David Zapatka There’s something audacious about the name. Pickleball. Say it out loud. You can’t help but grin. It turns out that is exactly the point! Millions of people are discovering that a paddle, a whiffle-like ball, and a court the size of a badminton court can do something that gyms and wellness apps cannot.…
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Sports, August 2026
Stars and Stripes Pickleball Event
Shireen Kolarik Quail Creek Pickleball Club (QCPC) members celebrated America’s 250th with a July 4th Team Play Social Event. Players at all levels were randomly divided into two teams, Stars and Stripes. They enjoyed social pickleball play with a slight team twist, as individual game scores from each level were combined for the team scores.…
August 2026, Sports
Surprise Finalists in QCBC 10-Ball Tournament
Skip Jones and Alphie Smith The Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) held its monthly In-House Tournament on Saturday, July 11, in the Billiards Room at Madera Clubhouse. It was a game of 10-Ball. What an exciting tournament it turned out to be! New member, John Schroeder, in his first QCBC tournament emerged as the victor…
Sports, August 2026
QCMGA Results
Individual Match Play Round Robin June 23 to 30 Gold Flight 1: 1st Mike Neely, 2nd Kevin Malone Gold Flight 2: 1st Daniel Ward, 2nd Richard Willey Silver Flight 1: 1st Randy Davis, 2nd Dale Backus Silver Flight 2: 1st Bob Lautine, 2nd Mike Fox, Sr. Silver Flight 3: 1st Alan Bravin, 2nd Jim Lubinski…
Sports, August 2026
QCLGA Results
Four Clubs and a Putter July 2 Flight 1: 1st Karen Stensrud; 2nd Jan Scissons; 3rd Becky Rice. Flight 2: 1st Sung Whitehead; 2nd Sonia Heeren; 3rd Elly Cashel. Flight 3: 1st Dianna Nelson; 2nd Cheryl Collyer; 3rd Debbie Dezell. Flight 4: 1st Phyllis O’Brien; 2nd Linda Klaus; 3rd Ronnee Epstein. Flight 5: 1st Julie…
Sports, August 2026
Quail Creek Ladies Interclub Season 2026
Maggi Gruber Congratulations to the ladies who played in the 2026 Quail Creek Interclub Tournament. Led by Captain Jane Gibson, Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association’s (QCLGA) Interclub Team had an exciting and successful season finishing with a second place gross for the 2026 season against five teams from CCGV, Torres Blancas, Canoa Ranch, San Ignacio,…
August 2026, Sports
Lady Putters’ Activity
Peggy McGee Because of the heat, when Putters was cancelled or a special activity was planned, there were only two days in July when the ladies gathered for some “official” early morning putting. Cathy Thiele was the sole Money Hole winner and gave a big smile when presented with her $5 for the achievement. Linda…
August 2026, Sports
Lady Putters Became Mrs. Santa for Christmas in July Event
Peggy McGee Decked out in holiday red and green, and sporting a variety of Christmas-inspired jewelry, the Quail Creek Lady Putters showed up to show their support for the Green Valley Food Bank. The annual Christmas in July collection is especially important to the food bank as their supplies are low because so many are…