Don Pooley On April 6, the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club started the 2021 beginners and intermediate table tennis classes in the Sports Center’s multi-purpose room. Each class is coached by a certified table tennis instructor, Tom Taylor, and is focused on improving the student’s overall table tennis skills, and their understanding of rules, strategies, and…
Mary Ann Bane One of the first questions a pickleball player may be asked is, “Why is it called pickleball?” Where is the pickle? Some long-time players still may have no idea, but most have heard the often-repeated story regarding the origins of the name. But, is there a possible twist? Let’s start with the…
WLN Communications The Wildhorse Lady Niners (WLN) extends appreciation to our outgoing board members: Janie Farnsworth, president; Jane Thompson, vice president; Barb Holst, secretary and parliamentarian. Not only are Jane Thompson and Janie Farnsworth former executive board members, they are the founders of the WLN! Eleven years ago, these two ladies had the brilliant idea…
Cindy Sterling On March 15, we had 62 young golfers who ranged in age from seven to 15 years come out and play the North South rotation. This is the second time we have entertained the North Texas Junior PGA (NTJPGA) group. Many parents either caddie or walk alongside their children helping them with rules and…
David Zapatka This 12-common-mistakes column began after playing with some very excited, highly motivated, new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me, “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” We reviewed the first eight mistakes the past four months. This month…
Lea Ann Kirby On March 30, Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Association (RRWGA) member, Janet Rogers, made her first hole-in-one on hole number 2 North course! She used her Callaway Edge Diablo 8 iron to sink the shot from 89 yards. The excitement was witnessed by Deb Nortunen, Paula Bone, and Judy Cromer. Congratulations Janet on…
Lorie Blanda The Tennis Club held its first event of the year, Sundaes on Saturday, on April 3. Twenty-four players enjoyed five rounds of tennis before indulging in some delicious ice cream with all of the toppings. Armando Reyes won the tournament with the most games won. “Lob offs” determined the second and third place…
Dave Parker Robson Ranch Texas Toss continues even though the weather is not cooperating. After two straight Friday rain outs, players are excited to resume tossing. The first two Fridays of Toss provided a high bar for weather that everyone enjoyed. Over 300 players on 30 teams showed up for the first two nights. Steve…
Cindy Sterling We were lucky to get to entertain many young men golfers from Division II schools on April 5 and 6. These players used the Black Tees and “boy howdy” could these young men drive the ball. The weather, as always, had a wind challenge, although as one coach said, “This is nothing compared…