Connie Kotke, Co-president A longstanding tradition for the Verde Sputters is the annual Summer Fun Night. It’s a chance for members who stay in SaddleBrooke over the summer to get together with family and friends, play some games, and enjoy great conversation over a tasty meal. On Aug. 10 nearly 60 putters and their guests…
Geri Sandilands The SBWGA-18 welcomed guests to Buzzin’ in the Brooke in July. Nancy Huffman and Geri Sandilands planned a fun, competitive event as 72 ladies braved the heat on the links that day. A step–aside scramble with magic putts challenged the ladies on the course. The dining room was decorated with centerpieces of summer…
Dee Rock Thoughts of Hawaii suggest the feel of ocean breezes and sounds of the surf. When the MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) blend together thoughts of Hawaii with goofy golf in the SaddleBrooke high desert, unexpected entertainment awaits. On Aug. 11, when the temperature was nearly 100 with no ocean breeze, or even a mountain…
EJ Snearly A longtime golfer and member of MPLNiners, Sandi Dickmann, made her first hole-in-one. Sandi has been in SaddleBrooke for 22 years after growing up in Battle Creek, Mich. Other than golfing with her besties, Sandi enjoys watching her grandson Cayden play multiple sports here in Arizona. She also gathers with friends to play…
Denise Cashmore If you thought the beach was only for tanning and umbrella drinks, think again. On Aug. 19 more than 60 sun-loving golfers from MountainView/Preserve and SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Associations played in this year’s Beach Bums Tournament, organized by Judy Grow. With a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start at the beautiful Preserve Golf Course,…
EJ Snearly MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) gives a shout-out to Absolutely Art and Gifts owner Pam Gappa. Pam currently sponsors the MPLN golf gals. On Aug. 14 the gallery hosted the third Wine and Cheese Happy Hour for the MPLN golf league. Pam opened her gallery eight years ago and has increased the square…
Scott Baker Under sunny skies on July 24, the SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters gathered on the main SaddleBrooke putting green to recognize the 2nd Quarter Awards winners. Members enjoyed fresh donuts provided by the club as they applauded the top performers of the quarter. Most Improved: 1st Bill Myers, 2nd Vince Mazzier, 3rd Ron Blake Overall…
Jim Grosjean I wanted to call this column “What I Did on My Summer Vacation,” but I didn’t think anyone would want to read it. So, before I get to the good stuff, I’ll attempt to inform you about the last three weeks’ MPMGA tournaments. Some might call the hot months of summer the “silly…
SaddleBrooke’s Chris Madsen is heading to USTA Nationals with the Racket Rebels! Chris Madsen, SaddleBrooke’s beloved teaching pro and captain of the Tucson-based Racket Rebels, is once again proving that leadership, grit, and a love for tennis can take you far—literally. This October, Chris Madsen will head west to San Diego to represent the Southwest…
King Mitch Okay, softball junkies, here it is Aug. 25 and Progress deadline time. So, here’s the past and future in the action-packed world of SaddleBrooke softball. You won’t be a-readin’ this until mid-September, and our Labor Day Tourney, sponsored by Debra Miller–State Farm and Stretch Zone, will be in “the books” by then. Thanks…