David Zapatka The dink is pickleball’s most nuanced shot, deceptively simple to learn, endlessly deep to master. While beginners treat it as a stopgap between rallies, advanced players weaponize it. Here’s how to transform your dinking game from passive to dominant. Elite dinks share three qualities. They land in the kitchen, stay low over the…
Category: July 2026
July 2026, Sports
Reno, NV, Softball Champions—80’s Group
Don Belonax It was cold, windy, and raining for four of the five games played over three days. Three of our PebbleCreek residents, Ron Flathers, Greg Archer, and Don Belonax, were a part of the Champion team called Git-R-Done, the rest of the players were from California. All of us had to leave on Memorial…
July 2026, Sports
Bill Segal Tribute Gathering
On June 2, exactly one year after Bill Segal’s unexpected passing, 13 people gathered at the North pickleball courts in his honor. As many PebbleCreek pickleballers know, there is a special donated table with an attached “Bill Segal Memorial Plaque” located at the North courts. Huddling around the table and consuming special beverages and foods,…
July 2026, Sports
Hole in One – July 2026
Another Ace for Claudia Tiger Claudia Tiger and Amber Rivera The golf gods were smiling on Claudia Tiger on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when she recorded a hole-in-one on Eagle’s Nest No. 8. Playing 132 yards from the white tees into a slight breeze, Claudia pulled out her 5-wood and struck what she knew was…
July 2026, Sports
New Era Begins for Men’s Nine-Holers Golf Club
Mike Adkins The Men’s Nine-Holers Golf Club is proud to announce its newly elected slate of officers for the upcoming season. These dedicated leaders are committed to fostering camaraderie within the membership and elevating the golfing experience for golfers of all skill levels. The leadership team is already hard at work finalizing an exciting lineup…
July 2026, Sports
Player Profile
Mike Adkins This month the PCM9GA recognizes Phil Stegmann. Phil has been a first place winner in a number of club events for both the nine holers and putters clubs. Congratulations to Phil for being a winner on the golf course and PebbleCreek community! Name: Phil Stegmann Originally from: Columbus, Ohio Favorite PebbleCreek course: Tuscany…
July 2026, Sports
PebbleCreek PCM9GA Honors Longtime Leader Erv Stein
Mike Adkins The PebbleCreek Men’s Nine Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) is celebrating the extraordinary contributions of Erv Stein, a cornerstone of the club’s community for many years. Stein, who recently concluded his tenure, served as a dedicated Board member and spearheaded the league’s outreach as the longtime Chairman of the publicity committee. Over his many…
July 2026, Sports
An Eagle for Sandy!
On May 18, Sandy Reynolds achieved her first eagle while playing the East course, hole number 7. Her drive was awesome, which allowed her to pitch 53 yards to the pin. Thinking her shot had too much altitude on it, and to her surprise, it bounced before reaching the hole and hit the flag stick…
July 2026, Sports
Bocce Club Updates
Kim Jacobs The new Bocce Club Board met up at new President Joe Lorino’s home for a wonderful BBQ meal and to discuss fun, upcoming events that Joe has planned for the Bocce Club. Please stay tuned for more details. Events, group open play dates, and more will be posted in our Facebook group (PebbleCreek…
July 2026, Sports
High Spirits and Low Scores at the PCM9GA Golf Scramble for Members
Mike Adkins The Tuscany Falls West course was buzzing with excitement on May 28 as the PebbleCreek Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) hosted its highly anticipated golf scramble. Under pristine Arizona skies, a massive field of over 70 golfers took to the challenging course, turning the day into a showcase of friendly rivalry, great camaraderie,…