Don Pooley We are all eagerly awaiting the lifting of the COVID-19 lock-down at Robson Ranch and getting back to using the facilities to support our active adult lifestyles. As soon as the lockdown is lifted the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club will resume its normal play sessions, (Gym: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon…
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Sports, August 2019
Lady Niners back in style
The Wildhorse Lady Niners returned to march this Fourth of July. Heads bowed and then rose to a full salute as Neil Diamond belted out America. Twenty-six feet kept cadence to You’re a Grand Old Flag and the small American flags at the end of their nine irons swayed to Benny Goodman’s Sing, Sing, Sing. Along…
Sports, August 2019
Robson Ranch Denton Pickleball Club – league play underway
Mark Kellam With the success of other club leagues (softball, bocce, Texas toss), Robson Ranch Denton Pickleball Club has started league play. The pickleball club has over 450 members and the desire for more avenues to play is growing. Our first league is from our “A” players. In this league, selection was based on players…
Sports, August 2019
Arlene Pfeiland and Jim Gregg Doubles Tournament begins
Don Pooley August begins the “Arlene Pfeil and Jim Gregg Doubles Tournament” that honors two of our Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club’s founding members. The doubles tournament, with an anticipated 10+ teams, is playing matches each Monday during the club’s normal play time (noon–2:30 p.m.). The tournament began August 12 and is expected to end…
Sports, August 2019
Eclectic two-day tournament
The Eclectic Tournament was blessed with wonderful weather and great camaraderie. We had 56 players who worked hard at improving their scores on back-to-back outings. The most improved player from Tuesday to Wednesday was Paula Bone with a 20-stroke improvement. She had plenty of competition with others who made an 18 or 19 stroke improvement.…
Sports, August 2019
6th annual “Breakfast at Wimbledon”
A wonderful tradition of tennis is continuing at Robson Ranch with the sixth annual “Breakfast at Wimbledon” tennis tournament. The event consisted of fun, but competitive tennis play followed by the Robson Ranch “take” on the ubiquitous strawberries and cream that is served at The All England Club each July. Good sportsmanship and fun were…
Sports, August 2019
Bainbridge Cup and German Open
Bainbridge Cup The world of pickleball is expanding at such a rapid rate that mere mortals are barely able to keep pace with our amazing sport. In Essen, Germany at the TVN tennis center, the Bainbridge Cup was contested for the third time in pickleball history. The first two cups featured team North America vs.…
Sports, August 2019
Opportunity to serve the community as a Golf and Green Committee member
Steve Shepard, Chairman An opportunity to serve the community as a golf and green committee member has arisen. The Robson Ranch Denton Homeowners Association (HOA) Golf and Green Committee is looking for homeowners who would like to serve as members of the committee. The purpose of the committee is to promote and enhance the golfer’s…
Sports, August 2019
Girlfriend golf
Do you want more golf in your life? Nine holes is the perfect amount of golf in the hot summer evenings. The Wildhorse Lady Niners are now offering their members an opportunity to get together “after work” or after your other obligations are met. Tee times start at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. If you want…
Sports, July 2018
Robson Rollers’ season kicks off
Larry Carlson It’s that time again. The Robson Rollers are gearing up for the 2018-2019 season and they are looking for all bowlers to join up. Bowling has proven to be very popular here at Robson Ranch. With six leagues you’ll have your choice of options with two morning leagues (9:30 a.m. start time)…