Tag: Golf

MPLN Spooktacular Tournament

Charles Schwab sponsors receiving plaque of appreciation, left to right: Chris Boyd (Schwab), Linda Elliott (MPLN President), Joyce Sutay (tournament co-chair), Jeff Shields (Schwab); photo courtesy of Carol Thompson

Diane Mazzarella MountainView/Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) kicked off their fall events with the Halloween-themed Grab a Gal ‘n Golf tournament on October 25 at MountainView course. A record 82 members, guests and sponsors participated in the fun event organized by co-chairs, Joyce Sutay and Phyllis Cadden and their committee. Many participants showed their Halloween spirit…

MPMGA hosts annual golf event

The SaddleBrooke volunteers

Bob Edelblut The PGA and the LPGA are sponsors of the First Tee organization and the First Tee of Tucson is its regional affiliate. On Sunday, October 23 the MPMGA hosted at the MountainView Golf Course the First Tee of Tucson annual golf day. Tim Koch has masterminded this event for the past six or…

Ron Victor continues the hole-in-one parade

Bob Edelblut Like many of us, Ron Victor often wondered if he was ever going to have a hole-in-one. But he never lost hope and never stopped trying! His tenacity was finally rewarded on Friday, November 4 on the fourth hole at the MountainView Golf Course. Congratulations, Ron, for your first, and many extra kudos…

Grant Farquhar is the 2016 MPMGA Club Champion

Mike Jahaske, Grant Farquhar and David Cohen sharing the moment

Bob Edelblut On November 9 and 10 the MPMGA played this year’s Club Championship at the MountainView Golf Course. Ninety-one players signed up for the event and as in years past they were assigned to various flights based on their handicaps and tee choice selection. All of the players in the first five flights played…

SBWGA news

Bonnie Barker The 2016 golf season is winding down and we are looking forward to the beginning of a new season. We are excited to see our snowbird friends returning, tournaments beginning, cooler days (really?) and fun times! Coyote Golf Carts has been our loyal sponsor for a number of years. Their much appreciated support…

Are you linked in?

No, we’re not talking about the business networking website, but rather SaddleBrooke Links Players. Links Players is a national and international organization of people who love the game of golf and believe that Jesus gave us a perfect example of how to live on this earth. The game of golf embodies the principles of integrity,…

SB Men’s 9-Hole League begins

Dick Cook

Dick Cook The SaddleBrooke Men’s Nine Hole League has begun its 2017 golf season. The league’s board has welcomed back active members, new members and the snowbirds that have returned to Tucson for the winter. Below is the Niners event schedule for the months of November and December. 2016/2017 Event Calendar Fall/winter tee times begin…

SaddleBrooke One golf program hosts Girls Junior Golf

Barbara Johnson Our golfers and course staff have enjoyed a busy summer and, thanks to our Pro Bernie Eaton, we had a special treat in August. Bernie, who has been named 2016 Southern Chapter Professional of the Year, is known for his innovative and creative fun programs which have enhanced our golf program for years…

Finally, the author has his day

Bob Edelblut showing off his first Ace

Dennis Marchand In case you haven’t noticed, this has been a banner year for holes-in-one in the MountainView Preserve Men’s Club and it has been the envious honor of our Publicity Director Bob Edelblut to document and be the scribe for all these great successes. Ironically, our honorable publicity director has never had one himself,…