Barbara Johnson On February 13, the Saddlebrooke Lady Niners traveled “across the Brooke” to join our “sisters” at MountainView in our annual Across the Brooke Tournament. This year, the ladies of MVPLN hosted the event, so if you read their article, you can see the results of this fun event – always an enjoyable…
Tag: Golf
Sports, March 2018
SBWGA members prepare for annual Quail Classic
Ret Convey Sometimes it’s impossible to believe how lucky we are. When we consider our many exciting tournament opportunities, luncheons and activities planned to perfection, beautiful golf courses waiting for us each Tuesday morning, new members who soon become new friends—we’re tempted to pinch ourselves to check if we’re dreaming! Our good fortune makes…
Sports, March 2018
Men’s Putters Club begins 22nd year
Harlan Hobbs The SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters Club, entering its 22nd year, enjoyed a wonderful and rewarding year in 2017. Membership grew to 134 putters, and in addition to the weekly, quarterly, and annual competitions, the third annual Jeff Shields/Charles Schwab Company Senior Men’s Putting Tournament was hosted by the SBMP in September. Jeff Shields…
Sports, March 2018
You’re simply the best: The state medallion
Eileen J Snearly Competition is open to all AWGA members. Winners will be determined by their two best low gross nine-hole rounds or their two best low net nine-hole rounds out of four designated rounds on a league day. Players need only participate in two rounds to be eligible. The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners…
Sports, March 2018
Let’s get together yeah yeah yeah
Eileen J Snearly When SaddleBrooke and MountainView Preserve Lady Niners get together it’s called Across the Brooke. Each group hosts this event on alternating years and play nine holes of golf. This year 88 golfers were hosted by MPLN at MountainView Golf Club. The game kicked off with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun and was…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
All aboard! Who’s coming on Board?
Eileen J Snearly MountainView/Preserve Lady Niners is a well-run organization due to shared goals, dedication and friendship. Introducing the 2018 MPLN Board and their support team: Back row from left: Jackie Webster (Treasurer), Rita Smith (membership/handbook), Maureen Borland (rules), Joyce Sutay (web master/sponsors), Karen Koch (AWGA liaison), Linda Miles (tournaments), Judy Hendricks (Secretary), Marla…
Sports, March 2018
Rick Fernandez scores an ace
Bob Edelblut I am beginning to wonder if someone or something is priming our pumps. We are barely six weeks into our new season and four holes-in-one have already been recorded by Men’s Club members. Can we possibly best the record of 17 we set in 2016? On Sunday, February 4, at 12:10 p.m.…
Sports, March 2018
20 years and growing strong
Jean Kraus MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) is celebrating a milestone with 20 years as an organization. MVLP was founded by Lou Ann Garvin in February of 1998. She gathered 33 interested ladies and after negotiating an agreement with the Golf Pro at MountainView, the group moved forward. Today we have 130 putters of which…
Sports, February 2018
The 2018 MPMGA Board is set
Bob Edelblut Officially it is accurate to say that January 1, 2018, was the first day of work for the MPMGA’s new Board. Unofficially I can assure you that almost all spent the month of December immersed in the discovery process. Rumor has it that some questioned their individual sanity for volunteering in the…
Sports, February 2018
MPLN’s golf pairing process
Eileen J Snearly As you will see, this volunteering job requires much work and dedication. The MPLNS thank the past pairings ladies, as well as the present. We all appreciate these ladies, and some of us did not realize all the many facets that this entails as we golf every week. 1. Download players…