Category: Sports

Tennis Members on the Move!

Deb McGiboney In April 2022, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association held their skill ratings. Congratulations to the following tennis members who worked extremely hard to achieve their ratings. We are so proud of you! * Mark Drake: 3.5 * John Pieri: 3.5 * Michael Nicholson: 3.0 * Craig Hill: 3.0 * Greg Walker: 3.0 *…

Putters Get X-Pert Advice

Camille Esterman Joe Pate, owner of X-Pert Automotive in Catalina, joined the Ranchette Putters in the La Mesa room after a recent putting session. As a gold level sponsor, Pate had an opportunity to describe his shop on Oracle Road, share his business philosophy, and answer many questions from our members. Pate said that his…

SBRMGA 2022: What’s Happening

Tom Graham It’s been a busy 2022 thus far and looks to be even busier the rest of the year. In addition to the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) weekly Thursday shotgun games, we held three special multiday events. The first was our three-day Ryder Cup with 100 members competing on two teams. Congratulations to…

Get to Know Our SBRTA Instructors

Deb McGiboney We would like to acknowledge two of our very own SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) tennis instructors. Wayne Watkins, our training and development chair, teaches a Fundamental Skills Clinic every Monday morning. If you are not a member and would like to sign up for this complimentary clinic, please email [email protected]. Let’s get…

Early Putting Began in May

Camille Esterman The Ranchette Putters welcomed any chance to putt before the heat of the day, as the club initiated an earlier start time in May. Cool temperatures and breezy conditions often greeted members as they assembled at 8 a.m. However as the sun warmed the air and play ended, everyone was grateful for the…

Kay Johnson Wins the Telegraph Tournament

Beth Chamberlin Kay Johnson is the proud recipient of the Telegraph Tournament Trophy for 2022. Kay tied her personal best score of 92 (net 67) to win the day. The Telegraph Tournament is a one-day net tournament and was the 3rd State Medallion event. The SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association participates in the Telegraph Tournament as…

SBRWGA Welcomes New Members

Beth Chamberlin In early May, Jeanne Jensen hosted a meeting at her home to welcome new members to the SaddleBrooke Ranch Womens’ Golf Association (SBRWGA). Jeanne is the head of the Membership Committee. She and her committee do their best to make the new members feel welcome. The new members who attended the meeting were…

SBRMGA May 2022 Hole-in-One

Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) recognizes its members’ achievements during competitive rounds of golf. In the month of May, Dennis Johnson recorded a hole-in-one on hole number 14. On the tee, 121 yards from the pin with the wind blowing, Dennis grabbed a 9 iron. With a silky-smooth swing that would…

Pickleball Board of Directors and Committee Chairs Are Hard at Work

Jeff Smith While you may have been playing pickleball, your board of directors and committee chairpersons were hard at work. The occasion was a recent monthly meeting of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association board at the La Hacienda Club. Your board of directors—Kim Ahlgrim-Heine, president; Debbie Witten, vice president; CJ Utecht, director of events; and Milan…