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…
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…
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…
Camille Esterman Carpools of Ranchette Putters (RP) traveled to Green Valley to play in an invitational tournament sponsored by the Quail Creek (QC) Lady Putters. After registration, our club had to pass under a row of raised golf clubs held up by our hostesses to reach the QC green. What a fun way to welcome…
Camille Esterman Hot and humid days in August are often called the “dog days” of summer. Is this because we’ve all seen our canine friends panting with their tongues hanging out? Or because the August skies find the Dog Star, Sirius, rising and setting with the sun? Ancient astronomers thought the star shared its heat with…
Camille Esterman Rising temperatures and lots of humidity attempted to dampen the spirits of the SaddleBrooke (SBR) Ranchette Putters in July. Determined to survive these natural hazards, members arrived each week dressed for the elements—carrying water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Janice Hynes even volunteered to set up an extra water station in her golf cart…
Camille Esterman On Friday evening, July 15, Ranchette Putters and their guests showed up at the La Mesa room in Hawaiian attire. After receiving a lei and a door prize ticket, 36 couples had their photos taken before starting a tournament on the SBR green. And then an uninvited monsoon arrived, washing out the event.…
Camille Esterman Putting in June presented a new set of challenges. First there was the heat, which brought in the humidity at the start of monsoon season. Then the fertilizers being used on the golf course created barnyard odors in the air. In spite of these conditions, the Ranchette Putters were grateful to have access…
Camille Esterman The Ranchette Putters welcomed any chance to putt before the heat of the day, as the club initiated an earlier start time in May. Cool temperatures and breezy conditions often greeted members as they assembled at 8 a.m. However as the sun warmed the air and play ended, everyone was grateful for the…
