Category: Sports

PCMGA Conducts 2023 Member-Member Tournament

Howie Tiger The annual PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) Member-Member tourney was played on March 16, 18, and 23 using all three of our courses. A total of 122 two-man teams competed in 10 flights. Each team member was able to play from their selected choice of tees (Blue, Blue/White, White, or White/Red). Scramble was…

Relishing Pickleball: The Backhand Smash

David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, this month we will focus on the backhand smash. Last month we introduced the overhead smash. Most overhead smashes are hit with a forehand. What should we do with that ball that is high over our head on…

We’re Mad About Having Fun!

Carole Schumacher The PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association’s 26th Annual Member Guest Tournament was held April 2-4 with 224 members and their guests playing the Tuscany Falls East and West Courses. The 2023 theme was April Madness—Let’s Tailgate! The Tournament kicked off on April 2 at 1 p.m. with a 9-hole Goofy Golf format for all…

Escape to Margaritaville

Kathy Smith On March 30, 36 people from the PebbleCreek Singles Club went to Arizona Broadway Theater. We were treated to a wonderful musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics. We were entertained by Tully and the inhabitants of a small Caribbean bar, as they woo the island visitors and brave the hurricane season…

Cards 4 Courts Fundraiser for New Pickleball Courts

Brenda Weide You’ve heard the saying, “Anyone can put together an event, but it’s really the people that attend who turn it into a success.” And according to Kathy Aalto, the Cards 4 Courts organizer and planner, this event was a big success. All in attendance had fun at the 2nd Annual Cards 4 Courts…

We’re Mad About Having Fun!

Carole Schumacher The PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association’s 26th Annual Member Guest Tournament was held April 2-4 with 224 members and their guests playing the Tuscany Falls East and West Courses. The 2023 theme was April Madness—Let’s Tailgate! The Tournament kicked off on April 2 at 1 p.m. with a 9-hole Goofy Golf format for all…

2023 Mixed Doubles Championship Tournament

Donna Gillen The PebbleCreek Tennis Club held their annual mixed doubles championship tournament on March 23, coordinated by our tournament director Vikki Constable. This event brings out the best of the best tennis players to compete for the honor of having their name engraved on the plaque in the Tennis Hut. Only the top players…

Tennis Club in 3D—Doug Stansfield

Donna Gillen Doug Stansfield is truly a tireless giver. He has been our court administrator for several years now. He quietly ensures that all events are scheduled properly and without a hitch. He monitors all use of the courts, double checking the time limits as well as the proper courts usage for the ball machine.…

Bocce Team Avengers

Linda Babcock This team of 11 players has enjoyed playing the winter season each Friday morning (play ended March 17). We come to play and do our best, but we really come to enjoy the many friendships and the outdoor activity. Bocce is a competitive sport, but PebbleCreek Bocce is intended primarily to bring people…