David Zapatka Not only is the answer to that question a resounding “Yes!” but it is also an absolute phenomenon. Pickleball was named America’s fastest-growing sport for the fifth consecutive year following 2025, when data showed 24.3 million players in the U.S. alone, a 171.8% increase over the previous three years, as reported by the…
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Sports, September 2026
QCMGA Results
Four Ball Match Play Round Robin Tournament, Aug. 5, 7, and 12 Clark Anderson Match Play Results Flight 1 Gold: 1. Davis and Soto, 62 Points; 2. Long and Neely, 59 Flight 2 Silver A: 1. Ojar and Pechan, 62 Points; 2. Arendt and McNew, 59 Flight 3 Gld/Sil/SCC: 1. Baker and Lubinski, 64 Points;…
Sports, September 2026
QCLGA Results
PYP 3 Person Step Aside Scramble July 23 Flight 1 1st: Carol Vukovick, Cynthia Gong, Jean Kienitz; 2nd: Alicia Hiller, Elizabeth Cornell, Debbie Riddell; 3rd: Joan Malone, Jane Gibson, Dena Knox. Flight 2 1st: Alice Dyke, Mary Ann Hagermann, Stacia Sower; 2nd: Sung Whitehead, Cheryl Opsal, Cheryl Collyer; 3rd: Teri Bartlett, Becky Rice, Ronnee Epstein.…
Sports, September 2026
Lady Putters Keep Scoring Holes-in-One
Peggy McGee With many traveling to cooler areas, attendance at the weekly Lady Putters is down a bit but that hasn’t kept the “regulars” from showing off their abilities. Cathy Thiele had five holes–in–one on two different occasions while Yoshie Hennessey, Donna Dabeck, Pam Rogers, Patty Hall, and Robin Gillan reached this goal once during…
September 2026, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Understanding the FargoRate System
Steve Farmer In the game of pocket billiards, player skill is commonly measured using the FargoRate system. This system assigns a number to a player’s ability, usually ranging from about 200 for beginners to over 800 for top professionals. Knowing where you fall on this scale helps you better understand your game and set realistic…
Sports, September 2026
QCBC Holds 9-Ball In-House Tournament in August
Dennis Desmond and Alphie Smith The Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) 9-Ball In-House Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 1, was an exciting and memorable event. It drew a competitive field of dedicated club members, who showcased their talent and passion for the game. It took place in the Billiards Room at Madera Clubhouse. The tournament games…