Judy Falewicz In 1998 Lou Ann Garvin started the MountainView Lady Putters with 33 members. As of our 2024 annual meeting, with 30 new members, there is now a total of 133 members. Putting takes place every Monday morning on the SaddleBrooke TWO putting green. Every second Monday of the month, putting is followed by…
Category: Sports
March 2024, Sports
2024 Men’s Niners Club Championship Tournament
The Third Annual SaddleBrooke Men’s Niners (SBMN) Club Championship was held over three consecutive Wednesdays in January. All three nine-hole courses were played, and despite some chilly, wet weather, we had 70 members participating. The scores are accumulated over the three days, and the low gross score determined the 2024 Club Champion. Prizes are also awarded…
March 2024, Sports
Taking a Stance
Tim Malone When was the last time you took a stance on something? Stance is a versatile word that can add depth and precision to any position you might take. Take softball—a stance extends beyond its literal meaning, making it a valuable tool for batters. “Be sure to put your feet in the right place,…
March 2024, Sports
2024 SaddleBrooke HOA 1 and 2 Men’s Niners Tournament
Steve Kotke After a hiatus of several years, the Men’s Nine Hole Leagues from MountainView and SaddleBrooke One have again joined together for tournaments at each league’s course. There was a mixed scramble of players from both HOAs on each team who played on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the MountainView course and on Wednesday, Feb.…
March 2024, Sports
Phelps “Montana” L’Hommedieu Is on a Roll!
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) Billiards Club hosted its 50th pool tournament on Jan. 27 in the SaddleBrooke One Catalina Recreation Center (CRC) Billiards Room. Thank you, Rancheros Market, for sponsoring this tournament to the tune of six gift cards! The format was a double-elimination 8-ball singles tournament. The tournament director was…
March 2024, Sports
Preserve Men’s Luncheon
Tim Gaule Sixteen men from The Preserve enjoyed lunch at The Preserve restaurant on Feb. 23. As usual, The Preserve staff provided great service and a delicious menu selection. Our group meets at The Preserve every other month and at an area restaurant during the remaining months. We are looking forward to our March lunch…
March 2024, Sports
SBWGA-18: The Challenges Have Begun … Along with the Fun!
Ellen Avenoso February began with our first major tournament: The Presidents’ Cup, which, of course, is played during the national Presidents’ Day holiday period. This tournament is a Net Match Play event that takes place over four days, following a qualifying round. This year, 36 players signed up for the qualifying round, which was then…
March 2024, Sports
Verde Sputters February Luncheon
BK Koch Verde Sputters was off to a good start with 57 players and three guests. Five Sputters got the low score of 38: Laura Berkley, Opal Larkin, Sue Ryan, and Sue Spaniol. Close behind were Nancy Bowersock and Cathy Howard with a low score of 39. Cathy Howard and Ellane Jepson each got three holes-in-one.…
March 2024, Sports
Pool Players of the Brooke vs. Green Valley Recreation
Joseph F. Giammarino Pool Players of the Brooke (PPB) would like to thank Green Valley Recreation (GVR) Billiards Club and Tom Keller, Travel Team coordinator, for their pool table prowess, camaraderie, friendly competition, and a nice luncheon after the match at SaddleBrooke One’s newly renovated RoadRunner Grill. Another thank you goes out to Tony Cardillo,…
March 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Countering the Slice Shot
David Zapatka Last month we discussed hitting slice returns of serve and dinks. This month we are discussing how to counter the opponent’s slice returns and dinks. Consider using these strategies to counter the opponent’s slice shots. * Hit through the spin using a flat drive shot. By driving the ball, you are countering the…