Bonnie Barker On November 1, 3 and 8 forty members of SBWGA participated in the annual Cactus Classic, a three day net tournament. Hooray for the Red, White and Blue was the tournament theme this year. Lynn Stewart was the overall champion with a three day net score of 206. Congratulations to Lynn for…
Tag: Golf
Sports, December 2016
Giving Ava a Voice – The SBWGA 18- and 9-hole charity event for cancer
There is nothing more frightening than hearing “Your child has cancer.” You step back, close your eyes and try to take a breath. In the instant it seems as though life has been knocked out of you. It is something no parent should ever have to hear—Chrisie Funari’s daughter Ava was diagnosed at age 18…
Sports, December 2016
MPLN elects new officers
Diane Mazzarella MPLN members elected their 2017 Executive Committee at a business meeting in conjunction with the President’s Cup Tournament on November 8, 2016. Congratulations to new officers Kathy Schoenwetter, president, Linda Rouse, vice president, Judy Hendricks, secretary and Deb Bunker, treasurer. Susan Elliott, current president, announced changes to 2017 dues that will benefit all…
Sports, December 2016
MPLN Spooktacular Tournament
Diane Mazzarella MountainView/Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) kicked off their fall events with the Halloween-themed Grab a Gal ‘n Golf tournament on October 25 at MountainView course. A record 82 members, guests and sponsors participated in the fun event organized by co-chairs, Joyce Sutay and Phyllis Cadden and their committee. Many participants showed their Halloween spirit…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
MPMGA hosts annual golf event
Bob Edelblut The PGA and the LPGA are sponsors of the First Tee organization and the First Tee of Tucson is its regional affiliate. On Sunday, October 23 the MPMGA hosted at the MountainView Golf Course the First Tee of Tucson annual golf day. Tim Koch has masterminded this event for the past six or…
Sports, December 2016
Ron Victor continues the hole-in-one parade
Bob Edelblut Like many of us, Ron Victor often wondered if he was ever going to have a hole-in-one. But he never lost hope and never stopped trying! His tenacity was finally rewarded on Friday, November 4 on the fourth hole at the MountainView Golf Course. Congratulations, Ron, for your first, and many extra kudos…
Sports, December 2016
Grant Farquhar is the 2016 MPMGA Club Champion
Bob Edelblut On November 9 and 10 the MPMGA played this year’s Club Championship at the MountainView Golf Course. Ninety-one players signed up for the event and as in years past they were assigned to various flights based on their handicaps and tee choice selection. All of the players in the first five flights played…
Sports, November 2016
SBWGA news
Bonnie Barker The 2016 golf season is winding down and we are looking forward to the beginning of a new season. We are excited to see our snowbird friends returning, tournaments beginning, cooler days (really?) and fun times! Coyote Golf Carts has been our loyal sponsor for a number of years. Their much appreciated support…
Sports, November 2016
Golf course maintenance crew appreciation event set for December 17
Don Plapinger On Friday, December 16 the Green’s Committee will host the ninth annual Holiday Appreciation Luncheon for the members of the MountainView and Preserve Golf Course Maintenance Crew. The maintenance workers are not HOA 2 employees and they do not benefit from the HOA 2 employee appreciation effort. All contributions go directly to the…
Sports, November 2016
Are you linked in?
No, we’re not talking about the business networking website, but rather SaddleBrooke Links Players. Links Players is a national and international organization of people who love the game of golf and believe that Jesus gave us a perfect example of how to live on this earth. The game of golf embodies the principles of integrity,…