Alejandra Wilcox In the July edition of the SaddleBrooke Progress, our headline on page 43 mistakenly referred to the MountainView Lady Niners as the MountainView Lady Putters. We regret the error.
Tag: Golf
Sports, July 2018
The dog days of summer
Eileen J Snearly The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners tee up in the heat of the Tucson summer. We miss our snowbird golfers but will carry on until they return.
Sports, July 2018
Diane Marchand’s masterpiece round of golf
Dennis Marchand For the seven years that Diane Marchand has been playing golf at SaddleBrooke she has staked her claim on hole number four at the Preserve as the hole where she will finally fulfill her wish for her long desired first hole-in-one. So, on April 26 when she was playing with her friends Debbie…
Sports, July 2018
Lady Niners host special guest
Barbara Johnson On June 12 the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners held their usual June General Meeting and Brunch. After a toasty round of golf in the heat, our president Debbie Thompson welcomed all the members and our guests – our Pros Bernie Eaton and Troy Jewkes, as well as our Course Superintendent Mike Roddy. Next, she…
Generals, July 2018
Charity Golf Tournament breaks records while supporting non-profits
Stephen Argentati The 20th annual Fore For Kids charity golf tournament broke records this year and raised over $36,000 to be used to support youth-oriented charities in the local area. The tournament was created by the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke, a service organization that focuses on service above self. At the most recent club meeting,…
Sports, July 2018
The MPMGA’s Pima Cup results are fabulous
Bob Edelblut The MPMGA has been a regular participant in Pima Cup competitions for quite some time and those asked could not remember a season where the MPMGA’s teams finished as high in the standings as they did this year. Listen to this—they finished second overall and were a measly two points behind the…
Sports, July 2018
Lady Putters contribute to IMPACT of Southern Arizona
Jean Kraus On Monday, June 11, MountainView Lady Putters presented their annual charity donation to IMPACT of Southern Arizona. Barbara McClure, Executive Director of IMPACT, accepted the $400 donation. MVLP members were told the money will be used to provide prescription eye glasses to children in need, specifically for children in the “Copper Corridor” directly…
Sports, July 2018
The SBWGA keeps it cool
Ret Convey Our northern buddies look in horror at the 100+ temperatures here in Arizona and wonder how we can stand it. They see us draped in ice bags and neck coolers while wearing SPF 2000 hats and ask why we don’t just stay in the comfort of our A.C. all day. The obvious reason…
Sports, July 2018
Volunteers are essential
Eileen J Snearly “You take on and do with the best of cheer…Hooray for volunteers.” — Arleen Grubbs and Evie Levine MountainView Women’s Collegiate Tournament took place March 23-25, 2018. Congratulations to the 2018 Collegiate Golf Tournament winners. Winner: Illinois 875 (+11); Runner up: San Jose State. Thank you to the MountainView Preserve Lady…
Sports, June 2018
Keeping the home fires burning at the SBWGA
Ret Convey The time has come to wish bon voyage and happy trails to our pals who are departing for either their other homes or a summer vacation. We will miss all of you and promise to keep the Tucson home fires burning until you return. Of course, it’s no secret that keeping the home…