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.…
Tag: Golf
Sports, July 2023
SBRWGA 2023 Telegraph Tournament Results
Debbie Ferguson Hello golf fans! Your rookie reporter is back and happy to report that the warm weather has finally arrived at the Ranch. It made for a perfect day for the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association’s (SBRWGA) annual Telegraph Tournament. This event is sponsored by the Southern District Women’s Golf Association (SDWGA). Clubs across Southern Arizona…
Front Page, July 2023
SBRMGA Member/Member Tournament 2023
Tom Graham May 17 and 18 provided near perfect conditions with bright sun, fast true greens, moderate temperatures, a few buzzing bees, and fairways anxious for our 108 competitors to tee it up. The Member/Member, a two-man flighted team competition with an overall winner consisted of four distinct 9-hole formats. Day one front nine was…
Sports, June 2023
SBRMGA Updegraff Cup Another Impressive Event
Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) 2023 Updegraff Cup was held April 19 and 20. In 2022 Dr. Ed Updegraff, one of the two or three most-celebrated amateur golfers in America, endorsed our Club Championship through the renaming of the event, The Updegraff Cup. It is our premier low gross tournament of…
Sports, June 2023
Golf Around the World Member/Guest Tournament
Marci Whitehead SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) enjoyed their third annual Member/Guest golf tournament April 24, 25, and 26. The unique theme this year was “Golf Around the World” and included three fun-filled days of golf and games. All the ladies met new friends and welcomed members’ friends from as far away as Montana…
Front Page, June 2023
“Senoritas & Margaritas” Highlands Lady Niners Invitational
Constance Garrison Nine of our SaddleBrooke Ranch Lady Niners participated in this Mexican-themed invitational event. It was a wonderful day of golf, dining, and camaraderie with fellow golfers, as well as an opportunity to raise money for local charities. The Highlands Invitational Committee arranged a really fun day! They held the “Senorita Shuffle” (3 best…
Sports, May 2023
SBR Lady Niners Host AGA Presentation
Constance Garrison The Lady Niners invited Anj Brown of the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) to address our club on March 22. She provided information about the organization and the benefits to SBR Lady Niners. Prior to the presentation, Lady Niners from the board of directors enjoyed a luncheon with Anj at the Ranch House Grill…
Sports, March 2023
Hello Golf Fans!
Debbie Ferguson This rookie reporter for SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) is here to report that January was a wet and wild start to the Year of the Rabbit. With frost delays and cancellations, kudos reign down upon our new League Day Chair, Catherine Steele, for being nimble of fingers over her keyboard and…
Sports, January 2023
SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters Holds Quarterly Awards Breakfast
Scott Baker The SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters held its third Quarterly Awards Breakfast at the Agave Lounge on Nov. 3. More than 50 members showed up for the breakfast and award presentations. The following awards were presented for Lowest Average Gross Scores: 1st place—Dave Rutowski, 2nd place—Bruce Anderson, 3rd place—Dave Gartner. For Lowest Average Net Scores:…
Sports, January 2023
Lady Niners ‘Decked the Patio’ with Lots of Jollies!
Constance Garrison The Lady Niners enjoyed their first social event as a new charter club on the Ranch Grill Patio on Dec. 9. There was a no-host bar and lots of mingling with old friends and meeting new members. Approximately 50 ladies attended, and the holiday spirit was in the air with many “ugly” Christmas…