Feb. 1 was the conclusion of the annual Presidents Cup tournament. This is a match play event. Thirty-two players qualified for the event on Jan. 11, and matches were played Jan. 20 through Feb. 1. Carol Bidwell was the Presidents Cup champion by winning her match against Takyeo Eakin. Gail Plimpton finished in third place.…
On Feb. 7, 42 Verde Sputters and four guests sputtered through 18 holes on the SaddleBrooke One putting green. There were three money-hole winners: LaVonne Ashwood, Mickey Levich, and Karen Martin. It was also a great day for holes-in-ones: 34! Hazel Roper had four and Donna Bujnovsky had three. LaVonne Ashwood, Mary Ellen Clark, Maggie…
Ann Lange Since 2008, the MountainView-Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) has noted the ace winners for both low gross and low net each month. The monthly winners are then rounded up for a playoff round in January to determine and celebrate the Ace of the Year winner for each category. The 2021 Aces with pretty…
Eileen J. Snearly For many years, the MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) have given supplies and money to support the Mammoth/San Manuel School District. Although this is not the only charity we support, the support of the schools is the only year-long commitment. Every Monday while putting, there is a box for money donations designated for…
Eileen J. Snearly On Jan. 20, the MountainView Lady Putters’ (MVLP) membership renewal and orientation of new members was held in the MountainView Ballroom. During this event, the 2022 new executive board members were introduced, and the 2021 board members were acknowledged. There were 27 new members in attendance for orientation, conducted by Patty Stark…
Eileen J. Snearly This is a story about a very special lady, Sydney Barber, and her grandmother, MountainView Lady Putter Mary Williams. Mary has been an active member of the MountainView Lady Putters and her SaddleBrooke community for years. Sydney Barber, Mary’s granddaughter, recently graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy. This past spring, Sydney was…
Eileen (EJ) Snearly The MountainView Lady Putters members receive a free Christmas holiday luncheon every year. This has always been a wonderful time to thank all the members for their participation in making this organization a success. After putting on Dec. 13, the Christmas holiday luncheon was held in the ballroom at the MountainView Clubhouse.…
Eileen J. Snearly The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners held their pre-Christmas Holly Jolly event on Dec. 14. The golf format was a fun, step-a-side shotgun start at MountainView Golf Club. Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats made by Barbara Bloch were handed out at registration. The theme of the after-golf luncheon was Reindeer Games. There was a…
Alan Doan The Tournament of Champions, held this year on Jan. 13 at the Preserve, is an annual event for qualifying members of the MountainView-Preserve Men’s Golf Association (MPMGA). Participants are selected based on the number of points accumulated in MPMGA events throughout the previous year. Winning your flight in an individual event earns four…
Alan Doan The men’s golf clubs of both SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO just competed in the annual Javelina Cup that pits members of both 18-hole golf clubs in a two-day match play tournament played at the courses of both the MountainView Preserve Men’s Golf Association (MPMGA) and the SaddleBrooke Men’s Golf Association (SMGA). The Javelina Cup was played…