SSSGL – Sweet Swinging Seniors Golf League
Welcome to the 2026 season of our Sweet Swinging Seniors Golf League also known as the SSSGL! Founded in 1967, this is our 60th year as a League and we look forward to you joining us for another successful season! History regarding our League, Member e-mail addresses, phone numbers, daily scores, etc. are available on our website at: golf.sssgl.com
(Member e-mail addresses, phone numbers and street addresses are protected by a password.)
Our Officers for 2026 are:
Chairman – Dale Brown
Vice Chairman – Len Sikora
Treasurer – Pat Rochford (Max Devia, Assistant)
Secretary – Chuck Wilson (Mike Kost, Assistant)
Statistician & Website Manager - John Eichenlaub (Kurt Winebrenner, Assistant)
Executive Board – Dale Brown (Chairman), Len Sikora (Vice-Chairman)
Ed Sims (Starters), Keith Limbacher (Nominations)
Tony Virgalitte (Membership)
Managing other important aspects of our League are:
Tournament Chairman – Ken Kot
Food Committee Chairmen – Terry Avant & Floyd Crognale
Volunteer Opportunities: In 2026 we will be looking a Food Committee Chairman for 2027. Contact Nominations Chairman, Keith Limbacher if interested.
Current Member Dues: 2026 dues are $30 and should be sent using the form on
below and also available using a link on the site's main page.
New Members: Our membership is recruited from friends and acquaintances who must be at least 58 years of age. The New Member Application should be sent using the form on Page 4 of this newsletter and is also available using this link and on this site's main page.
Upon approval, an ID card will be mailed to you. After June 1st, new members will not be accepted until the 2027 golf season. Those interested in future membership may play as guests 4 times during the current year. Contact our Membership Chairman, Tony Virgalitte, if you have a question.
Spring Breakfast: Our Spring Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th; arrive by 8:30am, the meeting starts at 8:45am at Houston Hall, 3069 Houston Rd., Norton, OH. Members use the form on Page 3 to register.
Golf Schedule: Play will be Monday at Good Park, Wednesday at Loyal Oak and Friday at Chenoweth.
(Cash payment is required at Loyal Oak.)
National Holidays: There will be no League play; Monday, May 25, 2026 or Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. There is a possibility there be no golf of Friday, July 3, 2026 (tbd)
Starting Procedure:
For 9 holes: The daily starting procedure using ID cards for 9 holes will be used. The ID cards must be in by 8:15AM at Good Park & Loyal Oak. Cards in by 7:45AM at Chenoweth.
For 18 holes: Go directly to the first tee. 18 hole starting times are: 7:45AM at Good Park, 8:00AM at Loyal Oak and 7:30AM at Chenoweth. Check with the golf course Starter; do not tee off early unless approved by the course’s Starter.
Play Day Tournaments: 2026 Play Day scrambles are scheduled for the second Wednesday of June, July, August, and September; all at Loyal Oak. Arrive by 7:30am, pay cash for 18 holes; play will start at 8:00am. Play Day registration is $10 to be paid at the Starter’s table on or before the Monday preceding each event. Play Days are rain or shine. Refunds are not made due to the preordering of food and supplies.
Fall Breakfast: The Fall Members Breakfast Meeting will conclude the 2026 golf season and is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6th at 8:45am at Houston Hall in Norton. (Arrive by 8:30am.)
2026 EVENT DATES LIST: The preceding dates are summarized on Page 5, EVENT DATES LIST.
Questions:
Any questions should be sent to our Chairman, Dale Brown via e-mail at: chairman@sssgl.com
Thanks,
Chuck Wilson
SSSGL, Secretary
2026 Member Dues & Spring Breakfast
Payment Form
Name__________________________________________________
____ $30 for 2026 Member’s Dues.
____$12 for the Spring Breakfast, Tuesday, April 7th.
____ Total enclosed; one check.
Make one check payable to: SSS GOLF LEAGUE
Mail your check & this form to:
Pat Rochford, 469 Bath Hills Blvd., Akron, OH 44333
Dues & Breakfast payments must be received by Wed., March 25th.
Dues paid after March 25th are $35 and must be received by April 17th.
Verify your Phone # and E-mail are correct on our website: golf.sssgl.com
Enter “changes only” for:
Address_________________________________________________
Cell Phone: __________________________
Home Phone: ________________________
E-Mail___________________________________________________
*Also, please check the areas in which you can Volunteer for our League:
___ Food Committee ___ Tournament Committee
___ Secretary ___ Treasurer ___ Starters
One check should be made payable to:
SSS Golf League
Mail this signed form and your check to:
Pat Rochford, Treasurer
469 Bath Hills Blvd.
Akron, OH 44333
New Member Application - 2026
SSS GOLF LEAGUE
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________Year of Birth____________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone: ________________________ Home Phone: __________________________
e-Mail:_________________________________________________________________________
Type of Employment before Retirement___________________________________________
The League Bylaws & Newsletter are available on our website: golf.sssgl.com
Have you read the Bylaws and definition of “Ready Golf”? ___________________
Article VI describes serving as a League officer. Please check the areas you would be interested in Volunteering for
within a few years:
Tournament Committee __ Food Committee __ Secretary __ Treasurer __
Article IX-5 recommends members under age 80 to play 15 times per year.
How many times do you anticipate playing? _________________
New Member Fee is $50; ($20 initiation fee, $30 annual dues).
Add $12 if you plan to attend our April 7th Spring Breakfast.
One check should be mailed as noted below by June 1, 2026
Upon approval, a membership ID card will be mailed to you.
Sponsor: _____________________________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature: __________________________________________________________
One check should be made payable to:
SSS Golf League
Mail this signed form and your check to:
Pat Rochford, Treasurer
469 Bath Hills Blvd.
Akron, OH 44333
2026 SSSGL EVENT DATES LIST
February 9, Monday E-mail/mail, SSSGL Annual Newsletter
March 9, Monday Reminder Notice for Annual Dues; $30
March 25, Wednesday Last Day for Current Member Dues; $30
April 7, Tuesday Spring Breakfast & Board Meeting (Houston Hall, 8:30am)
April 17, Friday Final receipt of Current Member Dues: $30 + $5 late fee
May 1, Friday First Day of League Play at Chenoweth
May 25, Monday NO GOLF at Good Park, MEMORIAL DAY
June 1, Monday Final Day for New Member Applications
($20 Initiation + $30 Membership Fee)
June 10, Wednesday PLAY DAY at Loyal Oak
July 8, Wednesday PLAY DAY at Loyal Oak
August 12, Wednesday PLAY DAY at Loyal Oak
September 7, Monday NO GOLF at Good Park, LABOR DAY
September 9, Wednesday PLAY DAY at Loyal Oak
September 30, Wednesday Last Day of League Play at Loyal Oak
October 6, Tuesday Fall Breakfast & Board Meeting (Houston Hall, 8:30am)