Tag: MPWGA

Mars vs. Venus Tournament

Ann Martin and Kate Pope gloat over the Mars/Venus Trophy.

The Mars (MPMGA) vs. Venus (MPWGA) Tournament was a huge success with the Venus Team winning by a score of 376 to 308. The first day of golf was played on Tuesday, May 3 at The Preserve where Cookie Kaplan scored a hole-in-one on No. 11. Golf on the second day, Thursday, May 5 was…

Take a Swing at Cancer a HUGE success

MPWGA had a highly successful “Take a Swing at Cancer” golf tournament, which included lunch, raffle, and silent auction. Special Events Chair Gail Fosmire was pleased to present a check for $13,986.79 to Leticia Lovallo at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. A special thank you goes out to all who helped make this such…

In Golf does the “L” stand for luck or love?

Bonnie Barker and Phyllis Sarrels

Carmela Pankey It’s hard to believe that the month of April is over. It seems that we were just welcoming the snowbirds back to their SaddleBrooke home and we are now saying farewell to them for another season. Be safe in your travels home wherever you may be heading. Our membership continues to grow as…

MPWGA President’s Cup

MPWGA held its annual President’s Cup on Monday, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19. The two-day tournament was played at The Preserve and MountainView Golf Courses at SaddleBrooke. Debbie Mielke shot net scores of 66 and 65 to win the tournament by five strokes. Way to go, Debbie!

Wilson and Clausen take second

Karen Wilson and Janey Clausen represented MPWGA at State Medallion on Saturday, January 16. The tournament was held at PebbleCreek Golf Resort in Phoenix. With Karen’s net score of 70 and Janey’s gross score of 86, they placed second in their flight. Congratulations!

Pilar Borm MPWGA Most Improved Player

At our MPWGA kick-off dinner on Tuesday, January 26, Pilar Borm was presented with the 2015 Most Improved Golfer Award. Pilar’s GHIN determining factor was 1.227, 4/1000ths of a point better than the second place finisher, Holly Lyon. Congratulations, Pilar!

Save the date to battle cancer

Linda DeWitt On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, The MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) will host our annual Take a Swing at Cancer Golf Tournament with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start at the MountainView Golf Club. The modified scramble tournament is open to all SaddleBrooke (HOA 1 and 2), SaddleBrooke Ranch ladies and new this year—non-SaddleBrooke…

MPWGA Club Championship

2015 Champ Janey Clausen

Ann Martin The MPWGA Club Championship was held November 16 and 17. The first day competition was held at the Preserve and the weather conditions were very challenging. The weather was cold and the precipitation came in many forms – rain, sleet and maybe a hint of snow. Only three golfers were able to shoot…

Ace of the Year

Karen Erickson, Denny Dalton and Cassie Bonnet

On April 21 the MPWGA played at The Preserve. The 12 winners of Ace of the Month (both gross and net) squared off to see who would become Ace of the Year. In the Gross category Denny Dalton won with an 80. Jo Helms and Ann Martin were right behind with 81. In the Net…