Category: Sports

Senior Softball treasurer

Dennis Miazga

Rich Christiansen Dennis Miazga, treasurer, serves in a very important capacity for the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association. Dennis stated, “First and foremost of the responsibilities as PCSSA board members is to see that players have a fun and safe season of play. The primary responsibilities of the treasurer are to lead the organization in ensuring…

Lady Niner news

Left to right: Pat Kaer, Anna Schuchman, Tina Stepzinski, Lynn Havens, Sharon Adamy (not pictured Diana Martell

Suzanne Butler The PebbleCreek Lady Nine Hole Golf Association will have three teams competing in the upcoming AWGA 2015 Nine Hole State Medallion Championship Tournament to be held at PebbleCreek on January 17. The teams will consist of Tina Stepzinski and Lynn Havens, Sharon Adamy and Diana Martell and Anna Schuchman and Pat Kaer. The…

PCLGA Red and Green Tournament highlights

Green Team

Mary Neeley The PCLGA hosted the annual Red/Green Tournament on December 8 and 9 at the Tuscany Falls and Eagle’s Nest Golf Courses. The theme of the tournament was, Do You Want to Build a Snowman? The ladies were greeted by little snowmen on the first tee of each course. With the weather in the…

Two Jerrys split the 2015 PCMGA Hole-in-One prize

Hole-in-one prize winners Jerry Treece (left) and Jerry White

Howie Tiger There were two members of the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association who shared the 2015 Hole-In-One prize and coincidentally both were named Jerry. The prize money of $2,140 was split evenly between Jerry Treece and Jerry White. When PCMGA members renew their membership, $5 is collected from each member who wishes to participate in…

PCM9GA correction

An incorrect caption was given for the photo above in the January issue on page 68. The corrected caption reads: From left are Luanne Brown, John Brown, JoAnne Clements, Ray Clements, President PCM9GA, Sandy Wold, Pat Moore, Maryanne Skirnick, Jack Skirnick, Doug Wainwright, Linda Shaver and Steve Shaver.

McGinnis receives national golf superintendent award

Paul McGinnis, PebbleCreek’s Director of Golf Course Maintenance

Pat Ingalls The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) plans to bestow one of its highest honors on Paul McGinnis, CGCS (Certified Golf Course Superintendent) at a ceremony February 9 at the association’s annual Golf Industry Show in San Diego. McGinnis, Director of Golf Course Maintenance for PebbleCreek, is one of three honorees slated…

Meet Al Chandler – PCSSA Director of Marketing

PCSSA Marketing Director Al Chandler

Rich Christiansen Al Chandler and his wife Jonnie were originally from Indiana but moved to PebbleCreek from Savannah, Georgia, where Al retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after a 22 year career in the U.S. Army. Al and Jonnie have been married over 46 years. Their son, Captain Jeremy Chandler, U.S. Army Special Forces, was killed…

Jesko and Krasna repeat as Super Senior Champions in the AGA Club team championship

AGA Two-Man Scramble Champs Richard Jesko (left) and John Krasnan

Howie Tiger The “dynamic duo” of Richard Jesko and John Krasnan continued their fantastic two-man scramble play to capture their second consecutive Arizona Golf Association Club Team Championship title in the Super Senior (age 70 plus) division. The championship final round was held at the Blackstone Country Club on December 14. This year’s journey started…