Thursday, October 17, 2024

Sports

Tennis Talk: The first step is saying ‘I’m in’

New Tennis Club members. Fantastic enthusiasm. Pro and legendary coaching. Practices, drills. Tournaments. Leagues. Oh my! That adds up to a lot of competitive...

Bocce Board Members wanted

Scoreboard 10/17

Pickleball 10/17

Men’s Club gears up for Board Election and Wounded Warrior fundraiser

Here are the current nominees applying for executive positions on the Men’s 18 Hole Golf Club for the 2025 calendar year. We are so...

18 Hole Women nominate 2025 Board Candidates

After a week of over 100-degree weather it finally cooled down and we had a perfect day for golf. It was a normal sweeps...

12 Pinseekers tee up for cooler day on the course

What a joy to get to the first tee and see temperatures in the low 70s. A gentle breeze and mostly dry fairways and...

Shonis close out golf year with Manoli Kelly and Robin Fish winning Captain’s Trophy 

Tuesday was Shoni’s Captain's Trophy golf. This was the last one of 2024 as our golf year runs November 1 to October 31. So...

From the Golf Pro 10/17

October and November Golf Schedule Tuesday, October 22 – Women’s Villages Challenge 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Tee Times Wednesday, October 30 – Wednesday Nine & Dine 4 p.m. Front-9...

Mazie Rice and Jini Kang win Women’s 9 Hole Captains’ Trophy

The weather is starting to take on some of the attributes of fall, with warm days and cool nights and we are still lucky...

Ironmen: Joe Alarcon and Dave Hathaway are Golfers of the Day

The Ironmen are in morning play, gathering every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start, sweeps, birdie pool, and closest to the...

Scoreboard 10/10

Bridge Friday, October 4:  1. Art Lind - Lorrie Scott 2. Ed Logg - Jonna Robinson 3. Joe Henry - Bonnie Taylor. Mexican Train Dominoes Wednesday, October 2 Maribeth...

Men’s Golf Club—September Achievements

EAGLE SHOOTERS Mike Poellot 9/28 - Hole 7 Reggie Smith 9/24 - Hole 2 Not Pictured: Rick Kline 9/4 - Hole 12 Not Pictured: Dave Gutierrez 9/28 - Hole 9 AGE SHOOTERS Larry Angel (83) - 9/28...

See the evolution of the Tennis viewing station

Well… we certainly dodged a bullet with the weather, since two days after the finals of the Mixed Doubles club tournament the temperature moved...

Pickleball Events for 2025!

There is more to come this year, but the Pickleball Club is already planning for an exciting 2025! Below is a list of the...

9-Hole Women turn out for No Sweeps Monday

We are in the middle of another heat wave, with temperatures in the 100s for a few days. Stay cool and hydrated until we...

Shonis share course with turkeys on beautiful Monday

See this photo of a gang of turkeys on the course. And that many more were right behind them. A couple turkey vultures flew...

Hot temperatures affect Pinseekers tee times

The early Fall heat wave continues at the Villages and the Pinseekers have moved their Friday tee times from 8 a.m. to noon. Even...

Ironmen names Sang Nam Golfer of the Day

The Ironmen are in morning play, gathering every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start, sweeps, birdie pool, and closest to the...

From the Golf Pro 10/10

October Golf Schedule Saturday, October 12 – Men’s Club Fall Classic 8:30 a.m. Shotgun – 1 p.m. Open Shotgun Tuesday, October 15 – Women’s Villages Challenge 11:30 a.m.-12:50...

18 Hole Women brave the heat on October 3

Today we had 14 brave women play golf with aerated greens, 100 degrees, and no sweeps! Good for you! So, let’s look forward to...

Have you met Pickleballer Art Lind?

Art Lind is a long-time Villager who can serve as an inspiration to us all! Art was born in 1927 on a farm in...

Come cheer on the Tennis Club’s 6.5 men’s team!

Hopefully you have registered for our Tennis Club Awards dinner at Foothill on Sunday, October 6 at 5:30 p.m. We have a catered Italian dinner planned...

Scoreboard 10/3

18-Hole Women Captain’s Trophy  September 26, 2024 Captain’s Trophy Winner: Cindy Fuller Net 68 Low Putts: Four-way tie with 31 Putts—Gisele Barber, Joyce Mukuno, Kitty Ohtaka and Judy Rodriguez Flight One Low...

TAYLOR MADE Qi10 on sale!

Driver was $600 now $489.99Fairway wood was $350 now $289.99Hybrid was $300 now $239.99

PING G430 on sale!

Driver was $550 now $349.99Fairway Wood was $350 now $229.99Hybrid was $300 now $199.99

9 and 18-Hole Ladies come together for ‘Tee-rific’ mixer

We were visited by a surprise scorcher on Tuesday’s 9/18 Hole Ladies Mixer led by our very accomplished Captain Gisele Barber. Being undaunted by...

The Shonis have a new champion

Well, it's over. We will be crowning a new Club Champion officially at the holiday luncheon but in the meantime, let's all offer our...

Pinseekers hold Fall members meeting

Another wonderful day for golf, however, today was a “No Play Day” as we stepped aside for an “outside” charity tournament. We did hold...

It’s Men’s Golf Club election time again!

Here are the current nominees applying for executive positions on The Men’s 18 Hole Golf Club for the 2025 calendar year. We are so...

Sang Nam wins first place with net 25

The Ironmen are in morning play, gathering every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start, sweeps, birdie pool, and closest to the...

Cindy Fuller once again claims Captain’s Trophy

It was a beautiful day to play golf here at the Villages on September 26, 2024. Our Captain’s Trophy winner was a familiar face—Cindy...

From the Golf Pro 10/3

October Golf Schedule Tuesday, October 8 – Women’s Villages Challenge 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Tee Times Saturday, October 12 – Men’s Club Fall Classic 8:30 a.m. Shotgun – 1...

Scoreboard 9/26

18-Hole Women Two Day 18 Hole Women 2024 Championship Club Champion: Low Gross 177 Monica Saneholtz —18-time Villages Club Champion Second Low Gross 179 Helen Varenkamp Championship Flight Low Net: Susie Q...

Tennis Club holds August mixer and BBQ

Lots of tennis activity this month. Tomorrow, Saturday, September 28 starts the Mixed Doubles club tournament and on Sunday, October 6 will be the...

Pickleball members turn out for exciting championship tournament and celebration

In our pickleball community there are moments to remember. At our championship tournament, take note of these! 1) We were so excited to see the...

The Progressives win Guys vs. Gals Bocce Championship!

The Guys vs. Gals Tournament came to an exciting conclusion today, as the final showdown between The Progressives and The Merry Bocce Band unfolded...

Men’s Club 2024 Champion is Ken Kupperberg!

2024 Club Championship - Results The 2024 Championship was a great event. There were 44 competitors and six flights. Each match was hard fought. Congratulations...

Pinseekers to close September with member meeting and BBQ

Finishing Pinseekers September play, four threesomes headed to the 10th tee to face a chilly, but beautiful morning for golf. It was a day...

57 ladies turn out for perfect day of golf

A little-known fact about our beloved game of golf is that more than 80 percent of all golfers will never achieve a handicap of...

Monica Saneholtz wins her 18th Club Championship

September 19, 2024—The day started out a little gray, a little cool for the final round of the Club Championship. The sun came out...

Who’s going to be ‘crowned’ the Champ?

Tuesday, September 17 was the second day of our Club Championship and it's getting tighter looking at these scores. In spite of the cooler...

Ironmen Club Championship results

The Ironmen are in morning play, gathering every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start, sweeps, birdie pool, and closest to the...

From the Golf Pro 9/26

Upcoming Golf Schedule Friday, September 27 – 8 a.m. Open Shotgun – 12:45 p.m. Charity Tournament Course closed and Range closed 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 – Women’s Villages Challenge...

Village Challenge Bocce Tournament 2024: A Day of Friendly Competition and Community Spirit

On September 7, the Village Challenge Bocce Tournament brought together locals, families, and bocce enthusiasts for an unforgettable day of fun, camaraderie, and donuts...

Tennis Doubles Tournament results

The Tennis Club tournament featuring Women’s doubles and Men’s doubles September 7 and 8 was exciting to play and watch, but especially Sunday’s full...

Many winners at Pickleball doubles tournament and celebration

It was a whirlwind of a weekend with the Men’s/Women’s Doubles on Saturday and then the Mixed doubles championship on Sunday. There were winners...

Scoreboard 9/19

Bocce Guys & Gals Tournament —Week #6 Monday 9:30 a.m. W/L Bocce Queens  6-6 Happy Friends  7-5 The Masters  4-8 Rusty Rollers  3-9 Bocce Babes  7-5 Bocce Kings  9-3 Monday...

Save the Date – Friends of SJSU Golf Tournament

Sunday, November 3 Golf Tournament 9-Hole Scramble Friends of San Jose State and the SJSU Women’s Golf Team First tee-off time approximately 1 p.m. Enjoy having SJSU Women’s Golf...

From the Golf Pro 9/19

September Golf Schedule Thursday, September 19 – Women’s 18-Hole Club Championship Finals 8:20 a.m. Shotgun Friday, September 20 – Twilight Mixer 4:30 p.m. Shotgun – Last Tee Time...

18 Hole Women’s Club Championship gets underway

Seems like the shorts are getting longer and I see many vests and jackets this morning. It’s brisk but warming to a lovely day...

Men’s Club completes first two rounds of Club Championships

2024 Club Championship - Flight Championship Matchups The 2024 Championship has completed its first two rounds. See the bracket results at https://tinyurl.com/5dkcx9z9.  There has been a...

Ironmen complete second round of Club Championship

The Ironmen are in morning play, gathering every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start, sweeps, birdie pool, and closest to the...

Jeff Rose is Top Putter with only 13 putts

Playing on the front nine, 13 Pinseekers set out to hit it straight, make their putts and bring the course “to its knees.” As...

Women’s 9-Hole welcome fall with triumphant round of golf

Hello fall! Autumn is a high energy season when nature bursts into her Grand Finale! Her brilliant leaves dance in the crisp fall wind...

It’s Shoni Club Championship time

So, who's going to take the Shoni Club Championship? We started today and have 14 Shonis vying for the "crown." Two more golf dates...

Pickleball 9/12

By Karen Ruth When we moved to The Villages in March, I decided that I wanted to learn how to play pickleball. It sounded like...

Bocce Club cuts the ribbon for the third court and upgrades

Bocce Club members, Club Board directors and numerous spectators gathered at the Bocce Courts on Friday, September 6 to celebrate the addition of a...

Scoreboard 9/12

18-Hole Women’s Golf Club Captain’s Trophy Results  Captain’s Trophy: Cindy Fuller Net 65 Lowest Putts: Three-way tie with 29 putts; Annie Bassford; Pattie Bell and Priscilla Piper  FLIGHT...

Men’s Golf Club’s August achievements

2024 Club Championship - Match Play September 14, 15 Club Championship – first and second rounds September 21, 22 Club Championship – third round &and fourth finals...

18 Hole Women 9/12

   Today is Captain’s trophy for September. There are four flights of blistering good scores. Flight 1: The low gross winner is Camille Giuliodibari...

Pinseekers 9/12

Expecting temperatures to reach near 100 degrees, our morning nine holes were completed by 10:30 and the sun was just beginning to dry out...

Ironmen 9/12

The Ironmen are in morning play, gathering every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start, sweeps, birdie pool, and closest to the pin. Thursday, September 5 was...

Tennis doubles tournament and awards banquet coming up

Now it is time to turn your attention to our Villages Mixed doubles tournament scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29. Be sure to...

Women’s 9 Hole: An amazing day for golf!

What an amazing summer of golf! We have enjoyed so many fun rounds this year! Tournament after tournament has kept us working on our...

From the Golf Pro 9/12

September Golf Schedule Thursday, September 12 – Women’s 18-Hole Club Championship 8:20am Shotgun Saturday, September 14 – Men’s Club Championship – 8 a.m. tee times Sunday, September 15 – Men’s...

Shonis 9/12

What a nice golf morning. It's getting so much like fall. We had 22 golfers this morning and welcomed back Manoli and Jan. Long...

Tennis Talk: Sign up now for doubles tournament

The first weekend of this month, September 7 and 8 will be our Men & Women’s doubles club tournament, so please sign up now so we can complete...

Pinseekers: Honoring Larry Milligan

August 30 was more terrific weather for golf on the Championship Course. The first group to tee off on hole number one was greeted...

18 Hole Women celebrate sponsorship of Silver Creek girls 

It appears that our own Dianne Doughty is Superwoman. Fifty-one players mixed it up on this sunny, bright summer morning. We had five threesomes,...

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New redesigned Titleist AVX & Tour Soft!

With longer distance tee-to-green, increased greenside spin and control, softer feel, and a more piercing flight, AVX is even better. Believe it. Longer distance tee-to-green...

Titleist Tour Soft

Dependable soft feel with longer distance off the tee from a large, faster core Reliable short game control from a thin reformulated cover Stable, optimized ball...

Orange Whip Swing Trainer

The Orange Whip has been voted the #1 Teaching and Training Aid by PGA and LPGA Professionals for a reason – It’s the best!   Now...

Table Tennis invites all to join membership

The Table Tennis Club is increasingly popular in The Villages, with over 200 members. Our club provides a unique opportunity to engage both body...

Get to know Larry Rosene

Did you know that we have a pickleball ball machine? We do! It is a great way to practice specific shots and hone your...

Pickleball etiquette time again 

Remember when you were told as a child to chew with your mouth closed and don’t make fun of others? Well, the game of...

A Little Bit of this and a Little Bit of That: Fun facts about Pickleball

1. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America with all ages hitting the courts every day. According to Sportico, “Last year, 13.6 million...

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