Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Playing billiards is a beloved pastime for many people. When first starting out, players may spend countless hours simply enjoying the game, even if they’re self-taught. They revel in the feeling of improving their skills, such as when they achieve their first table run or finally beating an opponent who has…
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May 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: New Player Tips
David Zapatka New to pickleball and want to improve quickly? Try these tips: * Seek out a mentor to help you learn the game. Talk with experienced players to glean information and helpful tips. Try what they suggest. Practice using their advice. * Serve deep and into the middle of the opponents’ court. Do not…
May 2024, Sports
Pickleball End-of-the-Year Party
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Beth Sulek-LaHousse The Robson Ranch Arizona Pickleball Club celebrated the end of the year with a huge party at the pickleball courts. Over 300 of our 632 members attended on March 28. There were carnival games, a photo booth, bocce ball, cornhole, and a cake walk to give the members something fun to do while…
May 2024, Sports
Down the Rabbit Hole
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Pam Mumy Robson Ranch Ladies Golf Association took a trip “down the rabbit hole” for its annual Member Guest Tournament held on March 11 and 12. Members invited friends or relatives to partner for the two-day competition. “Alice in Golferland” was the theme, and it proved to be a fun and creative event. Led by…
May 2024, Sports
Robson Ranch Mixed Putting League
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Mona Rod and Gloria Lamere The Putting League has become more popular every year at Robson Ranch—so much so that for the past three seasons we have had two “shifts” every other week. The 2023-24 season was even more popular, and found us having people on waiting lists every session. We held a happy hour in the…
May 2024, Sports
Last Tournament of the Season
On March 9, the Tennis Club at Robson Ranch hosted Springfield in the last social tournament of the year. We had a beautiful spring day with lots of sun and perfect temperatures to compete one last time this season. A continental breakfast, provided by Ellen Rafeedie, started the day before hitting the courts. Women’s, men’s,…