Robert Lewis To start, at the last Green Committee meeting it was announced that Phase II of the Range Improvement Program (remember that Phase I was the leveling of the practice range teeing area and installation of the new hitting mats) will begin shortly after the last major golf tournament in April. The delay was…
Tag: golf
Sports, March 2017
Lady Putters celebrate victories
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters gathered for a luncheon to celebrate their victories during the preceding six weeks. Each week when they putt, one hole (normally the most difficult in the eyes of those doing the set-up) is designated the Money Hole and each lady who gets a hole-in-one is awarded $5. On luncheon day,…
Sports, March 2017
President’s Cup Championship
Tim Phillips Who can navigate the three nine-hole courses for three days and emerge as the winner of the President’s Cup, the QCMGA’s premier net play annual event? This is a handicap or net tournament where there are no “gimmes” and all putts are holed. Every participant has a chance to win this prestigious tournament…
Sports, February 2017
Golf Course water conservation initiatives
Robert Lewis A study conducted by the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economies and Cooperative Extension at the University of Arizona in conjunction with the Cactus and Pine Golf Course Superintendents Association (GCSA) titled Contribution of the Golf Industry to the Arizona Economy in 2014, published in 2016, provides an excellent look at the golf…
Sports, February 2017
Holes-in-one
Ron Turner Greg Royer displays his plaque for acing the fourth hole on Coyote on December 13, 2016. This hole-in-one shot enabled his team to win the event that day. Congratulations, Greg!
Sports, February 2017
QCMGA Two man team championship winners announced
Tim Phillips The major golfing event in January for QCMGA was the two man team championship. This is a partner event where the best net ball for each hole is counted over 54 holes. As a three day event there is ample time for things to go wrong for the two partners which hopefully does…
Sports, February 2017
QCLGA announces new board
The Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association announces its new board. Left to right: Lynda Detman, Joann Salazar, Chris Gould, Bonny Wilcox and Paula Scafuri
Sports, February 2017
One putter – three awards
Peggy McGee For their first luncheon in 2017, 77 Lady Putters enjoyed a Cobb Salad followed by a dessert of chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream. For the second year in a row, one lady was recognized for having the lowest gross score with a 34, a low net score of 32 and 13 holes-in-one…
Sports, February 2017
Girls just want to have fun
Marilyn Beim Thursday, January 19; it is 8:00 a.m. and it is cold, very cold. There is a slight wind coming across the community from the snow covered mountains. Despite the early morning hour, despite the weather, 93 women from Quail Creek’s three golf organizations (QCLGA, QC9LGA and Putters) gathered at the Madera Country Club…
Sports, January 2017
QCLGA Holiday Awards Luncheon
Terri Erickson The QCLGA (18 hole club) held its annual Holiday Awards Luncheon on December 15. Approximately 60 women showed up for the 8:00 a.m. shotgun where they played a pick your partner two member team scramble. Immediately after golf they proceeded to the Madera Clubhouse where they were treated to a delicious lunch provided…