Jim Grosjean Cooler temperatures are finally arriving at SaddleBrooke and with that we have the yearly influx of snowbirds to fill our MountainView Preserve Men’s Golf Association (MPMGA) tournaments to the brim. For a few more weeks we only have one golf course available to us due to rotating overseeding. The fight for the best…
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Sports, October 2026
Play Your Best Pool: Taking a Closer Look at FargoRate
Johnny Henson This article is written by Steve Farmer. A FargoRate rating is meant to reflect a player’s true ability based on results. What often gets overlooked is how much the playing conditions can influence those results. One of the biggest differences comes down to the type of table being used, especially when comparing Valley…
Sports, October 2026
Joe Pataki Scores Seventh Ace!
Seven must be Joe’s lucky number. On Sept. 9, 2026, he scored his seventh ace. The Catalina #6 was playing 119 yards to a blue pin. Joe used his lucky 7-iron. Congratulations to Joe! Witnesses were Ron Rhodes and Bob Evans.
Sports, October 2026
SaddleBrooke’s Best-Kept Tennis Secrets
Nancy Teeter When we think of tennis, we often picture grueling full-court rallies. But at the SaddleBrooke Tennis Club (STC), the game can be more accessible, social, and fun. Two USTA-inspired formats—POP Tennis and Red Ball—offer strategy and connection without exhausting sprints. POP Tennis: Shorter Courts, Longer Rallies POP Tennis is played on a shorter…
October 2026, Sports
Senior Softball Action!
King Mitchell, Jr. Well, softball fans of the Brooke, it’s deadline time here at Sept. 20 for the October issues of the Progress and Roundup so here’s the latest on the softballers from SBs south side. Summer League Action Well, the Summer League is “in the bag” as they say, although I have no idea…
Sports, October 2026
A Fresh New Look: Putters Reveal “True Blue” Style to Thank Sponsors
Brenda Steward A welcoming desert rain started off the morning perfectly, setting a refreshing stage before the real fun began at our annual Putters Sponsorship Luncheon. This year featured a wonderful twist: we invited our generous community sponsors to step right onto the putting green and join us in the activities! During the luncheon, each…
Sports, October 2026
SBWGA-18 And Niners Celebrate Summer
Ellen Avenoso, Photos by BJ Murray On Sept. 15, under beautiful skies and with temperatures just right– not too hot and certainly not too humid– 40 golfers from SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association (SBWGA)–18ers joined 29 members of the SB Niners to celebrate the end of summer at the annual Lagos Tournament. More than just a…
October 2026, Sports
MountainView/Preserve Golfers Hold Court for the 2026 Kings and Queens Event
Tana Lucy The Lords of the Links (MPMGA) and the Queens of the Course (MPWGA) were invited to participate in the annual Kings and Queens golf event held on Sept. 8, at MountainView Golf Course. It was the ladies’ turn to host this year’s combined Women’s and Men’s golf event, sponsored by Weathersby Windows and…
Sports, October 2026
SaddleBrooke Lady Niners and SBWGA Enjoy Combined Golf Tournament
Wanda Ross September 15 was a beautiful sunny day, warm but not hot, perfect for the annual LAGOS Tournament. LAGOS is Ladies Amalgamated Golf of SaddleBrooke! How’s that for a title? No wonder we only say LAGOS! This event is the one time each year that the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners and the SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf…
Sports, October 2026
Get Fit, Get Back in the Water—Let’s Swim!
SaddleBrooke Swim Club Offers Free “Let’s Swim!” Clinic This October When was the last time you had a swimming lesson? If it’s been a while, you’re not alone. Swimming has changed over the years, and today’s techniques can make swimming more efficient, more comfortable, and gentler on the body. So, if you’ve been thinking about…