Mark Vander Jagt Congratulations to Karen Vander Jagt for her hole-in-one on June 27, 2017. She hit her 7 wood on Catalina No. 8 as Ann Chatham, Brenda Brown and Nan Kartsonis cheered that ball all the way into the hole. Karen is the third member of the SBWGA to have a hole-in-one this year.…
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Sports, August 2017
Meet Molly
Written articles have interest, but what brings those words to life? Pictures! The SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association is grateful to photographer Molly Fullerton for the multiple pictures taken at our golf events. She moved to SaddleBrooke five years ago from Seattle and “active” became her middle name. As a police officer for 13 years, Molly…
Sports, July 2017
Ace Day and Low Net winners for SBWGA
Geri Sandilinds Those of us who love this crazy game could be called “cockeyed optimists,” “tenacious bull dogs, or perhaps even “gluttons for punishment,” but one thing you can never call any golfer is “Faint of Heart!” We show up week in and week out, with no idea what small variable will be our undoing…
Sports, January 2017
Charity golf event nears
Ret Convey Being a hero is a full time job. We demand that they impress us with their greatness, touch our hearts in undefinable ways and introduce us to a world where all things are possible. But most of all, these people must inspire us to hope. Only when our demands are met do we…
Sports, January 2017
SBWGA celebrates 2016
The Christmas Holiday Luncheon is always a festive time for the SBWGA-18 and this December was no different. President Brenda Brown, in her jovial style, thanked the outgoing board for a tremendous year of unity and accomplishment. The new board was introduced taking the oath of office for 2017. President Sheila Clarkin, Vice President Venetia…
Sports, December 2016
SBWGA news
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…
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, 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, July 2016
SBWGA news
Bonnie Barker On July 26, 2016, SBWGA 18 and 9er golf associations will sponsor a tournament benefiting the University of Arizona Cancer Center. The tournament will be a four person scramble and no prizes, other than raffle items or hostess gifts, will be awarded since proceeds will go to the Center. It is an opportunity…
Sports, June 2016
SBWGA news
Our snowbirds are gone and the golf season is slowing down, most of our tournaments are over and we are all looking forward to open tee times, margaritas after golf and dodging the rain and lightning from our monsoons. We just completed our Catalina Cup season which runs from October to May. Ten teams from…