Tag: golf
Sports, April 2019
Kathy Loken scores hole-in-one
Kathy Loken, Quail Creek snowbird from Loveland, CO aced the 8th hole March 3, 2019. Loveland neighbors Bill and Julie Mahaffy and husband, Lynn, witnessed the shot. The Bridgestone ball was part of a Christmas gift from her twin grandsons. The ace was made even better as Quail Creek resident, Pat Hendershott, witnessed the shot…
Sports, April 2019
Lady Putters announce 2018 award winners
Peggy McGee At their March luncheon the Lady Putters announced the “stars” of 2018, those who had excelled in different areas. Awardees were Jan Ederle, Low Gross Score for Year, with a 34.67 and Fay Shapiro, Low Net score for the year of 29.20. Yoshie Hennessy got a whopping 64 holes-in-one. A new Quail Award,…
Sports, March 2019
Quail Creek Putters celebrate Valentine’s Day
Peggy McGee True to their custom of celebrating holidays throughout the year, many of the Lady Putters showed up in red when they putted on Valentine’s Day. Each of the 18 start points was adorned with a red flower in observance of the day.
Sports, March 2019
Hue Spiegel scores an ace
Tom Dean Hue Spiegel, a full-time resident of Quail Creek, joined Tim Nelson and Tom Dean to play nine holes of golf on the Quail course. This was the day after spending five hours playing pickleball. On the second hole, after 50 years of playing golf, Hue got his very first hole-in-one on the par…
Sports, March 2019
Good food, wine and many new friends at QCVGA event
Charlie Shultheis, Tom and JoAnn Haberer Tuesday evening, January 29, the second annual QCVGA Wine and Cheese Event was held at the Madera Clubhouse. Over 80 members, guests and spouses attended the party. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful food (and good wine!) prepared by the Madera staff. Live music was provided by Cyndy Gierada on the…
Sports, March 2019
QCLGA members prepare for ‘Mardi Gras in the Valley’
Debbie Scott Mardi Gras in the Valley is presented by the Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association’s Copper Quail Classic! This two-day Member/Guest Tournament is slated for April 17 and 18, 2019. As you can imagine, we are looking forward to better weather and a full field of ladies. Guests from all over the country come…
Sports, March 2019
Lady Putters just want to have fun
Peggy McGee It was indeed a great day in the neighborhood with beautiful weather when the three ladies golf clubs joined together for an afternoon of fun. Members of the Lady Niners and 18 Hole Women’s Golf Club teed off and got the ball down the fairway to the putting green. Then the Lady Putters…
Sports, February 2019
Girls just want to have fun!
Terri Erickson Another fun event created by the Quail Creek Lady Putters, the Women’s Nine Hole Club and the 18 Hole Women’s Golf Club took place on January 24! The committee of women from each of the three clubs put together teams of three, made up of one niner, one 18-holer and a putter. The…
Sports, February 2019
Putters open 2019 with an awards luncheon
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters hosted their first luncheon of 2019 on January 23 and welcomed the winter residents who had returned since their last luncheon. The ladies feasted on chicken Florentine topped off with a decadent chocolate mousse cake. Along with those members who are often recognized for their putting achievements were several newcomers,…