Carmela Pankey Happy 2016 to all. This is my first assignment as publicist for the SBWGA. I am really looking forward to reporting all the exciting events going on this year. Nancy Huffman, membership chair, introduced six new members to our association which shows this year is starting off with a lot of energy. We…
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Sports, February 2016
January rising stars
Carmela Pankey January has started out with some exciting news for the SBWGA. On January 17, Kerry Crowell and Geri Sandilands went to Phoenix to play in the State Medallion Tournament. They were in the top flight and shot a combined 149. The winners of the tournament shot a 148. Our ladies missed first place…
Sports, January 2016
The SBWGA welcomes you to the 2016 season
Ret Convey Congratulations to Lee Anne McClelland who is the SBWGA Gross Ace of the year and Charley Johnson, who won the Net Ace title for 2015. We are thrilled for both of you! On December 16 several SBWGA members ventured to The Gallery to play in the Kachina Event. Everyone had a great time…
Sports, December 2015
Dr. Seuss visits the SBWGA
The delightful Dr. Seuss Cactus Classic was a nail-biter and we didn’t discover who would win the trophy until well into our Green Eggs and Ham luncheon. The announcement that Deb Finn is our 2015 Cactus Classic winner came as we were enjoying our red and white striped hat cut-out cookies! Congratulations go to Deb…
Sports, November 2015
Winners to announce, thanks to give, and fun to come
We are happy to see our friends returning from their summer homes and eagerly await everyone’s arrival! We have missed you all and look forward to being together again. We have winners to announce: Our September Aces were Ann Chatham with a gross 86 and Eila Sallaberry with her net of 71. Geri Sandilands and…
Sports, August 2015
SBWGA enjoys glorious summer
Ret Convey What is more fun than watching our desert change with the passing seasons? The summer monsoons are here in all their glory and bring with them color, a good soaking and a nice, slow pace. We now have to catch our breath after the busy winter and spring golf seasons! Our summer Aces…
Sports, July 2015
Having fun at Home and Home
Our winter friends may have flown away but that doesn’t stop the good times at the SBWGA for a minute! Thanks to the hard work of our Home and Home Chairs, Geri Sandilands and Nancy Huffman, we were treated to a fantastic morning of wonderful golf in perfect weather, a wide open course and a…
Sports, June 2015
Springtime for the SBWGA
Ret Convey First of all we would like to say goodbye to our friends who will be leaving us for the summer. We hope you all have a happy and safe summer. We will miss you and – look forward to seeing you when you return! May has been a busy month for the SBWGA…
Sports, May 2015
Victory for SaddleBrooke 2015 Ryder Cup Team
We congratulate the SBWGA 2015 Ryder Cup team for its victory this year, winning the cup with a score of 19 to 13 MVP. Our team members, under the guidance of Charley Johnson and Takeyo Eakin, are LeeAnne McClellan, Maire Ryan,Kay Kunze, Brenda Brown, Judy Melo, Becky Hubbard, Reenie Romey, Phyllis Sarrels, Molly Fullerton, Deb…
Sports, April 2015
Cold weather can’t stop the SBWGA
Ret Convey Before getting to our news, I would like to extend congratulations to Andy Higgins for his promotion to the position of Head Pro at the Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club. The SBWGA thanks Andy for his hard work and efforts on our behalf and we wish him well in his new position. Congratulations to…