Robert Lewis, Green Committee In the September 2017 issue of the Quail Creek Crossing it discussed aeration and the importance in conducting a year-round aeration program. The United States Golf Association (USGA) has established recommendations for the frequency for aeration (year-round requirement). Over seed reduces the frequency normally required for traditional aeration. This means for…
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Sports, March 2018
Putters 1, Pro 0
Peggy McGee It was the day the Lady Putters had long awaited. Joel Jaress, Quail Creek’s Golf Pro, was joining them for putting to give the ladies some tips on how to read the green. Each team had five ladies and Joel gave pointers to each of the 18 groups. With each group he…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
I’ll be your Valentine
Peggy McGee Valentine’s Day fell on a Wednesday this year and the Lady Putters went all out to celebrate. There were four Valentine’s Day hole-in-one (AKA money hole) winners on Hole No. 14: Yoshie Hennessy, Frances Martin, Janet Wegner and Coreen Williams. In honor of the special day, the Putters gave some extra awards…
Sports, March 2018
2018 President’s Cup results
Tim Phillips The President’s Cup was played over a three-day period ending on February 13, 2018. This is a multi-flight competition where the winner is the player with the lowest overall net score for three 18-hole rounds regardless of which flight in which they played. A field of over 80 players began the competition.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
QCVGA’s Wine and Cheese Event introduces 2018 Board and welcomes new members
Charlie Shultheis Nine of our 16 new Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association members were able to attend a Wine and Cheese Event at Madera Clubhouse. Part of the mission of the Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association is to foster good fellowship and support among our members. The QCVGA Wine and Cheese Event held Wednesday…
Sports, March 2018
QCVGA planning the annual Battle of the Branches Golf Event
Charlie Shultheis The Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association is sponsoring the annual Battle of the Branches Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 31, 2018. The Battle of the Branches is an annual golf course battle (individual play, net scores) between veterans of the various military branches. Contestants in the Battle must be QCVGA members with…
Sports, March 2018
It’s almost here!
Terri Erickson Casino de Quail is coming next month, and it will be fabulous! The QCLGA’s member/guest tournament is April 18 and 19 and the committee has been busy creating a good time for all. Sherry Morris and Kandi Roy are the decorating committee and have created the fun casino theme. There will be…
Generals, February 2018
Quail Creek Holiday Parade highlights
Anita Fisk More than 40 golf carts, motorcycles, antique cars and trucks participated in the annual Quail Creek Holiday Parade held on December 7. Decorated with strings of twinkling Christmas lights, silver bells and colorful ornaments, the parade, led by the local Green Valley Fire Department, slowly traversed the community to the enjoyment of residents…
Sports, February 2018
QCMGA 2 Man Championship results
Tim Phillips The first major three day event on the QCMGA Tournament Schedule is the Two Man Team Championship. This is a two-man team competition played on a net best ball basis with winners in each of the five flights. Within each flight there were eight teams in all but one flight had nine…
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
QCVGA kickstarts Military Families Baby Shower
JoAnn Haberer and Tom Haberer In January, the QC Veterans Golf Association presented The Women of Quail Creek with a generous $500 donation to kick off fundraising for the annual Military Families Baby Shower. The Baby Shower will be held on May 19 at the National Guard 162nd Air Wing and will provide parents…