Golf Course Update October 15th, 2021 Sanding Divots – We see many golfers are sanding their divots and we greatly appreciate the effort! We ask that you DO NOT sand divots on the tee boxes however, as the maintenance crew will be sanding AND seeding the tee box divots and if golfers sand the tee box divots the seeding will not be as effective. Thank you! Saturday 8:00a Open Play Shotguns resume on Saturday October 16th. Simply request 8:00 for your request if you wish to be placed in the shotgun. There will be tee times ahead of the shotgun from 7:15 through 7:52. Tee times before and following the shotgun will depend on the size of the shotgun. Cart Traffic Control this Season – The most detrimental thing to the course’s conditions in the coming months is cart traffic. WE need to work together to minimize wear patterns as play enters and exits the golf holes. The key to this is dispersing cart traffic throughout the entire golf hole as much as possible. Here’s how you can help preserve our conditions. 1. Strictly follow the 90 degree cart path rule. What this means is that you stay on the cart path after your tee shot until you are 90 degrees to your ball, then you drive to your ball. After your final shot onto the green again drive 90 degrees to the cart path, don’t continue up the fairway and exit as close as you can to the green. 2. Do not enter the turf as the soonest possible entry point, follow the 90 degree rule. 3. If you see wear patterns starting to develop don’t drive through the thinning area, look for an alternative entry/exit Course Painting will occur every 3 to 4 weeks. The paint is not just for aesthetics, also included with the paint are nutrients for the turf. The paint itself also keeps the turf warmer and helps keep it more resilient to cart traffic. In order to get the paint down and allow drying time we will delay tee times on painting days by one hour. The following days have been scheduled for painting thus far: 10-20 and 22 and 11-17 and 19. Cart Path on #9 after the green near the lake will be widened next week. Cart traffic will be directed onto the grass left of the path while work is being done. The hole will remain OPEN for play! Monday, November 8th the last tee time will be 1:52 in order to allow course maintenance time to apply poa control agents.

 

Golf Course Update October 7th, 2021   Saturday 8:00a Open Play Shotguns resume on Saturday October 16th. Simply request 8:00 for your request if you wish to be placed in the shotgun. There will be tee times ahead of the shotgun from 7:15 through 7:52. Tee times before and following the shotgun will depend on the size of the shotgun.   Cart Rule Extended – Cart sharing will remain optional when we open on October 2nd and will be reviewed monthly as the outlook on COVID 19 is quantified. We do request that golfers consider sharing a cart whenever comfortable to help in reducing the wear and tear on the turf during this busy golf season.   Cart Traffic Control this Season – The most detrimental thing to the course’s conditions in the coming months is cart traffic. WE need to work together to minimize wear patterns as play enters and exits the golf holes. The key to this is dispersing cart traffic throughout the entire golf hole as much as possible.   Here’s how you can help preserve our conditions. 1. Strictly follow the 90-degree cart path rule. What this means is that you stay on the cart path after your tee shot until you are 90 degrees to your ball, then you drive to your ball. After your final shot onto the green again drive 90 degrees to the cart path, don’t continue up the fairway and exit as close as you can to the green.   2. Do not enter the turf as the soonest possible entry point, follow the 90-degree rule.   3. If you see wear patterns starting to develop don’t drive through the thinning area, look for an alternative entry/exit   Here’s what we’ll be doing to regulate traffic patterns and wear on the course. Please follow these guidelines to help preserve our conditions.   1. We will use white stakes to designate areas to avoid with your cart, please go around these areas don’t drive over the stakes and through the area. The stakes will designate weak areas, wet areas, areas developing wear patterns and used as a general traffic control. This is to try to allow the area some recovery from traffic.   2. Cart directional signs – as you approach the greens these will be yellow arrows pointing towards the cart path, this designates for you to proceed to the cart path, don’t continue to drive to the green. This will allow us to control wear patterns at the exit point of the hole. We will be shifting the arrows forwards and backwards based on developing wear patterns anywhere from 20 – 50 yards from the front of the green. These distances will vary on each hole dependent on wear patterns.   3. As a last resort to control traffic we will use the red gates to designate entry and exit points. The gates may be use only at an entry or exit or both.

Golf Course Update: The Golf Course Preview Event on Sunday, September 19, was a huge success as the pro shop hosted two nine-hole shotguns for a total of 256 residents! All players received a free-of-charge round of golf with range warm up. In addition, a ticket good for a complimentary beverage at the Ranch House was issued as well as a raffle ticket to win one of eight full range cards (a $200 value). The weather was perfect that day and the greens were as well! The winners of the range card raffle are: Sue Wells, Mike Movius, Dave Joyce, Bill Teasdale, Lynn Fidler, Elmer Klavetter, Susan Ness, and Sam Rossi. Congratulations to the winners, your range cards will be available for pick up on October 2nd.   Over-seeding 2021 –This year will be the first year we do not over-seed any fairways and, because the greens are new, the greens as well. We will be over-seeding the tees and the green’s collars on the course, and the driving range tee and collars of the practice greens. Fairways and greens will be painted for aesthetics, to retain heat, and to reduce wear. In some parts of the country the practice of not over-seeding has occurred for years, but in the desert southwest, it is still an emerging trend. Since this will be our first time, we will review the results of not over-seeding and review the benefits each year to determine if the program will continue as is or be modified. Below I list some of the main benefits to not over-seeding the greens and fairways.   The health of the base Bermuda turf will continue to improve without the competition of Rye seeded over it. Over-seeding weakens the base Bermuda leading to turf loss increasing with each time the turf is over-seeded.   Not overseeding eliminates the transition period in the summer allowing for improved turf conditions in the spring, summer, and fall. Transition occurs when the Rye overseed dies out from the pressure of applying herbicide, lowering mowing heights, and restricting irrigation. It can often create brown or bare spots until the Bermuda reestablishes itself.   Not overseeding reduces the closed period in the fall and completely eliminates the period of cart path only following over-seeding.   Non-overseeded turf reduces frost delays in the winter.   Allows for cleaner turf with less weed intrusion due to being able to treat the entire course and not damage overseeded areas.   Reduces water consumption and saves on seed costs (which have doubled just in the last year).   Full Course Opening Day is on Saturday October 2, and the course will open completely with the greens included. The range tee will stay on the artificial turf for two weeks to allow the natural turf tee to mature. Golfers will be able to drive to the ball because the fairways will not be over-seeded. In addition, flagsticks are now removeable and KP markers will also be allowed!

 

Located in the North Tucson area, SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club borders the Santa Catalina Mountains. The course meanders through the high Sonoran Desert, incorporating natural washes into the design and providing stunning mountain views from almost every hole. Abundant desert flora and fauna further enhance the rugged, gently rolling terrain. The golf course offers a mix of challenging holes and player-friendly features, resulting in a layout with several interesting risk-reward opportunities that will appeal to low and high handicappers equally. The player-friendly fairways are generous, allowing beginners to feel comfortable with ample room off the tees and rewarding thoughtful play. There are also carefully placed mounds, hollows, and bunkers along the large, receptive greens that provide opportunities to recover an errant shot. The golf course is made even more versatile with five different sets of tees.

Golf course details

• Holes: 18
• Designed by: Tom Schroeder Design
• Public/Private: Semi-Private/Community
• Year opened: 2007
• Golf Season:
• Guest Policy: Open
• Tee times welcomed: Yes
• Fairways:
• Greens:

Facilities

• Pro in house: Yes
• Driving range: Yes
• Rental clubs:
• Rental carts: Yes

 

FALL IN LOVE with this stunning Contemporary Tesoro – Premiere Series home in the private gated community of Saddlebrooke Ranch. Upon entering this luxuriously furnished custom designed home you will see what an unlimited budget can create. The custom chef’s kitchen is complete with soapstone counters, built-in paneled Liebherr refrigerator, counter to ceiling tile and designer open shelving. Slide back the 16ft. wall of glass to an entertainers paradise. Travertine and Mexican stone surround the beautiful “pebble tec” heated pool, custom fire pit, lounge and dining areas. Relax on your extended 20 x 20 covered patio with travertine flooring, built-in additional fireplace while the soothing sounds of the fountains lull you. Step back inside to find a glass surrounded den with 2 ft. extension and additional windows, a den that has been extended an unprecedented 7 ft. outfitted as 3rd bedroom with 2 queen beds, a 2 ft. extended master suite overlooking the backyard with custom shower, soapstone counters, and 2 walk-in closets. The home continues to impress with a second master suite that sits at the front of the home with views of the mountains.

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This home can be sold FULLY FURNISHED & TURNKEY with the optional furnished package.  Priced to sell at $999,000

“I was playing senior Olympic badminton there was a couple there I was asking them if they were going to play in the tournament they said no we play pickleball,” said Cindy Lutz, president of Tucson Area Pickleball. “Like everybody says, what is that. I said what is it.”

If you don’t know what pickleball is, yore not alone. It’s played on a badminton-sized court with paddles, and a ball that resembles a whiffle ball — the rules are most similar to tennis.

“It’s a little mix of everything,” said Bob Lutz, a member of Tucson Area Pickleball. “It’s amazing how it’s taken off.”

According to USA Pickleball, there are over 3 million people ranging in age from 6 to 86 who play in across the country. That number is growing rapidly, up nearly 30 percent in the last three years.

Cindy and Bob Lutz are pickleball pioneers in Tucson. Cindy runs a Facebook page for local pickleball players and Bob teaches private lessons. Together their backyard is pickleball paradise.

But, the two noticed a problem in 2016 — Tucson didn’t have any free, public pickleball courts.

“I started with the mayor, I told him you know were so far behind,” Cindy said.  Lutz said most other similarly sized cities already had courts.

“He pushed me on to the city parks so, I have talked to three different directors now throughout the years,” Cindy said.

Cindy and her club’s hard work paid off.

“We just persevered, we went and talked to council members we talked to whoever would listen to us,” Cindy said. “We’re finally, after years, going to get public outdoor courts at Udall public rec center.”

For more information on pickleball in Saddlebrooke Ranch Pickleball check out our website:  www.sbranchrealty.com

SADDLEBROOKE RANCH GOLF CLUB 2021 RESIDENT GOLF FEES – ANNUAL FEES

SBR Annual Pass
*1st Person in household $2850.00 inc. tax $2793.00 inc. tax (with cash discount)
*2nd Person in household $2650.00 inc. tax $2597.00 inc. tax (with cash discount)
* Best value if playing 2 – 4+ times per week…Cost per round under $30
*$200 discount for the 2nd person in household annual purchase
*2% discount for cash payment at purchase
*Complimentary 25-bucket range card
*20% discount on golf shop apparel
*10% discount on golf shop equipment
*10% discount off guest rates for non-resident guests
*Lowest Chelsea Tee Time Reservation points at 0.5 points per request placement

PLAY CARD FEES
SBR 50 Play Card (18 Holes)
1) Individual Use $2150.00 inc. tax $2107.00 inc. tax (with cash discount)
2) Household Use $2300.00 inc. tax $2254.00 inc. tax (with cash discount)

SBR 50 Play Card (9 Holes)
1) Individual Use $1290.00 inc. tax $1264.20 inc. tax (with cash discount)
2) Household Use $1390.00 inc. tax $1362.20 inc. tax (with cash discount)
*Based on playing 1 – 2 times per week during Fall, Winter, and Spring rate seasons
*Up to a 20% discount compared to Winter Season Prime rate
*2% discount for cash payment at purchase
*Second lowest Chelsea points at 1.0 point per placement…Points in effect while the play card is active
*Can be used for non-resident guests

SBR 25 Play Card (18 Holes)
1) Individual Use $1200.00 inc. tax $1176.00 inc. tax (with cash discount)
2) Household Use $1275.00 inc. tax $1249.50 inc tax (with cash discount)

SBR 25 Play Card (9 Holes)
1) Individual Use $720.00 inc. tax $705.60 inc. tax (with cash discount)
2) Household Use $770.00 inc tax $754.60 inc tax (with cash discount)
*Based on playing one time per week during the Winter rate season
*Up to an 11% discount compared to Winter season Prime rate
*2% discount for cash payment at purchase
*Second lowest Chelsea points at 1.0 point per placement…Points in effect while the play card is active
*Can be used for non-resident guests (Continued on back)

PAY AS YOU GO” FEES
SBR Resident (“Pay as you go”) Please see seasonal daily rate structure below.
*Provides flexibility with four different rates per day and six rate periods during the year
*No pre-pay commitment

DAILY INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT / RESIDENT GUEST GREEN FEES*
*SEASON DATES PRIME MIDDAY TWI / 9 SUPER TWILIGHT
*WINTER 12/01/20 – 03/31/21 $54.00 $43.00 $32.00 $22.00
*SPRING 04/01/21 – 04/30/21 $49.00 $39.00 $29.00 $19.00
*05/01/21 – 05/31/21 $43.00 $35.00 $26.00 $17.00
*SUMMER 06/01/21 – 09/30/21 $38.00 $30.00 $23.00 $15.00
*FALL 10/01/21 – 10/31/21 $43.00 $35.00 $26.00 $17.00
*11/01/21 – 11/30/21 $49.00 $39.00 $29.00 $19.00
*SPECTATOR / RENTAL CLUBS / RANGE FEES*
*SPECTATOR FEE (Non-Playing Spectator) 18 holes – $20.00 9 holes – $14.00
*RENTAL CLUBS 18 holes – $20.00 9 holes – $14.00
*RANGE BUCKET (~35 balls) $4.75
*DRIVING RANGE CARD – 50 buckets (~35 balls each) $200.00 (15% discount off regular bucket price)
*ANNUAL RENTAL CART FEE (per seat) $495.00
*RESIDENT RENTAL CART FEE (per player) $10.00