
Stop in the Golf Shop to purchase the new 2024 Trail Pass! These Trail Passes are valid from 1/1/24-12/31/24 and are required for all golfers using their cart on the course. The Trail Pass rate for 2024 is $100 per cart. Purchasing your 2024 Trail Pass also includes the privilege to use the practice green in the back of the driving range.
As a reminder, annual Trail Passes are included as one of the benefits of SBGC membership! If you are not a member, now is a good time to consider joining. Talk to our golf shop staff to learn more about other membership benefits such as reduced golf rates, early access to tee time reservations, discounts on merchandise, free range balls and more!