Howie Tiger Weather had a huge impact on the PCMGA’s final major tournament of the 2020 season. The event was scheduled as a three-day event for Dec. 2, 3, and 10. On Dec. 3, the winds were gusting to 25 MPH, which made scoring quite a challenge, especially on the Eagle’s Nest course with its…
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Sports, February 2021
Christmas Eve Golfing Niners
Chris Mucha Christmas Eve brought out 100 “Golfing Niners” to Eagle’s Nest as a last ditch effort to show Santa what good boys they have been on the golf course this past year. Their “good sides” shone; even a few of Santa’s elves took time off from their busy schedule to get in a quick…
Sports, February 2021
PCMGA Recognizes Its Most Active Players for the 2020 Season
Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association (PCMGA) conducts friendly golf competitions every Thursday for its members, except in October during overseed. The formats vary each week and include scrambles, best balls, goofy golf, and several major events played on all of our PebbleCreek courses. Participation in these competitions by PCMGA members is the key…
Sports, February 2021
Golfing Niners Brave Frost Delays and the Christmas Snow
Chris Mucha On Dec. 3, payouts were targeted for putting prowess. Winners were as follows: 1 Easley, Keith $15; KP on hole number 9—14′ 4″ 2 Lodberg, Ole $15; Long Putt on hole number 18—18′ 4″ 3 Belonax, Joseph $15; Long Putt on hole number 9—28′ 2″ 4 Lefebvre, Rene $15; Long Putt on hole…
Sports, January 2021
PCL9GA Introduces New Member Ambassador Program
Chris Stelplugh PCL9GA’s president-elect, Diane Burns, was looking to fill a gap when she initiated the league’s New Member Ambassador Program. With the coronavirus pandemic restricting normal channels for new members to meet and socialize with others, she envisioned a different approach. Diane formed a committee of current Lady Niners (Suzanne Butler, Geri Seymour, and…
Sports, January 2021
PCLGA’S Gross and Net Tournament of Champions Winners!
Cindy Sota On Nov. 10, the PCLGA’s three-day Tournament of Champions concluded, and the winners are Andrea Dilger, a four-peat Overall Gross Champion, and Nancy Moore as the Overall Net Champion! It was all tied up going into the 17th hole on the East Course between Andrea Dilger and Sharon Hadley. Andrea birdied the 18th…
Sports, January 2021
Red Team Wins Again in PCLGA’s Red and Green Par-Tee!
Cindy Sota The PCLGA’s annual Red and Green Tournament was held on Dec. 8 and 9 on the Tuscany Falls East and West courses. The Let’s Have a Par-Tee Tournament was a fundraiser for the New Life Center and provided bragging rights for the winners. The players were happy to receive tee prizes of a holiday…
Sports, January 2021
Paul Maurer Scores Ace During PCMGA Event
Howie Tiger On Nov. 12, Paul Maurer made a hole-in-one on the 12th hole of the Eagle’s Nest course. This may be the first recorded ace on our newly renovated course at PebbleCreek. The pin on this par-3 hole was located in the middle, just beyond a newly added sand trap. (Many players are happy that the…
Sports, January 2021
Veterans Day Tournament
Chris Mucha On Nov. 12, the PCM9GA Golfing Niners held a Veterans Day tournament at the recently opened Eagle’s Nest course. The event was scheduled so that we could remember and offer our thanks to all veterans who have served our country and sacrificed so much to keep us safe. Several PCMGA members took turns…
Sports, January 2021
PCM9GA November Pandemic Golf
Chris Mucha In addition to a salute to all of our veterans, the PCM9GA Golfing Niners held two other events in November. The first, on Nov. 5, was an official “Welcome Back” event for those who left PebbleCreek confines earlier this year and made their return in the early fall. Protocols are still in place, and…