Peggy McGee To add variety to their weekly putting sessions, the Lady Putters occasionally invite other golf groups to join them, even members of the opposite sex. On August 15, the Duffers will join the Putters for 18 holes of putting followed by a continental breakfast. On October 17, the annual Battle of the…
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Sports, August 2018
Lady Putters’ 6 week winners announced
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters celebrated mid-summer with a bruncheon, a cross between brunch and lunch on July 11. After enjoying a chicken and grilled peach salad entrée followed by rainbow sherbet, members listened attentively as Putters president Janet Wegner announced the winners for the previous six-week period. Two long time Putters, Mary Anderson and…
Front Page, July 2018
Putters behind the scenes volunteers
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters will be celebrating their 15th anniversary later this year. From its humble beginnings in 2003 when there were approximately 25 members, the group now numbers 170 with new members joining every month. To keep the club running smoothly, it takes a core of non-elected volunteers. These six ladies work year-round…
Sports, July 2018
Putters patriotic x 2
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters had two opportunities recently to show their love and respect for our Nation’s flag. On May 30, the traditional Memorial Day, the ladies donned their patriotic t-shirts as they putted. Again, in June, in observance of Flag Day they once more wore red, white and blue to show their love…
Sports, June 2018
Daisies in the Desert
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters and the Lady Niners golf clubs combined their talents in their annual round of golf. The Niners teed off and hit all the fairway and approach shots. Once the ball was on the green, the Putters took over control of the ball. There were four flights vying for the top…
Sports, June 2018
Putters sponsor 1st 2018 brunch
Peggy McGee With the switch to summer hours, the Lady Putters transitioned from holding periodic lunches to brunches during which the winners from the previous six weeks are recognized. Earning the Coveted Quail for having the low net score of 32.40 was Judy McKinley while Frieda Hyles had a low gross score of 37.…
Generals, June 2018
Putters to hold “Christmas in July” collection
Peggy McGee In keeping with their tradition of helping others, the Lady Putters will sponsor its annual Christmas in July collection on July 11 to support the Green Valley Community Food Bank. Especially needed now that schools are closed are cereals, juice packs, dried fruit and Pop-Tarts. Children who normally rely on free breakfast and…
Sports, May 2018
Putters visit MountainView
Peggy McGee Forty-four Lady Putters boarded a bus at Quail Creek at 7:30 a.m. on April 16 for the approximately one-hour trip to SaddleBrooke for a friendly competition with the Mountainview Lady Putters. The course presented some unique challenges being different in layout from the greens the “blue team” is used to. To present…
Sports, May 2018
Putters do more than putt
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters are often thought of as a purely fun-loving group, but behind the laughter there are hearts of gold. Over the years the Lady Putters have sponsored two food drives annually to support the Green Valley Amado Community Food Bank. At their Moonlight Madness and Battle of the Sexes events,…
Sports, May 2018
Summer schedule for Putters
Peggy McGee Now that hot weather has reached us in earnest, the Lady Putters are on their summer schedule. Check-in takes place between 7:45 and 8:15 with putting beginning promptly at 8:30. Despite the hot weather there are dress restrictions in effect. No tank tops, halter tops or short shorts are allowed. Ladies are…