Ralph Berry January in Texas is not a great month for tennis, but even in the dead of winter there are days when players layer up to play in temperatures in the high 30s, or on any day when the temperature creeps up into the 50s, all the courts are filled. Tennis players are like…
On Oct. 19 the tennis courts at Robson Ranch were packed with Tennis Club members giving their best to win the Oktoberfest championship titles. While the temperatures were cool (finally), the action was hot as 24 competitors fought through four rounds of highly competitive tennis. In the rotating format, all teams were coed, with winners…
Ralph Berry As June turns to July, the tennis world turns its attention to Wimbledon. At Robson Ranch, that means the annual Breakfast at Wimbledon social tennis tournament hosted by the Tennis Club. This year, on the last weekend of June, six full courts of doubles players braved the 95-degree morning heat for a chance…
Ralph Berry While the tennis courts at Robson Ranch are often filled with weekly scheduled matches, pick-up games, formal competitive matches, and valuable practices, several times a year the tennis club meets for a special Saturday morning of fun and competition. On April 6 the Spring Fling was held to crown the Queen and King…
Ralph Berry Spring tennis is in full swing at Robson Ranch, with social events planned and drop-in tennis every week. The Robson Ranch Tennis Club annual meeting was held on Feb. 8 where members learned about planned court improvements, upcoming social events, and updated drop-in and scheduled tennis play. Annual membership in the Tennis Club…
Tom McLaughlin We had a wonderful evening on Dec. 10 at our annual Holiday Dinner. Fifty-five members and guests participated in a great dinner and good conversations, followed by an interesting game challenging our knowledge of tennis history. The table with the most Ladies League members won easily. Wait until next year! With the weather…
Lorie Stockton The Robson Ranch Tennis Club is growing, with so many opportunities to play here at the Ranch. Join us for drop-in doubles, women’s and men’s leagues, or make your own court reservation and play anytime. In October, morning drop-in times will be moving to 10 a.m. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we play…
Tom McLaughlin Our next tennis social event will be on June 25. Breakfast at Wimbledon will be a round robin event with winners in Men’s and Women’s divisions, followed by Strawberries and Cream snacks with lemonade. As the weather is warming up, we will have check-in at 7:30 a.m. and play beginning at 8 a.m.…
Lorie Blanda Another good time was had by the Robson Ranch tennis players on Oct. 16. Twenty-four players checked in for our Oktoberfest playday, followed by beer and bratwursts provided by the Robson Ranch Grill. The Men’s division was won by Bob Hauck, with Tom Ehinger coming in second. The Women’s division was won by Renee…
Lorie Blanda The Tennis Club members got out their Wimbledon Whites for the Saturday morning tournament on July 10. President Jerry Nissen coordinated a round robin format for all of the players. Spencer Folsom and Andrew DuBose tied for first place. Spencer took sole possession of first in a lob off. Men’s second place went…