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…
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Sports, May 2026
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…
February 2026, Sports
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…
February 2026, Front Page
Verde Sputters End the Year with a Bang
Connie Kotke The Verde Sputters welcomed new members every single Monday morning in December! Some had been thinking about joining for a while and decided to take the plunge. Some returned after a short hiatus (they missed the camaraderie), and some were brand new to SaddleBrooke. They heard that we’re one of the friendliest clubs…
Sports, January 2026
Verde Sputters Gobble Up the Green in November
Connie Kotke Over the course of four Monday mornings in November, the Verde Sputters sank a grand total of 156 holes-in-one on the main putting green behind the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse! In addition, 15 Sputters got a hole-in-one on what we call our money holes. These lucky (or highly-skilled) ladies got to reach into the…
Sports, January 2026
Verde Sputters Host a Happy Holiday Luncheon
Connie Kotke Ho-ho-ho! What do we know? We know that the Verde Sputters is the place to be for SaddleBrooke women who want to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, have some fun, make new friends, and rack up some holes-in-one on the main putting green behind the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse. If you’re a homeowner or renter…
December 2025, Sports
SaddleBrooke Lady Niners—Giving Thanks
Kathy DeMerritt A big thank you to the Verde Sputters! They did a great job of making the Turkey Shoot a great success on Nov. 18. Their article in this issue of the SaddleBrooke Progress will provide details of our day. We had fun and a delicious lunch! Next up was our holiday play day…