Dennis Marchand The annual Javelina Cup was played with the teams of the men’s clubs from SaddleBrooke One (SMGA) and SaddleBrooke TWO (MPMGA). On Jan. 5, 92 golfers met to play on day one at the MountainView Golf Course, home of the MPMGA. Forty-six two-man teams played two nine-hole matches for one point per hole, for…
James Wetegrove, Publicity Chairman The new slate of 2023 SaddleBrooke Men’s Nine-Hole Golf League officers was introduced at the general meeting in the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse. We have an exciting year of golf planned. Visit our 2023 Golf Schedule on the Niners website sites.google.com/site/sbmens9ers/news-upcoming-events for the complete details.
Ellen Avenoso We started our new season with the induction of the new board. We also “adopted” a new community endeavor to sponsor: Girls Golf of Tucson. The first event we assisted with was a clinic at Omni Golf Course. We honored our tournament winners, new members, and hole-in-one achievements at our first meeting of…
Eileen J. Snearly On Dec. 13 “Jerome the Gnome” welcomed the MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) to a wonderful “Holly Jolly” celebration of the Christmas holiday. There were the popular “gnomes” this year everywhere. Even though many of the ladies couldn’t be “gnome” this Christmas, and because of the weather, there was no golf, it…
Eileen J. Snearly On Dec. 12 the MountainView Lady Putters enjoyed a very merry Christmas party. This Christmas Luncheon was well planned and executed by the Christmas Committee. Every year the Christmas luncheon is a gift to all the members as a thank you for all the work and support they gave the organization throughout…
Jim Grosjean The MountainView-Preserve Men’s Golf Association (MPMGA) Tournament of Champions closed out the 2022 golf season on Jan. 12. A luncheon and awards ceremony followed the golf at the MountainView ballroom. Alan Doan emerged as the overall winner, shooting a net score of 66. Doan’s round was highlighted by birdies on hole number 9…
Wanda Ross Each year, the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners start the new year with our Founders Cup Tournament and luncheon. The Founders Cup gives us an opportunity to pay tribute to the ladies who founded our league in 1990. We are very grateful to then President June Hill and Vice President Liz Carlson. Thanks to them,…
Wanda Ross Congratulations to Sheryl Nugent and Pat Stead for taking second place in the third flight at the final game of the State Medallion Tournament. The tournament was held on the Sonoran course at the Oakwood Golf Club in Sun Lakes, Ariz. Our other team that played in this statewide tournament was Yvonne Garthwait and…
Mark Miller The new year brought the first of several competitions between the Men’s 18-hole golf leagues of SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO. On Thursday, Jan. 5, and Friday, Jan. 6, competition for the Javelina Cup was played. Thursday’s contest was at the MountainView course, and SaddleBrooke TWO took a commanding lead 228.5 to 185.5.…
Eileen J. Snearly The 25th The MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) Founder’s Day event is just around the corner. This is a celebration of the founding members, past presidents, and all Putters who have worked so diligently to make the organization a success. The Founder’s Day luncheon and program will take place on Feb. 13 at the…