Ladies League
Wisconsin Golf – Tee Time Sisterhood: How Eagle River built Wisconsin’s largest women’s golf league over the past 50-plus years
Every Tuesday afternoon during golf season, women from across northern Wisconsin gather in Eagle River not just to play, but to laugh, connect and carry on a tradition that’s more than five decades in the making. What began in 1972 as a small group of about 10 women has grown into the Eagle River Ladies…
Read MoreCongrats to Dawn and Shannon for a ‘Birdie Day’!
Tuesdays are always great days on the golf course with the ladies of the league. For Dawn Schneider and Shannon Krause, Tuesday, August 5th was exceptional. They both got their very first birdies on the same hole, on the same day. It would have been even more amazing, if they had been playing together. Hole…
Read MoreLadies League – Meet A Past President
Darla Ewer was born and raised in a small town in Indiana, and spent most of her life in small Midwest towns. While she was very active in her church, school and athletics, she never had the opportunity to learn and pursue golf. Darla had a series of customer service positions, and landed in Clarksville,…
Read MoreLadies League – Meet Our Charter Memeber
Mary Ann Hansen – Living Legacy – A member for 53 years. All those who golf at the Eagle River Golf Course owe a lot to Mary Ann! Mary Ann has made many contributions to the golf course over the years. Her dedication, commitment and vision have made the Eagle River Golf Course and the…
Read MoreLadies League – ‘Horse Race Competition’
A great time was had by all at the final season event called the ‘Horse Race,’ held on September 10th. With 24 teams of two, it was our largest turnout yet for our season-ending event. The teams all started on the #1 tee box and played alternating shots through elimination or to the end competing…
Read MoreLadies League – Championship
It has been a great season of golf for the Ladies League – the largest in Wisconsin with 88 members. The season’s two-week championship event was held over a series of three weeks due to some inclement weather. The league persisted and the competition was completed August 27, 2024. Congratulations to the 9 –…
Read MoreLadies League – Meet Your Officers – Treasurer
Jane Bowers – Treasurer – A Thankful Life Jane and her husband started playing golf in their mid-thirties with business associates and friends. She took naturally to golf, and found a lot of joy in the game and the people she played with. Jane grew up in the Madison area and married her high school…
Read MoreLadies League – Meet Your Officers – Secretary
Lyn Croak – Secretary – Committed to Community Community has been a focus through all of Lyn’s life. She finds fulfillment in stepping up to the plate (or ball) when needed. With the closure of the Lake Forest course in 2022, our league’s membership grew, and Lyn was asked to join the board as Secretary. …
Read MoreLadies League – Meet Your Officers – Vice President
Debbie Cyrtmus – Vice President – A Lifetime of Sports Debbie grew up in Wausau Wisconsin, and learned to love sports and the great outdoors from her parents. She and her family pursued a variety of sports activities together. Debbie’s love of golf came from her mother when she started playing at the age of…
Read MoreBessie the Bass
Have you ever wondered about Bessie the Bass? All those that I played with were not sure about the origins of Bessie, and were as curious as I was. As you know, the player whose ball is closest to Bessie in any given week receives a gift. Bessie can be located nearly anywhere on the…
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