Carol Beeley and Paula Burns
Ranchette Putters opened the year in impressive fashion, hitting the greens with energy, accuracy, and a growing roster. With 166 members now part of the club, January proved to be a standout month packed with great scores and remarkable consistency on the putting green.
The competition was tight, but several members rose to the top in the January Gross Prizes category:
Lowest Average: Robin Bitner and Barbara Saffran
Second Lowest Average: Mary Anderson and Paula Burns
Third Lowest Average: Mary Ann Frelund, Sue Marx, and Sue Hynes
January also showcased some exceptional skill on short putts, with members racking up an impressive number of holes-in-one:
Top Holes-in-One for January
Sherry Brinster, Sandy Buonarigo, Sue Hynes, Jacque Hendricks, Karen Walser, Debbie Penaluna, Lynn Walek, Jodi Walker-Lowe, Amy Rhoades—6 holes-in-one
Joyce Cox, Stacy Raaf, Bridget Hunsinger, Lisa Moffatt, Gillian Cook, Pam Richardson, Trish Minard, Mary Jo Tuton—7 holes-in-one
Mary Anderson, Linda Noble, Sandy Getter, Janice Hynes—8 holes-in-one
Mary Ann Frelund, Norma Tanner, Julie Dzekute—9 holes-in-one
Karen Derdzinske, Sue Marx—10 holes-in-one
Paula Burns—12 holes-in-one
Robin Bitner—13 holes-in-one
Barbara Saffran—an impressive 16 holes-in-one!
With growing membership, strong scores, and multiple players posting double-digit holes-in-one, Ranchette Putters have set a high bar for the rest of the year. If January is any indication, 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting season on the greens.