It’s a big deal! Sputters who earn a score of 39 or lower during a single round of 18 holes get a star to proudly display on their name tag. (Photo by Connie Kotke)
Connie Kotke
Over the course of four Monday mornings in November, the Verde Sputters sank a grand total of 156 holes-in-one on the main putting green behind the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse! In addition, 15 Sputters got a hole-in-one on what we call our money holes. These lucky (or highly-skilled) ladies got to reach into the money bag and pull out a $5 bill right on the spot. With Thanksgiving vibes in the air, it’s clear that this energetic group was ready to gobble up the winnings.
Congratulations to some of our outstanding players in November. Scores of 39 or lower are celebrated with a star for the player’s name tag:
Low score of 36: Cathy Howard and Diana Smith (three times)
Low score of 37: Mary Jo Parker, Sue Ryan, Carol Jones, and Laurie Miller
Low score of 38: Mary Ellen Clark, Heather Griffin (twice), Marilyn Palatas, Vicki Wermager, Hazel Roper, Karen Simmons, Carol Jones, Opal Larkin, Connie Kotke, and Carol Gurewitz
Low score of 39: Nancy Bowersock, Jan Haney, Cathy Howard, Virginia LaBar, Opal Larkin, Gail Goede (three times), Laurie Miller, Marilyn Palatas, Donna Gruninger, Ann Grover, Sue Ryan, Hazel Roper, Laura Berkley, and Wendy Bellamy
Those who turned in three holes-in-one during a single round this month were Heather Griffin, Donna Gruninger, and Diana Smith.
Our money hole winners were Nancy Bowersock, Sheelagh Simpson, Debbie Bornmann, Vicki Wermager, Reba Johnson, Karen Simmons, Peggy Albrecht, Linda Malone, Wendy Bellamy, Sue Ryan, Mary Vandermust, Donna Gruninger, Mary Clark, Laura Berkley, and Carol Gurewitz. Don’t spend it all in one place, ladies!
Dues for 2026 are just $48, and new members are welcome anytime during the year (dues will be prorated). Simply join us at the main putting green starting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday mornings or contact Verde Sputters Membership Chair Lydia O’Connor at 507-421-5640 or Lh1017ger47@gmail.com for more information.