To wrap up an exciting, action-packed year, the SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association (SBWGA) 18ers went out in style with our highly anticipated Member-Member tournament in early May. A livel… Read moreSaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association 18ers
Sports
There were not any saddles—or any horses for that matter. But the MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) and the Ranchette Putters of Saddlebrooke Ranch (RPSR) did their best to make the western the… Read moreMountainView Lady Putters “Saddled Up” for Putting
As summer arrives in the desert, opportunities to play pickleball are sometimes limited, especially for heat-sensitive individuals. Generally, the best times to play are early morning (startin… Read moreBeat the Heat and Play Pickleball
It’s now June and we can safely say that the hot weather is here to stay. Along with the arrival of summer, we said goodbye to our snowbird friends who kept our golf courses (and our roads) bu… Read moreMountainView/Preserve Men’s Golf Association Swings Into Summer
Well, SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball (SSSA) fans, here it is Thursday, May 15 and it is the deadline again for SaddleBag Notes. Here’s the past and future in the action-packed world of… Read moreSaddleBrooke & SaddleBrooke Ranch Senior Softball Action
For many adults, learning to swim can be a deeply personal and transformative experience—and at SaddleBrooke Swim Club, the Adult Learn-to-Swim (ALTS) program is helping students make confiden… Read moreLearning to Swim, One Stroke at a Time
The Second Annual MountainView Masters Par 3 Tournament was held at the MountainView Golf Course on Wednesday, April 9 (the same day as the Par 3 Tournament at Augusta National). There were 68… Read moreSecond Annual MountainView Par 3 Tournament with PGA Hope
The Ladies’ Choice took place on Tuesday, April 22. “Let’s Go To Mexico” was the theme with no airfare or TSA involvement! Baja was right here in SaddleBrooke. In this nine-hole event, our lad… Read moreSaddleBrooke Niners Ladies’ Golf Association
Who doesn’t like to get together to drink some home brewed beer? First, we had to play some doubles to work up a thirst, and that is exactly what we did despite the wind! This get-together was… Read moreA Doubles Tennis Party to Say Farewell
SaddleBrooke’s Co-Ed Volleyball Club members show off the new club shirts. The logo was designed by one of the members daughter who just graduated with a degree in graphic arts. Great Job! Read moreSaddleBrooke Volleyball has New Club Shirts
Drop-in-tennis is completing a fun and successful “high season”. The problem is, who wants to play summer tennis when it’s 100 degrees in the shade and there is no shade? Read moreDrop-In Tennis Under the Lights
Janis is a functional aging specialist and personal trainer. She has kindly offered the following suggestions to improve your conditioning, balance and strength while minimizing injuries. —Joh… Read moreWant to Play Tennis or Pop Tennis Better?
Consider becoming a playing or social member in the SaddleBrooke Verde Sputters! This lively group provides women of all skill levels a chance to putt 18 holes while enjoying the sunshine, fre… Read moreVerde Sputters
Over 100 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day participating in the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club’s 25th annual charity golf tournament at MountainView Country Club on Monday, April 21. The tournament is… Read more2025 SaddleBrooke Rotary Charity Golf Tournament
SaddleBrooke Volleyball Club is looking for men and women who want to have fun playing a low key competitive but friendly game of volleyball. We play Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.… Read moreCo-Ed Volleyball
MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) were guests of the Verde Sputters (VS) of HOA-1 on Monday, March 17. While none of the 72 ladies caught a leprechaun at this event, their trickery was evident … Read moreMountainView Lady Putters March Happenings
The SaddleBrooke Men’s Golf Association recently hosted its annual three-day tournament for the Super Senior Masters and Legends divisions. The Super Senior Masters included 27 players aged 70… Read moreSaddlebrooke Mens Golf Association Hosts Super Senior Masters and Legends Tournament
After a one-year absence, the Javelina Cup has returned to its proper place at the MountainView Clubhouse. The two-day tournament began in foreboding fashion, as the SaddleBrooke Men’s Golf As… Read moreJavelina Cup Returns to the MountainView/Preserve Men’s Golf Association
The SaddleBrooke Men’s Golf Association hosted its annual Club Championship in early April, bringing together about 60 members for three rounds of cumulative stroke play. The tournament spanne… Read moreSaddleBrooke Men’s Golf Association
The MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association started off spring with a sprint and a Member/Guest event on Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12. Donna Watson and Tina Donovan co-chai… Read moreMountainView/Preserve Women's Golf Association Springs into Fun
It was a bright Sunday afternoon when the members of Unit 15 gathered at the DesertView Sports & Entertainment Center, ready for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. The cornhole … Read moreThe Cornhole Event at Unit 15 in SaddleBrooke
As we watched in awe at Florida’s comeback in the NCAA basketball championship game, we’re happy to learn that tennis participation in the U.S. has surged 8.3 percent in 2024 to 25.7 million i… Read moreFlorida Comes Back in NCAA Championship as Does Tennis in 2024
The SaddleBrooke Men’s Niner’s (SBMN) held their annual “Beat the Pro” tournament on Wednesday, March 26. The weather was pleasantly warm this beautiful spring morning and we had the opportuni… Read more2025 Men’s Niner’s-Club “Beat the Pro” Tournament
We have had so many tournaments and events since our season began in November. Here’s a shout out to the winners of our major tournaments: Read moreSaddleBrooke Women's Golf Association 18-Holers
A Tucson sportswriter originally from Bisbee jokingly referred to him as “Tiny” and “A Midget.” Read moreSaddleBrooke Man Honored in Bisbee for Athletic Feats in 1950s
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025 Club Champion, Marilyn Fisher. Read moreSaddleBrooke Niners Ladies’ Golf Association
This winter, eight teams from the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) proudly represented our community in the Southern Region of the Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL), competing … Read moreSaddleBrooke Pickleball Teams Compete in Statewide League
The sun was shining and a light breeze swept across the putting green at the Highlands at Dove Mountain as two top-tier putting squads met head-to-head for the semi-annual Saguaro Cup Putting … Read moreThe Highlands Retain Saguaro Cup in Tight Battle on the Greens
Well, SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball fans, here it is, Thursday, April 10 and Saddlebag Notes deadline time. You won’t be reading this till the end of April and the SaddleBrooke Winter… Read moreSaddleBrooke & SaddleBrooke Ranch Senior Softball Action
SaddleBrooke Volleyball Club is looking for men and women who want to have fun playing a low key competitive but friendly game of volleyball. We play Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.… Read moreCo-Ed Volleyball
SaddleBrooke Cornhole Club participated in its first off-site cornhole tournament on Saturday, March 15 at Fork & Fire in Oro Valley. Players were able to win prizes, hear live music, eat … Read moreShamrocks Shower Luck on Cornholers
First the good news—the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) now has close to 800 members who regularly enjoy a low-impact excellent cardiovascular workout. And, since it is a team sport,… Read morePickleball and How to Play it Safe
MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) has been hosting an event since 2016 to raise donations for University of Arizona Cancer Research. This year's Cancer Fun-D-Raiser Golf/D… Read moreThank You for Your Donations to the 2025 Cancer-Fun-D Raiser
Monday mornings at the MountainView Pro Shop, Mountain View Lady Putters (MVLP) President, Roxy Heacock says, “Let’s putt!”, and the lady putters take off for 18 holes of putting. As a group o… Read moreMountainView Lady Putters Year Off to a Strong Start
Dozens of Verde Sputters braved a chilly morning to putt on the green, wear their green shirts and enjoy a green-themed monthly luncheon in honor of St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 3. The l… Read moreGreen Was Everywhere for Verde Sputters
Saddlebrooke Men’s Putters Scores for January and February Read moreSaddleBrooke Men's Putter Scores for January and February
Sixty-four men and ladies united on a beautiful Tuesday morning on Tuesday, March 4. The 16 teams mixed it up for a fun-filled day. Competition was close with the winning team of S. Kotke, C. … Read moreNiners United
When last we wrote, the SaddleBrooke Women's Golf Association (SBWGA) Presidents Cup tournament was in the second round. It has since been completed, and THE WINNER IS: Maggie Falconer! Other … Read moreSaddleBrooke Women's Golf Association 18ers Finish One Major Tournament and Begin Another
Paulette Kasperski and her pop tennis players reserved courts 14, 15, 16, and 17 at DesertView to accommodate the 16 who showed up this day. Her group of players sometimes have more than 20 pe… Read morePop Tennis and Paulette Kasperski
The weather was perfect, and the courses were glorious for our annual Niner’s Tournament with our friends over in Oro Valley Sun City. The tournament was a mixed scramble of players from both … Read more2025 Saddlebrooke One & Oro Valley Sun City Men’s Niner’s Tournament
Once again, the SaddleBrooke One “Niner’s Unite” tournament was a spectacular event as the women and men nine-hole leagues played our bi-annual tournament! Read more2025 Niner’s Unite Mixed Scramble Tournament
Well SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball fans, here it is Thursday, March 13, and Saddlebag Notes deadline time. You won’t be reading this till the end of March and the SaddleBrooke Winter … Read moreSaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Senior Softball Action
SaddleBrooke Volleyball Club is looking for men and women who want to have fun playing a low key competitive but friendly game of volleyball. We play Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.… Read moreCo-Ed Volleyball
Sixty Sputters spilled out onto the course for some CRAZY PUTTING on Monday, February 3. The Events Team really went to town on creating fun and challenging holes—including wobbly balls, tenni… Read moreVerde Sputters
Jerry Dohms had a hole in one on Sunday, January 12, at Catalina #6, 101 yards. Read moreHole in One
Whether it’s sunny skies or cloudy skies, you can always count on the friendly faces of the MountainView Lady Putters to brighten up any Monday morning. Over 80 members and their guests have s… Read morePutting is 100 Percent FUN
The fourth annual SaddleBrooke Men’s Niner’s Club Championship was held over three consecutive Wednesdays in January. We had a wide spread of weather conditions with members participating. The… Read more2025 Men’s Niner’s-Club Championship Tournament
After a dry, cold, frosty winter, spring is just around the corner and the SaddleBrooke Ladies’ Niners are busy teeing it up. Read moreSaddleBrooke Lady Niners’ Golf Association
As January came to a close, the SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association-18ers hosted their three Jill’s and a Jack tournament. With members forming teams of three plus an invited male guest, 26 … Read moreSaddleBrooke Women's Golf Association 18ers
Are you new to the area or thinking about playing pickleball for the first time? The SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) makes it easy to get started and even offers introductory lessons… Read moreBe Healthy and Happy