The Robson Pickleball team recently returned from the Mid-South Regional Tournament. Sherril Kerr and Ford Roberson were double gold medalists in the men’s and women’s doubles events and partnered in the mixed doubles event. Sherril teamed up with Susan Goldstraw from the Houston area to capture the gold. Ford partnered with Bobby Roling of Russelville,…
Tag: Pickleball
Sports, July 2016
Pickleball University’s June grads
Susan Parker June was a busy month at the Robson Ranch Pickleball University. The academy had a record 15 students looking to graduate with a Bachelors in Pickleball. The academy had two great professors in Dr. Ford Roberson and Dr. Fred Thompson (Honorary Doctorates in Pickleball from the Pickleball University). Ford was the lead professor…
Sports, July 2016
Pickleball Club adopts new training model
The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club has turned a page in the way it trains players wanting to improve their skills on the court. With the appointment of Fred Thompson, chairperson of the Player Development Committee, the new club leadership has moved from a one and out clinic model to a training model. The new method…
Sports, June 2016
Roberson Double Medalist at U.S. Open
On April 26 through May 1, the U S Open of Pickleball was held in Naples, Florida. This was the largest entry tournament and number of matches played ever in a Pickleball competition. Over 800 competitors from 39 states and eight countries participated in an estimated 2,500 matches during the five days of competition. This…
Sports, June 2016
Pickleball University grants degrees
The Pickleball University at Robson Ranch recently completed three degree programs. The University is blessed to have some of the finest pickleball professors in the country. All professors have been granted the honorary doctorate in pickleball from the Robson Ranch Pickleball University. Dr. Fred Thompson was the professor for the April 7 Skills Clinic. The…
Sports, May 2016
Pickleball Carnival Y’all
Susan Parker Everything is bigger in Texas and Robson Ranch! The recently held Pickleball Carnival was the largest sporting event held at the Ranch with close to 200 in attendance. Comments ranged from “What a great time” to “Well run event with great prizes.” All enjoyed appetizers, desserts, snacks and a good time! The door…
Front Page, May 2016
Pickleballers honor fellow player at memorial tournament
Susan Parker On Saturday, April 23, the Robson Ranch Denton Pickleball Club held a tournament named for a well-liked member who passed last year, the William (Bill) Girdwood Memorial. The format was A, B and CC/C/D divisions with a blind draw for partners. In all 68 players entered, and the weather cooperated spectacularly to give…
Sports, April 2016
Pickleball Academy
David Parker The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club held a beginner’s academy and skills clinic in March. Students were privileged to have Sherril Kerr as professor. Sherril is not only one of the top female pickleball players in the country but also one of the top pickleball instructors in the country. The academy is intended for…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Pickleball Academy and Skills Clinic
David Parker The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club sponsors an academy for new and beginner players. The academy graduated it first class of 2016 in January with the degree of Bachelors of Pickleball. All graduates learned the rules of the game, basics strokes, scoring and basic strategy in four one-and-a-half hour classes. After graduating from the…
Sports, February 2016
Pickleball Club to elect new officers March 16
Susan Parker The Robson Ranch Denton Pickleball Club will be holding its annual membership meeting to elect officers. The meeting will be March 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse. All members are encouraged to attend.