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…
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,…
The Quail Creek Pickleball Club welcomed back the snowbirds in the Snowflakes in the Desert social. 65 pickleballers participated. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports and lots of new people are starting to play.
Robert Lewis, Chairperson First, I would like to introduce the new Green Committee Board members for 2019. I am Robert Lewis, and I have been elected by the new Green Committee Board to serve as Chairperson. The elected At-Large members include: Doug Detman, Vice Chairperson; Wally Howard, Communications; Bill Drozda, Finance and Ed Pope, Secretary.…
Charlie Shultheis The Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association is sponsoring the annual Battle of the Branches Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, playing the Roadrunner and Quail courses. The event is open to all players. The Battle of the Branches is an annual golf course battle (individual play, net scores) between veterans of the…
Peggy McGee Unless rain or snow precludes their being on the putting green, the Lady Putters meet throughout the year for camaraderie, to sharpen their putting skills and get a little exercise bending down to pick up their balls. Dues are $15 a year and there is a weekly putting fee of $1. The dues…
Quail Creek pickleball players welcome Helle Sparre, the first professional female instructor to teach at Quail Creek. Helle was the national champion at the USAPA nationals this past November and is a very sought-after instructor. She lives in Mesa, Arizona. She offered a small group lesson and gave a seminar on doubles strategy called dynamite…