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…
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January 2021, Sports
PCL9GA Kicks Off Season the Hawaiian Way
Chris Stelplugh One hundred and thirty-seven members participated in the PCL9GA’s kick-off event on Nov. 10. This year’s theme was “Sway & Play the Hawaiian Way,” and members were encouraged to dress in their best island wear. Co-chairs were Mary Georgesen and Patty Greene, who distributed a kick-off ball marker and water bottle koozie to golfers at check-in to commemorate…
December 2020, Sports
PCL9GA Reaches 300 Membership Milestone
Chris Stelplugh Back in 1994, a small group of women laid the groundwork for what would become the PebbleCreek Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCL9GA). Fast-forward to October 2020, when PCL9GA officially welcomed Val Braden as the league’s 300th member! Since June 1, PCL9GA has added 20 new or returning members, with more potential golfers in the pipeline.…
Sports, July 2020
PCL9GA Welcomes Three New Members to the Hole-in-One Club
Pat Kaer and Pam Grimwood, Publicity On Monday, March 30 Tina Stepzinski aced hole number 6 of the Palm Valley West Golf Course. It was a beautiful weather day and Tina was joined by her friends Bobbie Wagner and Jo Schmidt. First up on hole number 6, which was 81 yards, was Bobbie Wagner and…
Sports, May 2020
PCL9GA Senior Legacy Tournament Highlights
Pam Grimwood Ladies age 75 and above were eligible to participate in our annual Senior Legacy Tournament which was held on two consecutive league days, Feb. 25 and March 3. Golfers were divided into three flights and played on Tuscany Falls East. Because the golf league has been cancelled due to the coronavirus, we were…
Sports, April 2020
PebbleCreek Lady Niners Host Annual Invitational Tournament
Pat Kaer “Puttin’ on the Ritz” was the theme of this year’s PCL9GA Invitational Golf Tournament held on Feb. 11. Golfers from PebbleCreek and ten other clubs from around the Valley played on Tuscany Falls East and Tuscany Falls West courses. This fun-filled event, planned by co-chairs Suzanne Butler and Anna Schuchman, included lunch, nine holes…
Sports, April 2020
Roberta Ginter Makes Hole-in-One
Pam Grimwood On Feb. 18, 2020, Roberta Ginter became the newest member of the PCL9GA Hole-in-One Club! The big event happened on hole No. 17 of Tuscany Falls East. The pin placement was left of center about 95 yards. Roberta hit the ball with her 6-iron and watched as the ball bounced off the little…
Sports, March 2020
PebbleCreek Lady Niners Hold Rules Seminar for League Members
Pat Kaer On January 14, the PebbleCreek Lady Niners held a rules seminar to update members on some of the recent rule changes for golf. The event was held with wonderful appetizers and great conversation in the Chianti Room after Tuesday golf. The PCL9GA hosted Director of Golf John McCahan along with Marilyn Reynolds and Lyman Gallup,…
Sports, March 2020
PCL9GA Annual Winter Par Tee
Pam Grimwood “Mardi Gras” was this year’s theme for our annual Winter Par Tee. Everyone let the good times roll. Sheryl Dobbin and Barb Crist were the co-chairs and did a fantastic job organizing the event. Members invited guests to join them for an afternoon of fun – golf, games, and dinner. Golf was a team event…
Sports, March 2020
PCL9GA Charity Tournament Raises Over $4,000 for the New Life Center
Pat Kaer The PebbleCreek Lady Niners held their annual Charity Golf Tournament on January 15. Sue Smith and Linda Brisnehan did a great job organizing this fun event with the theme “Share the Good Life.” Contributions from club members went to benefit the New Life Center, which provides shelter, safety, and services for those who have experienced…