Tag: Golf

Putting with the Pros

  Camille Esterman Our heartfelt thanks go out to the golf pros at SaddleBrooke Ranch. On Valentine’s Day Mike Jahaske and Ken Steinke joined the Ranchette Putters for their weekly session on SBR’s 18-hole green. Each pro putted with nine different teams, on nine different holes. In many cases our pros putted first and explained…

SBR Couples Golf champions crowned

  Paul Knott The first annual Couples Golf Championship tournament was held on Sunday, March 11 at SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club. Twenty-six couples competed for gross and net championship honors as well as additional gross and net prizes in three flights. The cold, damp weather and light, occasional rain greeted the golfers for their 8:00…

A fun day puttering around

  Camille Esterman The putting greens at SaddleBrooke One appeared to be full of spring flowers as the Ranchette Putters were hosted by the Verde Sputters. Members of both clubs enjoyed a challenging 18-hole event, followed by a delicious lunch at the Vistas. The buffet even included the ability to make customized Arnold Palmers. The…

SBRMGA special events

  Tom Graham 2018 has seen the MGA participate in its second PIMA Cup competition. A big thank you goes to our team consisting of Ed Cheszek, Mike Ewing, Dave Hansel, Jim Lindley, Karl Knight and Ed Robertson. The team traveled to the Forty Niners home course January 29. Presently the two host course teams…

Queens of Swing winners

  CJ Kerley SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association Queens of Swing winners for February were Jo Helms, with an overall low gross of 78, and Debbie Shelton, with an overall low net of 68. The Queens of Swing monthly tournament is held on the first Tuesday of each month. All of these ladies are eligible…

SBRMGA Purple Heart Golf Classic set for April 14

  Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association recognizes the many veteran resident here at the Ranch, the sacrifices so many men and women have made and the significant numbers of veterans living in the Southern Arizona Region. The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 442 provides support for the Southern Arizona Veterans…

Ranchette Putters Hold Annual Awards Luncheon

  Camille Esterman Against the panoramic backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the Ranchette Putters held their 2017 annual award luncheon at the Vistas (HOA 1). Outgoing president, Nancy Galant presided over the event, announced the winners and recognized the high standards that have been set for the upcoming year. The Roadrunner Award was presented…

Ranchette Putters post January winners

  Camille Esteman Ranchette Putters is proud to announce its award winners for January. Each month putters are recognized for sinking the most holes in one (six or more) and having the first, second and third lowest average scores. January proved to be a month with wind and weather obstacles to overcome. Denise Sandoval rose…

Ranchette Putters Club welcomes new board members

  Camille Esterman Sunny skies and warm temperatures provided the perfect background for the Ranchette Putters’ first outing of 2018. The ladies meet every Wednesday morning on the 18-hole putting green to test and improve their skills. Sounds of laughter, encouragement and hearty congratulations are often heard during their sessions. Putting is always followed by…

20th annual Fore for Kids Charity Golf Tournament, April 23

  Tim Morsani, Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke SaddleBrooke Rotary’s 20th annual Fore for Kids Charity Golf Tournament will take place at the Oro Valley Country Club on April 23. This year’s principal beneficiary is Make-A-Wish Arizona which grants wishes to Arizona children with life-threatening medical conditions. Checks will be made to a 501(c)3 organization so…