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Lady Putters Help Women Warriors

On behalf of the Lady Putters, Peggy McGee (left) presents a check for $200 to Karen Kuciver, founder of Women Warriors; Photo by Consuelo Williams.

Peggy McGee At a recent even, the Lady Putters held a raffle to support Women Warriors, a 501(c)(3) charity in Tucson that helps homeless, unemployed, and under employed female veterans with housing, clothing, counseling, and referral services.

QCMGA Men Embark on a New Season

Roger Oravetz The Quail Creek Men’s Golf Association is making plans for some great golf in year 2020. A new schedule includes 56 game days with various formats during the year. Included is the annual three-day invitational to be held from April 4-6. Players from other local clubs and clubs around the country will be…

Bewitched Fore Charity

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Terri Erickson On Oct. 31, the three Women’s Golf Associations of Quail Creek held their annual charity event to raise money for four local charities in Green Valley. The event was a huge success for the charities and the women participating. Attending and representing Friends in Deed were Madelline Sperry and Jan Morgan. Penny Pestle…

Lady Putters finally win Battle of the Sexes

Left to right: Nancy McDaniels, Lou Moultrie, Kathy Olbeter, Al Olbeter, Joyce Walton, and Yoshie Hennessy were on one of the teams that tied for first place; Photo by Jim Burkstrand.

Peggy McGee After being defeated seven years in a row, on a perfect weather day in November the Lady Putters finally beat their challengers in the annual Battle of the Sexes. Teams were evenly skilled in that two teams tied for 1st place. The first team with members Lou Moultrie, Nancy McDaniels, Yoshie Hennessy, Joyce…

Lady Putters welcome new members

Peggy McGee Although any time is a good time to join the Lady Putters, now is an even better time since those becoming members now will have their dues paid until the end of 2020. And $15 for annual dues is one of the best deals around. Interested ladies, both owners and renters, are invited…

Putters and Duffers met for a morning of fun

There was a three-way tie between Cathy Thiele (left), Cathy Leary, and Sung Whitehead, with each scoring three holes in one. They each went home with an extra $10 in their pockets. Photo by Jim Burkstrand.

Peggy McGee The Lady Putters and the Quail Creek Duffers met on the Putting Green on Aug. 28 for some friendly competition. In typical Putters fashion, there were several fun holes—AKA obstacle holes. After putting the teams enjoyed sharing stories of how they conquered the obstacles while waiting for the announcement of the winners. There were…

Lady golfers ready to support four local charities

Peggy McGee The three ladies golf clubs, the Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association, the 9-ers, and the Putters have put the final touches on the Bewitched Fore Charity event on Oct. 31. Application forms are available in the pro shop as well as the clubhouse. The event is also open to non-golfers and those who only want to…