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…
Alan Doan The MountainView/Preserve Men’s Golf Association (MPMGA) held its annual Winter Bash on Dec. 1 at the MountainView Golf Course. The tournament format was a four-man modified scramble, which was designed to allow members to play with golfers they don’t typically play with. In addition to the free beer and lunch, two-thirds of the…
BK Koch On Dec. 5, 2022, 23 Sputters and three guests braved the gloomy weather with high spirits and smiling faces, knowing that a good holiday luncheon and lots of fun would be happening after the game. Low score was 39 for Laura Berkley and Sue Delago. Sue was really on fire, as she went…
Eileen J. Snearly Thanksgiving is not only for giving, but for being thankful for what we have. It is part of human nature to want to give to the less fortunate. The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) became part of the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach program by donating money for the Thanksgiving Baskets in 2021. The…
Shirley Hamann The 2022 Desert Dove Tournament was held at Robson Ranch Golf Club in Eloy. This tournament has an impressive history, having been held for more than 20 years, formerly as an EWGA tournament. Eighteen Wonder Women from Tucson competed in a match play event against 18 Super Girls from Phoenix. Although the day began…
Mark Miller The annual Ryder Cup Classic between SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO was held Thursday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 5, 2022. Thursday’s format, played at the MountainView course, was a scramble/shamble format. Saturday, played at the SaddleBrooke and Tucson courses, was match play. While the score was much closer than in previous years,…
Denise Cashmore The MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) held their 2022 year-end Holiday Business Luncheon on Dec. 6, sponsored by Sonora Investment Management. Golfers headed out to the course in their most festive attire, while starter Rennie Temple was tasked with picking out the best outfits. After the morning round, all moved to the MountainView…
Wanda Ross Here it is 2023, already 23 years after most of us remember welcoming in the new millennium. Oh, how the time does fly. This is a call to action to do the things we love to do now while we enjoy them, to enjoy our lives, and make the most of every day.…