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…
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Sports, October 2020
Putters Are Staying Busy
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…
September 2020, Sports
What Lady Putters Do When They Can’t Putt
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…
Sports, July 2020
Lady Putters to Host Christmas in July
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…
Sports, May 2020
Putters Gift Cards
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…
Sports, April 2020
Putters Keep on Achieving
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…
Sports, March 2020
Lady Putters Do More than Putt
Peggy McGee When is a good time to join the Lady Putters? Any Wednesday morning, is the correct answer. Year round the ladies gather on the back patio of the clubhouse for a round of putting. From late October until the end of May, they start arriving for check-in at 9:15 a.m., and from May…
Sports, February 2020
Lady Putters 2020 Support Team
Peggy McGee Besides the board of officers, there are ten ladies behind the scenes who keep the Putters running smoothly week after week throughout the year. Kathy Guy coordinates all those who set up the course each week, ensuring they are trained on how to place the hole numbers to accommodate both right and left-handed…
Sports, February 2020
Putters Start the New Year with More Awards
Peggy McGee January has seen some below average temperatures with lots of frost delays on the golf course, but that hasn’t kept the Lady Putters away from the putting green. After putting on January 22, 53 ladies adjourned to the ballroom for their first luncheon of the new year. They feasted on a healthy green salad…
Sports, January 2020
Lady Putters Celebrate a Good Year on the Greens
Peggy McGee About 75 ladies attended the Lady Putters Holiday luncheon after putting on a brisk December morning. They enjoyed a meatloaf meal with a slice of holiday perfect pumpkin pie for dessert. At each place setting was a cleverly wrapped yet practical gift from the board with the message: Money is scarce and times…