Tag: golf

The Living Legacy of our Pioneer Putters

Ana Corey, Publicity Chair In just the blink of a swing, it has been a little over 20 years since the Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Club was formed in the Fall of 2003. All but one of the founding officers still live at the Ranch, as do many of the original officers and committee chairs.…

2023 WGA Season—Golf Is the Reason

Ana Corey, Publicity Chair As we move into 2024, we look back on the 2023 season of the Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Association (WGA) with gratitude. Golf is the reason we come together but, more importantly, we are grateful for the opportunity to be among friends and share camaraderie and our passion for the game…

Time to Join Wildhorse Lady Niners

Cindy Voliva Calling all Robson lady golfers! Now is the time to register to play with the Wildhorse Lady Niners (WLN). All levels of golfers are welcome; however, if you were a member this past year, you must establish a handicap before you can sign up for a second year. If you are joining WLN…

RRWGA Celebrates the Member/Member Tournament

Ana Corey Sixty-two individuals who comprise part of the RRWGA stepped onto the golf course on Aug. 15 to play in the annual Member/Member Tournament. The weather was much cooler than more recent days, with a high of only 99 degrees and that morning a downright cold 72 degrees. This was a welcome remembrance of…

Travel Day for Lady Niners

Cynthia Voliva If the Wildhorse Golf Course is closed on a Wednesday, you can bet the Wildhorse Lady Niners will pack their golf bags and hit the road. This time we traveled to North Richland Hills’ Iron Horse Golf Course. Forty-eight members braved I-35W rush hour traffic for a 9-hole round that was definitely worth…

Men’s Golf Association Round-Up

The past few months have been a busy time for the MGA. We saw the conclusion of our Match Play Qualifiers, the Spring Member-Member Tournament, and the Wildhorse Cup. Good times for all! We have also added a new “major” championship: the Wildhorse Match Play Championship. We start out with everyone assigned to a flight,…

Niners Celebrate 4th of July

Cindy Voliva After weeks of preparation, this year’s 4th of July parade was as big a hit for the participants as it was for those along the route. The Wildhorse Lady Niners, always ready for a great time, turned out in numbers for a celebration. Our portion of the parade was organized by Lisa Bradburn…

Red Team Rocks the First WGA Red/Blue Tournament!

Ana Corey On June 13 and June 20 the Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Association held its first Red/Blue Tournament, following in the format of the Solheim Cup, consisting of a two-person scramble and Foreball on Tuesday, June 13, and Alternate Shot and One-on-One Match Play on June 20. A scramble consists of each player hitting…

Lady Niners Hit The Road

Cindy Voliva It takes a lot of work to keep our Wildhorse Golf Course in tip-top condition. One necessary procedure is called aerating. A special machine punches holes into the fairway and the greens, making them temporarily tough to golf on, but in the long run, oh, what a fabulous course! Since our course was…

Men’s Golf Association Crowns 2023 Robson Cup Champion!

John Gauthier, MGA President On Saturday, April 29, the Men’s Golf Association kicked off their tournament season with the annual Robson Cup. There were 84 golfers for this event, and some unusually cold and very windy weather greeted them on Saturday morning at the range. Kevin Buckrucker, Robson Ranch tournament director, kicked off the tournament…