Tag: golf

Lady Niner Sweetheart Tourney a Shamble?

Deb Maloney Yes, a shamble, but that was a good thing! It was the name of the golf game for the day and played with your sweetheart or partner of choice. A fun game for all participants! Each team chose the best ball off the tee and hit his/her own ball from there. Sixty eight…

All thrills at the No Frills Member-Guest Tournament

Terri Erickson The QCLGA held its annual No Frills Guest Day on January 9. This event welcomes members to invite golfers from around the area or good friends from near and far. It also encourages members to pair up and take part in the fun. Co-Chairwomen Francie Walker and Carol Clifford created a challenging game…

Doin’ it “fore” the animals

Rose Welliver The Animal League of Green Valley’s third annual Golf Tournament Fund Raiser will be held at Quail Creek Country Club on Saturday, April 5, 2014. A shotgun start is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. with three divisions – Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed with at least one lady. Format is a four person scramble. Entry…

QCLGA hosts rules seminar

The QCLGA hosted a Rules Seminar presented by USGA official Jeff Probst on January 30. Assisted by Golf Pro Joel Jaress and Rules Chairman Bonny Wilcox, Jeff covered everything from bunker obstacles and snakes to water hazards and lost balls. It was an excellent review for the members of the club and greatly appreciated by…

Hole-in-one

This is Barb Haley, member of QCLGA. She had a hole-in-one playing the Quail Course on hole No. 2 on January 4, 2014. This is Barb’s first hole-in-one accomplished at the age of 80! Photo by Ken Haley.

Desert Duffers news

David Larson The Quail Creek Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club, Desert Duffers, ended the 2013 golfing year with over 200 members who are all enjoying meeting new friends and golfing, as our motto states: “Golf is a Game – Have Fun.” In addition to their weekly games, last year the Duffers enjoyed two different overnight…

QC Lady Niners holiday wrap up

Deb Maloney For 59 Lady Niners, one holiday wish came true on December 12. The weather dawned bright and warm at Quail Creek for their holiday golf and annual awards luncheon. Niners President Marci Yenerich welcomed special guest and founding member Grace Thompson who organized the club 11 years ago. Also, Marci thanked all who…

Sign up now to play golf and benefit cancer research

Virginia Hutcheson April 14, 2014, the Quail Creek Fights Back Relay For Life team will help host a four person scramble golf tournament at Desert Hills Golf Course to benefit the American Cancer Society. Sign up now to play this private golf course and help fund cancer research, patient education, programs and advocacy. Form a…

QCLGA holds annual Holiday and Awards Luncheon

Terri Erickson The QCLGA held its annual Holiday and Awards Luncheon on December 19. Sherry Morris was instrumental in making the room festive with Christmas tree lights and silver wrapped packages. President Rose Welliver began the meeting with thank yous to her board members and a very special thank you to Ken Haley, our resident…