Tag: golf

Adopt-A-Hole program is good for golf course

Ball marks on greens is always an issue

Steve Shepard Chairman, Golf and Green Committee Robson Ranch’s Adopt-A-Hole program has been active for many years, organized and promoted by Larry Turner from its beginning. Larry is taking a rest, but the program is alive and well with many new participants actively helping to keep our course in great shape. Our participants enter the…

WLN and MGA9 co-host 3rd annual Memorial Golf Tournament

John Burkholder, MGA9 Communications Monday, September 25, was a gorgeous day at Wildhorse Golf Club and the perfect setting for the third annual Memorial Golf Tournament, previously the Jack Akins Memorial Golf Tournament, a nine hole scramble enthusiastically supported by members of both the Wildhorse Lady Niners and the Men’s Golf Association 9 Holers. Janie…

Lady Golfers score hole-in-one

Congratulations, Linda and Monica!

Mary Ornberg Linda Watrak and Monica Bishop both scored a hole-in-one in September. Linda has been playing golf for six years and Monica for less than two years. Both ladies made their shots on Wildhorse No. 4 hole; Linda on September 5, a play day for the Women’s Golf Association (WGA). Monica made her shot…

Wildhorse Lady Niners news

Mary Ornberg Thanks to those of you who came to play at our quarterly meeting and luncheon. Sandy Welch and her crew once again did a tremendous job. How lucky we are to have gals who are willing to work so hard to make these occasions special and fun for everyone. The proposed Board of…

RRWGA Member/Member Tournament results

Linda and the witnesses

Mary Beninato A few things before I get into our tournament. Retraction for the Queen’s Tournament printed in the August Pioneer Press. I mistakenly listed Linda Scott as the second runner up. It was actually Ann Brehm. I am so sorry for this mistake, Ann. You deserve the honor. A hole-in-one for Linda Watrak on September…

RRWGA inaugural Swap Meet

Mary Beninato The RRWGA held the first annual Swap Meet. If you can’t golf in the Texas heat, it’s time to clean out the closet! That’s exactly what the RRWGA ladies did. It was organized and hosted by the greatest hostess queen Victoria Pettigrew. What a hostess; there were appetizers galore in her home! She…

A big splash for the Wildhorse Lady Niners

Mary Ornberg A big, big “thank you” to all 48 ladies who attended the Ice Cream Social on August 9 at the pool and made it such a rip-roaring success! It was a beautiful evening for us to gather poolside. Sandy Welch, our social committee chair and her committee members (the jolly band of merry…

Women’s Golf Association holds Queen’s Tournament

And they’re off!

Mary Beninato The RRWGA held the annual Queen’s Tournament on June 20, 2017. The event was coordinated by chair Cindy Bass and vice chair LaDonna Womochel. This tournament is held in a “horse race” fashion. Wagers are taken on “favorite” win, place or show competitors. Twenty competitors tee off the first hole (or in horse…

Wildhorse Lady Niners Win Best Club in Julhy 4th Parade

A $50 gift card was presented to the club for the most creative and enthusiastic club in the parade. Congratulations! Carolyn Thomas and Marsha Scholze carried the banner identifying our group in the parade. Mary Ornberg and Jane Thompson blasted the music with a marching cadence highlighting the nine-hole women’s golf club. The Wildhorse Lady…