Ann Lange Golf gagster gurus Sam and Nona Leeper, and Activities Chair Bonnie Barazani organized The Preserve’s First Marshmallow Masters Putting Tournament held on March 31. Seventy-one co-ed putters, most named either Alice or Alliss, gathered at MountainView Golf Club for a round of puttermania, followed by a grubbilicious BBQ at the Mesquite Grill…
Debbie McMullin On March 20 our 2018 President’s Cup Tournament ended in an exciting sudden death playoff. Two players, Bev Smith and Ann Van Sickel, were tied after two days (36 holes) of golf. During the playoff held on the tenth hole at MountainView GC, Ann scored a par to win the tournament. Congratulations,…
Eileen J Snearly The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners took to the road in March. Invitational golf events are well attended and have proven to be a time to experience new golf courses and make new friends. These golfers traveled to The Highlands at Dove Mountain, with a Safari theme, and The Views Golf Club…
Jean Kraus The MountainView Lady Putters hosted the SaddleBrooke Lady Sputters at a spring event on March 19. The weather cooperated and a grand time was had by all. There were some special putting holes named “The Garden” and “The Princess,” which had prizes for anyone getting a hole-in-one. Following the morning of putting…
Bob Edelblut On Thursday, March 8 Tom and his partner Dave Hill were playing their second-round match in the MPMGA’s Member-Member Match Play Tournament at the Preserve Golf Club. Yes, it was an official Men’s Club event and another keg of beer will be opened in his honor at our next monthly luncheon. We…
Barbara Johnson The title of this article would have read “SB Lady Niners Have New Club Champion,” but that wouldn’t have been exactly accurate. You see, Cinda Haugsby isn’t exactly new to this award. After three days of competition – one on each of the three courses – Cinda emerged as the repeat winner…
Ret Convey The SBWGA’s Club Championship and Senior Club Championship highlight the very heart of golf. The three-day competition showcases not only the achievements of our finest players but also the kindness, friendship and sense of fair play evident in all who participate. Our 2018 Club Championship co-chairs, Deb Finn and Molly Fullerton, gave…
Bob Edelblut Everyone knows by now that when I say “the train,” I am making reference to the MPMGA’s hole-in-one train. Believe me every member wants his seat on this train! Don Plapinger recorded his third hole-in-one on December 4, 2016. It was the 17th ace recorded by a member in that historic year.…
Eileen J Snearly The MountainView Lady Niners welcomed 14 new members to the Women’s Golf Association this winter. The orientation that was given by Rita Smith, membership chair, included rules and procedures. The “Partner for Par” who is a veteran niner, was paired with the new member for two rounds of league golf, and…
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…