Connie Kotke, Co-president Monday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in June and July were certainly warm for the SaddleBrooke Verde Sputters, but a dedicated cohort of players turned up every week to sink their putts, earn their stars, and win some money. The smiles, the cheers, and the friendly competition continues on the SaddleBrooke One putting…
Connie Kotke, Co-president A longstanding tradition for the Verde Sputters is the annual Summer Fun Night. It’s a chance for members who stay in SaddleBrooke over the summer to get together with family and friends, play some games, and enjoy great conversation over a tasty meal. On Aug. 10 nearly 60 putters and their guests…
Connie Kotke, Co-President Consider becoming a playing or social member in the SaddleBrooke Verde Sputters! This lively group provides women of all skill levels a chance to putt 18 holes while enjoying the sunshine, fresh air, and mountain vistas of our beautiful desert setting. In addition to working on your aim, you’ll enjoy luncheons, tournaments,…
BK Koch On Jan. 20 the putting green was flooded with pink and green as 36 Verde Sputters hosted 36 Ranchette Putters in a challenging game. Laughter as well as a few expletives filled the air. The set-up and planning crew threw a lot of curves at the players. Our theme, “Jack Frost in the…
BK Koch The Verde Sputters have been invited by the Men’s Putters to participate in what we are calling the Hens vs. Roosters Tournament. It will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, starting with practice at 9:30 a.m., putting at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Lunch will be charged to your SaddleBrooke One…
BK Koch On Aug. 11, 53 Sputters and their guests filled the Vista dining room to play fun and games. Nine games of skill were set up. There were games and fun for all! There was Horse Racing, Darts, Hit the Barnyard Animals, Axe Throw, Horse Lasso, Ring Toss, and more, all inside the air-conditioned…
BK Koch The Verde Sputters snowbirds have taken flight to escape our sunshine weather. Our desert Verde Sputters will bravely carry on until their return. For the month of June, Carolyn McLean and Donna Bujnovsky will greet you at sign-in, starting at 8 a.m. for the summer. Course set-up will be Jay Dunn and Sue…
BK Koch The Verde Sputters celebrated the 32nd anniversary of its inception, founded by Marj Cantrell. This annual event is played in her honor. On May 6 there were 50 players, consisting of members and their guests. It was a fun day for everyone, and even the weather cooperated. Hazel Roper was low scorer with…
BK Koch April showers bring May flowers, but it doesn’t bring golfers and Sputters. On April 1, with the rain, rain, rain, 48 Verde Sputters had an early luncheon. The committee members of Hazel Roper, Karen Taylor, Nancy Bowersock, Kathie Roberts, and Sandy Ripley did beautiful flower centerpieces on each table. Debbie Van Berkom won…
BK Koch At the February luncheon, the committee hosting the luncheon donated a big share of their budget to the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) in Mammoth. They created Valentine’s bags to give to middle school girls, which included emery boards, combs, lotion, soap, books, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. On Feb. 8 Marilyn Palatas and Sue Ryan…