Tag: golf

Jan Van Horn scores an ace

Maureen Campbell On September 22, 2018 Jan Van Horn hit her first hole-in-one, on Hole No. 8, at the Eagle’s Nest Golf Course. “I feel very lucky to have gotten a hole-in-one since I have only been playing for a short time,” she says. “I know a lot of people that have been playing for…

Upcoming PCLGA Pumpkin Run Kick-off Tournament

Deanna Mendiola Each fall, the PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) holds a Kick-off Tournament and this year is no exception. It will be held on November 13. The tournament theme is Pumpkin Run and co-chairs Diana Hull and Pat Smith are busy planning a fun-filled day. Don’t delay and be sure to sign up by…

PCSSA player scores an ace

Fred Dresser History was made on September 14, on the 8th hole of TF Falls Golf Course as PebbleCreek Senior Softball player Craig Hauger looked over the weapons in his golf bag and carefully selected an eight iron to record a hole-in-one. Congratulations, Craig!

PebbleCreek hosts Central Arizona Golf District Tournament

Deanna Mendiola Sixty-one ladies from around the valley came to PebbleCreek on September 24 to participate in the Central Arizona Golf District (CAGD) tournament, which was held on the Tuscany Falls golf course. It was a day with very hot and humid weather conditions; however, the players shared that the luncheon was pretty cool! PebbleCreek…

PCM9GA takes a page from the Ryder Cup

On September 27, the PCM9GA provided its second salute to the Ryder Cup during the month of September, when it held an alternate shot tournament on the Palms Course at Tuscany Falls. Earlier in the month, a two-man best-ball event was held at Eagle’s Nest; this alternate shot event paired A/D and B/C flighted players.…

PLGA winners in LASSI League Tournament

Deanna Mendiola The third tournament of the Ladies Arizona Summer Survivor Invitational (LASSI) league was held on Wednesday, August 15 and hosted by the Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West. There was a full field of 100 players (50 two-person teams) and the PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) was well represented by eight two-person…

PCLGA – Beat the Pro event

Deanna Mendiola The PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) Tuesday Play of the Day schedules one day as an individual stroke play-Beat the Pro format. This year’s event was played on Tuesday, August 28 with Dave Vadar, Ronnie Decker and Mark Hernon participating. Dave Vadar shot a gross score of 74 which the PCLGA players had…

PCLGA Players Participate In The Summer Sizzler

Deanna Mendiola Temperatures were “sizzling” as predicted on Tuesday, August 14, which was the day of the PebbleCreek Ladies Golf Association (PCLGA) annual Summer Sizzler! The event was a huge success thanks to the efforts of co-chairs Layne Sheridan and Teresa Christianson, who were assisted by Major Tournament Directors, Judy Layton and Vicki Norrie. Teresa…

Lady Niners prep for a busy season

Pat Kaer, Publicity Chair The officers of the PebbleCreek Lady Nine-Hole Golf Association and many other volunteers are busy planning a fun year for the Lady Niners. September began the season with a joint golf day where Sun City Grand golfers were invited to Eagle’s Nest on September 25. October will feature two away play…

PCM9GA Team Scramble winners

Christopher Mucha On August 30, the PCM9GA held a Team Scramble at Tuscany Falls-Palms Course, with 60 players participating. All of the competitors played well, with four teams tied at one under par 35. A USGA score-card playoff was required to determine the winners. Scramble Winners-After the Score Card Playoff 1st Place: Tim Mohler, Greg…