Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Improving your mental attitude can greatly improve your game. I was inspired to write this article due to the fact that recently while competing I fell victim to a poor attitude in the middle of a match that negatively affected my play. Having a positive attitude can equal a positive outcome…
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Sports, August 2024
Men’s Drop-In Tennis Is Cool!
Ken Minichiello The current heat wave isn’t keeping Men’s Drop-In Tennis players off the courts thanks to an IcyBreeze portable A/C unit! With drop-in’s rotating format, the person sitting out during play can take full advantage of the air-conditioned air being provided at the bench. A special thank you to John Haas for personally purchasing…
August 2024, Sports
The Lure of the PCSSA
Fred Dresser Do you wonder just what makes up the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA)? The PCSSA is made up of individuals (men and women) who come from many walks of life. We have veterans; first responders; financial, medical, and legal professionals; construction contractors; teachers; scientists; and the list goes on. What drives these individuals…
Sports, August 2024
PCM9GA Red-White-Blue Scramble Results
Erv Stein On July 4, 72 of our PebbleCreek Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) members gathered for our annual July 4th Tournament at our Eagle’s Nest front-nine course utilizing a scramble format. Traditionally our members were to wear their best July 4th Independence Day patriotic golf attire. Many of our members showed up in terrific…
August 2024, Sports
PCM9GA Announces Results of Mulligan Maniacs Tournament
Erv Stein On June 20, 64 PebbleCreek Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) golfers teed off at 7:30 a.m., early enough to thwart the searing summer heat, in a quite novel to say the least, a so named “Mulligan Maniacs” format that allowed all golfers depending upon their prevailing handicaps to benefit from one to a…
August 2024, Sports
The Fourth of July Celebration Went Off With a BANG!
Pam McWhorter Despite the heat, the PebbleCreek Pickleball Club’s Fourth of July celebration went off with a bang! Approximately 200 members donning red, white, and blue attended the event. This is an annual potluck breakfast that the players look forward to. There was a plethora of delectable, delicious, delightful food for all. The courts were…
August 2024, Sports
PebbleCreek Billiard Club Monthly Tournament Winners
Johnny Henson Here are the Billiard Club tournament winners during June. The Player of the Month was Lynn Warren with six wins. King of the Hill was Johnny Henson. Monday noon to 2 p.m. 8–Ball tournament: No winners Tuesday 8 a.m. to noon 8–Ball tournament winners were Lynn Warren (x3), Bob Macy, Rene Lefevbre, and…
Sports, August 2024
Relishing Pickleball: The 4th Shot, Part 2
David Zapatka Consider these targets when hitting the 4th shot. 1. Hit to the opponent who is furthest back in the court. This will keep your opponents on defense. 2. Hit to the middle. The middle often causes confusion between the opponents. 3. Hit to your opponents’ feet. This is always an excellent target. It…