Summer Sizzler first place low gross and low net winners (left to right): Trish Wagner, Karen Uherchik, Nancy Moore, Vicki Ray, Linda Sweet, Karen Poturalski, Marilyn Reynolds, and Ruth Vohs.
2019 Summer Sizzler PCLGA players.
Chris Duprey
Fifty-two ladies sizzled while playing in the 2019 Summer Sizzler, the Red Hot Sombrero Frolic. The event was played at Tuscany Falls East on Aug. 13.
The game was individual low gross and net while hitting from the red tees. Each player got a mulligan plus a “red hot magic putt.”
Co-Chairs Judi Floyd and Sue White had planned several other fun events for the tournament. On each nine, there was a sombrero filled with water and water pistol shooters. The ladies filled the “shooters” and used them to cool off during the round. This was a big hit with the players.
There was a chipping contest on hole number eight. Players were to chip into the sombrero, but no one was able to do it. However, on hole number 17, there was a cactus that was a colored graphic mounted on cardboard and stuck into the ground by metal rods. Each golfer received one chance to putt their ball through the hole at the base of the cactus. The putt did not count for their score. Vicki Ray was the only player to accomplish this, and she received $20.
Names were drawn out of a bag for added putting challenge prizes and for chipping challenge prizes.
At check-in, there was a container of red licorice and red tees. Players were asked to guess how many items were in the container. The actual number was 266, and Sharon Dawe guessed 267! She won the licorice, red tees, plus a Margarita mix for her mathematical accuracy.
After the round, ladies gathered at the Oasis Pool. They were treated to a very yummy meal prepared by Taco Lady Maria. She served chicken, pork, and beef tacos. A special added treat was her husband grilling the taco shells on site. She also served rice and beans with all the trimmings (salsas, guacamole, and chips). The gals also enjoyed water and lemonade, plus cookies.
Several gals jumped into their suits and played volleyball with the beach balls supplied by the co-chairs.
Here are the winners of the 2019 Summer Sizzler:
Flight 1: Gross: 1st, Marilyn Reynolds; 2nd, Amber Rivera; 3rd, Layne Sheridan; Net: 1st (tie), Vicki Ray and Nancy Moore; 3rd (tie), Chanca Morrell and Cathryn Weaver.
Flight 2: Gross: 1st, Trish Wagner; 2nd, Barb Chilton; 3rd (tie), Peggy Steffan and Donna Havener; Net: 1st, Karen Poturalski; 2nd (tie), Nancy Kyle and Mary Pinski.
Flight 3: Gross: 1st (tie), Carol Taylor and Valerie Bobigian; 3rd (tie), Dana Becraft and Kearin Kasper; Net: 1st, Karen Uherchik; 2nd, Carol Sanders; 3rd, Jan Hansen.
Flight 4: Gross: 1st, Linda Sweet; 2nd, Sandra Rivera; 3rd, Nancy Dusenberry; Net: 1st, Ruth Vohs; 2nd (tie), Cindy Tollefson and Geanie Aldridge.
Special kudos to Marilyn Reynolds for shooting a 69, her career low score. Congratulations to all winners!