Nicholas T. Mares Monday Mixers is a great way to meet other SaddleBrooke residents. All are welcome—you do not have to be a golfer, couple, or expert putter. All you have to do is want to have fun. Monday Mixers is open to all men and women of SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO and takes place…
Ann Lange On the eighth day golf was created. On the 18th swig, the number of holes was determined. On June 3, 1927, the first Ryder Cup began, and on Sept. 11 and 18, the second annual Ryder Cup Match took place between the MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) and the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA).…
Patricia Morris The MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) hosted a “Putting Partners” competition event in September, with each member inviting a husband, friend, or fellow putter to join them for an evening of putting followed by a delicious dinner. The event committee, led by Jean Kraus, included Debbie Grafmiller, Linda Pryde, Patty Stark, and Suzi Rizzo. They set up a…
Herb Kranze Friday the 13th turned out to be a lucky and great day for the Jeff Shields—Charles Schwab fifth annual Senior Men’s Putting Tournament. The namesake of the tournament, Jeff Shields, presented a check to Steve Tepper from the American Diabetes Association for $1,600. Joe Fiorito presented a $900 check to Cynthia Holmes from…
Ann Lange The relationship between men from Mars and women from Venus is a gray area, but here in our own little happy and harmonious universe, it is quite clear. We adore each other, share the same solar system, rotate around the same golf courses, and enjoy a good swing fling playing around together. This…
Jim Donat For the last five years, SaddleBrooke One’s Men’s Putters has hosted a putting tournament at their facility. The tournament consists of 18 four-man teams representing various clubs from around Tucson. The tournament was held on September 13 this year on SaddleBrooke One’s putting green. SaddleBrooke TWO’s men’s league, MPMGA, entered two teams in…
Marsha Camp Congratulation to our September Aces, Eila Salaberry and Sandra Murray. Sandra finished with a gross score of 80 and Eila carded a net 59. That’s some incredibly great play. The Sampson and Delilah tournament with the Men’s club was a huge success. Monday, Sept. 9, was a full field event and the shamble/scramble format…
Duane Kupper With the beginning of fall, the snowbirds begin their migration to the south. This phenomenon was noticeable as witnessed by the great attendance for the LAGOS Tournament. The annual Ladies’ Amalgamated Golf of SaddleBrooke (LAGOS) tournament, a joint tournament for the Niners and 18ers, was held on Sept. 24. Both leagues alternate hosting this…
Linda DeWitt The continuing battle against cancer will again be supported on Nov. 18 and 19, as the MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) will host the annual “Take a Swing at Cancer” Golf Tournament. MountainView Golf Club will be the venue with an 8 a.m. shotgun start on Nov. 19. New this year will be a cocktail party and auction on…
Dan Hoshino The November tournament for the MountainView-Preserve Couples Golf will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, at the MountainView Golf Course. It will be a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, and the format will be a two-person, one net best ball; couples may pick their foursome. This event will be followed by dinner. Details to be provided at…