Mission

The mission of the SBRPA is to establish SaddleBrooke Ranch as a premiere pickleball community serving all skill levels and formats of play, thereby promoting the passion and sport of the game both inside and outside our community.

Strategies  (as prioritized by our membership)

The year is winding down, and the holidays will soon be upon us. Please take advantage of the new stock in the pro shop, our Holiday Sale (December 6-12), or by placing a special order prior to December 15, to use up any credit book funds you may have before they expire December 31. Stay in tune with the Forecaddie to keep up-to-date with everything pro shop and golf course related. In the sections following, you will find all the information relating to this month in golf, as well as contact information for our golf associations and our Greens Committee.

Pro Shop Hours – Open 30 minutes before the first tee time and 1 hour before shotguns. The pro shop closes at 4:00pm. Pro shop staff will carry the pro shop cell phone (520-561-1196) until 5:30.

Staff is available until one hour before sunset.

First tee time: 11-1 to 11-14: 7:30am 11-15 to 11-30: 7:45am

Last tee time: 11-1 to 11-30: 4:00pm

Shotguns: 8:00/1:00

Rate Periods:

11-1 to 11-30: Prime

7:30/7:45 – 11:22

Midday 11:30 – 1:22

Twilight 1:30 – 2:52

Super Twilight 3:00 – Sunset

November Maintenance Schedule:

We will continue closing one hole per nine to cart traffic to help maintain the quality of the turf. We will continue our program of resting the natural turf one week per month, except in December and January, when it will be rested for two weeks in those months due to the slowing of the growth rate of the rye overseed. The Bermuda turf is slowing down and will go fully into dormancy following our first frost. Please support our maintenance staff by filling divots with sand and repairing ball marks on the green. Cart traffic is highly damaging to the turf, so please limit time on the turf as much as possible. We will delay tee times for one hour two days a month to help facilitate painting the course. Painting will be done on regular weekday tee time days (Mon, Wed, or Fri). Back Nine morning 9-hole times will not be available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on a year-round basis to allow maintenance time to complete weekly tasks.

Golf Club Fitting Day is Monday October 17th – by Appointment Only.

You will be able to try-out the following golf clubs:

~Callaway Golf clubs

~Cobra clubs

~Cleveland Golf clubs

~Srixon clubs

Sign-up sheets are in the Pro Shop but Walk ups welcome on a space available basis.

Location: SaddleBrooke Ranch Driving Range from 10 AM – 2 PM

Special pricing available only for orders places the day of the demo.

September has arrived. The 19th through the 30th we will be closed to prep the course for a winter of dormant turf. We are extremely excited about the health and density of the turf and expect great playing conditions this winter! Stay in tune with the Forecaddie to keep up to date with everything pro shop and golf course related. In the sections following, you will find all the information relating to this month in golf, as well as contact information for our golf

Pro Shop Hours – Open 30 minutes before the first tee time and 1 hour before shotguns. The pro shop closes at 4:00pm. Pro shop staff will carry the pro shop cell phone (520-561-1196) until 5:30. Staff is available until one hour before sunset.

First tee time 9-1 to 9-30: 7:00am

Last tee time 9-1 to 9-30: 5:00pm

Shotguns: 8:00/1:00

Rate Periods: 9-1 to 9-30:

Prime 7:00 – 11:52 Midday 12:00 – 1:52

Twilight 2:00 – 3:22

Super Twilight 3:30 – Sunset

A maintenance plan is put into place at the beginning of the year. Variance in weather and agronomic conditions may require changes to the schedule. September Maintenance Schedule The entire facility will be closed from September 19 to September 30 to prep for the winter. Since we will not be overseeding the fairways, carts may access the fairways when we open October 1. After a good rest and extra care from Aaron and his crew, the driving range tee is restored and ready for a busy winter. Speaking of the range tee, we will continue our program of resting the natural turf one week per month, except in December and January, when it will be rested for two weeks in those months due to the slowing of the growth rate of the rye overseed. The Bermuda turf is slowing down and will go fully into dormancy following our first frost. Please support our maintenance staff by filling divots with sand and repairing ball marks on the green. Cart traffic is highly damaging to the turf, so please limit time on the turf as much as possible. Back Nine morning nine-hole times will not be available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on a year-round basis to allow maintenance time to complete weekly tasks.

Every month Mike and Ken will conduct a free golf clinic. All residents and their guests are welcome to attend, and there is no cost. Please sign up in the pro shop. The staff have a book behind the counter with all the scheduled clinics that you can sign up for. You are welcome to attend as often and as many as you like! The clinics will cover basic technique and mechanics of each topic and are great for learning a new skill or brushing up a skill that needs some work. The next clinic will be in October due to the course maintenance closure. In October we will cover pitching on Monday, the 24th, at 2:00 pm at the practice chipping green.

Maintenance/Overseeding Closure –September 19-30, 2022

Many residents have asked what operations would be performed during the September golf course
closure. The list below outlines these operations.

Overseed – it takes 4 days for germination, 4-5 days to establish rooting, then mow and fertilize
= 10-12 days before ready for foot traffic.

Overseed Driving Range tee
Chipping green complex
All par 3 tees, 11 Rust, Plum, 13 Rust, Plum
Selected area #9, 20 yard band around lake edge
Boulevard on left side of 10

Needle Tine and heavy top-dress greens to smooth and reset surface. Heavy topdressing
required to attain targeted top-dress rate for the year. We will not mow the green for 4-5 days
after the topdressing. This is a critical practice.
Apply course wide pre-emergent application
Apply course wide fall fertilizer application
Work to finalize summer projects that were not completed
Final sodding of needed areas
Bunker maintenance
Edge bunkers
Check sand depths
Freshen up all bunkers with new sand
Replace worn/ broken bunker rakes
Paint cart path markings
Detail granite landscape beds
Trim all trees in turf
Edge cart paths
Paint tee markers

For questions, please email Randy Friedman at randy61739@yahoo.com

The SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club is hosting a FITTING DAY at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Driving Range Monday August 8th.  Due to the popularity of this event, it is By Appointment Only. Sign up in the Pro Shop or call 520.818.6403.  The Golf Clubs are from the LTDx family and is their most powerful lineup yet. PWR-COR Technology unlocks faster ball speed and extreme forgiveness to achieve Longest Ball Distance.

FORECADDIE NEWS & UPDATES:

June brought temperatures in the 100’s, and July will hopefully include plenty of rainfall. Please remember to increase hydration. Here in the desert, due to the dry air, perspiration is not evident, and it is easy to get dehydrated without realizing it. Please also remember that the rainstorms in summer usually also have thunder and lightning, so please take shelter and stay safe! Stay in tune with the Forecaddie to keep up to date with everything pro shop and golf course related. In the sections following, you will find all the information relating to this month in golf, as well as contact information for our golf associations and our Greens Committee.

Pro Shop Hours – Open 30 minutes before the first tee time and 1 hour before shotguns. The pro shop closes at 4:00pm. Pro shop staff will carry the pro shop cell phone (520-561-1196) until 6:00. Staff is available until one hour before sunset. First tee time 6-1 to 7-31: 7:00am Last tee time 6-1 to 7-31: 6:00pm Shotguns: 8:00/1:00 Rate Periods: 6-1 to 7-31: Prime 7:00 – 11:52 Midday 12:00 – 1:52 Twilight 2:00 – 3:22 Super Twilight 3:30 – Sunset

A maintenance plan is put into place at the beginning of the year. Variance in weather and agronomic conditions may require changes to the schedule. June/July Maintenance Schedule The entire facility will be closed every Wednesday, June through September, June 6 to June 12 and August 1 to August 7 for heavier maintenance operations. The course has also one additional scheduled closure week September 19 to September 30 to prep for the winter. Since we will not be overseeding the fairways, carts may access the fairways when we open October 1. On the range tee, the natural turf will be rested one week per month, except in December and January when it will be rested for two weeks in those months due to the slowing of the growth rate of the rye overseed. The Bermuda turf is actively growing and coming out of dormancy. The maintenance crew will be applying fertilizers and performing cultivation to support this activity. Changes in the rotation of the course or one-hour delays to the first tee time may occur as needed to support these important procedures. Please support our maintenance staff by filling divots with sand and repairing ball marks on the green. Back Nine morning 9-hole times will not be available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on a year-round

Every month Mike and Ken will conduct a free golf clinic. All residents and their guests are welcome to attend, and there is no cost. Please sign up in the pro shop. The staff have a book behind the counter with all the scheduled clinics that you can sign up for. You are welcome to attend as often and as many as you like! The clinics will cover basic technique and mechanics of each topic and are great for learning a new skill or brushing up a skill that needs some work.

SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club – About Us

Designed by the Tom Schroeder team, the 18-hole championship course meanders through lush green desert terrain with natural washes and mountain views from almost every direction. Mounds, hollows and bunkers surrounding large, receptive greens offer an enjoyable challenge for novices as well as avid golfers. Join the fun with groups for your skill level:

• Ladies Golf Association
• Men’s Golf Association
• Ranchette Women’s Putters

Driving Range

Set against a scenic backdrop, the driving range and practice facilities at SaddleBrooke Ranch provide a wide array of practice activities to help you master your short and long game.

Pro Shop

You’ll find everything you need for your round of golf at The Pro Shop at SaddleBrooke Ranch, featuring a wide variety of golf attire and equipment from shoes to golf gloves and hats.

The Bistro Viente

Grab a quick bite before your round or enjoy lunch after at the Bistro Viente, located in the adjacent La Hacienda Fitness Club building…featuring snacks, beverages, sandwiches and salads.

May 2022 Golf Course Maintenance:

A maintenance plan is put into place at the beginning of the year. Variance in weather and agronomic conditions may require changes to the schedule. May Maintenance Schedule The driving range tee is planned to be on the artificial turf for one week beginning Monday, May 16th. The natural turf will be rested one week per month, except in December and January when it will be rested for two weeks in those months due to the slowing of the growth rate of the rye overseed. The Bermuda turf is actively growing and coming out of dormancy. The maintenance crew will be applying fertilizers and performing cultivation to support this activity. Changes in the rotation of the course or 1-hour delays to the first tee time may occur as needed to support these important procedures. Please support our maintenance staff by filling divots with sand and repairing ball marks on the green. Back Nine morning 9-hole times will not be available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on a year-round basis to allow maintenance time to complete weekly tasks.

Free Monthly Gold Clinic:

Every month Mike and Ken will conduct a free golf clinic. All residents and their guests are welcome to attend, and there is no cost. Please sign up in the pro shop. The staff have a book behind the counter with all the scheduled clinics that you can sign up for. You are welcome to attend as often and as many as you like! The clinics will cover basic technique and mechanics of each topic and are great for learning a new skill or brushing up a skill that needs some work. The clinic for May will cover bunkers, and will be held on Monday, May 23rd, at 9:00am at the practice bunker.