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…
WLN Communications More than 65 women gathered on Feb. 12 for the first Lady Niners social of 2020. Craig Pullen, Wildhorse Golf Club Director of Golf, designed a golf putting contest that challenged 45 women for over 90 minutes with its twists and holes that left even golf Instructors Tyler Clark and Dave Bowles bewildered.…
Barbara Holst The 60 plus ladies who attended the Wildhorse Lady Niners’ holiday party were greeted by servers with trays of mimosas as they arrived. Decked out for the season, they feasted on butternut squash bisque, sliced smoked Chateaubriand with demi glaze, au gratin potatoes, asparagus and cherry tomatoes topped off with a dessert of layers of…