Sunshine Country Club Estates
Golf Events (Oct 1, 2025 thru Mar 31, 2026)
Additional Details
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Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT)
(Feb 25-27: Tournament / Feb 27: Awards)
(Mar 4-6: Tournament (Rain Date) / Feb 27: Awards (Rain Date)
Newsletter: 2026-02 -
Initial registration for the GNDGT begins on Monday, February 16th, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, in the Library/Office. We will offer a second/final day of Registration on Wednesday, Feb 18, from 1:00-4:00 PM. We are limited to 144 players, so please register early. This is a 3-day golf event which begins on Wednesday and concludes with a formal award ceremony on Friday evening, featuring a dinner, cash awards, and door prizes. You do not want to miss this annual golf event!
We want you to make sure that you and your friends are registered for this upcoming event. We invite you to encourage your fellow golfers aged 55 and over to participate in the enjoyable three-day event at Sunshine Country Club Estates.
See the attached flier for information on this event. There have been some slight adjustments to registration dates and times, so please mark your calendars. Don’t miss out on the 40th Annual Event of the GNDGT in 2026.
-Tony Tramel, Chairperson for the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament
Sent 2025-03-19 -
From: trtramel@gmail.com <trtramel@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 4:01 PM
To: Valerie - Office <sepo.office@gmail.com>
Cc: Various
Subject: GNDGT Schedule shift for 2026
We have investigated shifting the three-day tournament by a day, so it would occur during the week, and not end on a Saturday. We also looked into conflicts this might entail as we pursued this potential. I went into the Women's Golf meeting a week ago and asked them if they would consider allowing the GNDGT to begin on a Wednesday and finish the following Friday. I stated this would depend upon their considering giving up one day of the Women's Golf. I indicated they could play on Monday, the week of the GNDGT.
I received a phone call from Dana Szretter, 2025 President of Women’s Golf, who indicated that they considered my request and had voted to defer Women's Golf on Wednesday, during the scheduled week of GNDGT, March 25, 2026. The golf course would be reserved as follows:
Women’s Golf on Monday, February 23, 2026,
Men's Golf on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
GNDGT on February 25, 26, and 27, 2026
I further confirmed that having Women's Golf on Monday for this last week of February appears to work based on my discussion with Scott Kronshage.
Please find attached modifications of the activity’s requests related to shifting the GNDGT from Thursday through Saturday to Wednesday through Friday for 2026.
The text in these requests mentions the Women’s League Golf shifting their typical day of play from Wednesday, February 25, to Monday, February 23, 2026.
I also want to make sure that we have historically kept open the possibility of a one-week delay for rain dates if the weather does not cooperate.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Tony Tramel
Cell 337-693-6344
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From: Tony Tramel
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 3:46 PM
To: 2025 SEPO Board
Subject: 2026 Good Neighbor Golf Tournament
Next year's 2026 GNDGT is planned for Thursday through Saturday, Feb 26th through Feb 28th, 2026. We are attempting to modify these dates by one day by having the tournament shift to Wednesday through Friday in the same week. We will advise you if we are successful in causing this change, which requires some rescheduling of other golf activities at Sunshine Estates Country Club.
Tony Tramel
GNDGT Chair
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Women's Golf League​​​
SAVE THE DATES FOR FUTURE GOLF EVENTS!
(as of Jan 27, 2026)
Guest Day (Golf & Lunch) (Weather Date): February 4, 2026
Potato Bake: February 20, 2026
Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Lunch Stand: February 26-27, 2026
Women’s Golf League Tournament: March 11-12, 2026
Awards Luncheon: March 13, 2026
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We are looking forward to a fun-filled season! Thank You!
- Gloria Voth, League President (507) 217-9657
Sent 2026-02-12: Potato Head Apology -
I need to apologize to the people who immediately wanted to sign up for the potato bake yesterday but it wasn’t posted in the Library. I wish I could say that Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head threatened to sue me because I was using their images on the Potato Bake flyers. But, being a former nun, I must tell the truth: it just totally slipped my 77-year-old mind. I thank Valerie for covering for me during the day. The signup for the Potato Bake was actually posted on February 10, however…..but at 8:45 p.m. All I can say is “I am so sorry.” And thank you, Beth Parrish, for allowing me to apologize to everyone. We hope to see a good turnout for the Ladies Golf League. - Suzie Sawyer
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Sent 2026-02-07: Potato Bake Supper -
From: Suzie Sawyer
Sent 2025-11-17: Women's Golf League Meeting Notice -
Sent 2026-01-03: Newsletter Correction: Women's Golf Guest Day -
In the Women’s Golf part of the January Newsletter, in regards to Guest Day on January 28th (not 29th), I should have said Pavilion (not Gazebo)! Thank you - Gloria Voth Phone: (507) 217-9657
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Newsletter 2025-11:
IMPORTANT REMINDER: We start league golf on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. We meet in the Library between 8:30am-8:45am to sign in. We will collect league dues which have been changed to $30 this season. Some or all the money needs to be in $1.00 bills. Hostess signup sheets are on the golf bulletin board. We need two people to sign up in advance for each week. Please check what works best for you and sign up to help us out! The packets include all the necessary instructions. As always, ask for help when in doubt. Thank you!
-President: Gloria Voth (507) 217-9657 -Vice President: Lori McCurry
-Secretary: Judy Moffatt -Treasurer: Norma Rutiaga
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Newsletter 2025-10:
The Sunshine Women’s Golf League will start Wednesday, November 5, 2025. We meet in the Library every Wednesday between 8:30 and 8:45 to sign up; play begins at 9:00. Membership is open to all property owners and renting residents of Sunshine Estates. The cost to play league will change to $30.00, and we will be collecting on the first day of play. We have a Women’s League Meeting the Third Wednesday of every month in Retzlaff Hall. Our first meeting will be November 19 at 9:00am, with golf following. We hope to see everyone there.
- Gloria Voth, Women's Golf League President
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Men's Golf League​​​
SAVE THE DATES FOR FUTURE GOLF EVENTS!
(as of Dec 12, 2025)
Men’s Golf League Tournament: March 2-3, 2026
Awards / Party: March 10, 2026
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- Matt Lyne, Men’s Golf League (308) 870-1423 Email: mattshotsclays@yahoo.com
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Sent 2026-01-26: ANNOUNCEMENT: Men's Golf League -
Tomorrow Tuesday January 27th, 2026 Men's Golf League is cancelled due to cold weather. Thank You
- Matt Lyne​​
Newsletter: December 2025 -
It’s not too late to join the Men’s Golf League Every Tuesday morning. The cost is only $40.00 which covers play and prize funds for the entire league through March, the league tournament, and the pizza party following the tournament. There are two tee times to accommodate everyone’s schedule. Tee times are 8:30 and 10:15 with team draw at 8:15 and 10:00 SHARP!!! Come on out - it’s laid back and a great way to meet new people!!
Contact Matt Lyne (308) 870-1423 or Jerry Wetherbee (425) 418-3345
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Newsletter: November 2025 -
The Men’s Golf League will begin on Tuesday, November 4th and will play Every Tuesday through March 31st. The cost for the entire League including the League Tournament and awards luncheon is $40.00 due before your first round is played. There will be 2 shifts, one at 8:30am and one at 10:15am, and you can choose which time you want to play on a weekly basis. Squads will be determined by random drawing. The drawing for the 8:30am shift is 8:15; the drawing for the 10:15am shift is 10:00 SHARP!!! The League is handicapped into different flights to encourage all levels of abilities to participate. New, unestablished players must record 4 League scores to establish a handicap. Please come and join us! It’s a lot of fun and a great way to meet new people in our neighborhood. Pay League dues to Matt Lyne anytime between now and the first Round of League play. Thanks!!! - Matt Lyne, Men’s Golf League (308) 870-1423 Email: mattshotsclays@yahoo.com
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Newsletter: October 2025 -
The Summer Golf League will run Each Tuesday in October. This League is open to both men and ladies; everyone is welcome. Cost to play is $1.00 per week with 100 percent payback per entries paid. Teams are formed by random drawing at 8:45 and tee time is 9:00. All skill levels are welcome.
- Matt Lyne, Men’s Golf League (308) 870-1423 Email: mattshotsclays@yahoo.com
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Saturday Scramble (Weekly, Year-round)​​
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Sent 2026-01-30: Saturday Scramble January 31st 2026 -
Due to the cold weather, there will be no Saturday Scramble tomorrow Saturday January 31st, 2026. I also posted a note on the Front Door of the Library, stating no Saturday Scramble. Stay warm.
Reminder that next week is the Guys & Dolls Tournament so no Saturday Scramble on February 7th, 2026. We will resume Saturday Scramble on February 14th, Valentine's Day.
Enjoy your weekend.
Nancy Lyne
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Saturday Scramble -
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Every Saturday morning.
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Meet @ 8:30 AM. Tee Time is 9 AM.
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Open to All Men & Women.
- Matt Lyne 308-870-1428 mattshotsclays@hotmail.com
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O'Clockers Golf Group (Daily - Year-round)​​​
Sunshine Country Club Estates - O'Clockers Golf Group Rules are HERE.
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Sent 2025-10-28: O'Clockers Golf -
O’clockers golf scramble will be moving to 4:00 on Sunday Nov 2nd due to daylight savings time ending.
Meet beside shuffleboard court at 3:45 for team assignments.
Open to all golfers in our community. There is no charge. Just a fun time for players.
- Donna Myers​
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Sent 2025-10-17: O'Clockers Golf: Time Change -
O’clockers golf scramble will be moving to 5:00 on Sunday Oct. 19th.
Meet beside shuffleboard court at 4:45 for team assignments.
Open to all golfers in our community. There is no charge. Just a fun time for players.
- Donna Myers​
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Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament
(Feb 6-7: Golf & Feb 7: Awards)
(Feb 13-14: Golf (Rain Dates) & Feb 14: Awards (Rain Date)
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​Sent 2026-01-19: CORRECTION: GUYS & DOLLS TOURNAMENT -
Hi All - This is Beth:
I accidently sent Deloris' article about this tournament - in particular the signup sheets timing - in an email when it was meant for the Newsletter, which will be published in a few days. So stay tuned for ongoing info about this tournie. Sorry for any confusion early publication may have caused. - Beth Parrish (SEPO Email Mgr)
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Sent 2026-01-17: GUYS & DOLLS TOURNAMENT -
​Sent 2026-01-15: GUYS & DOLLS GOLF TOURNAMENT -
SEPO COMMUNITY GOLFERS
The annual Guys & Dolls tournament is just around the corner (February 6th & 7th).
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It’s time to start looking for a partner. The signup sheets will be posted in the library on Monday, January 26th.
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There will be a signup sheet for couples (that’s anyone that already has a partner) and one each for men and women who need a partner.
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The cost is $10.00 per person and all of the proceeds go back into the prize fund.
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This event is always a lot of fun. There is also more information on the SEPO Facebook page.
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For questions you can contact:
* me Deloris Pearcy (417) 830-1816 or
* Nancy Lyne (308) 870-4286
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This is Beth Parrish: The follow additional info was on Facebook for those of you who don't use Facebook -
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Please mark your calendars for This years Guys and Dolls Scramble Golf Tournament dates are February 6th and 7th.
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Signup sheets will be posted in Library starting on Monday January 26th through February 5th until noon.
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All fees collected are paid back 100% in prize money. The cost to play is 10.00 per person.
Come join the fun!!!
Award banquet starts at 5:00 pm in the Hall Saturday February 7th. Players are asked to please bring finger foods or a dessert to share with tournament players plus BYOB.
If any questions please feel free to contact Deloris Pearcy at 417-830-1816 or Nancy Lyne at 308-870-4286