Skip and Dreama Fumia Our Golf Course Superintendent J.R. Kies has refreshing plans for our golf course this summer. Just like a professional golfer or sports team works hard to achieve peak performance for the biggest competitions, J.R. and his crew strive for our golf course to peak for the April tournament season. Afterwards, during…
Tag: golf
Sports, May 2016
Rick Bobillot named most improved golfer in 2015
Kathi Urban Before Rick moved to Quail Creek in May of 2013 he lived in Kirkland, Washington, where he was only able to play golf on Mondays – and only when the weather allowed it. His golf buddies and he had a rule: “We wouldn’t start in the rain, but we would finish in the…
Sports, May 2016
QC Veterans Golf Association supports hospitalized veterans’ families at Tucson’s new Fisher House
Tom Haberer The new Fisher House on the campus of Tucson’s VA Hospital is a non-government charity that provides temporary housing for family members while their loved one receives treatment at the hospital. Tucson’s Fisher House opened in March of 2016 and features 16 residential suites with common areas for dining and laundry. Families must…
Sports, May 2016
QCVGA Battle of the Branches Tournament results
Tom Haberer The Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association Battle of the Branches/Club Championship Tournament was held April 2. Open to all residents and guests, the tournament is always a favorite to stir up friendly rivalries among veterans and friends. The military branches compete in teams for bragging rights and the QCVGA member individual scores are…
Sports, May 2016
QCWGA celebrates America at Member/Guest Golf Tournament
Terri Erickson Celebrate America! was the theme Cathy Nelms, Susan Kuehn and Barbara Erickson decided on when they began their plans for the annual Copper Quail Member/Guest Golf Tournament for the 18-hole Quail Creek Women’s Golf Association. The two day event included gifts and raffle choices, a cocktail party, two beautiful days of golf and…
Sports, May 2016
Quail Creek Couples Club Championship results
Gerry Kohlman The Quail Creek Couples Club Championship, a two day event, was held on Wednesday, March 16 and Friday, March 18, 2016. A luncheon following the second day of play was enjoyed by all participants. Following the luncheon and scoring for both days, our Club Champions were announced by Joel Jaress, Club Professional at…
Sports, April 2016
Quail Creek Lady Niners attend Robson Challenge
On March 9, 2016, twenty Quail Creek Lady Niners represented four flights to compete with four other Robson clubs: Tuscany Falls, MountainView, Eagle’s Nest and The Preserve. Head Pro Joel Jaress joined the ladies for the competition. Several of the ladies remarked that they had a great time meeting golfers from other clubs and having…
Sports, April 2016
Green on the putting green
Peggy McGee Keeping up their tradition of dressing to fit the occasion, the Lady Putters donned their green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Many wore green attire but some embellished their look by wearing shamrocks or pots of gold. Week after week and only on Wednesdays, the Lady Putters meet to hone their putting…
Sports, April 2016
Lady Putters give out more rewards
Peggy McGee The morning started off cool but it warmed up to be a very sunny day by the time the 72 Lady Putters had finished putting their 18 holes. After they had played, the ladies moved to the clubhouse to celebrate another six weeks of great putting. They feasted on a turkey holiday sandwich…
Sports, April 2016
News from the Green Committee
Skip and Dreama Fumia From its charter, the Green Committee’s objective is “to promote and enhance the golfers’ enjoyment and satisfaction from use of the golf facilities.” Quail Creek’s golf facilities include the practice range. Situated next to the Madera Clubhouse on Quail Range Loop, the practice range includes: putting green, chipping green, greenside bunker,…