Maureen Campbell There are many great reasons for golfers to improve their putting. For starters, a putt of six feet counts the same to your score as your long drive off the tee. And if you haven’t hit all the best drives, when you arrive on the green your putting skills give you the opportunity…
Howie Tiger The PebbleCreek Men’s Golf Association conducted its annual Summer Sizzler tournament on Wednesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 27. Like last year, the temperatures this summer have been super high ranging between 110 to 122 degrees for long stretches making the name for this two-day competition an appropriate one. The format was individual…
Pat Kaer This summer, PCL9GA member Wendy Wisser celebrates 24 years with the Lady Niners. She is the only original member that is still in the league. PebbleCreek opened its doors in June of 1993. Wendy and her husband Karl moved from Phoenix in August and were the twentieth residents to close on their house.…
Bev Clinton On August 8, 2017 the PCLGA held its annual Summer Sizzler, which this year was called Flip Flop Fun. Over 50 ladies braved the heat and had a great time in sunglasses and some creative footwear. Tournament Chairs Cherrie Pierson and Vicki Ray chose a fun format of two net best balls on…
Bruce Hulbert On a hot July 13 morning, 36 PCM9GA members participated in the annual Four Club Tournament in which all players must only use four clubs (including a putter) for nine holes. They could only carry those four clubs in the golf bag and could not use anyone else’s clubs! The format was a…
Bev Clinton At their March 2017 Annual Meeting, the PCLGA membership elected the following individuals to lead them for the next year: President Marilyn Reynolds; Vice President Chanca Morrell; Secretary Claudia Tiger; Treasurer Jenna Ridgeway The PCLGA is an organization of women with the mission to promote, encourage and advance women’s golf in accordance with…
Q. I am now 64 years of age and have been playing with a 10 year old set of clubs that have regular shafts. My swing speed is less than it was so should I think of moving to a more flexible and lighter senior’s shaft? A. It would be of use to attend one…
Patti Halbmaier We are all at a high risk of skin cancer as residents in the Valley of the Sun. Ultraviolet (UV) rays can be a major cause of skin cancer, but taking precautions can reduce the risks. A number of our PCL9GA members have been golfing in long-sleeved sun protective tops and sleeves over…
Bev Clinton Red, white and blue was everywhere as 40 members of the PCLGA celebrated the Fourth of July at Eagle’s Nest. Several carts were decorated and creativity was on display with some zany costumes. Play started at 6:30 a.m. with tee times rather than the usual shotgun. Each player was given a small (10…
Patti Halbmaier Pat Kaer got her first hole-in-one on Friday, June 9, 2017, on hole No. 8 of Eagle’s Nest. She used her 7 iron with a distance of 104 yards to the pin. Upon getting up to the green, Pat’s ball was nowhere to be found. Well, if in doubt, look in the hole.…