Cyndi Hoover It’s time once again for all the Quail Creek ladies golf groups to come together for their annual Chip in for Charity event. The Ladies 18-Hole Golf Association, the Ladies 9-Holers, and the Lady Putters are all sponsoring this community-wide event on Nov. 14, which includes golf tournaments and a luncheon. The funds…
Tag: Tournament
October 2024, Sports
In-House QCBC 8-Ball Tournament
Mike Ohrel and Alphie Smith On Sept. 7 the Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) held its next in-house tournament in its series of revolving games of pool billiards. September was the month for 8-ball, and 12 QCBC members participated. Members of the QCBC Board facilitated the event. The players were able to experience a tournament…
August 2024, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Attitude Makes a Difference
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Improving your mental attitude can greatly improve your game. I was inspired to write this article due to the fact that recently while competing I fell victim to a poor attitude in the middle of a match that negatively affected my play. Having a positive attitude can equal a positive outcome…
August 2024, Sports
July’s 9-Ball Tournament in the Billiards Room
Mike Ohrel and Alphie Smith The Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) hosted their in-house 9-Ball Tournament on July 6 in the Billiards Room at the Madera clubhouse. Ten members of QCBC showed up to play the fun and fast game of 9-ball. The winner was Kay Mertes. Second place went to Bob Coulter. Mike Ohrel…
June 2024, Sports
Two Longtime QCBC Members Finish Strong in 8-Ball Tournament
Mike Ohrel and Alphie Smith The latest Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) in-house event was an 8-Ball Tournament. It was held in the Billiards Room at the Madera clubhouse on May 4. The first-place winner was John Andersen, training coordinator for the club. Jimmy DiMartino finished in second place. Both men are longtime members of…
May 2024, Sports
2024 QCLGA Southern District In-House Tournament Winners
Janet Johnson Jan Scissons shot a net 67 on April 4 to win the annual Telegraph Tournament. Kathy Brogdon shot a net 61 on Feb. 15 and 22 to win the annual two-day Del Sud Eclectic Tournament. Good going, gals!
April 2024
An Eagle Is One Thing, But a Flock of Eagles Is Another!
That’s just what Terry Nicholson did. For someone who had yet to have an eagle at Quail Creek, she decided to set the bar super-high. While playing in the QCLGA two-day Eclectic Tournament on Feb. 15, her first eagle was on the number 6 Coyote par 5 hole. With a driver and 5 wood, she…
April 2024, Sports
Another Successful Tournament
The fourth annual Quail Creek Shootout recently concluded with the team led by co-captains Larry Mours and Jerry Schamp defeating the team led by co-captains Keith Anderson and Bryan Bennett by a score of 28-20. The QC Shootout features two 24-man teams engaged in match play competition over a two-day period playing scratch golf. The…
April 2024, Sports
Quail Creek Lady Niners 2024 Club Champion
Kathy Loken Jonel Dlugos captured the 2024 Club Championship title after three rounds of low gross during March competition. Jonal comes from a family of championship golfers. Her father has set the standard for championship golf with his many accomplishments, and her mother Elizabeth Cyprien, Quail Creek Lady Niners, won the 2022 Championship, just one…
Sports, March 2024
Challenging Tournaments for Billiards Club
Dennis Desmond, Mike Ohrel, and Alphie Smith The winter months are busy ones for the Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC). Saturdays are the time for monthly tournaments, both in-house and with neighboring communities in Southern Arizona. They are open to men and women club members. The first Saturday of every month is reserved for in-house…