Peggy McGee Despite some challenges when they lost the regular putting green for several weeks, the Quail Creek Lady Putters adapted to using the chipping green. Instead of 18 holes, they had only nine so had to play each hole twice and in a much smaller space. But this did not dampen their spirits or…
Skip and Dreama Fumia It’s August and we’re nearing the end of a heavy growing season for the grass on our course. Heat and humidity produce ideal growing conditions for the Bermuda, so J.R. Kies and our golf maintenance crew members are busy keeping the fairways and roughs cut. Fairways are cut to 1/2” and…
Peggy McGee It may have been hot outside but the hearts of 47 Quail Creek Lady Putters were even warmer as they brought an early Christmas gift to the Green Valley/Sahuarita Food Bank. Donned in Christmas attire, or at least Christmas colors, the ladies brought not only food but also paper, cleaning and grooming supplies,…
Despite the heat, the Lady Putters continue to putt. Every six weeks the club recognizes the best or most improved players. Yoshie Hennessy captured two awards this time. A brick with a quail and the inscription Quail Creek Star Putter was designed by Marci Yenerich to recognize the Lady Putter with the lowest gross score…
Tim Phillips Now two years old, the third version of the Superintendent’s Revenge for QCMGA golfers took place on June 2, 2015. It differed little from its two older brothers as the pin placements on the greens on the Coyote and Quail courses were situated in locations – hardly on the green in most cases…
Peggy McGee In their annual outing, the Lady Niners invited the Lady Putters to take over their putting duties once the ball was on the green. The ladies enjoyed the early morning breezes as they competed for the best score. After golf they all enjoyed a refreshing lunch in the clubhouse. Golf Pro Joel Jaress…
The QCLGA 18 hole players completed a three day Round Robin Individual Match Play tournament on May 28. The pace was swift, the competition was stiff and the weather was perfect! Pictured here are the first place winners in the six flights, left to right: Barbara Erickson, Dianne Turner, Alice Dyke, Nancy Hoppe, Carolyn McBride…
Peggy McGee The moon was full and the cry of a lone coyote could be heard in the distance as 73 Quail Creek Lady Putters headed for the putting green. Each lady wore a glow necklace and bracelet. A small glow stick was affixed to each putter so the ladies would know which way to…
Skip Fumia Though born in Michigan, Joel Jaress considers Green Valley home. His parents moved the family to Green Valley in 1974 so Joel, his two brothers and sister grew up in this area. Joel graduated from Sahuarita High School and attended the U of A. Joel’s golf (both playing and working) began early. He…
