Tag: Golf

SBRWGA 2020 Southern District Telegraph Tournament

Linda Chonle wins the Telegraph Tournament, sponsored by Todd's Pest Control.

Carol Mihal The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) held its 2020 Telegraph Tournament on Aug. 25. This tournament began many years ago, prior to many organized sport associations, when most players were unable to travel to competitions. Local competitions were then held, and the results were sent via telegraph to the organizers to determine…

Another SBRWGA Hole-in-One!

Sterlyn Robertson aces hole number 5 during SBRWGA league play.

Carol Mihal On the very blustery morning of Sept. 8, 2020, Sterlyn Robertson had a hole-in-one during the SBRWGA’s league playday. This hole-in-one was on the 5th hole, approximately 98 yards, and Sterlyn used a 7-iron to make the perfect shot! Sterlyn celebrated her exciting shot afterwards at the Ranch House Grill, where she treated…

SBRWGA Lady Golf Team Takes Second Place Gross in Tucson’s CWGA Competition

Carol Mihal Twenty-eight ladies from the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) participated in this year’s City Women’s Golf Association (CWGA) Golf Tracks season competition. The CWGA group, originally formed in 1951, organizes six tournaments at various golf courses in and around Tucson to provide cross-city golf competition with individual stroke play, using the Stableford…

Dr. Watson Helps Putters Fund Two Charities

Camille Esterman A generous contribution by Dr. Steve Watson, the owner of Chiropractic USA, enabled the Ranchette Putters to contribute to two charities. Dr. Watson turned over $770 of fees charged for initial consultations from club members to our organization. At the January meeting, putters voted to distribute the funds to Esparanza Quilters/Casa Alitas project,…

SBRWGA Announces Most Improved Player for 2019

Carol Mihal Following the ladies golf playday on Tuesday, Jan. 14, Jean Cheszek (SBRWGA President for 2019) announced that the Most Improved Player for 2019 was Marci Whitehead! Marci was given a beautifully engraved award to recognize her accomplishment. Marci started the year with a 27.3 handicap index, and completed 2019 with a 21.2 handicap…

Putters Vote in New Board

Camille Esterman Even though the putting green was closed at the end of December, Ranchette Putters assembled in the La Mesa Room to unanimously vote for a 2020 board and committee members. Heading the new board is President Linda Sentivanac. Serving with her are: Vice President Terry Pendy, Treasurer Judy Townsend, Secretary Evie Thompson, Statistician…

Driving for the Trophy

Kathy Dahlin presented the first-place men’s tournament trophy to the winning team (left to right): Ernie Nedder, Kathy Dahlin, Amanda Dahlin, Bill Oprish, Stan Doepke, and Dave Blaess.

Bob Authur The Unit 8A men held their third annual Rick Dahlin Memorial Golf Tournament on Nov. 12, at the Saddlebrooke Ranch golf course. This tournament is in memory of Rick Dahlin, a good neighbor, golfer, and friend who was instrumental in starting the first Unit 8A men’s tournament in April 2018. The tournament followed…