Category: Sports

PCMGA Conducts 2020 Mid-Winter Classic

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association conducted its fourth annual Mid-Winter Classic tournament on January 9 and 16. A total of 72 two-man teams competed in this event, which incorporated two separate formats. Thirty-two teams competed in two flights that played from the blue tees. Forty teams competed in three flights that played from the…

First Eagle

Debra Bernhardt On January 20, 2020, I achieved my first eagle on Tuscany Falls East course. This was on the 9th hole, par 5. My Golf Buddy Voice 2 said I was 90 yards out, so I pitched the ball up and heard a “clink” as it hit the flagpole and dropped into the hole. This exciting moment…

PebbleCreek Lady Niners Hold Rules Seminar for League Members

Pat Kaer On January 14, the PebbleCreek Lady Niners held a rules seminar to update members on some of the recent rule changes for golf. The event was held with wonderful appetizers and great conversation in the Chianti Room after Tuesday golf. The PCL9GA hosted Director of Golf John McCahan along with Marilyn Reynolds and Lyman Gallup,…

PCM9GA Orientation Meeting

Christopher Mucha On Thursday, January 30, the PCM9GA board conducted a comprehensive orientation session in the Chianti Room. Fifty-five of the existing 312 members attended this session and luncheon. President Ray Clements reviewed a variety of items, including the PCM9GA history, the website, scheduling, use of electronic scoring, key contacts within the club, core principles around pace…

PCM9GA Results

Christopher Mucha This past month, PCM9GA (The Golfing Niners) held two tournaments as well as normal stroke play. Winners for the tournament events were as follows. On January 16, a shamble team format was used, with teams shooting the lights out with under par scoring. Front Nine Results 1st Place -20: Don Drummond, Pete Paris, Rob Risden,…

PCL9GA Annual Winter Par Tee

Pam Grimwood “Mardi Gras” was this year’s theme for our annual Winter Par Tee. Everyone let the good times roll. Sheryl Dobbin and Barb Crist were the co-chairs and did a fantastic job organizing the event. Members invited guests to join them for an afternoon of fun – golf, games, and dinner. Golf was a team event…

Lady Niners Represent PebbleCreek at State Medallion Tournament

Pam Grimwood Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes hosted this year’s AGA State Medallion Golf Tournament on January 11, 2020. Six Lady Niners qualified to play in the 9-hole portion of the tournament with a low gross player paired with a low net player. PebbleCreek’s Lady Niner teams competed with other leagues from across Arizona. The three…