Dian Kupper As is our tradition, the SaddleBrooke Niners gathered to celebrate the season and close out one year as a new one begins. The 2020 board led by Edie Crall has done a superb job under difficult circumstances, and we thank each of them for their contributions in 2020. The 2021 board was introduced:…
Dian Kupper Pandemic, what pandemic? The SaddleBrooke Niners continue to enjoy golf with friends despite the challenges we are all facing. We are so glad that the RoadRunner Grill has opened for breakfast. Quite a few niners are enjoying congregating while observing social distancing on the patio. We thank the servers and cooks for their work…
Dian Kupper Many of the SaddleBrooke (SB) snowbirds have flown (or driven), but, in spite of the pandemic, the rest of us are enjoying the wonderful weather. The group is looking forward to the reopening of the Road Runner Grill and the socialization this allows. The annual President’s Cup Tournament held this month was a…
Dian Kupper This spring is certainly different from last. Because of the virus, socializing is severely limited. That means four carts instead of two for each four-some, no lunch in the Roadrunner, no stops at the pro shop, no invitational tournament, and so on. One thing stays the same, though. The Niners love playing golf and continue to…
Dian Kupper Each year the SaddleBrooke Niners and the SaddleBrooke Sputters team up for a fun day of golf and lunch. This year, 68 ladies turned out for this fun tournament. A modified scramble was the game for this year. In this tournament, the Niners tee off, select the best tee shot, and then play…
Dian Kupper The snowbirds have flown, but the fun continues for the rest of us. The annual President’s Cup tournament held this month was a match play competition. Sixteen ladies vied for the title. Three of the initial matches were decided in extra holes. In the end, Janet Williams defeated Yvonne Garthwait in a close…
Dian Kupper and Barb Johnson Summer is here. We have said goodbye to our snowbirds but there are plenty of us still here to make Tuesday play a lot of fun. The SaddleBrooke Niners went all out for the Ladies Choice Event on April 23. Our own dynamic duos combined their powers to take over…
The Niners are really enjoying the fabulous spring weather. Lots of members are playing weekly and, of course, play is followed by lunch and socializing at the RoadRunner Grill. Soon we will be saying good-bye to the winter folks and will look forward to seeing them again in the fall. Our Club Championship Tournament was…
Dian Kupper The SaddleBrooke Niners and the MountainView/Preserve Niners hold an Across the Brooke tournament each year. This is a great tournament as it provides an opportunity for a fun competition and socialization between the two clubs. This year the SaddleBrooke Niners hosted this event on February 12. A combined count of ninety-two ladies played…
Dian Kupper Our Niners group is keeping busy as usual. In February our major tournament was the Founders’ Cup. This tournament is dedicated to those ladies who founded the 9ers League in 1990. In 1996, they held what was known as the Liz Carlson Tournament, the original salute to the group. Liz was one of…