Bob Edelblut The MPMGA has always had a difficult time running a special event in the desert’s summer months. Our snowbird population is long since gone and our full-time residents are either scheduling lengthy trips or hiding out to escape the heat. Nonetheless, 32 brave souls answered the calls of Special Event Director Don…
Tag: Golf
Sports, October 2018
Fire Sale at the SBWGA
Ret Convey The SBWGA learned today that the time has come to say goodbye to our great friend and supporter, Bernie Eaton, who will be leaving us at the end of October. Bernie has been a constant source of strength and direction for the SBWGA over the last nine years and it is with…
Sports, October 2018
Another hole-in-one for Jerry Emmons
Bob Edelblut September 4 was a very good day for Jerry Emmons! First of all, it was the opening round of the Mars and Venus tournament at The Preserve Golf Course. Secondly, he and his playing partners Ralene Peters, Andrea Gray and Gary Hodges played brilliantly and were the leaders of the event after day…
Sports, October 2018
#3 for Dan Schroeder is a gem
Bob Edelblut The consummate sports fan will find his or her mind filled with wonderful images and remembrances when they hear iconic names like Yankee Stadium, Soldier Field, Augusta, Wimbledon, Saint Andrews, etc., etc., etc. Imagine how many memories they must evoke. Mind boggling, isn’t it? Most golfers will agree that the newcomer to the…
Sports, October 2018
MountainView Preserve 9ers begin their fall season
In reality, the 9ers who play the Preserve and MountainView courses have no season, they play all year long, every Tuesday afternoon. We are 55 members and growing with golfers from both SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO. Annual membership starts at $40; $5 is collected by the pro-shop each time you play for range balls…
Sports, October 2018
SaddleBrooke Lady Golfers unite to have fun
On September 25, 80 ladies from the combined SaddleBrooke Lady Niners and the SBWGA-18 came together for their annual LAGOS Tournament. It was an absolutely beautiful day in SaddleBrooke and all the ladies lived up to the theme of “Girls Just Want To Have Fun.” The event was chaired by the SBWGA-18 this year and…
Generals, October 2018
Golf Cart Parade set for December 22
Valerie Malik and Fred Pilster, Golf Cart Committee Save the date! The annual Golf Cart Parade will be held this year on December 22. So, get ready to decorate your carts and join the fun. It will be very much the same as last year, leaving the clubhouse driving range at dusk. The best…
Sports, October 2018
TEE off at MountainView “The First Tee”
Eileen J Snearly The First Tee is an international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. The First Tee is supported by the PGA Tour and The Champions Tour. It also has a major presence at the Tucson Open on the Senior Tour. This First Tee…
Clubs & Classes, September 2018
Verde Sputters Prepare For Busy Season
Trudy Rossi While the summer weather has certainly thinned out the ranks of the Monday morning Sputters, thank you to those loyal ladies who have shown up weekly toting their water and wearing sun hats, sun screen and cool collars. The number of Sputters on a given Monday ranged anywhere from 45 down to 22,…
Features, August 2018
Van’s Golf bag winner
Keith McLean, of SaddleBrooke One, received a surprise phone call on Tuesday, July 2, from the manager of Van’s Golf Store. Keith’s entry had been drawn for the Limited Edition 2018 June Major Staff bag. Keith, a retired firefighter, moved to SaddleBrooke with his wife Carolyn 16 months ago and he’s renewed his passion…