Amber Rivera The bright lights of Vintage Vegas shimmered across PebbleCreek as the PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) hosted its annual Member-Member Tournament on Feb. 28 and March 3. The ladies didn’t just come to play golf; they came ready to deal a little Vegas flair onto the fairways. From the moment players arrived, the…
Fred Dresser The 32nd season of the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) will finish on Saturday, April 4. That’s not the end of the drama. Beginning on April 6, playoffs will begin to determine the league championships for each league (American, Central and National). From its humble beginnings in 1995 with just two teams, today…
Barbara Camozzi This month’s featured member is Ben Loeb. He has played tennis for 60 years and has coached teams for over 40 years in Missouri and Arizona. He is a multi-state championship coach and instills a true sense of teamwork and an honest work ethic at practice. Ben has led teams to 20 State…
Barbara Camozzi A fun social was held on “National Margarita Day” on Sunday, Feb. 22. The day was filled with great tennis, food, drinks, and Jimmy Buffett music. Sheri Wallace managed the $150 raffle, split among three lucky winners, and also the tennis competition. The players were divided by gender and groups (Hombres, Mujeres, Muchachos, Muchachas, Chicas, and…
David Zapatka Wind is the great equalizer on the pickleball court. It doesn’t matter how polished your dink game is or how powerful your drive is; a stiff breeze can turn your best shots into unforced errors in a hurry. The good news is that with a few smart adjustments, you can use the wind…
Barbara Wellington PebbleCreek’s 10th Annual Pickleball Club Invitational Tournament was a resounding success, celebrating a decade of paddles, passion, and community spirit in Goodyear, Ariz. Despite unusually warm weather over the Feb. 25–27 event, 448 dedicated athletes ages 50+ competed in men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles across skill levels 3.0–5.0, filling the courts with competitive…
Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) Club Championship was won by Jeff Benton. He shot a gross score of 210 (6 under par) in this three-day event. This PCMGA major tournament was held on Feb. 19, 21, and 26. A total of 152 players competed in 15 separate flights. Each flight played all…
Karen Bush Seventy-two members competed in a Valentine’s Day Member Member Tournament. Winners: Tied for first place (net 65 score): David & Pam Berg and Randy & Linda Netherda Tied for third place (net 67 score): Dave & Doris Savage and Pat & Linda Brisnehan