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…
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Sports, November 2019
Betsy Martin wins Lady Putters Coveted Quail award
Peggy McGee Betsy Martin (left) was recently awarded the Lady Putters Coveted Quail by Janet Wegner for her low net score of 31.03. Because the course was closed during the reseeding process, Betsy got to display her award longer than the usual six weeks. Photo by Sylvia Butler.
Sports, October 2019
Putters and Duffers met for a morning of fun
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…
Generals, October 2019
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…
Sports, September 2019
Putters summer schedule continues
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters will continue their summer schedule of putting every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., even after the over-seeding is completed. They will begin their winter schedule on Nov. 6, with a 10:00 a.m. start. Check-in time starts 30 minutes before start time. Ladies are invited to join the Putters at any time of…
Front Page, September 2019
Women prevail at annual Prickly Pair Tournament
Jacquie Owens On a hot sunny day, 60 players from the Quail Creek 18-hole ladies and men’s golf associations met to play the annual Prickly Pair Tournament. Thirty men and 30 women paired off and headed out to their respective holes for a lively match-play competition! In the end, team scores were totaled and were…
Sports, September 2019
Putters stay true to their motto for putting in all kinds of weather
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters putt throughout the year, but this summer’s higher than average temperatures presented a bit of a challenge. Solution? They started putting at 8:00 a.m. on days when there were excessive heat warnings. Many gathered one morning to putt when the heavens opened up and soaked the putting green in a matter…
Sports, September 2019
Ladies golfing groups plan another benefit for charity
Peggy McGee The three ladies golf groups (Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association, the Niners, and the Putters) will be hosting their third annual golf charity event, Bewitched Fore Charity, on Thursday, Oct. 31. The planning committee selected three new charities, all in the local area. Hands of a Friend, which supports victims of domestic abuse, will…
Sports, September 2019
Justine Lewis is QCLGA First Tee representative
Justine Lewis has stepped up to the “tee box” and volunteered to be the Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association First Tee representative. Thank you, Justine! Did you know that we can donate clubs, shoes, bags, and balls to the First Tee? The First Tee prefers to have golf balls bagged in plastic grocery bags. At…
Sports, September 2019
Quail Creek Ladies Golf Interclub competition
Terri Erickson The Quail Creek Ladies 18-hole Golf Club hosted the grand finale of the Green Valley Interclub 2019 season on Aug. 8. This competition consisted of seven clubs in the Green Valley area and has been recorded as far back as 2001. The interclub season runs from May to August, with each team hosting a…