Bob Edelblut It is really quite amazing the number of holes-in-one members of the MPMGA have recorded this year. Warren Tiahrt made it 16 on Saturday, November 12 at the Preserve Golf Club. This must be some kind of record! Warren’s playing partner Nick Nicholas said after Warren hit his shot, that he thought it…
Tag: Golf
Sports, January 2017
SBWGA celebrates 2016
The Christmas Holiday Luncheon is always a festive time for the SBWGA-18 and this December was no different. President Brenda Brown, in her jovial style, thanked the outgoing board for a tremendous year of unity and accomplishment. The new board was introduced taking the oath of office for 2017. President Sheila Clarkin, Vice President Venetia…
Sports, January 2017
Don Plapinger makes it 17
Bob Edelblut I truly thought there were no more seats on the hole-in-one train. Boy was I wrong. On Sunday, December 4 Don Plapinger aced the thirteenth hole at the MountainView Golf Course. Connie and Don were playing in their regular Sunday couples group and Jack and Debbie Hammer were their playing partners. Spouses are…
Sports, January 2017
Ron Curtis wins 2016 SMGA President’s Cup Tournament
Gary Averett The 2016 SaddleBrooke Men’s Golf Association held its final tournament of the year November 30, December 3, completing on December 7. Ron Curtis finished the three day tournament with an overall low net score of 205, one stroke better than the second overall low net score by Doug Swartz at 206. He averaged…
Sports, January 2017
Ralene Peters crowned 2016 MPWGA Club Champion
Janey Clausen The 2016 MPWGA Club Championship was played on Monday, November 14 at The Preserve and Tuesday, November 15 at MountainView with beautiful weather both days. Denny Dalton and Ralene Peters were tied after the final day of play and had to compete in a sudden death playoff which Ralene won on the first…
Sports, January 2017
Steve Bender 2016 winner of the Tournament of Champions
Bob Edelblut The weekly schedule said that the finals for the Tournament of Champions would be played on November 17. This schedule is sacred and nothing, well almost nothing, will cause it to be compromised. Get the picture? There were several situations including the weather forecast that almost caused this popular event to be rescheduled.…
Sports, January 2017
MPLN tournament winners
Diane Mazzarella Recent MountainView/Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) Ace of the Month tournaments presented the following winners: September – Low Gross Charlene Grimm, Low Net Shirley Miller October – Low Gross Joyce Sutay, Low Net Susan Elliott November – Low Gross Carol Thompson, Low Net Judy Hendricks December – Low Gross Becky Fisher, Low Net Carol…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
The 2016 Javelina Cup belongs to MPMGA
Bob Edelblut What is that age old saying – “Neither wind nor rain nor snow” will keep a golfer from making his scheduled tee time? Well, maybe I am off just a bit but I am sure you see the point. Not one player from the MPMGA or the SMGA was late for the 8:00…
Sports, January 2017
Thank you, MountainView/Preserve Golf Community
On behalf of the Greens Committee I want to thank all members of the SaddleBrooke HOA2 golfing community for their generosity in making this year’s appreciation lunch one of the most successful. In addition to individual contributions, I would like to extend a special thanks to the various golf associations that enhance our golfing experience.…
Sports, January 2017
Congratulations – 2016 Robson Challenge Team members
Janey Clausen The 2016 Robson Challenge Golf Tournament was held on Wednesday, November 16 at Eagle’s Nest Golf Course in PebbleCreek. MountainView/Preserve was represented by 12 MPWGA players and Pro Ken Steinke. Special recognition goes to Lonnee Plattner who scored 88 and took first in her flight and to Karen Erickson who finished fifth in…