Tag: PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association

PCMGA Conducts 2023 Member-Member Tournament

Howie Tiger The annual PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) Member-Member tourney was played on March 16, 18, and 23 using all three of our courses. A total of 122 two-man teams competed in 10 flights. Each team member was able to play from their selected choice of tees (Blue, Blue/White, White, or White/Red). Scramble was…

PCMGA Holds 2023 Presidents Cup Match Play Competition

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association held its annual “Ryder Cup” style tourney pitting two 118-man teams against each other over three days of competition. The event was played on Jan. 12, 14, and 19 and used two PebbleCreek courses each day. John Abercrombie, PCMGA president, captained one team and Jack Stipp, vice president,…

Michael Simon Named 2022 PCMGA Most Improved Player

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) has named Michael Simon its Most Improved Player of 2022. The official announcement was made at the President’s Cup tournament on Jan. 19. As background, Michael is an actual native of Arizona growing up in central Phoenix. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1982. Along…

2022 PCMGA Hole-in-One Prize Winners

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) awards an annual hole-in-one prize to its members who score a hole-in-one during any PCMGA-held event. In 2022 that prize was shared by Tom Sandgren, Mike Christensen, Tim Niccum, Larry Burnson, and Norm Munger. When PCMGA members renew their membership, $5 is collected from each member who…

PCMGA Recognizes Its Most Active Players for the 2022 Season

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) 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 three of our PebbleCreek courses. Participation in these competitions by PCMGA members is the…

PCMGA Holds Make-A-Wish Arizona Benefit Tourney

Howie Tiger On Thursday, March 24, the PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) held a fundraising tournament, with proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Arizona. The event raised $5,225 for this awesome charity. Private donations were also made using a webpage set up specifically for this event. Private donations as of this writing amounted to $1,627, making the…

Wade Biddix Wins 2022 PCMGA Club Championship

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) Club Championship was won by Wade Biddix. He shot rounds of 73, 70, and 76 for a gross score of 219. This PCMGA major tournament was held on Feb. 2, 3, and 10. At the end of the first round, Wade held a two-shot lead over Randy…

Ogden, Polk, Smyth, and Helman Share Hole-in-One Prize

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) awards an annual hole-in-one prize to its members who score a hole-in-one during any PCMGA-held event. In 2021, that prize was shared by Ken Ogden, Paul Polk, Phil Smyth, and Ken Helman. When PCMGA members renew their membership, $5 is collected from each member who wishes to…

Fred Kowalczyk Named 2021 PCMGA Most Improved Player

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) has named Fred Kowalczyk its Most Improved Player of 2021. The official announcement was made at the President’s Cup tournament on Jan. 20. As background, Fred grew up in Glen Ellyn, Ill., a western suburb of Chicago. He attended a parochial high school in Wheaton, Ill., and his…