Category: April 2026

SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters Celebrate Standout Season at Awards Breakfast

Scott Baker The SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters gathered on February 26 for their third and fourth quarter Awards Breakfast, recognizing a year of outstanding performances, steady improvement, and strong participation among members. The event featured special guests Christopher Boyd of Charles Schwab, Tim Wilcox of Sonoran Investment Management, Jane Chanik, Head Golf Professional, and Mike Roddy,…

The 2026 SBMN Championship

Max Fleming The SaddleBrooke Men’s Niners Golf League (SBMN) Championship was held March 8, 15, and 22. Congratulations to all participants. The Gross first, second, and third place were Greg Diment, Bill Zimsky, and Bruce Stead. The Net by Flight first, second, and third place were: 1st flight: Bill Zimsky, Paul Belanger, and Bruce Stead…

MPMGA Takes Back Seat to Collegiate Golfers

Jim Grosjean Here I sit in late March wondering what happened to Spring? I guess that happened back in January, because it sure seems like summer started in the last week of February. The balmy weather hasn’t affected the intrepid golfers of the MPMGA. We’ve been sweating through our usual varied and interesting Thursday tournaments without fail. On March 12, we played…

The Hidden Figures of SBWGA-18

Ellen Avenoso Together, Carol and Judy form an indispensable partnership. While Carol handles the intricacies of weekly play, Judy focuses on tournament preparation and big-picture organization. Their complementary strengths—true “yin and yang”—ensure that SBWGA continues to thrive. The next time you sign up for a game or check your score online, remember: behind the technology…

MPWGA Enjoys a Very Green March

Denise Cashmore MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) enjoyed the arrival of March, with its lush green landscapes, beautiful wildflowers, and a number of community and league golf events. At the MountainView Masters Par 3 Event, held on March 15, MPWGA member Mia Caulk earned the Ladies Low Gross Green Jacket, while Denise Cashmore tied for…

MV Lady Putters/Sputters Irish Fling

Pamela Partrick On St. Patrick’s Day eve the Verde Sputters SaddleBrooke One “crossed the Brooke” to Mountainview golf club to join the MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) of SaddleBrooke TWO “on the green.” Both teams sported their club colors; however, Irish green was very much in evidence. There were leprechauns, headpieces, socks, earrings and necklaces adorning…

A Cold and Wet “Across the Brooke”

EJ Snearly It rained all night, and the day before.  The temperatures were a little cool for golf. With all these conditions considered, the ladies from SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO showed their grit by showing up for a fun morning of cold golf. The golfers were welcomed by the SaddleBrooke TWO event chair, Marty…

The Verde Sputters Love Mondays in February!

Debbie Bornmann The Verde Sputters, sporting their new logo wearables, showed up for putting fun in February amidst sunshine and breezy cool mornings. It’s all about camaraderie and putting challenges when the ladies are on the practice green every Monday morning. They celebrate low scores, holes-in-one, and money hole wins. Membership continues to grow as…

Artist Spotlight: Valerie Carr

Tracy Nelson The idea for Valerie Carr’s children’s book Once Upon a Time and Now! just came to her one day. “I wanted to leave my legacy, and write an inspirational children’s book for young girls to use their imagination and be inspired by their dreams to embellish their future.” Although Valerie has always been…

A Record-Setting Celebration of Art at SaddleBrooke

Theresa Poalucci The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild (SBFAG) would like to thank everyone who participated in and attended its annual Fine Art Show and Sale, held Feb. 20 through 21 at the MountainView Ballroom. The event brought together artists, collectors, and community members for two inspiring days celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and connection through the visual arts.…