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…
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:…
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…
Camille Esterman After an uninvited monsoon washed out a couples’ event, the Ranchette Putters re-scheduled the tournament. On a late afternoon in November, 43 club members and 42 guests assembled on the SBR green—which was filled with an array of obstacles and themed slogans/sayings. The hole decorated with an Uncle Sam’s hat and patriotic items…
Constance Garrison It was a fabulous party hosted by Lisa Brown. We were all asked to make homemade cookies and to wear ugly Christmas sweaters. Upon arrival, each guest was crowned with a silly light-up headband! Lisa had champagne poured, and we enjoyed her fabulous appetizers. Then the Merry Carolers, organized by Steve Hanns, arrived to…
Tom Graham The Oct. 26 and 27 SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) Founders’ Cup Tournament ended in a playoff the following day. The Founders’ Cup is a 36-hole individual low net tournament. Eighty golfers completed the two-day tournament in near perfect conditions. Bill Borden and Jim Rodine finished in a dead heat at 1…
Camille Esterman On a cool, sunny morning in October, 55 Ranchette Putters were delighted to welcome 44 MountainView Lady Putters to SBR. Everyone was excited to reinstate an annual tournament that has been suspended the last two years. As colorful fall leaves fluttered on the green, the clubs (both wearing pink shirts) assembled for a…
Constance Garrison The Funday Monday Golf Group had a super fun Halloween Party hosted by Connie Garrison and Linda Zoellner. The gals played 18 holes of golf and then arrived at Connie’s home for cocktails and appetizers. After everyone had some treats, we drew numbers and divided into two teams to play “tricky” miniature golf…
Camille Esterman Did you ever enjoy singing the song “Me and My Shadow”? If so, you could have joined in the fun, while putting on the SBR green this October. While a later start time allowed the low sun to warm the green, it also attached a long shadow to every Ranchette Putter—shadows we all…
Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club Grounds Crew stands by us throughout the year. They are a separate group from the SaddleBrooke Ranch employees and are not included in the Employee Appreciation Fund. Join us in making their holiday just a little brighter. These gentlemen and lady do not work in positions that provide…