Wanda Ross When golfers make New Year’s resolutions, those resolutions often are to golf more, to improve their game, or to have more fun golfing. Joining Lady Niners is one way to achieve those goals. We golf nine holes every Tuesday morning on one of the three SaddleBrooke nine-hole courses. This gets us out on the…
EJ Snearly What a wonderfully fun play was performed by some of the MountainView Niners golf league members. This play, Mistletoe Mischief, was written by Niner Denise Gilliat-Norgard. Denise’s co-chair was Janet Ekkert. After multiple rehearsals, dressed and otherwise, the play went off without a hitch. Dec. 5, 2023, started off with a fun golf…
EJ Snearly Founded in 2007, the Folds of Honor mission is to provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. Their motto says it best: Honor their Sacrifice. Educate their Legacy. On Nov. 13 the Folds of Honor golf tournament was held at the SaddleBrooke One golf courses.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…