Debbie Bornmann Saddlebrooke heat in July didn’t phase the Verde Sputter putters who showed up to the putting green on Mondays! The upper putting green provided a place for fun and putter finesse for an average of 34 sputters each week. The ladies achieved a total of 108 holes-in–one for the month and the low…
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September 2026, Sports
Verde Sputters Find Summer Fun Around the World
Connie Kotke For more than 10 years, the Verde Sputters and their guests have come together for a summer evening of indoor putting games, dinner and friendly conversation. On Sunday, Aug. 9, our theme was Summer Fun Around the World. Players traveled to various countries (Ireland, Norway, Mexico, France and more) in the ballroom area…
August 2026, Sports
Verde Sputters Putt for the Stars in June
Debbie Bornmann June may have brought the summer warmer temperatures and one day of stormy weather canceling play however that didn’t stop the Verde Sputters lady putters from racking up the Star Worthy Scores!! Mondays in June on the green were cozy as the ladies worked in 18 holes on the lower green while our…
June 2026, Sports
Hats Off To The Verde Sputters!
Connie Kotke The May luncheon for the Verde Sputters was a festive event—with beautifully-decorated tables and a parade where players could show off their Kentucky Derby hats. Two women at each table were lucky enough to take home the centerpiece prizes—creative Derby hats that were hand-made by the volunteer committee consisting of Jill Jepsen, Debbie…
Sports, May 2026
March Brings Fun and Luck to the Green for Verde Sputters!
Debbie Bornmann The Verde Sputters enjoyed the cool spring weather and brought their skill and a bit of luck to the green in March. The March leprechaun didn’t produce a pot o’ gold, but there were 25 money hole winners in March! All women who are not part of a sanctioned 9-hole or 18-hole golf…
May 2026, Sports
Verde Sputters Play Year-Round
Connie Kotke While some SaddleBrooke putting groups pause for the summer, the Verde Sputters continue to meet on the SaddleBrooke One main putting green every Monday. Starting Monday, May 11, we beat the heat by gathering early; check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. and putting starts at 9 a.m. It’s a beautiful time as the sun…
Sports, April 2026
The Verde Sputters Love Mondays in February!
Debbie Bornmann The Verde Sputters, sporting their new logo wearables, showed up for putting fun in February amidst sunshine and breezy cool mornings. It’s all about camaraderie and putting challenges when the ladies are on the practice green every Monday morning. They celebrate low scores, holes-in-one, and money hole wins. Membership continues to grow as…
March 2026, Sports
Jack Frost May Delay the Fun, But the Sputters Still Bring Their Game!
Debbie Bornmann The Verde Sputters endured frost delays in January, but that didn’t stop these ladies and guests from bringing their all to complete the 18-hole putting course! Members celebrated in January with money hole wins and holes-in-one, as well as hosting their first annual meeting, which was an early-morning brunch and program. Many thanks…
March 2026, Front Page
Verde Sputters Enjoy Crazy Putting Day
Connie Kotke Nearly 80 energetic members of the Verde Sputters descended on the SaddleBrooke One putting green for the annual Crazy Putting Day on Feb. 3. What a riot! Everyone was laughing and cheering as teams of four or five players moved around the 18-hole course. Each hole had a unique challenge—from hitting the ball…
Sports, February 2026
Verde Sputters Annual Meeting a Huge Success
Connie Kotke On Jan. 5, 75 members of the Verde Sputters arrived bright and early at the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse to kick off another year of fun, friendships, and (we hope) many personal putting records. The first-of-its-kind annual meeting included a delicious breakfast buffet, a 50/50 raffle benefiting Sister José Women’s Center of Tucson, chances…