Robert Lewis, Green Committee Slow play at the Quail Creek Country Club Golf Course has been a long-standing problem. It has been approached in a number of different ways, by many different committees, but the problem stills exists. The impact of slow play, in particular to those following the slow players, leaves the field frustrated…
Tag: golf
Sports, June 2017
Desert Duffers hold 10th annual Overnight in Casa Grande
David Larson The Quail Creek Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club (Desert Duffers) held its tenth annual overnight Casa Grande golf outing on May 10 and 11 with those attending all enjoying meeting new friends and golfing as our motto states: “Golf is a Game – Have Fun.” This is an 18 hole event playing two…
Sports, June 2017
Memorial Day putting event
As they remembered those who had served our country and who have passed away, the Lady Putters wore our national colors for their Memorial Day putting event; photo by Sylvia Butler.
Sports, June 2017
QCLGA – 18 Hole Match Play results
Terri Erickson The QCLGA, 18 hole club, completed a three-day Round Robin Individual Match Play on May 25. The three Thursdays started with beautiful May weather but the grand finale was a challenge with temperatures near 100 and strong winds—but they persevered! There were six flights with winners announced by Joel Jaress at the luncheon…
Sports, May 2017
The USGA and golf course maintenance
Robert Lewis I thought the USGA was only about handicapping, conducting 13 major golf championships each year, professional and amateur ratings, free USGA hat when you sign up, rules and more rules and yes—more rules. But did you know that the USGA has a significant Course Consulting Service (CCS). The CCS started in 1953 and…
Sports, May 2017
The spirit of the Desert Duffers in action
David Larson The Quail Creek Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club (Desert Duffers) once again showed their willingness to help others. Annual Easter Ham Donation: In the weeks prior to Easter, before the Duffers shotgun tee times, donations from the Duffers were accepted for this annual event. This allowed the Duffers to purchase 30 hams for…
Sports, May 2017
Lady Putters and Lady Niners join forces
Peggy McGee Although the morning started out cool as the Lady Putters and Lady Niners entered the Roadrunner course on April 13, by mid-morning things had warmed up and the ladies enjoyed the warm sunshine. The event saw 32 two-person teams, one from each golf group compete in the competition. The Niners hit the ball…
Sports, May 2017
QCL9GA tournament season ends
Marilyn Beim It was a sea of blue as Golf Pro Joel Jaress looked out at the gathering of Niners and Putters for the last shared event of the season. Golfers golfed and Putters putted for a combined team score. What fun! As another tournament season comes to an end and the QC9 ladies say…
Sports, May 2017
Robson Challenge at Robson Ranch
Tim Phillips The Robson Challenge, on hold for the last two years, was played at Robson Ranch with teams from five Robson entities participating on April 19, 2017. The following communities sent teams this year: Quail Creek, Robson Ranch, SaddleBrooke Ranch, Eagle’s Nest and Tuscany Falls both from PebbleCreek. Each team was comprised of 16…
Sports, May 2017
QCWGA holds Pick Your Partner Match Play event
Terri Erickson The Quail Creek Women’s 18 Hole Golf Club held a three day, pick your partner, round robin match play on the last days of March. Besides the challenge of three days and every hole counts, the weather was not cooperative, chasing the ladies into their carts or under cover while the wind blew…