Tag: Golf

Monday Mixers—The Fun Continues!

Nicholas T. Mares Monday Mixers is enjoying a great season of mixed-putting fun. Couples, singles, and all SaddleBrooke residents are welcome. We putt on Monday afternoons at the SaddleBrooke One putting green. Sign-up starts at 3 p.m., with each tournament starting at 3:30 p.m. Come meet your SaddleBrooke neighbors. There is still loads of time…

MountainView Golf Course Opens to Acclaim

Jim Grosjean As I write this article in mid-November, I’m hopeful that the front nine at MountainView Golf Club will be complete by its promised Dec. 1 deadline. If all goes according to plan, we will once again have 36 glorious holes of golf to thrill (or frustrate) us. No more cart path only rules…

MPWGA Trick, Treat, or Par!

Denise Cashmore After some time off from league play due to course closures and maintenance, the MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) was back at it for Halloween! The colder morning temps may have spooked some, but 30 ladies showed up at The (freshly overseeded) Preserve to kick off our fall season. Congratulations to our Aces…

MPLNiners Honor Their Sponsors with a Reception

EJ Snearly An appreciation reception was held for the sponsors of the MPLNiners golf league. On Nov. 13 in the MountainView Bar and Grill, the MPLNiners welcomed some of their sponsors. The sponsors who were able to attend were introduced and were able to talk about their business experiences. During the event, which featured hors…

SMGA Prepares for an Exciting New Year

Mark Miller You may already know that golfing on a regular basis can help provide a healthy mind and a healthy body. Experts believe golf can extend your life by offering exercise, as well as socialization. Golf exercises your heart naturally, lowering your risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular issues, as well as potentially…

SB Lady Niners and Men Niners Unite

Wanda Ross The SaddleBrooke Lady Niners and Men Niners joined together for a Niners Unite Tournament, which was held on July 18. It was a nice summer morning, mostly cloudy and cooler than many recent days. The group of 48 golfers played in a scramble format on the Tucson course. Men played from the yellow…

Men’s Niners Membership Campaign Begins October 23

James Wetegrove, Publicity Chairman Why Join the Men’s Niners? * To golf in a friendly setting with new or existing friends * Learn more about the game in an easy, nine-hole format * Experience competitive fun with other golfers in our community Who Can Join? Membership in the Men’s Niners is available to all male…

Verde Sputters Happenings

BK Koch Amid the sweltering temperatures that were bestowed upon us, Verde Sputters persevered. Summary of the games for July/August and the Sputters who braved the heat are as follows: On July 17 there were 17 Sputters braving the heat. Laurie Miller showed off her skills with a 39 and had two holes-in-one. Gail Mihm…

MPWGA Ladies Beat the Heat

Denise Cashmore The Ladies of the MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) are enjoying many golf activities during this summer’s heat and, in many ways, find that perseverance is the way to play. Even the pros say that the heat affects focus, so staying hydrated and positive during a round is key. Tuesday play dates in…

SBWGA-18: Special Sponsor, New Faces, and Ace Day Winners

Shirley Hamann Every month, we thank our special sponsors in this publication. The one sponsor we don’t mention is an individual who is a member of the SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association (SBWGA-18), Sherry Fitzpatrick. Sherry donates beautiful glass vase trophies to the winners of all the major tournaments: Cactus Classic, Presidents Cup, and the Club…