Tag: golf

PCLGA in CAGD Tournament at GCU

Bev Clinton On June 12, 2017 ten PCLGA members joined a field of 68 ladies at the Grand Canyon University Golf Course in Phoenix to play in a Central Arizona Golf District (CAGD) tournament. This course was renovated two years ago and has lots of bunkers so presented plenty of challenge! The format was a…

Goofy golfers = goofy golf

New members Gayle Galarneau and Tom Buck

Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association held its annual Goofy Golf tourney on Thursday, May 25 on the Eagle’s Nest course. With a sense of humor the key ingredient, PCMGA members had some laughs hitting from side-hill and down-hill tees and shooting to some outrageous pin placements. It can be fun, but also diabolical.…

Summertime putting is cool

New members Gayle Galarneau and Tom Buck

Maureen Campbell Some of the best fun at the PebbleCreek Putters Club happens on the days when we greet new members. New members are always welcome and the summer months are a perfect time to get started with the PebbleCreek Putters Club. Players at every level can improve their skills and have fun meeting other…

PCLGA members play in CAGD Tournament at Oakwood

Left to right: Ellen Enright, Marilyn Reynolds, Linda Thompson, Arlene Engelbert, Carolyn Suttles, Jane Hee, Sue Harrison, Kearin Kasper

Bev Clinton On May 15, 2017 eight PCLGA members joined a field of 72 players at the Oakwood Golf Course at Sun Lakes to play in a Central Arizona Golf District (CAGD) tournament. The format was a best ball for teams of two players each. From PebbleCreek the teams were Ellen Enright and Marilyn Reynolds,…

PCLGA celebrates International Women’s Day of Golf

Bev Clinton Fifty-six women from the PCLGA braved the weather on June 6 to celebrate the second annual International Women’s Day of Golf. Everyone wore either red or orange in honor of the event so the course was colorful! The International Women’s Day of Golf is celebrated around the world – from Sydney to Silicon…

Pro’s Corner

Q. I am having some swing problems with my tee shots and I have hit a lot of balls on the range but don’t seem to be progressing. What should I do? A. At least one-third to one-half of the balls in that range basket should be hit with your driver; swing it at less…

PC Putters party

Sandy Stephens Jeff and JoAnne Braun had a large gathering of friends they wanted to interest in joining the PebbleCreek Putters Club. Their home is perfect for entertaining with seating outside for a small army with comfortable seating, shades and misters to make even a hot day comfortable. It was surprising how many friends were…

Arlene Greenberg gets hole-in-one

Carol Horan, the PCL9GA representative to the Arizona Women’s Golf Association, presents Arlene Greenberg with a hole-in-one certificate from the Association.

Pat Kaer On June 2, 2017 PCL9GA member Arlene Greenberg scored a hole-in-one on the Par 3 Lakes No. 3. She used her driver and the shot landed about a foot from the flag. She and her friends watched the ball roll into the hole. She was golfing with members of her regular Friday golf…

PC Putters Club May tournaments

Member/Member winners

Maureen Campbell A little competition is always healthy and fun! In May, the members of the PebbleCreek Putters Club competed in two special tournaments. On May 3, 18 unique holes were arranged on the Tuscany Falls upper and lower putting greens with 200 boulders, palm trees, sand traps and water holes for the Member/Member Tournament.…

PCL9GA hosts spring “Par-Tee” event

Par Tee First Place Falls Course — Jack and Kathy Doerwald, Bonnie and Rich Elliott

Pat Kaer Installation of Officers On April 25 the Lady Niners installed the officers for the 2017-2018 season. After golf the installation ceremony was held. The old officers passed a rose to the new officers. Members of the new board are Patty Greene, president, Barbara Hockert, president elect, Melissa D’Onofrio, secretary and Lorene Greer, treasurer.…