Carol Beeley and Paula Burns
Ranchette Putters continued their strong start to the year with another standout month in March, turning up both the scores and the temperatures as they combined impressive play on the greens with a memorable event highlight: “Putting for the Gold” friends and family event on March 18. Even the heat couldn’t keep the numbers down, as members and guests showed up in force to enjoy the day.
On that hot March afternoon, 108 attendees—54 members and their guests—braved the soaring temperatures for a fun-filled putting outing. Laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of good-natured rivalry could be heard across the course as putters of all skill levels joined in. The festivities continued into the evening with a relaxed dinner in the Sol Ballroom, where stories from the day’s round were shared and new friendships were strengthened.
“Putting for the Gold” Event Winners
1st Place—Team Average 36.6: Lore Weimer, Charlie Weimer, Bonnie Elliott, Mike Elliott, Lisa Moffat, Michael Moffat
2nd Place—Team Average 37.16: Gillian Cook, Karen Walser, Terri Stewart, Bill Stewart, Nicole Lawhon, Tim Lawhon
3rd Place (Tie)—Team Average 38.0: Paula Burns, Mike Burns, Barb Cohn, Larry Cohn, Barbara Saffran, Ed Saffran; Norma Tanner, Tom Tanner, Monica Forgey, Ron Forgey, Margie Stafford, Wayne Stafford
March Prize Winners
Gross Average—Lowest Averages
* Lowest Average: Donna Lura (34.00)
* Second Lowest Average: Julie Ross (34.33)
* Third Lowest Average: Mary Anne Frelund (35.00), Nichole Lawhon (35.00), Gayle Richey (35.00)
Improvement Awards
* Most Improved: Celia Shaunessy
* 2nd Most Improved: Lynn Rabe
* 3rd Most Improved: Linda Nicholson
March Holes-in-One (6 or more, month total—in descending order)
* 11 Holes-in-One: Donna Lura
* 10 Holes-in-One: Sandy Buonarigo, Julie Ross
* 9 Holes-in-One: Trish Minard, Linda Noble, Stacey Raaf, Sheryl Ratliff
* 8 Holes-in-One: Karen Walser
* 7 Holes-in-One: Julie Remiker, Evelyn Silver, Corine Sturdivant
* 6 Holes-in-One: Sherry Brinster, Rosella Butler, Gillian Cook, Joyce Cox, Bridget Hunsinger, Jan Junkin, Kerry Marrer, Monica Schellinger, Nancy Tagge, Norma Tanner
March Participation Highlights
* March 4, 2026: 89 members and 6 guests (95 putters); Money Hole #13 winners: Monica Schellinger, Julie Remiker, Donna Lura, Karen Baum.
* March 11, 2026: 100 members and 3 guests (103 putters); Money Hole #6 winners: ulie Remiker, Janita Ardis-Sharum.
* March 25, 2026: 90 members and 5 guests (95 putters); Money Hole #16 winners: Nancy Tagge, Bernice Casey.
With strong attendance, standout scoring, and the success of the March 18 “Putting for the Gold” friends and family event, March showcased both the competitive spirit and close-knit community of the Ranchette Putters.