Niners Women's Golf Club

The challenge was clear. Three golf clubs and a putter for the Golden Tee fun tournament held on January 28th.  The Rancho Murieta Niners were ready and up for the fun.  The results are: 

First flight
1st Kathy Jaime 
2nd Sharon Heardon 
3rd Sue Girsch
4th Karen Czerkies

Second flight
1st Tony Vaughn
2nd Jane Miller
3rd C.J. Teal
4th Barbara Armstrong

The Niners were up for even more fun on February 4th and the Valentine Day scramble.  Players wore something red. The pairings played out the scramble as teams.  The results are:

1st Place team: Sharon Barton, Judy Payne, Liz Smaker, Debbie Young  Read more »

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Publicity Rancho Murieta Niners   

Immediately following a beautiful day of shotgun play on the North back course at RM, the Niners held their first general meeting of the season Jan. 14. 

Captain Mary Beth Alamieda opened the meeting by greeting Greg Corsaunt, RM CC Head Pro.  Greg presented the new course ratings for the South Course.  Our Niners captain then introduced a second speaker Mark Norman, the new food and beverage manager. Mark shared his vision with us for menus, pricing and future changes to benefit RMCC.  There was interaction and many compliments offered for his work thus far.  Mark graciously answered questions as presented by Niners’.  Read more »

“It was a joy to be present.”  This comment expressed by a Niner who felt the ambiance created by Nancy Ruff and Peggy Miller.  The end of the year event which marks the change of Officers as well as awards for different challenges through the year is celebrated with the mood of the season.   Read more »

The birds were on the run when the Niners teed off for last Thursday's "Annual Turkey Shoot" tournament!  Our Chef Jason prepared a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings, Dressing, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes with gravy.  The pumpkin cheesecake was the perfect finishing touch to this outstanding lunch.  The tournament winners were:

Low Net Winner:  Barbara Harris with 36

1st Flight:  1st Mindy Jenkins-40, 2nd Judy Payne-42, 3rd Marybeth Alameida-42, 4th Chris Pasek-44

2nd Flight: 1st Betty Akins-39*, 2nd Candy Duncan-39*, 3rd Judy Forman-41, 4th Barbara Buzdon-42

3rd Flight:  1st Jo Ann Patwell-38, 2nd Jane Miller-40, 3rd Christine Maun-40, 4th Pat Lytle-40  Read more »

The Niners' October 15 Guest Day "Fall Frolics Fore Friends" was literally blown away by a wicked windstorm!  The day before the tournament the Club Groundskeeper advised that the course would not be "tournament ready" in time for play.  It was quite a disappointment for everyone, especially the Tournament Co-Chairs, Jo Ann Patwell and Annalee Somers and their many volunteer assistants.  We know it would have been a wonderful day for all of us and our guests. Our thanks to all the hard working Niners who contributed to this effort! 

The following awards were presented at the General Meeting, October 8:

Most Improved - Mary Lou Dininger

Chip-Ins - Pat Lytle  Read more »

A star studded dining-room ceiling, Blue Moon Beer and Milky Way Mulligans help set the stage for "Moon over Murieta", the Niners'  September 11 Twilight Tournament.  Following a "Chip Into the Moon" and putting contest, thirty-eight couples played a shotgun on the North Course, with some finishing the last couple of holes in the dark.

Barbeque chicken and Ribs were on the dinner menu, complimented by assorted salads.  It was a very successful evening thanks to the hard working co-chairs, Judy Benjamin and Carol Fraser and their many volunteers.

Winners for the evening:  Read more »

On August 6th the Rancho Murieta Niners teed off wearing "pastel" colors in line with the Summertime Mystery theme of this month's fun tournament. The "mystery" was in the scoring.  No one knew how the team sores would be determined until after play.

Four-person teams played with two team scores. Except for a few balls that mysteriously disappeared in the lake on the 10th hole it was a most enjoyable day!

Many thanks to our Tournament Chairs, Barbara Armstrong and Sharon Hearden.

The Winners were:  Read more »

Thanks to our Tournament Chairs, Barbara Armstrong and Sharon Hearden, the Niners' July 2 Independence Day Tournament was a "fun" format as planned!

The Winners were:  Read more »

June was a busy month for the Rancho Murieta Niners. A well planned and executed Invitational "Fiesta de Murieta", dominated the scene on June 18.  A field of 168 participants (126 WNHGA guests from as far as Lake Wildwood & 42 from Rancho Murieta) were greeted by "Zorro"! 

The day, started with Breakfast and ended with Lunch in the Murieta Room. Everyone enjoyed the "Complimentary" champagne served before lunch.  Tables decorated with beautiful Crepe paper flowers "planted" in colorful containers set the stage for our Fiesta. In keeping with the theme, Tee prizes were lovely Mexican Pewterware trays.

Both North and South Courses were utilized for this 18 hole "fun" scramble; and the Winners were:  Read more »

Team Play update and finalizing plans for our Invitational were on the Agenda at our Niners' General Meeting this month.

Peggy Harrigan, Handicap, announced that May produced 31 Niners who improved their Index, with honors for "most improved" going to Marti Gatlin.

Chris Pasek substituted for Tournament Co-Chairs, Barbara Armstrong and Sharon Heardon, and noted there were no birdies in May, Chip-in awards were earned by Debbie Young (2), Victoria Bobis, Barbara Harris, Betty Ferraro, Jo Ann Patwell, Carol Fraser, Mary Beth Alameida and Barbara Buzdon.  Breaking 50 awards were presented to Mary Beth Alameida,(twice), Elaine Fowler, Sharon Hearden, Lynda Toenyes, and Audrey Langstroth

The winners for Thursday's Charm and Putt Tournament were:  Read more »

At the Yolo Flyers guest day, front row from left, are Karin Craig, Peggie Miller, Jo Ann Patwell, Diane Davey and Dixie Pavloff.  Back row from left are Pat Lytle, Debbie Young, Captain Fran Hubbert, Sue Girsch and Peggy Harriga.  (Click photo for larger image.)

Ten of our Niners traveled to Woodland on April 30 to participate in the first Open Day of the year, hosted by the Yolo Flyers.  It was a great day for everyone, especially those who earned a place on the Scoreboard.  Thanks to Carole Fraser for organizing a great turnout!  

First Flight:  Sue Girsch-1st , Debbie Young-2nd Third Flight: Peggy Harrigan-2nd Fourth Flight: Jo Ann Patwell-3rd   Read more »

119 Niners and Guests gathered together April 2nd for our Spring Time is Golf Time Guest Day tournament. The weather was cool at Tee Time but soon warmed up with play on the North Course, following a Continental Breakfast served in the 19h Hole.

Our committee Co-Chaired by Barbara Saevke and Pat Tomberg presented us with a challenging tournament format.  There were two flights - the Daffodil Flight and the Tulip Flight.  Prizes were awarded to the 5 lowest scoring teams on each side with the traditional Closest-to-the-pin and Accuracy drive holes.    Read more »

Frost delays, rain, and course aerating with sandy greens couldn't keep the RM Niners from playing golf this month!

Barbara Armstrong announced the winners of Thursday's Charm & Putt Tournament and distributed Awards for February at our General Meeting.

Kathleen Black will be wearing the Charm this month, with a Low Net of 33! Debbie Young and Jane Miller tied with 13 putts!

February awards were presented to:

Birdies:  Betty Ferraro
Chip-ins: Betty Ferraro, Ruth Swindle, Jane Miller, Liz Smaker
Break 50: Debbie Young

Results from our February 26 Golden Opportunity Fun Tournament were added to the members' point totals earned, and posted in the locker room.  Read more »

Charm and Putt winners were announced! Barbara Armstrong, Tournament Chairperson announced the winners of the Putting Tournament: tying at 15, were Debbie Young and Chris Pasek.  The low net was also a tie at 36 between Judy Benjamin and Betty Ferraro.  Judy won the tie breaker and will be wearing the Charm this month.  Betty will be able to compete for the end-of-the-year play-off of the Charm.

She also awarded Pins for January: 

Chip-ins - Peggie Miller and Dennie Standart
Break 50 - Mary Beth Alameida and Chris Pasek  Read more »

Captain Fran Hubbert called her first meeting of the year to order. She reviewed Roster corrections and advised that they would also be emailed to all members.

Handicap Chairperson, Peggy Harrigan congratulated Toni Vaughn, designated the Most Improved Golfer for December.

Tournament Chairpersons, Barbara Armstrong and Sharon Hearndon distributed leftover 2008 awards and advised that they have scheduled six "fun" tournaments this year: January 22 using three clubs only and playing from the Gold Tees, and February 5, a Valentines scramble, with more to be posted when dates have been determined.

Our Rules/Etiquette chairperson, Diane Davey announced the following Clinic schedule:  Read more »

What a party! What a year!

For the Rancho Murieta Niners, their annual Christmas party on December 11 was a combination of celebrating the holiday season, reviewing the past golfing year, passing the gavel to the new president, and presenting annual and November/December golfing awards.

The celebration included a delicious buffet lunch in the Murieta Room; a solo vocal performance by our talented general manager, Stan Korich; a Christmas carol sing-along led by Stan, accompanied on the piano by Carol Valladao; and a crystal votive gift for each person. A DVD visual scrapbook captured in photos and music the wonderful year of fun and accomplishments by the Niners.  Read more »

With Rancho Murieta's bumper crop of wild turkeys as a gallery, the RM Niners played their annual Turkey Shoot golf tournament on a beautiful fall morning, November 13.

Lynette Flores was the overall winner, with a net score of 34. The tournament was divided into four flights. The winners:

First Flight - First, Judy Payne; second, Joan Simpson; third, Sharon Hearden; fourth, Mary Beth Alameida; and fifth, Judy Benjamin.

Second Flight - First, Barbara Buzdon; second, Barbara Saevke; third, Barbara Armstrong; fourth, Marti Gatlin; and fifth, Linda Neth.

Third Flight - First, Pat Lytle; second, Fran Hubbert; third, Ev Carpenter; fourth, Alene Reeve; and fifth, Judy Somers.

 Read more »

"Swing into Fall" was the theme for the Rancho MurietacNiners' final, 2008 guest day, which attracted 104 golfers on a beautifulcautumn morning, October 16.

The day began with a hearty breakfast at the 19th Hole, followed by an alternate shot format tournament devised by Tournament Chair Diane Davey. After golf, the contestants enjoyed a taco salad bar luncheon back at the club house.

The players were divided into two flights -- Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Moon. The results:

Pumpkin Patch Flight  Read more »

Rancho Murieta's Mary Beth Alameida won the coveted 2008 Women's Nine Hole Golf Association's Tournament of Champions on September 23 at the Peninsula Country Club in San Mateo. Thirty-two clubs from the Central Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, East Bay, and Sacramento Valley sent their champions to the tournament, which Mary Beth won in a playoff.  Read more »

The Rancho Murieta Niners hosted the RM Women’s Golf Club (the 18 holers) for their annual day of golf and fellowship on August 21. Approximately 80 players participated in the 18-hole scramble format.

There were two flights: the Bodega Bay Flight and the Spanish Bay Flight. Prizes were awarded to four places in each flight and for closest-to-the-pin and driving accuracy for both Niners and 18 holers.

The results:

Bodega Bay Flight  Read more »

Congratulations . . . congratulations . . . congratulations to the Rancho Murieta Niners. In true Olympic Gold Medal fashion, the RM Niners defeated Valley Hi to win the River Valley Divisional Championship on August 14. On top of that, the RM team, for the first time, won the overall Northern California Women's Nine Hole Golf Association (WNHGA) Team Play Championship. So, make that a "double gold" medal performance.  Read more »

Sharon Hearden won the charm with a low net of 38 and Lynette Flores won the putt with 15 at the Rancho Murieta Niners’ monthly Charm & Putt Tournament on August 7.

Most-improved golfers for July also were named. The are: First, Judy Forman; second, Joni Sullwold; third, Marie Dunajski; fourth, Judy Payne; and fifth, Liz Smaker.

Junior Golf Committee Chairperson Sharon Hearden reported that several RMCC girls did very well in the recent Corona Green Tournament. One, Nicole Cruz, won a $400 scholarship for her play. Congratulations, Nicole.  Read more »

Led by Captain Lynette Flores, the Rancho Murieta Niners’ members won the Women’s Nine Hole Golf Association (WNHGA) 2008 Division “A” River Valley Championship.

The RM Niners’ team members competed against teams from North Ridge, Alta Sierra, Cameron Park and Lake Wildwood. Each club, including Rancho Murieta, hosted a match and competed for points. At the end of the five-match tournament, Rancho Murieta was the winner.  Read more »

The Rancho Murieta Niners had their play day on May 8, followed by a general meeting and lunch in the Parasol Room. No Charm and Putt tournament was played because both the North and South courses were used.

April awards for most-improved golfers, chip-ins, birdies, and breaking 50 were presented. The winners are:

Most-improved: First, Bonnie Kyser; second, Sharon Hearden; third, Ev Carpenter; fourth, Judy Somers; and fifth, Judy Benjamin.

Chip-in: Barbara Armstrong, Jane Miller, Mary Roebbelen, Toni Vaughn, Sharon Heardon, Bonnie Foley, and Elaine Fowler.

Birdies: Mary Roebbelen, Sharon Hearden, and Cheryle James.

Break 50: Betty Akins.  Read more »

One hundred members and guests participated in the Rancho Murieta Niners’ “Birdies, Blossoms and Berries” Guest Day on May 1. True to the theme, it was a beautiful spring day for golf. The temperature was perfect, the birds were chirping, and the club grounds were in full bloom.

A continental breakfast was followed by golf and a delicious lunch and wonderful strawberry shortcake dessert prepared by Chef Jack and his staff. Table decorations were baskets of spring flowers that then became raffle prizes.

A tee prize (goodie bag) marked each seating place and contained a visor, golf socks, golf ball, and commemorative ball marker.  Read more »

A beautiful spring day greeted the Rancho Murieta Niners' April 10 Play Day and produced some outstanding results. Jane Miller won the charm with a net score of 31. And she tied Sharon Heardon for low putts with 13. Lunch and a general meeting followed the tournament.

Chip-in awards for March were presented to Fran Hubbert and Judy Somers. Break 50 awards went to Chris Pasek and Betty Akins. The most improved golfers for March were: Christine Maun, first; Bonnie Kyser, second; Connie Enzensperger, third; Barbara Irelan, fourth; and Judy Forman, fifth.  Read more »

Elaine Fowler won the charm with a net score of 38 and Sharon Hearden won low putts with 16 at the Rancho Murieta Niners March 13 Play Day. Lunch and a general meeting followed the tournament.

Mary Beth Alameida also shot a net of 38 but was ineligible for the charm because she had already won it once within this calendar year.

Chip-in awards for February were presented to Liz Smaker, Elaine Fowler, Joni Sullwold, June Koefelda, and Barb Buzdon. Most-improved golfers for February were Barbara Armstrong, first; Bonnie Kyser, second; Ev Carpenter, third; and Peggy Harrigan, fourth.  Read more »

Mary Beth Alameida won the charm with a net score of 36 and Chris Pasek won low putts with 14 at the Rancho Murieta Niners February 14 Play Day. Lunch and a general meeting followed the tournament.

Chip-in awards for January were presented to Fran Hubbert and Liz Smaker with two each and Bonnie Kyser with one. Most improved golfers for January were: Barbara Armstrong, first; Bonnie Kyser, second; Victoria Souza, third; Ellie Skurla, fourth; and Peggy Harrigan, fifth.

Check the Niners bulletin board in the ladies locker room for postings on upcoming events.  Read more »

The new officers of the Rancho Murieta Niners Golf Club are in place and already busy on events and activities for 2008. The new officers are:

Captain: Pat Lytle
Co-Captain: Fran Hubbert
Secretary: Barbara Armstrong
Treasurer: Mary Beth Alameida

For Niner membership information, contact Karin Craig (354-2278) or Sue Girsch (354-2253).

The Niners had their first general meeting of the year on January 10, followed by lunch in the Parasol Room. A few hearty golfers had braved the elements on our first official play day a week earlier, but no one played on the 10th. “Stay dry” was the order of the day.  Read more »

The Rancho Murieta Niners will wind down the year with their Christmas Luncheon/Party on Thursday, December 13. The signup sheet is posted and your account will be billed. The Village Voices will be the entertainment.

The Niners’ last “official” day for golf is December 6. If you want to play on December 20 and/or December 27, you will need to make your own tee time.

The annual Turkey Shoot was played on November 8, with 44 members competing. The top four winners in each of four flights were paid $20, $15, $10, and $5. The overall net winner was Judy Forman, with a net of 33. The results for the four flights are:

First Flight: Mary Lou Dininger, first; Lynette Flores, second; Irene Gould, third; and Barbara Armstrong, fourth.  Read more »

The Rancho Murieta Niners are winding down their 2007 golfing fun but have two big events coming up in November and December.

The annual Turkey Shoot is set for November 8. It will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start, followed by a sit-down luncheon in the Terrace Lounge and a general meeting. The cost is $15 and will be charged to members’ accounts. Winners will be presented their “turkey” certificates at the meeting. This is always a fun event, so join us and maybe go home a winner.  Read more »

The Rancho Murieta Niners hosted their final guest day of the year on October 4 – a beautiful, crisp fall day.

After a hearty breakfast, players headed to the South Course for an 18-hole tournament. The format was a scotch twosome (alternate shots for each player) in two flights, the Pumpkin Flight and the Scarecrow Flight.

The results:

Pumpkin Flight: 1st place – Carol Fraser, Linda Weatherholt, Gail Lewandowski, and Vicki Reynolds, with a score of 134; 2nd – Jane Miller, Dee Dee Grant, Carole O’Brien, and Judi Phillips, 142; 3rd – Annalee Somers, Michelle Basurta, Brenda Mann, and Rose Obayashi, 148; and 4th – Mary Roebbelen, Kim Roebbelen, Barbara Saevke, and Flo Harrelson, 148.  Read more »

The RM Niners Charm & Putt Tournament was played on September 6, followed by the Niners monthly general meeting.

RM Niners Captain Chris Pasek won the charm with a net of 36 while Judy Forman and Barbara Irelan tied for low putts with 14.

Chris Pasek also broke 50 for the third time this year, sharing "break 50" honors for the month with Mary Silvis and Mary Beth Almeida.

Most improved golfers for the month are: First, Judy Forman; second, Judy Somers; third, Marilyn Moore; and fourth, Sharon Hearden.  Read more »

The Rancho Murieta Niners have completed their Tournament of Champions.

Chris Pasek won the Club Championship with a low gross of 153. Carol Fraser won the first flight with a net of 101; Jo Ann Patwell won the second flight with a net of 113; and Jane Miller won the third flight with a net of 98.  Read more »

Three gals tied for the Charm award in the Rancho Murieta Niners monthly Charm & Putt Tournament on August 9. Jane Miller, Carol Fraser, and Alice Wall each had a net score of 31 and will compete in the Charm Playoff in October. Carol Fraser also won the Putt award, with 13. 

Winners of the July awards for chip-ins and most improved golfers were: 

Chip-ins: Elaine Fowler, Sally Paravantes, Barbara Saevke, and Karin Craig. 

Most Improved Golfers: First (for the second consecutive month), Nancy Ruff; second, Elaine Fowler; third, Judy Benjamin; fourth, Jan Copeland.   Read more »