LLGA-18 Champion Moe Wagener (right) was congratulated by grandson Oliver and husband Tim.
March Madness isn’t only for that other sport! It felt like golf on Wednesday mornings was headline news for all that has happened in the month of March. There was the weekly team and individual events, Championship play, with an “over the top” finale to conclude our official league season. Where to begin!
Our Championship play was held on March 11 and 13, when 25 ladies competed in the Low Gross competition. Such an exciting morning on a glorious day when Moe Wagener and Lynda Redmon finished the round with a tie of 133 gross for the two-day challenge. As a crowd gathered to watch this amazing play, the duo proceeded to Hole #1 for a play-off to determine the winner. The two continued to Hole 2, and it was there that Moe finished the hole with a par to become the LLGA-18 Champion.
In the audience were Moe’s family, and what a special day for her grandson Oliver, who got to witness his grandmother become a champion. Oliver greeted her with a big hug along with her husband Tim. Such a special moment!
Congratulations to all the players for wonderful play and amazing fellowship. Lynda Redmon won the first flight, Marilyn Collins topped the second flight, and Mary Ann Spry finished first in the third flight.
The Ribbon game is a team effort where a colored ribbon is placed in the bottom of the cup of each hole, and each player is assigned one of the colors. When the team reaches the hole, the color of the player is the score the team takes for each hole. There are two unknown mystery holes where the team can take the best score of that hole. The first-place team was Lynda Redmon, Susie Head, Judy Stone, and Mary Paulson. Everyone won, as we were greeted with a huge, delicious homemade cookie from our President, Lynne Denk.
When our members have a Hole-in One during league day, it is very special and they are rewarded at the end of our season. Some years we have gone without anyone having one on league day, however, this year we had five members enjoy that exciting experience. Linda Maness, Lindy Worrall, Lynda Redmon, Gayle Braffett, and Susie Head mastered that skill.
Our closing luncheon was very special this year, as not only were awards given for all the achievements, but every one of our 60 members left with a lovely, generously donated gift that the Board of Directors had gathered throughout the year.
Our Board of Directors for the 2026-27 season are President – Lynne Denk, Vice-President – Lesley Patey, Secretary – Liz Welsh, Treasurer – Marty Roemer, Assistant Treasurer – Diane Giebner, Membership – Cathy Steeves, Handicap/Rules – Lynda Redmon, Exchange Day Chair – Sarah Noyes, and Director at Large – K.C. Shelton. Additional awards were given for achievements this season: Most Improved Player – Georgene Hildebrand, LYGT Club Champion – K.C. Shelton, Most Birdies, Lynda Redmon, Most Chip-ins – Lynda Redmon, and the Ringer Tournament Gross winner, Lynda Redmon, and Ringer Net winner Mary Paulson.
A very special thank you to Lynne Denk who went above and beyond the roll of President and tirelessly kept everyone informed of activities, events, rules, member news and issues. She was readily available throughout the year. We are honored and appreciate all you do for all the LLGA-18 Ladies.
The next Hole-in One may be yours. Don’t forget Mom’s Day!
