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…
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…
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!
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…
The Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association announces its new board. Left to right: Lynda Detman, Joann Salazar, Chris Gould, Bonny Wilcox and Paula Scafuri
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…
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…
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…
Marilyn Beim It was another beautiful day in Quail Creek as the Lady 9er’s (QC9LGA) finished their round of golf and moved to the festively decorated Madera Crystal Ballroom to celebrate the holiday season and the transition to a new board of directors. As each member found her way to a beautifully decorated table, there…
As the year drew to a close, it was time to elect officers for 2017. President Cathy Thiele, Dorene Sims, Membership, Treasurer Gloria Clancy and Dee Waggoner, past president, will continue in their respective positions for another year. New to the Board are Vice President Janet Wegner and Secretary Neila Kozel. At the group’s recent…