Camille Esterman American flags, Uncle Sam hats, red, white and blue twirlers and bumpers were strategically placed around the putting green on Wednesday morning, July 3. Ranchette Putters arrived wearing patriotic outfits, visors and decorated hats, ready to test their skills on a fun obstacle course. A holiday social followed the putting. Club members enjoyed…
Tag: Golf
Sports, August 2019
Lady Niners’ brunch
Janice Neal The SaddleBrooke Ranch Lady Niners golf group had a lovely brunch on Tuesday, June 18. All members were invited to attend, whether or not they were golfing that day. Twelve ladies who golfed came after they finished playing, and another twelve also attended. We reserved the La Montana Room at the La Hacienda…
Sports, July 2019
Fiesta Couples putting
Camille Esterman On a windy afternoon in May, 72 Ranchette Putters and their guests took over SBR’s 18-hole green for a fun couple’s event. The fiesta theme was evident in the obstacles that appeared around the holes. On one hole, putters were challenged to shoot around squat, sombrero-topped Modelo beer bottles. Another hole featured multiple…
Sports, July 2019
SBWGA keeps active in our adult resort community
Jeanne Osterlund SBRWGA had a super fun and very busy month! In addition to our epic inaugural Member Guest Tournament (see separate article), we completed a Match Play tournament, Del Sud, Coyote Queen and a number of our ladies played in Home, Home and Home events at our neighboring communities. Here are some of the…
Front Page, July 2019
SBRWGA Hosts First Member-Guest Tourney
Jeanne Osterlund SBRWGA was very proud to host our first Member-Guest Golf Tournament on May 6 and 7. Our club has grown significantly in the last few years, to the point we felt we would have enough participation to make a successful event. We outperformed our expectations! We had 96 members and guests from all…
Front Page, June 2019
SBRWGA hosts annual Home and Home and Home Golf Tournament
Jeanne Osterlund On April 23, 2019, women golfers from SaddleBrooke One, MountainView/Preserve and SaddleBrooke Ranch gathered to compete in a neighboring club tournament. It was the third year SBRWGA has hosted. A total of 92 women competed in four person teams choosing the two best net balls on each hole. Each team had a combination…
Sports, June 2019
Putters new rule means more monthly rewards
Camille Esterman At the April general meeting, members of the Ranchette Putters voted to use the USGA handicap system and double the number of monthly awards. Gross scores will still be used to recognize putters with the first, second and third lowest averages each month. The club values the talent and consistency demonstrated by our…
Sports, June 2019
Putters announce April winners
Camille Esterman Chilly, windy and misty weather in April often greeted the Ranchette Putters as they began their weekly rounds of putting. The club however overcame weather obstacles and takes pride in announcing this month’s winners for the most holes in one (six or more) and the first, second and third lowest average scores. Five…
Sports, June 2019
Putting in MountainView
Camille Esterman On April 29, the Ranchette Putters were hosted by the Lady Putters of MountainView in an event titled “Cinco de Puttero.” Raised golf clubs formed a gauntlet leading to the putting green at SaddleBrooke Two, where a family of deer provided unexpected entertainment. After the deer retreated, a sea of pink shirts took…
Sports, May 2019
Layering essentials for March putting
Camille Esterman The Ranchette Putters were able to meet only three times in the month of March. A sleet storm on the second Wednesday caused a cancellation of that week’s putting event. Otherwise, March provided many opportunities to put on and take off multiple layers of clothing. Each month the club recognizes putters with the…