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…
Bob Edelblut Everyone knows by now that when I say “the train,” I am making reference to the MPMGA’s hole-in-one train. Believe me every member wants his seat on this train! Don Plapinger recorded his third hole-in-one on December 4, 2016. It was the 17th ace recorded by a member in that historic year.…
Eileen J Snearly The MountainView Lady Niners welcomed 14 new members to the Women’s Golf Association this winter. The orientation that was given by Rita Smith, membership chair, included rules and procedures. The “Partner for Par” who is a veteran niner, was paired with the new member for two rounds of league golf, and…
Barbara Johnson On February 13, the Saddlebrooke Lady Niners traveled “across the Brooke” to join our “sisters” at MountainView in our annual Across the Brooke Tournament. This year, the ladies of MVPLN hosted the event, so if you read their article, you can see the results of this fun event – always an enjoyable…
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…
Harlan Hobbs The SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters Club, entering its 22nd year, enjoyed a wonderful and rewarding year in 2017. Membership grew to 134 putters, and in addition to the weekly, quarterly, and annual competitions, the third annual Jeff Shields/Charles Schwab Company Senior Men’s Putting Tournament was hosted by the SBMP in September. Jeff Shields…
Eileen J Snearly Competition is open to all AWGA members. Winners will be determined by their two best low gross nine-hole rounds or their two best low net nine-hole rounds out of four designated rounds on a league day. Players need only participate in two rounds to be eligible. The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners…
Eileen J Snearly When SaddleBrooke and MountainView Preserve Lady Niners get together it’s called Across the Brooke. Each group hosts this event on alternating years and play nine holes of golf. This year 88 golfers were hosted by MPLN at MountainView Golf Club. The game kicked off with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun and was…
Eileen J Snearly MountainView/Preserve Lady Niners is a well-run organization due to shared goals, dedication and friendship. Introducing the 2018 MPLN Board and their support team: Back row from left: Jackie Webster (Treasurer), Rita Smith (membership/handbook), Maureen Borland (rules), Joyce Sutay (web master/sponsors), Karen Koch (AWGA liaison), Linda Miles (tournaments), Judy Hendricks (Secretary), Marla…
Bob Edelblut I am beginning to wonder if someone or something is priming our pumps. We are barely six weeks into our new season and four holes-in-one have already been recorded by Men’s Club members. Can we possibly best the record of 17 we set in 2016? On Sunday, February 4, at 12:10 p.m.…