CJ Kerley SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association “Queens of Swing” winners for March 6 were Barb Simms with an overall low gross of 85 and Jo Garcia with an overall low net of 66. There was a card off between Jo Garcia and Joyce DeYoung for low net. First Flight winners: Jean Cheszek low…
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Front Page, May 2018
Let the games begin!
Rick Dahlin, Co-Chair The men of Unit 8a held their first ever golf scramble on April 4. Sixteen men participated in the inaugural event. Teams were selected by taking the four lowest handicapped players in our unit who then captained each team. Everyone else was assigned teams by using a blind draw. To even…
April 2018
SBRMGA first quarter recap – something for everyone
Tom Graham What a great start to the New Year. Our weekly games provided the perfect backdrop to the golfing stage. Raising the curtain each week with an individually flighted competition or a team competition be it two-man, four-man or best ball, or a scramble, or a rotating scramble and, of course, a Stableford…
April 2018
Ranchette Putters announce February winners
Camille Esterman Early on Wednesday mornings a Ranchette Putters’ set-up team is busy placing stakes on the SBR 18-hole putting green. Their efforts mark the starting point for each hole, creating a par two putting challenge. Monthly prizes are given out to putters with the most holes-in-one (six or more) and the first, second…
April 2018
Putting with the Pros
Camille Esterman Our heartfelt thanks go out to the golf pros at SaddleBrooke Ranch. On Valentine’s Day Mike Jahaske and Ken Steinke joined the Ranchette Putters for their weekly session on SBR’s 18-hole green. Each pro putted with nine different teams, on nine different holes. In many cases our pros putted first and explained…
April 2018
SBR Couples Golf champions crowned
Paul Knott The first annual Couples Golf Championship tournament was held on Sunday, March 11 at SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club. Twenty-six couples competed for gross and net championship honors as well as additional gross and net prizes in three flights. The cold, damp weather and light, occasional rain greeted the golfers for their 8:00…
March 2018
A fun day puttering around
Camille Esterman The putting greens at SaddleBrooke One appeared to be full of spring flowers as the Ranchette Putters were hosted by the Verde Sputters. Members of both clubs enjoyed a challenging 18-hole event, followed by a delicious lunch at the Vistas. The buffet even included the ability to make customized Arnold Palmers. The…
March 2018
SBRMGA special events
Tom Graham 2018 has seen the MGA participate in its second PIMA Cup competition. A big thank you goes to our team consisting of Ed Cheszek, Mike Ewing, Dave Hansel, Jim Lindley, Karl Knight and Ed Robertson. The team traveled to the Forty Niners home course January 29. Presently the two host course teams…
March 2018
Queens of Swing winners
CJ Kerley SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association Queens of Swing winners for February were Jo Helms, with an overall low gross of 78, and Debbie Shelton, with an overall low net of 68. The Queens of Swing monthly tournament is held on the first Tuesday of each month. All of these ladies are eligible…
March 2018
SBRMGA Purple Heart Golf Classic set for April 14
Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association recognizes the many veteran resident here at the Ranch, the sacrifices so many men and women have made and the significant numbers of veterans living in the Southern Arizona Region. The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 442 provides support for the Southern Arizona Veterans…