RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - The Rancho Murieta Country Club’s Women’s Golf Club went festive this week with its annual end-of-the-year holiday, themed “Tees the Season.”  Top award recipients were announced along with some of their activities during the event, which included lunch, entertainment and the changing of the club’s leadership.

Chef KC Brown prepared a delicious noon meal of a seasonal salad, garlic chicken, blackened salmon or butternut squash ravioli, finished with a caramel-topped holiday cheesecake. About 100 lady golfers, along with guests from the pro shop including golf pro Brian Little, noshed among the cheerful crowd. 

Those receiving cash-outs for top achievements were announced by Birdies & Chip-In Chair Jena McDonald. Holing the ball from off the green a total of eight times this season was Helen Kang, earning $28. Kang also won honors of sinking the most birdies this season, numbering 28.

Eclectic winners were presented by Eclectic Chair Mary Ann Amburn, announcing Denice Murck-Kilgour who improved by 27 strokes on the North Course, and Alicia Newman improved on the South Course by 26 strokes.  Each walked away with a $25 award.

Chair Doris Hanson announced the “Most Improved Golfers” for 2025, with top honors going to Jacqui Langenberg, who improved her index from 29.6 to 23.6. Langenberg took home the engraved perpetual trophy and pride in her golf game. 

Susie Chase, Jacqui Langenberg, Liz Pinson and Candi Stafford were introduced as the newest members of the club and membership now at 102 ladies. Welcomed back to the golfing friends was Vicky Reynolds, as announced by Membership Chair Sharon Croswell. 

Throughout the year, RMCC Women’s Golf Club collects monies for charities through a 50/50 raffle.  The recipients for this year’s funds included Mustard Seed and Mary’s House, both organizations helping women and children during housing and schooling transitional times. Carla Zuehlke successfully maintained the funds and presented them to the two organizations. 

Captain Jan Valine thanked her 2025 Executive Board and passed the gavel to 2026 Captain Kris Trigales, who, in turn, introduced her Executive Board. RMCC’s very own Laura Koon then led the club members in “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” followed by a festive golf twist on “Jingle Bells” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Golfer.” Laughter and singing concluded the program for the year. 

JoAnn Young and Kathy Jaime organized the merry and inviting event for the members. It included holiday-themed golf decorations, including cozy socks, and golf tees for all guests, complementing the theme. Captain Jan also provided each guest with homemade “birdie juice” to add brightness to the golfing spirit. The gathering concluded with smiles on faces, songs in their hearts and anticipation of next year’s golfing season. 

Women golfers who are golf members of RMCC are welcome to join the women’s golfing club. TA variety of formats are played with the goal of making golf exciting, challenging and fun. For more information, contact 2026 Captain Kris Trigales at [email protected] or Membership Chair Sharon Croswell, [email protected].