Jay Clayton Wilson The 2016 Club Championship Tournament was directed by the tireless couple, Terry and Gary Rowell. It was an unqualified success. Our championship tournament is the premier tennis event for STC as well as the entire SaddleBrooke community. That’s because our cherished desire to remain healthy during retirement has morphed into an exciting…
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Sports, May 2016
A smashing afternoon on the tennis courts
Debbie McGeehan It was a very active afternoon on courts one through four with approximately 50 players comparing their tennis racquets with the new 2016 models. It was a perfect opportunity to hit lots of balls and get lots of tips from the tennis pros! What a great time to hit and mingle with the…
Sports, May 2016
SBWGA would like you to save the date
Barbara Johnson Even though we haven’t hit those triple digit temps yet, we all know it’s coming. So how do the lady golfers survive the heat in late July? With a special tournament, of course! This year on July 26 the SaddleBrooke Women’s 18-hole and 9-hole leagues can team up to play a tournament to…
Sports, May 2016
Take a Swing at Cancer a HUGE success
MPWGA had a highly successful “Take a Swing at Cancer” golf tournament, which included lunch, raffle, and silent auction. Special Events Chair Gail Fosmire was pleased to present a check for $13,986.79 to Leticia Lovallo at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. A special thank you goes out to all who helped make this such…
Sports, May 2016
STC hosts New Member Happy Hour
Jay Clayton Wilson The SaddleBrooke Tennis Club is the community’s go-to venue for healthy social and physical activity. STC welcomes new members regardless of their previous tennis experience or the lack thereof. Free lessons are offered to new members by professional instructors; and parties are the social cement that bring us together as a…
Sports, May 2016
MPLN 2016 Club Champ
Diane Mazzarella The MountainView/Preserve Lady Niners held their annual Club Championship tournament on April 11 at The Preserve and April 12 at MountainView golf courses. The combined gross scores for the two days determined the winners. Congratulations to Susan Elliott, the 2016 MPLN Club Champion! Winners of the three flights were Joyce Sutay (flight 1),…
Sports, May 2016
In Golf does the “L” stand for luck or love?
Carmela Pankey It’s hard to believe that the month of April is over. It seems that we were just welcoming the snowbirds back to their SaddleBrooke home and we are now saying farewell to them for another season. Be safe in your travels home wherever you may be heading. Our membership continues to grow as…
Sports, May 2016
February and March Madness at SBWGA
Carmela Pankey February and March are a couple of the best months in the year to play golf here at SaddleBrooke. Except for a few frost delays here and there in February, the weather has been ideal. It’s also “more the merrier” with the winter visitors adding to the enjoyment. Congratulations going out to Geri…
Sports, May 2016
The MPMGA continues its rise in Pima Cup standings
Bob Edelblut The last two Pima Cup tournaments have certainly brightened the outlook of the MPMGA. Strong performances in the March 23 tournament at SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club and the April 18 tournament at Ventana Canyon have moved the MPMGA team into second place in the overall standings. The last match of the season will…
Sports, May 2016
The 2016 MPMGA member – member match play championship
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…