Peggy McGee After an almost 15 months wait, the Lady Putters were finally able to meet again to putt as a group. It was a very joyful morning when ladies who had not seen one another for over a year were able to exchange hugs and smiles as they gathered on the green. Thirty women braved…
Peggy McGee It has been almost a year since the Lady Putters have been able to get together as a group to putt, and many sensed that their skills were more than just a tad rusty. It was Quail Creek’s golf pro Joel Jaress to the rescue. Joel donated three complimentary lessons to the Lady…
Peggy McGee Even though they have not been able to putt together as a group for over nine months, the Lady Putters decided to continue their holiday tradition of helping the Green Valley/Amado Food Bank. Putters president Janet Wegner set up the food bank drop point in her driveway, where she greeted the ladies clad in…
Peggy McGee The Quail Creek Lady Putters (QCLP) have been gearing up for the new year with the hope they will soon be able to putt as a group. In preparation for that day, a small group of masked putters met on the putting green to devise some ways that the ladies could putt, maintain social distancing,…
Peggy McGee Even though the Putters have had very limited income this year because of COVID-19, they have not forgotten the needs of the local community. In addition to what individual members donated, the club hit its checking account and donated $200 to the Green Valley Food Bank in April, and another $150 in July. In…
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters are still reporting how they have been spending their time in the seven months during which they have not been able to putt. Lydia Lukins, the last winner of the Coveted Quail award for a low net score before the pandemic hit, headed back to Washington for the summer. There she…
Peggy McGee The last time the Lady Putters were all together to putt was March 11. What were they doing with their time now that they weren’t on the putting green every Wednesday? After a very unofficial, non-scientific survey was sent out, not one of the respondents said “practicing putting.” If this continues, everyone in…
Peggy McGee Although they are still not able to putt as a group, the Lady Putters plan to continue their long-established practice of hosting a Christmas in July event to support the local Food Bank. Rather than bringing donations of non-perishable foods to the Madera Clubhouse, ladies are asked to take them to Putter President…
Peggy McGee Lady Putters who have been given a gift card when attending one of the luncheons should check the expiration dates on their cards. If the card will expire before the Pro Shop reopens for usual business, the expiring card can be turned in for a new card. At this time, only cards with…
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters had their March awards luncheon and ceremony before most activities came to a screeching halt because of COVID-19. During the six-week reporting period, the Money Hole Winners included Elaine Walker, Lynda Pilcher, Patty Hall, and Sylvia Butler. This money hole is considered the most difficult by those who set up…