Category: Sports

Hole In One – May 2025

Barb Crist Scores a Hole-in-One! Lady Niner Barb Crist got a hole-in-one on March 23 on Tuscany Falls West #3, 103 yards with 5 hybrid. Congratulations! Congratulations, Dave! Katie Claypool Dave Claypool got a hole–in–one on hole number 12 on Eagle’s Nest in March. He celebrated with friends afterward! Congratulations, Sherry Hunter! Lady Niner Sherry…

PCLGA Chicks Had the Sticks!

Carole Schumacher Getting better than before was important in the 2025 PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) Member/Member Tournament where 2-person teams had a chance to improve their score on the second day of play in an Eclectic Best Ball Tournament. What fun! The event was played on the Tuscany Falls West and Eagle’s Nest courses…

Overboard for Golf!

Bev Clinton The PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) held our 2025 Member Guest Tournament on April 7 and 8. The event had 224 golfers go “Overboard for Golf” as they played a day of “Two Best Balls” and a day of “Shamble” to determine the winners in each flight. The weather was beautiful, and there…

2024-25 PCLGA Club Championship: Golfing with the Stars

Carole Schumacher The PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) celebrates our champions each year during our major Club Championship Tournament when we strive to recognize the best of our best. The three-day event was held on March 18 (Eagle’s Nest), 22 (Tuscany Falls East), and 25 (Tuscany Falls West) and culminated with a celebration at Tuscany…

PCL9GA All-Flight Club Championship

Pat Jensen The PebbleCreek Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCL9GA) All-Flight Club Championship was a great success. The event occurred over three days: one windy, one hot, and one perfect. Forty-four members received prizes. Nancy Weber won for low gross with Kyle Metzler, club pro. Shelly Gallagher won low net. Congratulations to our PCL9GA Senior Legacy…

PCMGA Holds U.S.VETS Phoenix Benefit Tourney

Howie Tiger On March 20 the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) held a fundraising tournament with proceeds going to U.S.VETS Phoenix. The event raised $7,180 for this worthy charity. Private donations were also made in person at the event in the amount of $2,000 for a total amount donated of $9,180. A total of 57…

New Pickleball Club Board of Directors

Charla McGue With the passing of the baton from one board of directors to the next, we want to recognize Bob Weldon, Jonathan Coulter, Lori McLinton, Pam Cagle, and Marty Braden for their many accomplishments over the past year, especially the opening of the North Courts. We also welcome our new President, Dennis Poppe; Vice President,…

Relishing Pickleball: Keys to Successful Net Play

David Zapatka We’ve all heard the saying, “Pickleball is won at the net.” What does this mean? Honing your skills around the non-volley zone (kitchen) can improve your play and results. Here are a few key points: 1. It all starts with hitting a deep serve, putting the opponents in a position where it’s tougher…

PebbleCreek Matchmakers Are State Champions!

Michelle Moskos The PebbleCreek Matchmakers represented the West Valley at the 2025 Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) 65+ Mixed Doubles 3.5 State Championship on March 28. The first match against the East Valley brought them a 23-21 victory. Next up was the South region (Tucson), ending with a 33-15 win and the State Champion title.…

Pickleball Club Championship Tournament Winners

Charla McGue The Pickleball Club held their annual Club Championship Tournament with over 270 participants and hundreds of spectators cheering them on. This event is a club favorite and brings out players from all levels and age brackets. The three-day double elimination format provides great competition and parity of play as competitors battle it out…