David Zapatka Reader Ann Howard writes, “Hi David, been reading your column in Robson Ranch Views. I’m a 3.5 player, in my 70s, and got a new paddle almost three years ago. I play regularly two to three times per week. I have been making more mistakes than usual and wondering if it’s me, the paddle,…
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Sports, October 2025
Bocce Season Adjusts to Texas Weather and Tech Upgrades
Lorraine Wilson Texas threw some surprises at us this summer—cooler temperatures, more rain than usual, and just enough hot days with air quality warnings to keep bocce players on their toes. The heat cut some matches down to 20 minutes, and a few divisions saw games canceled altogether. Fortunately, the impact on team standings has…
October 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Practicing and Playing Speed Pool Can Help Improve Your Game in Many Ways
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool There is a new 8–ball tournament format that is being played by both professional and amateur players. It is called the Ultimate Pool League. The match has a time limit of 30 minutes with a 30 second shot limit. At 10 minutes left in the match the shot clock goes to…
Sports, October 2025
Women’s Golf Association
Peggy Puckett The phrase “better together” rang true throughout the 20th Annual WGA Member-Guest Tournament. The theme, Around the World in 18 Holes, was embraced by 148 players as they showed up for three fun-filled days of golf. Creative participants arrived in costumes representing 20 of the 195 countries around the world. An amazingly well-organized…