Peggy McGee The Lady Putters gathered for a luncheon to celebrate their victories during the preceding six weeks. Each week when they putt, one hole (normally the most difficult in the eyes of those doing the set-up) is designated the Money Hole and each lady who gets a hole-in-one is awarded $5. On luncheon day,…
Peggy McGee For their first luncheon in 2017, 77 Lady Putters enjoyed a Cobb Salad followed by a dessert of chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream. For the second year in a row, one lady was recognized for having the lowest gross score with a 34, a low net score of 32 and 13 holes-in-one…
Peggy McGee Although it wasn’t a White Christmas celebration, the Lady Putters did have to bundle up as they joined together for the holiday luncheon. Attired in Christmas colors, they brought 161 pounds of groceries and donated $531 in cash to help the local Food Bank that had been forced to close its doors early…
Terri Erickson On November 3 the three women’s golf associations of Quail Creek, the Putters, the Niners and the 18 Hole Club held their seventeenth annual Rally for the Cure, raising awareness of and money for breast cancer in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The theme this year was In the Saguaro Sunshine…
Peggy McGee After putting in the morning sun, 38 Lady Putters retreated to the cool of the Madera Clubhouse for a business meeting and brunch. While waiting for the spinach quiche to be served, Putters President Cathy Thiele announced the award winners since the last brunch. Getting holes-in-one on the Mystery Hole on June 15…
Peggy McGee There was an extreme heat advisory for June 20 that the Lady Putters must have foreseen when they scheduled the date to putt by the light of the not-so-silvery moon. Perhaps because of the dense atmosphere, the moon had a red eerie glow as 60 members and guests headed to the very dimly…
Peggy McGee The morning started off cool but it warmed up to be a very sunny day by the time the 72 Lady Putters had finished putting their 18 holes. After they had played, the ladies moved to the clubhouse to celebrate another six weeks of great putting. They feasted on a turkey holiday sandwich…
Peggy McGee At their first luncheon for 2016, 20 members of the Lady Putters were recognized for their achievements on the putting green. The ladies enjoyed a festive luncheon of a steak and wine salad and apple pie with whipped cream. After all had eaten, Wendy Van Dyke received a plaque for having the distinction…
Peggy McGee Throughout the year, the Lady Putters meets every Wednesday at the putting green for an hour of camaraderie and challenge, some with the hope of improving their score on the golf course. Each week they putt 18 holes amid laughter and encouragement from their teammates. Ladies are invited to try out the group…
Peggy McGee Every six-week period, a Lady Putter is recognized for having the lowest gross score, lowest net score and most holes-in-one. Generally this recognition is spread among three different putters, though on one occasion recently someone did garner two awards. But at the December 9 luncheon it was announced that Julie Daines got the…