David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, following is a summary of her advice regarding how to defend against the lob. How should you defend against the opponents lobbing over your heads? In a word, “communication.” Both partners must communicate with one another. The first priority…
Category: March 2023
Sports, March 2023
Linda Thompson’s Second!
Carole Schumacher Linda Thompson scored her second hole-in-one on Jan. 10, 2023 during PCLGA league play at Eagle’s Nest on hole number 8. She was accompanied by her teammates for the day—Jeannie Alvarez, Diana Wolf, and Carol Adkins. The white flag was 130 yards away and Linda thought she saw it drop, but was fairly…
Sports, March 2023
Maxine Rivard Finished 2022 with Her First HIO!
Carole Schumacher Maxine Rivard scored her first hole-in-one on Dec. 20, 2022, at Eagle’s Nest on hole number 8. She was accompanied by friends Bobbie Wagner and Liz Wenzler. The girls were having a good time and Bobbie teed off first and came within 18” of the hole and said, “Time for a hole-in-one!” So,…
Sports, March 2023
Fisher Sinks Her Second HIO in 60 Days at Eagle’s Nest!
Carole Schumacher Tina Fisher scored her second hole-in-one within 60 days at Eagle’s Nest on Feb. 7, 2023! An early shotgun start with friends Jeanne Corn and Myanna Isaak seemed uneventful until reaching hole number 17, where she stepped up and used her knock down wedge to sink her Callaway Warbird ball in one stroke. This…
Sports, March 2023
Norm Munger Makes Ace on Last Day of 2022 PCMGA Season
Howie Tiger Norm Munger made this terrific shot during the last 2022 PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) golf event. As such, Norm qualified to share in the annual hole-in-one prize along with Tom Sandgren, Mike Christensen, Tim Niccum, and Larry Burnson. The 13th hole was playing 134-yards from the white tees to a center-right pin…
Sports, March 2023
Medallion Winners
PebbleCreek Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Association members Cherri Baxter and Char Morrow won the overall championship at the AGA 9-Hole State Medallion Tournament on Jan. 13, at the Sun Lakes Country Club. Congratulations!
Sports, March 2023
PCSSA Players Receive Instructions from Retired Major League Ballplayers
Fred Dresser Arizona Public Service (APS) conducted a clinic with retired major league ballplayers that focused on hitting, throwing, and fielding. They did so with 50-plus of our PCSSA players at the Robson Field of Dreams on Feb. 3. Many of these players just finished a stretching clinic put on by Spooner Physical Therapy earlier…
Sports, March 2023
Warming Up with Date Night
Donna Gillen Braving the January cold, these tennis enthusiasts had a fun afternoon playing for our first Date Night of the year. Pictured are: Shelley Bain, Jeff Gillen, Carol Peterson, Stephen Peterson, Aquine Jackson, Bruce Robinson, Linda Clark, Mary Zanella, Donna Gillen, Chris Barlow, Fred Barlow, Tammy DeRouin, Gael DeRouin, and Sue Ellis.
Sports, March 2023
PCLGA Ladies—It’s Your Time to Shine!
Carole Schumacher PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association Tournament Co-Chairs Amber Rivera, Barb McKinney, and Mary Harris, are finalizing details for the 2023 PCLGA Tournament of Champions scheduled for March 21, 28, and 29. This 3-day annual tournament will recognize players who will be flighted to vie for the coveted PCLGA championship trophy for both low gross…
Sports, March 2023
PCMGA Holds 2023 Presidents Cup Match Play Competition
Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association held its annual “Ryder Cup” style tourney pitting two 118-man teams against each other over three days of competition. The event was played on Jan. 12, 14, and 19 and used two PebbleCreek courses each day. John Abercrombie, PCMGA president, captained one team and Jack Stipp, vice president,…