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…
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,…
Charles Hendryx On June 23 at the Ranch House Ballroom, SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) line dancers hosted a line dance party. More than 70 dancers came from Voyager Line Dance at Voyager RV Resort, Sunliners Line Dance at Oro Valley Sun City, SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and as walk-ins. For example, Vail, Ariz., had a dance instructor attend and…
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…
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)
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.…