Wanda Ross It’s summer in SaddleBrooke, and it is beautiful here. Many of our snowbird members are away for much of the summer, but those of us who are here are enjoying the wonderful community we call home. Our weather in June has been idyllic, with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.…
Tag: Golf
Sports, July 2023
Aces, Eagles, Birdies, and Putters—SBWGA 18ers
Shirley Hamann Four of our golfers have had a very good month. They are Melanie Bassham, Bonnie Westra, Nancy Huffman, and Brenda Brown. On June 1, Melanie had a hole-in-one on SaddleBrooke hole number 2. She used a pitching wedge for the 91-yard hole. Witnesses were Jackie Bassham and Stew Dresh. This is her second…
Sports, July 2023
MPWGA ‘Girls of Summer’
Denise Cashmore MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) officially kicked off the summer season in May with 7 a.m. start times, beautiful weather for our “Girls of Summer” golfers, and some classic events. On May 1 MPWGA President Judy Grow grabbed a shovel for the groundbreaking ceremony at MountainView Golf Course where exciting improvements are happening.…
Sports, July 2023
Hole In One
Congratulations to Stefanie Williams! Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Lovely day! Lovely swing! Lovely hole-in-one on the Tucson Course, hole number 8, on Monday, June 5. Using a 6 iron, Stefanie Williams stepped up to the tee and effortlessly swung her club, sending her pink Callaway #2 ball airborne and landing it close to the hole.…
Sports, June 2023
Catalina Classic: The Ranch, MVP, and SBWGA 18-Holers Meet Up for Annual Tournament
Ellen Avenoso On May 16, 120 ladies from SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and MountainView/Preserve Golf Associations joined together to play in the annual SaddleBrooke Classic. This tournament, made up of four-person teams, took place at SaddleBrooke. Following the tournament, a lunch was served in the Vista dining room where winners were announced and prizes were awarded.…
Sports, June 2023
MPLNiners 2023 Club Championship
EJ Snearly The annual MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) Club Championship was played on two consecutive Tuesday league days. The events were held on April 4 and April 11 at MountainView Golf Club. The golfers had a choice to compete for the championship or follow the field as a regular league day. A luncheon and…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Preserve Men’s Luncheon
Tim Gaule Fifteen men from The Preserve enjoyed lunch on April 28. This month we enjoyed lunch on The Preserve patio. The weather was nice, although it was a bit windy. Our waitress Ami did a terrific job of serving meals and drinks. I would give my prime rib French dip sandwich a rating of…
Sports, May 2023
Hole In One: The First Time Is Always the Sweetest
EJ Snearly A “young” lady who has been in SaddleBrooke for only two years and has only golfed for two years had a dream come true. Sandee Heighton moved to Arizona with her husband John two years ago from Seattle where she taught elementary school for 40 years. On March 23, on MountainView Golf Course,…
Sports, May 2023
SMGA News
Mark Miller March and April are very busy months for the SaddleBrooke Men’s Golf Association (SMGA) with our Match Play Club Championship, the Club Championship, and the RoadRunner Member-Guest event. Congratulations to the winners of the Match Play event, which was played over three days in early March: Flight 1 winner: Greg Verbus Flight 2…
Sports, May 2023
Here Come the Ranchettes
EJ Snearly On Monday morning, April 17, the SB Ranchette Putters arrived at MountainView to compete in the annual putting event and luncheon. The MVLadyPutters were invited up to the Ranch to putt last year. This year it was the MVLadyPutters’ turn to host the event at MountainView. This tradition is well-liked and well-attended. The…