Pat Austin Charles (Chuck) Darwin Utzman was born on Oct.1, 1929, by a country doctor in a farmhouse in Miles, TX. As a youngster, he worked behind mules picking cotton and milking cows. He attended a country school through the ninth grade. It was discovered that his actual birth was never filed so there was…
Julie Laderach On a warm September morning, passionate pickleballers participated in a round robin tournament in celebration of the Robson Living Well Olympics. In the spirit of the Games, teams were selected randomly and spanned all skill levels. Each player completed six abbreviated games with different partners and received points for each win. Six players…
Denny Anderson The Featherheads a group of residents that play golf at Robson Ranch Texas, held a Memorial Golf Tournament to honor one of our members that recently lost his battle with cancer. Ron “Ronnie” Holt had told his wife Tanya that he did not want a funeral or memorial service, but when Larry Scott asked…
Dave Parker It was the start of season seven for Texas Toss on Sept. 13. Friday the 13th was certainly not bad luck as 30 teams and over 300 players filled the Texas Toss field. The temperature was tolerable, the wind was slight and the sun was behind the clouds, which led to a great start to…
Don Pooley The Robson Ranch Denton Table Tennis Club hosted the Farmers Branch Table Tennis Club on Sept. 27. Teams were selected based on a random draw, and a set of “just for fun” round robin tournament matches were played. After winners were determined, a potluck lunch was enjoyed by all, followed by a free play…
Lea Ann Kirby On a bright and breezy Sept. 11, the Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Association hosted the 2019 Hoofs and Heels Tournament. One hundred twenty-four women from around the north Texas metroplex and a friend from California participated in teams in the combination scramble, alternate shot, and best ball. The event was preceded by a…
Barbara Holst As the WLN ladies checked in at 7:30 a.m. for their weekly play, the new Director of Golf, Craig Pullen, was there to greet each one. The weather was slightly cooler (only 93!) with a slight breeze and Pro Shop staff came out mid-play and provided cold wet towels to each lady. After…
Steve Waggoner, RRMGA President The 16th annual Robson Ranch Texas Men’s Golf Association Member Guest Round Up was held Sept. 5 through 7. The tournament consisted of 72 teams comprised of Robson Ranch MGA members and their guests. This annual tournament is run by the MGA Member/Guest committee. The committee spent many hours organizing the tournament in order…
Don Pooley The first of the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club’s Tuesday, Thursday table tennis play sessions started on Tuesday, August 27, from noon to 2:30 p.m. in the Robson Sports Center’s new multi-purpose room. Come join us and try out the new room (you can see yourself in the mirrors). Drop by one of…
The RRWGA had their annual Member/Member tournament on Tuesday, August 13, when temperatures hit 100 degrees. We had a great turnout this year with 28 two-person teams for a total of 56 ladies. Waiting for us after play was a great salad bar which was the perfect meal after such a hot day on the course. Our…