UPCOMING EVENTS
09-16-26 (Wed) Seton Catholic Girls Golf Team Home Match – 3 p.m.
09-28-26 (Mon) Seton Catholic Girls Golf Team Home Match – 3 p.m.
10-04-26 through 10-30-26 Golf Course is closed for Overseed
11-20-26 (Fri) SunBird Open Tournament
Checkout our summer rates and Punch Card! See below for info on both!
THE GOLF SHOP IS STOCKED!
If you haven’t stopped through the Golf Shop recently, now is a great time.
The shop is full of new merchandise, and the SunBird logo looks fantastic on our newest hats, polos, tees, and more!
We’ve worked hard to expand the selection and create a Golf Shop that represents SunBird well. Stop in, take a look around, and check out what’s new!
2026 OVERSEED SCHEDULE UPDATE 🌱
The golf course will be closed for overseed on Sunday October 4th, with Opening Day scheduled for Saturday, October 31.
This year, we’re also working to give golfers something we haven’t traditionally had during the overseed closure — an opportunity to keep practicing.
The Agronomy Team will execute an early overseed of the Driving Range, allowing the range to establish ahead of the rest of the golf course. Our goal is to have the Driving Range available for golfers during a portion of the course closure.
We’ll share additional details, including anticipated range availability and hours, as we get closer to overseed.
SAVE THE DATE — SUNBIRD OPEN 🏆
The Labor Day Classic may be in the books, but our next big event is already on the calendar!
SUNBIRD OPEN
Friday, November 20, 2026
The SunBird Open will be our first major tournament following overseed and a great opportunity to enjoy the freshly reopened golf course.
Mark your calendars! Tournament details and registration information will be coming soon.
Welcome Roberto Hernandez
I’m excited to announce that Roberto Hernandez has joined SunBird Golf Club as our new Golf Course Superintendent.
Roberto brings extensive experience in Sonoran Desert agronomy, Bermuda grass management, irrigation, water conservation, and course improvement projects. Most recently, he served as Superintendent at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills in Tempe, where he helped lead the transformation of Arizona’s first fully lit night golf course, overseeing nationally recognized course improvement and infrastructure projects while managing turf restoration efforts and maintaining quality playing conditions.
Prior to that, Roberto spent time at Phoenix Country Club, Palmbrook Country Club, and TPC Scottsdale, helping prepare championship-level conditions for the Waste Management Phoenix Open while delivering the quality playing conditions Arizona golf is known for.
You’ll seeing Roberto out on the property connecting with our maintenance team, leadership team, and members while learning the golf course and evaluating opportunities to strengthen SunBird for years to come. Please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself and welcome him to the SunBird community.
What stood out to the Board and leadership team throughout the hiring process was Roberto’s passion for golf, commitment to team development, and practical experience improving golf courses—not just maintaining them.
The Board, Roberto, and Club leadership are aligned on the same priorities:
• Improve playing conditions
• Elevate the member experience
• Protect the long-term health of SunBird soils and turfgrass
A special thank you to our maintenance team for their outstanding work during this transition. Their commitment and pride in SunBird have kept us moving forward, and we’re grateful for all they do.
REMINDER: PRACTICE TEE
To support the transition from winter ryegrass to summer Bermuda, the practice tee will operate mats only Monday–Thursday. This allows the turf to recover and strengthen heading into peak growing conditions.
•Grass tee available Friday–Sunday
•Member Practice Area remains available daily for those seeking grass practice during mat daysWARM-UP RANGE NOTICE
Remember: the Warm-Up Range closes at 4:00 pm on Mondays and Thursdays for picking. Thanks for your cooperation!
| PRO SHOP NEWS HOURS: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily Rental Clubs available: $30/18 or $20/9 Now stocking SEVEN types of golf balls – check it out! Check out SunBird golf hats, and Srixon gloves! Remember Mike “The Gripper” Butler for your re-gripping needs! WARM-UP RANGE NOTICE Remember: the Warm-Up Range closes at 4:00 pm on Mondays and Thursdays for picking. Thanks for your cooperation! |
