Golfer of the Month
Margie retired from the Division of Recycling in 2002 after 35 years with the State of California. She and her husband Larry moved to Lincoln Hills in August of that year. Margie joined the Lincsters in November and has never looked back! She is so grateful for the Lincster friends she has met and the way the club embraced this “newby” who had never belonged to a club or established a handicap. She has been active in “giving back” by organizing two successful silent auctions, a night golf tournament and three years as awards chair. Currently she is in charge of the Monday Mamas - a job she admits she is motivated to do because of her desire to have someone to play golf with on Mondays. Thanks to the Lincsters website, she is able to do her Mama duties from wherever in the United States she may be at any given time. She and Larry love RV’ing and have been across the United States three times and have traveled to Canada. They figure they have at least “dragged their tires” across nearly all the states!
Congratulations Margie on your good golfing!
Mary says she is truly honored to be chosen golfer of the month and that it motivates her to continue
to improve her game!
A native Californian who grew up in the East Bay, Kate moved to SCLH in May, 2003 after a thirty-one year hiatus out of state, mostly in Denver. She spent her entire professional career as a high school English teacher after her graduation from San Francisco State. In Denver, Kate started playing golf. But it was not until she moved here that she began playing regulation 18-hole courses, frequently with the singles group and with other people whom she met at SCLHGC golf clinics. Through these contacts, she met many Lincsters and joined the the Lincsters in 2004. She currently serves as the “starter” on Wednesday play days. Thank you for all the organization you provide us with Kate and Congratulations on your great golf !
I moved to Lincoln Hills in May 2001 from Carmichael and retired that June from the San Juan Unified School District where I had worked as a middle school teacher for 22 years. Being an avid tennis player for years, one of the first things I did, even with many unpacked boxes in the garage, was to join the tennis group at the Sports Pavilion. . When knee problems forced me to give tennis up a few years later I took my first golf lesson through Sierra College and finally understood why so many people spent so much time trying to hit that little white ball into a cup. After more lessons and lots of practice, I joined the Lincsters in 2008.
I have met so many wonderful people and have formed many long lasting friendships through our nine hole group and am so thankful to live in a community with two golf courses and all the other amenities we have. I love being outdoors, being active and the challenge of trying to improve my golf skills. I also enjoy reading, playing cards, and being involved with my church. My greatest pleasure though comes from my one and only grandchild, Abigail, 13, who lives nearby in Fair Oaks.
THE LINCSTER GALS ARE A FUN AND FRIENDLY GROUP !
Congratulations Judy on your good golfing!
May - Flight C - Carmen Farrington
Upon moving to Lincoln Hills my husband and I were paired up with Nancy McDonald and her friend one day and learned of the Lincsters. As a result I joined and have not looked back. What a delightful organization. I enjoy all the ladies, the camaraderie and the Wednesday play days.
I also love the scenic views of Lincoln Hills during my walks in the neighborhood and enjoy our home and visits from our children and families."
Congratulations Carmen on your continuing great golfing!
April - Flight B - Jeannine Wuschnig
March - Flight C - Pat Shafer
In Pat's own words:
I have been golfing, casually since 2005 and then in my first club, The Lincsters, since 2012. I wanted to learn to golf for many years but, work got in the way. After retirement, when a friend here in L.H. asked me to be in a tournament with her I said yes, but, didn't have a handicap. So she said, "Join a club and GET a handicap" and that's just what I did. I have loved being part of the Lincsters organization and, as Membership Chair, I've had the privilege of meeting many wonderful ladies, sharing with them the great group we have and encouraging them to get involved. I LOVE the game of golf and the challenge it presents. I always say, tongue in cheek, it's the game we LOVE to HATE! I'm always trying to improve but REALLY just enjoying the journey along the way.
February - Flight D - Carole Cain
Carole had the low net score in D flight in February. She played every play day and won sweeps each time. Her game is consistently improving.
Her second job, co-chair of the Awards Committee, keeps her always there managing the putt pool, checking and recording scores, posting and distributing awards. It’s a demanding job, and we all appreciate it when we get those envelopes with money or pins in them.
Carole Joined the Lincsters in 2010, and this is her second year co-chairing the Awards Committee and serving on the Board.
Congratulations and thanks, Carole!
January - Flight A - Sue Pharis
Our Golfer of the Month for January, 2016 is Sue Pharis in Flight A. Sue describes herself as a native Californian. She was born in Sacramento, graduated high school in San Leandro, and graduated from the University of California at Davis. Sue has lived in Illinois, Washington State and Oregon as well as California. She moved to Lincoln from Modesto in 2002 where she had been a fifth grade teacher. Her first exposure to golf was playing along side her dad as a teenager. Sue says she did not start playing golf regularly until after she had retired.
Sue has two daughters and five grandchildren who all live in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to being a golfer, Sue is an avid quilter, and has taught quilting, sold pieces, and has entered local and international shows where she has won awards. Sue also enjoys reading, walking and hiking, playing silly games on the computer, travel and theater. Sue is also invaluable as our Lincster Publicity Chairperson. We all appreciate her work. Thank you Sue and Congratulations on your great golfing!
