Melissa D’Onofrio Since 2016, a group of PebbleCreek (PC) couples have been attending the annual “Post-Tax Couples Golf Tournament,” conceived, planned, and hosted by Rick Goodwin and Mike D’Onofrio. The event was created to give couples a chance to spend a few days golfing, having fun, and socializing away from the hood. The two-round tournament…
The PebbleCreek Men’s Nine Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) began to enjoy the thrill of the morning chill, as their tee-off time moved to 7:30 a.m. for the summer months. Two tournaments were held in May. Winners of the Summer Citizens Tournament included the front nine flight team, consisting of Bill Priebe, Fred Schwartz, Mickey Osterneck, and…
Howie Tiger On May 12, the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) held their annual “goofy golf” tourney on the Eagle’s Nest course. This is a fun event where the members play from all sorts of teeing areas and the holes are placed in precarious positions. The format was a four-man team scramble with a three-drive…
Howie Tiger Kelly Schunke and his guest, Paul Schwartz, were the overall winners of the 2022 PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) 25th annual Member/Guest tournament. The tourney was held on April 20, 21, and 22 at the East and West courses at Tuscany Falls. Ninety two-man teams competed in a match play format. There were…
Howie Tiger On March 10 at the Member-Member tournament annual meeting, the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) elected officers for the 2022-23 golfing season. They officially take office on June 1. Introducing our leaders: John Abercrombie (president)—John was born and raised in small towns in Kansas (Barnard and Minneapolis), and spent most of his adult…
Carole Schumacher After golfing more than 50 years, Carol Sanders, a PCLGA member, finally achieved a hole-in-one. Carol was golfing in Ramona, Calif., at the Mt. Woodson Golf Course, when she made the ace on April 28, 2022. Carol says she really did start golfing when she was 14 and golfed a lot as a…
Jane Hee and Carolyn Suttles represented PebbleCreek in the Central Arizona Golf District Tournament on April 18 at Stone Creek Golf Course. Jane and Carolyn won 1st low net in their flight.
Ruth Ann Mitchell On April 24, the PebbleCreek Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCL9GA) held the second annual nine-hole Par-Tee event at Tuscany Falls East golf course. The theme was “Fun in the Sun.” Each of the Lady Niners invited a spouse or friend to play in the nine-hole event. The format was Arizona One Ball. Debbie Tighe…
Carole Schumacher The PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) is pleased to announce the incoming board of directors and committee chairs for 2022-23. The incoming elected board of directors include Ellen Enright, president; Jayne Dinan, vice president; Kathi Curtis, secretary; and Bev Clinton, treasurer. Their one-year terms commence on June 1, 2022. This is Enright’s second…
Ruth Ann Mitchell On April 26, the PebbleCreek Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCL9GA) held the spring annual meeting and the installation of officers at the Rose Ceremony. It was followed by the announcement of Club Championship, Senior Legacy, and Medallion winners and the Most Improved Player of the Year. Patti Engelhardt, PCL9GA president 2022-23, will…