DECEMBER 22, 2021 www.wintertexantimes.com 18 WINTER TEXAN TIMES (956)566-1157 Thank you to everyone who voted for Stuart Place Golf! We appreciate your business. Come and play the greatest 9 hole course in the valley. Open ToThe Public 9 holes • $12 9 holes with cart • $18 www.stuartplacegolfcourse.com 155 Highland Dr. • Harlingen, TX • (956) 428-2000 Fun had at Golf Cart Rodeo On December 4, 2021, Mission Bell -Tradewinds RV Resort held their very first Golf Cart Rodeo. Several people from the park volunteered to be a team driving their golf carts through a pre-determined course on the parking lot. The part that made it so much fun was that the driver would be blindfolded, and the passenger would give the instructions on how to get through the course. Completion of the course was timed and those with the best times won prizes. Pylons were run over; judges were chased by the blind folded and a great time was had by all. They all agreed they'd like to do it again next year. PICKLEBALL From pg. 6 “pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, Washington. Three dads – Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum — whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities — are credited for creating the game. Pickleball has evolved from original handmade equipment and simple rules into a popular sport throughout the US and Canada. The game is growing internationally as well, with many European and Asian countries adding courts.” Leitner said pre-COVID, the event would attract as many as 40 players. With the six courts all playing doubles, 24 players is the max. But with constant rotations, everyone plays, and everyone gets a break. They also are planning to hold a round-robin tournament like they did the year prior to the pandemic. “It’s just a great way for people who don’t have access or want to play in a different environment to come out and play and meet people,” he said. “They can also check out the park.” Hardy, who said that she has to tame her competitive nature, added that it helps that she has played tennis, ping pong and badminton. Pickleball has elements of all three sports, played on a badminton-size court and with a modified tennis net. “If you played any of those, it’s easy to pick up,” Hardy said. “I’ve taken lessons, watched Youtube videos and just love to play. “The key is to get to the line. A lot of people like to stay back and play or play one up and one back. You have to get to the net. I’ve played singles and doubles in tennis but doubles in pickleball is more fun. “And you meet so many wonderful people.”
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