QCMGA Presidents Cup, January 18, 20, and 25 Silver Flight 1: 1st George Lamping, 226; 2nd Larry Mours, 228; 3rd (tie) Nick Kremer, 233/Rob Anderson, 233 Silver Flight 2: 1st Skip Byron, 217; 2nd Richard Messer, 220; 3rd Kevin Collins, 224; 4th Tim Toon, 232 Silver Flight 3: 1st Bill Chapman, 221; 2nd Bill Sheppard,…
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Sports, March 2022
Hole In One
Martin Cotanche Congratulations to fellow Quail Creek Men’s Golf Association (QCMGA) golfer Martin Cotanche for scoring a hole-in-one on Roadrunner number 6 on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. Way to go, Martin! “This was my first hole-in-one at Quail Creek,” he says. “It was on Roadrunner number 6 on my last hole of the day during…
Sports, March 2022
First QCLGA Eagle for Dena
Dena Knox had an eagle on Feb. 17 on number 9 Coyote, 122 yards, with Bobbie Jo Rathvon, Maureen Brealey, and Barb Mossmon as witnesses. This is Dena’s first eagle playing with the Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association.
Sports, March 2022
Lady Putters Face Weather Challenges
Peggy McGee Mother Nature has not been kind to the Lady Putters so far in 2022. It seems rain, heavy winds, and really cold mornings have caused several putting sessions to be canceled. Even the Wednesday nearest Valentine’s Day, when the ladies traditionally dress in red and get a special treat, was rained out. The…
Sports, March 2022
QCCGA Pick Your Foursome Net 1, 2, 3, Waltz
Janet B, Johnson Flight 1: 1st Rathvon, Rathvon,Thompson, Thompson, -11; 2nd Conroy, Conroy, Newman, Newman, -6; 3rd Erickson, Owens, Busch, Cook, -2 Flight 2: 1st Harmon, Harmon, Price, Price, -10; 2nd Olson, Olson, Didrickson, Didrickson, -1; 3rd McDaniels, McDaniels, Laxague, Laxague, E Flight 3: 1st Gong, Gong, Rowland, -3; 2nd (tie) Prokosch, Prokosch, Comito, Comito,…
Sports, March 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Return of Serve
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “the player returning the serve stands deep in or behind the service court, ready to return the ball. The returner should be alert and ready for the next play. As the serve travels over the net, the returner…
Sports, March 2022
Quail Creek Swimmer Medals at the 2022 Arizona State Senior Olympics
After cancellations due to COVID, the Arizona Senior Olympics (outdoor events only) were held in 2022, including the swim meet on Feb. 27. The competition took place at the Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center in Chandler. Athletes from all over the state showed up for the meet, despite some ongoing COVID concerns and some fairly strict entry…
Sports, March 2022
Table Tennis Club: Meet the Members
Our amiable afternoon association of table tennis players meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Anza facility from 1 to 3 p.m. There are no dues to play in our club, and paddles and balls are provided. This month features Linda Visser and Connie Johnson. The ladies became good friends after meeting at the club…
Sports, March 2022
QCLGA 18-Hole Ladies Association Championship Event in March
The Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association (GCLGA) Presidents Cup and QCLGA Club Championship is scheduled to be held this year on Thursday, March 17, Tuesday, March 22, and Thursday, March 24. This is the second year in a row for this new, combined event. We are looking forward to many ladies participating in this three-day event, now called…
Sports, March 2022
Coyote Course Renovation Update
Renovation Task Force Hope you are all safe and healthy. Since 2015, the Renovation Task Force has been preparing the way to make improvements to our aging golf courses. The time of the Coyote renovation is upon us and will be starting very soon. We on the Task Force would like to go over some…