Tag: PCMGA

Gus Gladding scores an ace

Gus Gladding makes hole-in one on TF East course.

Howie Tiger Gus Gladding made a hole-in-one on Thursday, January 17 while playing in the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association four-man scramble tournament. He made it on the par-3 17th hole on the Tuscany Falls East course. The hole played 142 yards from the blue tee to a front pin. In calm conditions Gus hit his…

PCMGA’s Most Improved Player

Dave Burkhalter (center) receiving award from Ed Stadjuhar (right) and Howie Tiger.

Howie Tiger On January 24 Ed Stadjuhar, president of the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association, presented the PCMGA Most Improved Player Award for the 2018 golfing season. The player’s background was provided by Howie Tiger. That player is David Burkhalter. The announcement took place at the Mid-Winter Classic tourney luncheon. Dave grew up in Palo Alto,…

PCMGA conducts final major tourney of 2018

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association conducted its final major tournament for the 2018 season. The format for this three-day event was a four-man scramble where the members chose their own teammates. The tourney was held on December 6, 12 and 13. The field, which consisted of 56 teams, was separated into five flights.…

PCMGA members compete at Robson Cup Challenge

Howie Tiger On Wednesday, November 14 fifteen members of the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association represented our community in the Robson Cup Challenge. This is an annual event that brings together golfers from four Robson communities including SaddleBrooke Ranch, Robson Ranch, Quail Creek and our very own PebbleCreek. Each community sends 15 players and one golf…

PCMGA recognizes its most active players for 2017-2018

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association conducts friendly golf competitions every Thursday for its members, except in October during overseed. The formats vary each week and include scrambles, best balls, goofy golf and several major events played on all of our PebbleCreek courses. Participation in these competitions by PCMGA members is the key to…

PCMGA conducts 2nd annual Pro-member Tournament

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association held its second annual Pro-Member golf tournament on Wednesday, September 26 at our Tuscany Falls Golf Course. Director of Golf Jason Whitehill brought the idea of a Professional/Amateur event to the PCMGA. He was instrumental in arranging for professional golfers from the valley to play with PCMGA members…

PCMGA conducts 2018 Two-Man Scramble/AGA Team Qualifier

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association annually conducts a two-man scramble event which serves a dual purpose. It is a regular men’s day tourney, but five teams also qualify to enter the Arizona Golf Association’s Club Team Championship. The tourney was played on Thursday, September 6 at Eagle’s Nest. The senior qualifying teams (age…

PCMGA conducts 2018 Summer Sizzler Tourney

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association conducted its Summer Sizzler golf tournament on Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 26. Early morning shotgun starts helped the players cope with searing temperatures. They played the Eagle’s Nest course on Wednesday and Tuscany Falls East (aka Falls/Palms) on Thursday. A total of 64 players participated in…

PCM9GA hosts mixer with PCMGA

Christopher Mucha Each year, our HOA Golf Clubs jointly get together and conduct a mixer with participants from the different organizations. This year, the PCM9GA (Men’s Golfing 9ers) hosted the PCMGA in a joint men’s tournament. Ray Clements and Skip Holmes provided the leadership towards scheduling this year’s venue. On June 14, 112 golfers from…

Dick Ruder and Brad Johnston score aces at PCMGA event

Howie Tiger On Thursday, May 24 Dick Ruder and Brad Johnston both scored holes-in-one on the Eagle’s Nest course during a PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association weekly tournament. Dick made his on the 8th hole and a few hours later, Brad made his on the 4th hole. Dick Ruder: Dick hit his 6-iron from the white…