Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch play in style on the Fourth of July.
August 2023, Sports
Dinking Divas
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August 2023, Sports
Hello Lady Golfers!
Debbie Ferguson The Saddlebrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) is your local 18 hole golf league. It’s open to any female Ranch resident who plays 18 holes of golf. Whether you love it or hate it, play well for one round, one hole, or one shot, you are welcome to join the club. You will…
August 2023, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Shot Selection
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will now learn about the selection for the third and fourth shots of a rally. Third Shot: Serving Team “The third shot of any rally—a shot hit by the serving team—determines which doubles team will gain the…
August 2023, Sports
Ranchette Putters Monthly Awards
The following members were recognized for their fantastic putting skills for the months of May and June. May Awards Lowest Gross Average: Mary Schlachter, 36.333 Second Lowest Gross Average: Linda Nobel and Mary Anderson, 37.250 Third Lowest Gross Average: Jean Sticha, 37.333 Lowest Net Average: Debra Van Tassel, 34.400 Second Lowest Net Average: Elizabeth Larson,…
August 2023, Sports
Ranchette Putters Couples Event
A Couples Event was hosted by the Ranchette Putters for their members. This was a fun time for the members to show off their putting skills. Lots of laughter was the highlight of the event, as several couples displayed their unique styles of putting. Several awards were handed out as the Putters gathered at Ed’s…
August 2023, Sports
The Twilight Starlight Ladies
Beth Cooper, Karen Bellinger, Mary Schneck, and Debora Witten beat the heat on the pickleball courts by playing when the stars are out and not the sun! (Photo by David First)
August 2023, Sports
Lady Niners Contribute to the Junior Golf Association of Arizona
Constance Garrison “Competing in the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Chambers Bay was a lifetime experience. Without the financial help of the JGAA foundation, playing in the event would not have been possible,” says a high school junior at Scottsdale Christian. This is just one of many success stories this year from junior girl golfers in Arizona.…
August 2023, Sports
2nd Annual Bocce Club Hot Shots Tournament
Bob Townsend On June 7 the SBR Bocce Club held its 2nd Annual Member “Hot Shots” Tournament at the SBR Bocce courts. The 45 participants enjoyed a hot dog or hamburger and chips from Ed’s Dogs and then participated in a head’s up competition where participants rolled bocce balls in an attempt to get inside a…
August 2023, Sports
Hot Fun in the Summertime
Dinking Divas brave the hot weather to get in some good pickleball play!
August 2023, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Roll to Where You Want to Go to Become a Better Player
Johnny Henson As a young adult, I did a lot of stop, stunt, and draw shots. Most players back then believed you could not control your cue ball without shooting a lot of these types of shots during your table play. A good player at a pool hall told me to quit trying to draw…