Category: May 2016

The 2016 MPMGA member – member match play championship

Left to right: Steve Bender, Mike Jahaske, Mark Connell and Bob Eder

Bob Edelblut Every year the MPMGA schedule of tournaments includes the Member-Member Match Play and this year 58 two-man teams grouped into seven flights competed for the championship. Play began on the third of March at the Preserve Golf Club and the planners were hopeful that all matches would be completed and a champion determined…

SaddleBrooke Lady Niners

Tucson winners, left to right: Phyll McDonald, Shirley Morris, Toni Chardukian and Jean Reitan; photo by Bob Koblewski

Elaine Kienitz The Niners had their biannual Invitational on April 5. The goals were to have fun, meet new people and support Girls Junior Golf of Tucson. It was lots of fun welcoming ladies from 10 different clubs. They came from as far away as Green Valley and Eloy and as near as MountainView. The…

Diane scores an ace

On February 14, 2016, Diane Cain was the proud recipient of a hole-in-one on No. 6 at The Preserve Golf Course at SaddleBrooke. She used a 9-iron on this 89 yard hole. Congratulations, Diane!

The 2016 MPMGA Member Guest another stellar event

Left to right: Joe Oczak, Bill Cornell, Dan Alderman, Mike Jahaske and Bob Eder

Bob Edelblut This year 34 two-man teams competed for the championship. The tournament was played on three courses—SaddleBrooke Ranch, The Preserve Golf Club and MountainView and as one may have expected they showcased themselves admirably. On April 14 play began at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Hectic is a good word to describe the morning but as soon…

MPWGA President’s Cup

MPWGA held its annual President’s Cup on Monday, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19. The two-day tournament was played at The Preserve and MountainView Golf Courses at SaddleBrooke. Debbie Mielke shot net scores of 66 and 65 to win the tournament by five strokes. Way to go, Debbie!

The 2016 President’s Cup belongs to Harry Clausen

Left to right: Bob Eder, Harry Clausen, Dennis Marchand, Tom Pryde, Chuck Kelsey and John Borchert

Bob Edelblut This year’s event was played on March 30 and 31 at The Preserve Golf Club and The MountainView Golf Course, respectively. Ninety-seven players, arranged in nine flights, signed up for the two day tournament and everyone hoped that the miracle of good golf and good luck would accompany them for thirty six consecutive…

Try Tai Chi

Carol Emerson Tai Chi is a classical Chinese exercise of up to 108 rhythmical movements that benefit the heart, tone the muscles, improve balance and coordination, loosen the joints and bring the mind and body into harmony. It is one of the most recommended exercise methods for people as we age since it is not…

SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club

SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club at the Tucson Premium Outlets

Shop till you drop Lynne Kumza Bringing home the bacon? No, I don’t think so. A few members of the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club went shopping at the new Tucson Premium Outlets along route 10. It was just in time to spend a little cash getting ready for the Easter Bunny. We brought home more…