Ralph Berry The Robson Ranch Tennis Club gathered in mid-February, with warm weather and sunny courts of spring on everyone’s mind. The first order of business was elections for open positions on the board. New and continuing officers are John Pantano, president; Susan Hoover, vice president; Lana Doggett, treasurer; Dianne Dugan, secretary; and Jake Mackie,…
Wimbledon, no other place in the world brings the tennis world together in the same way. Since 1877 the best tennis players in the world have gathered for a fortnight to crown a champion. This year’s championships ended in spectacular fashion on July 12 and 13. Meanwhile, across the pond on the tennis courts of…
Ralph Berry Originally scheduled for the first Saturday in April, the annual Robson Ranch Tennis Club Spring Fling Tournament endured three weekends of rain delays until players could gather to battle for a championship on April 26. When the last volley was volleyed, the last baseline rally was completed, the last serve served, and the…
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…