Tim Phillips We live in such an idyllic climate it is almost unfair to the millions who live elsewhere that we have unlimited sunshine and fair weather on a daily basis. Golf beckons a good portion of the residents living here in Quail Creek. In fact, a certain number of residents moved here because of…
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September 2013
Working together for a cure
Terri Erickson Our volunteers are gearing up once again to prepare for the annual Rally for the Cure golf event on Thursday, October 17. “Hana Pu” is this year’s theme which is Hawaiian for working together, and these gals are working together to create a fun and meaningful day! The day is meant to raise…
September 2013
The women win the Prickly Pear tournament
It was just one year ago that the QCLGA 18 hole golfers challenged the QCMGA to a total net score tournament, men flighted with women to compete for the Prickly Pair Cactus Trophy and bragging rights. To their great surprise and dismay, the men took the trophy! Thursday, August 8, 2013, they had their revenge.…
September 2013
So, how are the greens doing?
Tim Phillips What a great summer for growing in our Champion Bermuda grass greens on our three nines! Quail and Coyote have filled in nicely since June after killing off the poa trivialis, the winter grass used on our greens. Although running slower on the stimpmeter than some would like at roughly eight, the height…
September 2013
When can you shoot your age?
Tim Phillips As golfers move from the senior ranks to the much anticipated retired stage in their life, the thought and the challenge surfaces of when will I shoot my age? For most, it remains just a thought and dream unfulfilled. Even those athletes blessed with great hand to eye coordination in different professional sports…
September 2013
QC residents “Give Something Back to Golf” at event in Denver
Quail Creek residents volunteer to “Give Something Back to Golf” at the LPGA Solheim Cup in Denver, Colorado, held August 16 to 18, 2013. Held every two years, the Solheim Cup is named in honor of Karsten Solheim who is the founder of Karsten Manufacturing Corporation in Phoenix, Arizona, which makes PING golf equipment. In…
September 2013
Christmas in July!
Peggy McGee Although it was 85 degrees in the shade by 8:30 a.m. on July 31, 45 Lady Putters were in a holiday spirit as they came to putt decked out in red and green and wearing Christmas jewelry. Their annual Christmas in July Food Drive for the Green Valley-Sahuarita Food Bank netted 92 pounds…
August 2013
Quail Creek’s “Rally for the Cure” is just around the corner
Terri Erickson This event combines the efforts of the 9 and 18 hole women’s golf clubs to honor survivors of cancer, to increase awareness of breast health and breast cancer, to help raise money to find a cure for cancer in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and to provide a fun day of…
August 2013
QCLGA to be represented at State Tournament
Each QCLGA member belongs to the AWGA. Throughout the year the Southern District has four qualifying events for their annual Southern District State Medallion tournament. This year Bonny Wilcox has won as the low gross player and Sherry Morris has won as the low net player for the 18 holers. Congratulations, ladies! Our club is…
July 2013
Superintendent’s Revenge – A new tradition
Tim Phillips A new tradition was born at Quail Creek on June 11, 2013, and for most players it was a difficult birthing. What emerged first thing in the morning sunshine was designed to beguile both the best and the worst skill sets of players that day. Once a year the professional and golf superintendent…