Posted October 17th, 2008 at 10:42 pm in Golf Destinations

The Doris Day - Stella Stevens Golf Package

I became especially fond of the excellent conditions found at Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club, particularly their smooth, true and not-too-fast greens, (I guess partly because only my putter showed up for the round - 26 putts and 0 three putts!). I also enjoyed the carefully maintained fairways and impeccable tee boxes. And if the truth be known I am a celebrity watcher as much as anyone and was delighted when, playing the 18th hole, I was greeted by a cheerful Doris Day who was out walking her dogs!

Now this was some time ago, long before Arizona Trails offered golf packages to Quail Lodge Resort and when it was known as Carmel Valley Ranch. At the time I was so bedazzled by her (Doris's appearance) and celebrity factor (baby boomer here) and the fact that she could have been the lady next door with a totally open and friendly manner that I completely missed the scene that was unfolding in front of me. Stella Stevens, sex symbol of the 60's, and a celebrity due in large part to her perfect breasts - a true Hollywood goddess that I drooled over for many years, was setting up to hit my ball! She was garbed in all white, floppy hat, white gloves and long white pants. Kind of weird. Granted, my ball was in her fairway but still…hey STELLA!