PCL9GA ‘Beach Blanket Bingo’ tournament

Pam Grimwood The PebbleCreek Lady Niners held the annual Member/Member Tournament on March 12 and 13. The tournament chairs Nancy MacKellar and Pat Kaer did an outstanding job despite the less than “Beach-type” weather. Day one was rained out but all members still came to participate in the festivities that included several games, cotton candy,…

Chris Cook aces Eagle’s Nest #8

Deanna Mendiola Chris Cook “aced” the Eagle’s Nest three-par hole No. 8 on Friday, March 15! She used a five wood into the wind on the 116-yard hole. Even though this is her fourth hole-in-one, Chris said, “It was still very exciting!” Witnesses from her Friday Gals golf group were Barbara Patrow, Claudia Tiger and…

Hiking on the Black Canyon Trail

Lynn Warren This season has experienced record turnouts for hikes and April 3, was no exception as 19 hikers enjoyed hiking a relatively flat 8.4-mile Bob Bentley segment of the Black Canyon Trail, just off New River Road north of AZ 74. The club hikes in many interesting areas around the valley, providing the opportunity…

Tennis player of the month – Ron Lord

Dennis Whitley If you ask most six-year-olds what they want to be when they grow up, you would probably get answers like be a fireman, a policeman or professional athlete. At age six, Ron Lord knew he wanted to be a fighter pilot. After giving college a try, Ron knew it was not for him…