Tag: Golf

Desert Doubleheader

Carol Beeley and Paula Burns The Ranchette Putters stayed hot through 100-degree days in May and June! Even as Arizona crept into triple digits, Ranchette Putters kept their cool on the greens, turning in two strong months of play in May and June. The rising temperatures didn’t slow the group down, as members continued to…

Sadie Hawkins Golf Tournament: Ladies’ Choice

Patti Jo Lewis June 23 was the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) Sadie Hawkins Golf Tournament, and the girls invited the boys. It was June, it was hot, and it was FUN! Sadie partner selection excluded spouse and last year’s selection. Our Tournament Committee put together another exciting event, supported by our Golf Pros…

Day of Competitive Golf to Support IMPACT of Southern Arizona

Patti Jo Lewis The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) invites you to participate in our third annual charity golf scramble to benefit IMPACT of Southern Arizona. We created this event to bring the community together in a meaningful way. It’s more than just a great game of golf. It’s providing specific benefits to IMPACT…

Spotlight on Ron Lenz

Joyce Wainscott Intensely observant, intellectually curious, precisely diagnostic, and laser-focused on problem solving: all terms defining Ron Lenz, past president of SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary. Ron was born in Wisconsin in 1947; his brother Russell in 1955. Their father was a sheet metal worker, their mother a homemaker. In 1957 Ron’s family moved to the maternal…

SBR Men’s Golf Association 2025 Founders Cup Recap

Andy Bolland A total of 96 members teed it up for the two day 2025 Men’s Golf Association Founders Cup competition, held on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6. It was a spectacular two days of golf—excellent fall weather, ideal course conditions, and great camaraderie across the field. Acknowledgments This event would not have been possible without the dedication and support…

Basket Weaving Is Cool!

Sue Fetters Is it too hot for you to play golf, pickleball, or tennis? Why not try your hand at basket weaving in a “cool” studio room at the Arts and Tech Center this summer? It’s so much fun to create all sorts of baskets, especially since our teacher, Lydia, is so knowledgeable and patient!…

Golfers Spread Holiday Cheer with Generous Gifts

Andy Bolland The holiday season at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Golf Course was filled with an extra dose of cheer this year, thanks to the generosity of the golfing community. Following the true spirit of the holidays, the SBR Men’s Golf Association (MGA), the Women’s Golf Association (WGA), and The SBR Putters collectively donated to show…

Red Hot Summer

Patti Jo Lewis The Red, White & Blue SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) and Lady Niners Golf Tournament was held on July 2. Hot, hot, hot days on the course! There were 59 golfers divided into two flights. A dozen Lady Niners joined our outing. Flight One had eight teams, seven teams with four players and one…

SBRWGA: For the Love of Golf and Sunny Days

Patti Jo Lewis The SaddleBrooke Women’s Classic was held on May 22 and had a field of 120 golfers with members from SaddleBrooke HOA One, MountainView/Preserve (MV/P), and our own SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) players. The game was two best net balls of the foursome with Stableford scoring. Three (3) flights of 10 foursome…