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…
Camille Esterman Sunny skies and warm temperatures in April set the stage for the Ranchette Putters weekly rounds of putting. The club takes pride in announcing this month’s winners for the first, second, and third lowest gross average scores; for the most holes-in-one (six or more); and for the first, second, and third lowest net average scores.…
Camille Esterman The Ranchette Putters want to recognize and publically thank the sponsors who have supported our club during the past two years. Gold tier sponsors include: Oracle Land & Homes, Les and Leslie Brown—the Sell, Buy and Rent Team; Xpert Automotive, Joe Pate; Golf Cars of Arizona; New York Life, Dennis Eckmeyer; Chiropractic USA,…
Camille Esterman It was a “Top of the Morning” on March 16 as the Ranchette Putters gathered on the SaddleBrooke Ranch green. Leprechauns had arrived in the wee hours and placed shamrocks, beads, and streamers around the 18 holes. Wearing shades of the Emerald Isle, putters sparkled in their festive attire. The jovial atmosphere continued…
Camille Esterman March weather turned out to be ideal for putting. Cool temperatures at 9 a.m. quickly warmed up under sunny skies, as teams of Ranchette Putters shed their jackets and sweaters. A record number of impressive scores were recorded in March, especially since the month provided five opportunities to putt. Each month prizes are…
Camille Esterman If you watched the winter Olympics, you observed the challenges athletes faced with unpredictable wind gusts. In February, the Ranchette Putters quickly learned just how adversely strong winds could affect the speed and direction of their golf balls. Club pro Ken Steinke witnessed this phenomenon and commiserated with the putters. In spite of a…
