Category: Sports

Jean Fox and Tennis in the ’90s: Part 2

Donna Gillen Back in 1998, there were men’s and women’s tennis groups. Many of these fine players are still actively playing today. The groups back then were not as formal as they are today. There were no computers, just the log book and fun play. The original tournament court with stadium seating was located where…

Relishing Pickleball

David Zapatka Reader Liz Houser writes, “I just moved to SaddleBrooke in April and learned to play pickleball in early May thanks to my enthusiastic neighbor Shawne. I just read your article about Common mistakes numbers 11 and 12, I found them to be very helpful. Would you be so kind as to send me…

PCM9GA Competition Results

Mark Eichkorn The heat is on, and so is the competition for the PebbleCreek Men’s Nine Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA). This past month’s competitions included 2 low net on even holes/3 low net on odd holes, low gross/low net, two man one low net, and a two man scramble. This is in addition to regular stroke…

Schumacher’s Hole-In-One

Carole Schumacher During PCLGA play at Eagle’s Nest on June 15, Carole Schumacher entertained her foursome by getting her first hole-in-one. The game for league play that day was Minnesota Mini, where your team must count at least two scores on every hole but can count three or four scores if there are additional birdies…

PebbleCreek Bocce Ball 2021

Jack Williams Here we go again! The advent of the 2021-22 season of bocce ball is here. Are you game? You don’t know how to begin? Register at quickscores.com/pebblecreekbocce between Aug. 1 and Sept. 1. Novices can proceed to YouTube for videos on how to play bocce. But, that’s on a lawn! We have bocce ball courts at…

Tennis and Jerry Santy

Donna Gillen One of PebbleCreek Tennis Club’s (PCTC) most notable members is Jerry Santy. He was, and still is, very active and also has the honor of being a past president. His warm, endearing, and funny personality led to many improvements for the tennis club. Jerry and his wife, Jill, came here from Palm Springs in…

Join Us for a Night of Dancing and Games

Lynn Manns Join us on Aug. 28 in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom for a fun-filled night packed with something for everyone. At the Dance & Game Night fundraiser you can shake your booty on the dance floor, play cards and table games, join your friends in a corn hole competition, sing Karaoke, or chill out…