Blair Dreyfus Well, summer has begun—I know, as I’m writing this article it officially hasn’t arrived but … with the onset of triple digits—IT’S BAAAACK! And, by the time you read this article it most definitely will be that time of year. That means that more of us will be stuck indoors. If you’re like…
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June 2026, Sports
Billiards Club Defeats the Buckeye Legends in a Nail-Biting 8-Ball Showdown
Dan Harris, Travel Team Coordinator On April 22, the PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC) hosted the Buckeye Legends (BL) in a spirited 8-ball rematch at PebbleCreek’s Salerno Billiards Room. Both tables looked sharp and freshly dressed in gleaming new green felt. Coming off a loss in their previous meeting, PCBC was hungry for revenge—and they delivered.…
June 2026, Sports
PCMGA Provides Putting Contest at Member-Guest Tourney
Howie Tiger On April 22, the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) provided a putting contest as part of the Member-Guest tourney. The putting contest was conducted on the lower putting green at Tuscany Falls. Two holes were set up for the contest. One called “West Course” was 42 feet in length and uphill with a…
June 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Resetting the Rally
Relishing Pickleball: Resetting the Rally David Zapatka Momentum can shift in an instant. One moment you’re in control, dictating pace and placement; the next, your opponents are driving balls at your feet and forcing you into defensive scrambles. That’s where the art of resetting the rally becomes essential. A well executed reset doesn’t just keep…
June 2026, Sports
Beat the Pros Tournament
Jen Chase Members of Putters Club competed in four flights based on handicap, with pairings also determined by handicap to keep the competition fair and exciting. Each flight was assigned one of our Pros to putt with (and against), giving everyone a chance to measure their game against the best. Any player whose net score beat their…
June 2026, Sports
Double Aces Create Unforgettable Day at Eagle’s Nest
Amber Rivera During the annual Friendship Cup match play tournament recently played between PebbleCreek and Copper Canyon, two PebbleCreek golfers recorded holes-in-one on the exact same hole on the exact same day. The tournament includes 24 golfers from PebbleCreek and 24 from Copper Canyon going head-to-head in two days of spirited competition. On April 30,…
June 2026, Sports
Community Spirit Swings High at Annual Men’s and Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Mixer
Mike Adkins The fairways of the Tuscany Falls East Course were alive with energy and camaraderie on April 16, as over 140 golfers gathered for the highly anticipated PebbleCreek Men’s and Women’s Nine-Hole Mixer. Under clear desert skies, the event brought together a massive field of players for a day defined by friendly competition and…
June 2026, Sports
Cinco de Mayo at PC Bocce Courts
Joe Lorino Team Together We Roll showed up in festive attire for a Cinco de Mayo Bocce match against Team Balls Deep on a beautiful Tuesday night. Both teams brought laughter and friendship to the court, proving that while the competition was real, the fun was the real winner of the night.
June 2026, Sports
97-Year-Old Role Model: Bill Schroeder
Dennis DeFrain Drop-in Tennis counts Bill Schroeder as one of our outstanding players, and he is a beloved member of our group. We recently honored him on his 97th birthday. Not only does he play great tennis regularly, but he is a member of 9–hole golf, plays pickleball, and is an excellent duplicate bridge player.…