WLN Communications The Wildhorse Lady Niners (WLN) likes to take time to remember our golfing comrades who are no longer with us. In the past, this time was celebrated with a Memorial Tournament. However, change is inevitable, and we have determined that a tournament is no longer feasible. Even though the pandemic prevented us from…
WLN Communications The West course was full of monkeys and other wild animals (ladies) as 62 members of the WLN took the course for a fun time of wild scramble play. All members were encouraged to dress in animal print, safari, jungle or camouflage garb. A little monkey, sitting atop a small box of scrolls…
The Wildhorse Lady Niners (WLN) has a mission—a mission statement that is! It states, “The purpose of this organization shall be to encourage ladies to enjoy playing 9-holes of golf and to help ladies learn or re-learn the rules and etiquette of the game by participating in team play, individual play, and tournaments.” Keeping that…
The WLN Meets, Greets, and Travels! WLN Communications The Wildhorse Lady Niners were finally able to meet as a group for pre-play instruction. Some ladies met fellow players for the first time! Previously, one person from each team retrieved the score card from a play-day team member. Therefore, many members were never able to introduce…
WLN Communications The Wildhorse Lady Niners (WLN) extends appreciation to our outgoing board members: Janie Farnsworth, president; Jane Thompson, vice president; Barb Holst, secretary and parliamentarian. Not only are Jane Thompson and Janie Farnsworth former executive board members, they are the founders of the WLN! Eleven years ago, these two ladies had the brilliant idea…
WLN Communications The 2021 Wildhorse Lady Niners (WLN) season opened on March 10, with 90 excited golfers! Due to the overwhelming interest and participation, the format was a five-person scramble with play from the south course silver tees, to ensure pace of play. Needless to say, all ladies had a fabulous and fun time. The…
WLN Communications For the fourth year, the Wildhorse Lady Niners (WLN) chose Denton’s Hearts for Homes as their holiday charity. This organization helps low-income seniors in need of housing repairs and other assistance. Each Christmas, community organizations are asked to donate food and non-food items to help fill seniors’ pantries. The need this year was…
WLN Communications The Wildhorse Lady Niners (WLN) installed new 2021 officers in December. Megan Wiegand was selected as president, Paula Saunders as vice president, Deb Williams as treasurer, and Sandra Waggoner as secretary. These women will serve as the executive board, and will select other Niners to head various committees and assist with golf operations.…
WLN Communications Did you know that in 2011, the PGA and USGA partnered to support “Tee It Forward,” a new effort to encourage golfers to play the course that aligns with their “playability and enjoyment?” Barney Adams, founder of Adams Golf, provided the concept that led to the idea of playing from forward tees for…
WLN Communications When the rain stops and the temperature rises, it doesn’t take long for 72 women to come together for opening day for the Wildhorse Lady Niners. March 11 provided the sun and play day coordinators Lane Adams, Jan Angus, Patricia Sterling, Jan Norton, and DeeDee Karabetsos gave the eager golfers an interesting scramble…