Peggy McGee The Lady Putters putt throughout the year, but this summer’s higher than average temperatures presented a bit of a challenge. Solution? They started putting at 8:00 a.m. on days when there were excessive heat warnings. Many gathered one morning to putt when the heavens opened up and soaked the putting green in a matter…
Peggy McGee The three ladies golf groups (Quail Creek Ladies Golf Association, the Niners, and the Putters) will be hosting their third annual golf charity event, Bewitched Fore Charity, on Thursday, Oct. 31. The planning committee selected three new charities, all in the local area. Hands of a Friend, which supports victims of domestic abuse, will…
Red, white and blue were the dress of the day as the Lady Putters observed the birthday of our nation.
Peggy McGee Despite the heat, the Lady Putters have come out in larger numbers this summer than ever before. They experimented with starting at 8:00 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. but will go back to the 8:30 a.m. start time beginning Aug. 14. Their summer brunch featured an egg salad-stuffed croissant and refreshing fruit salad,…
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters outdid themselves this year with donations for the Green Valley/Amado Community Food Bank during their annual Christmas in July collection. The ladies, many of them attired in holiday red and green, complete with headpieces and jewelry to mark the occasion, contributed $710, along with 210 pounds of groceries. Donations to…
The Lady Putters showed their colors in observance of Flag Day, June 14. Every hole on the putting green sported an American flag to commemorate the holiday.
Peggy McGee The Lady Putters held their summer brunch on May 29. Weather was warm but not unbearably hot. After putting, they enjoyed a lunch with hearty muffaletta sandwiches. Winning the Coveted Quail for the first time was Maridell Dixon with a low net score of 30.67. Tying for a low gross Score of 36.60…
Peggy McGee “Summer time and the living is easy” It’s also a great time to join the Lady Putters and get a feel for how they play. The crowds are smaller since the winter residents have gone to cooler climes and even some of the year-round residents shy away during the hottest months. To avoid…
Peggy McGee As is typical in April, the morning started out rather chilly and the gusty winds were ever-present but that did not stop the Lady Putters from Quail Creek and SaddleBrooke Ranch from having fun and sharing laughter. The 52 putters from Quail Creek boarded the bus at 7:30 a.m. for the hour-long drive…
The Lady Putters celebrated recent victories at a luncheon on April 17. A relative newcomer to the Putters, Peggy Wynkoop earned the Coveted Quail with a Low Net score of 31.06. Jan Ederle earned two awards, Low Gross Score with 37.25 and the crystal golf ball for getting 12 holes-in-one during the previous six-week period.…