Tag: golf

Lady Putters really “roared” in pink

Patti Hall squares up to putt around some disposable razors; photo by Fred Waggoner.

Peggy McGee After a break of not actively participating in the Rally for the Cure, the Quail Creek Lady Putters came back all fired up. In previous years they had two or three holes that presented a unique challenge, but this year Beverly Wake, Cathy Thiele, Sheila Wyllie, Deb Anderson, Nancy McDaniel, Kim France and…

Quail Creek golfers “look within”

Skip and Dreama Fumia At the August, 2015, POA Board meeting the Board approved a proposal from General Manager Mike Taylor which was presented by Green Committee Chair Ralph Scafuri and endorsed unanimously by the Green Committee. This policy now limits outside play from October to May to Quail Creek residents (including, of course, renters)…

Rally for the cure

The survivors; photos by Eileen Sykora

Spectacular isn’t the only word to describe this occasion! The sixteenth annual Rally for the Cure, an all day event that took months of careful planning, was fun, fulfilling and fantastic! The QCLGA (18 hole club), the Quail Creek Lady 9ers and the Quail Creek Lady Putters named this year’s event Hear Me Roar In…

Lady Putters seeking new members

Peggy McGee The Lady Putters meet every Wednesday at the Putting Green. Some come for the opportunity to improve their putting on the golf course but most come to enjoy some laughter and friendship. Ladies are invited to try out the group twice before making a commitment to join. Dues are $15 for the year.…

Desert Duffers enjoy play during overseeding

Wally Ueberschar On Monday, September 7 and Tuesday, September 15 the Desert Duffers hosted our annual over-seeding golf events at the Desert Hills Golf Club of Green Valley and Del Lago Golf Club in Vail. The golf, weather and the courses were great. The Del Lago Golf Course was more of a challenge and was…

Golf’s overseed season

Skip and Dreama Fumia Quail Creek golfers, it’s that time of year. We’re in the midst of our course overseed season and you’re likely knee deep in projects that have been shelved for a while, perhaps since this time last year. Or, you’re doing your best to find other local courses and good deals to…

2015 Niners and Duffers annual golf event

Wally Ueberschar On Thursday, August 13 the Ladies and Men’s Nine Hole Golf leagues held their annual golf event. There were seventeen full teams competing in a scramble for a fun morning of golf. The monsoons held off, allowing us to complete play and meet at the Madera Clubhouse Patio for refreshments and announcement of…

Prickly Pear trophy won by the men

President Skip with Prickly Pair Trophy and Gail Phillips holds the Humble Pie

Tim Phillips Although the early morning commenced with a cascade of lightning streaks, rain and thundering skies, it was under calmer skies when the game began and each side ventured to their starting holes. The golf course was very wet and playing long. At stake was a total of 378 points with the winning team…

Del Sud tournament winner

Beth Davis

Terri Erickson There are two SDWGA sponsored tournaments in a year. This year our winner of the two day net ringer tournament, The Del Sud, is Beth Davis. Prizes are subsidized by The Southern District Women’s Golf Association and Beth will receive a gift certificate from our Pro Shop. Congratulations, Beth!