Richard Hicks On April 23 Richard Hicks found what he had been searching for over the last 50 years, his first hole-in-one. Playing at MountainView with his buddies, Rich arrived at the 155 yard fourth hole with 7 iron in hand. Finally it happened; Rich got the elusive first hole-in-one after trying for 50 years.…
Tag: Golf
June 2014
SBWGA-18 Quail Classic Invitational – sensational
Kathy DeMerritt 112 ladies enjoyed the annual Quail Classic, April 13 to 15! Thanks so much to all the ladies and gentlemen who made it happen, especially our co-chairs Sandi Chester and Maire Ryan. The efforts of so many: Coyote Golf Cars (our major sponsor), hole sponsors, artists and artisans, our golf pros Bernie Eaton…
June 2014
MPWGA Ace of the Year tournament winner
MPWGA held its Ace of the Year Tournament on April 8. Each month golfers qualify for the tournament by winning a gross or net Ace of the Month qualifier. They are each awarded a golf towel, courtesy of L&M Painting. These winners then play in the Ace of the Year Tournament. This year’s tournament was…
June 2014
MVLP April news
Shannon Martinell April MVLP awards were presented to members on May 12, 2014. The following putters received trophies for their outstanding play: Roadrunner Award (low gross score) Raye Cobb with a 40.3; Lou Ann Garvin Tiger Award (low net score) Marcia Vernon with a 31.5; Hole in Wonders Judy Hardy, Marijo Lewis and Colleen Merrill…
June 2014
2014 M-PMGA President’s Cup tournament results
Dan Schroeder and Bob Eder A large field of 97 players grouped into nine flights competed in the club’s second major individual tournament of the year, the President’s Cup, on April 16 and 17. What makes this event special is the club takes the time to recognize our past presidents with complimentary golf, lunch and…
June 2014
Villas II Golf Cart Rally
Susan Fusco April 12 was a windy, alternately sunny and cloudy day, but it did not deter Villas II residents. They were intent on written directions they were given by rally masters Jack and Glenna Sheerin. April is the month that Jack prepares new and diabolical instructions for the annual Villas II Golf Cart Rally.…
May 2014
MPLN Club Champion
Franny Flynn and Shirley Tié The MountainView/Preserve Lady Niners is proud to announce their 2014 Club Champion Susan Elliott! Play started on March 31 on the MountainView back nine and finished on April 1 on the Preserve front nine. Following completion of play Golf Pro Mike Jahaske and Assistant Pro Ken Steinke announced the winners…
May 2014
2014 SMGA Match Play tourney
Gary Averett The 2014 SMGA Match Play Tournament was held over a four day period of March 22, 26, 27 and 29 with a one day qualifying round played on March 19. This annual SMGA tournament follows the same format as the Accenture World Golf Championships Match Play Tournament which has been held at Dove…
May 2014
MPWGA President’s Cup Tournament
Ann Martin The MPWGA held its annual President’s Cup Tournament on March 17 and 18. The first day action was at the MountainView Golf Course. In keeping with the St. Patrick’s Day date everyone was decked out in green. In addition there were buttons, necklaces and lots of Irish for the day. The day was…
May 2014
Verde Sputters news
Trudy Rossi The theme of the April 7 Fun Day was Butterflies, but even the birds and the bees along with the butterflies had a tough time getting around that windy morning. Five of the 18 holes putted, or attempted, were trick holes! We sincerely thank the Fun Day Committee of Marie Schmidt, chairperson, and…