Virginia Wheeless As more new residents come to Robson Ranch, golfers are creating opportunities to welcome them and introduce them to the Wildhorse Golf Club. Using a model from the past, residents on Crestview Drive have formed a group of six couples who will play on Sundays and meet for a social following the game.…
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Sports, April 2016
Wildhorse Lady Niners go green to begin 2016 season
Mary Ornberg We all wore green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. There were green shirts, green hats, green socks, wild glasses and green jewels bedecking all of our wonderful members. There were those of us that even wore crowns. The Wildhorse Lady Niners could not have picked a better day than on Tuesday, March…
Sports, April 2016
Tennis Club kicks off 2016 with spring training
On Saturday, March 19, the Tennis Club and USTA hosted the first event for 2016 titled “Spring Training.” Over 30 players participated, from beginners to seasoned veterans, and all were introduced to a great new “warm up” and beginners’ drill using a bigger, softer ball on smaller courts. A great way to learn the game…
Sports, April 2016
Women’s Golf Association begins 2016 golf season
Linda Farmer The Women’s Golf Association began the 2016 season on Tuesday, March 1. Twenty-one ladies braved the strong north Texas wind for the first organized golf play day in 2016. The wind made golfing just a little “tricky,” but it was fun getting back on the course with all our golfing friends. Although all…
Sports, April 2016
Pickleball Academy
David Parker The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club held a beginner’s academy and skills clinic in March. Students were privileged to have Sherril Kerr as professor. Sherril is not only one of the top female pickleball players in the country but also one of the top pickleball instructors in the country. The academy is intended for…
Sports, April 2016
The Lonestar Golf Academy and R&A/USGA Official Rules of Golf
John Burkholder, MGA9 Publicity As I explained in my February Pioneer Press MGA9 article, I started playing golf only after moving to Robson Ranch Denton in July 2014. Actually three months later as it took a while to get settled in our new Ranch home on the third tee of the beautiful Wildhorse course. To get…
Sports, April 2016
Softball news
Alana Bingiel and Johnny Blecher It was a cool, breezy afternoon on Saturday, March 19, at the Robson Ranch Field of Dreams when the ladies of the Softball Association challenged the men to play a softball game. Rebecca Cole convinced Johnny Blecher to help put a ladies team together while Rich Goodwin was responsible for…