b'Bright SpotFormerly a 40-acre farm, North Fortyexecutive 9, lighted range, 9-hole pitch n putt (Beattys Back 9) and converted barn Peg Slagle and her husband, Dave Slagle, have been proud CCL golfclubhouseclosed in November 2006.members for more than 15 years. Peg grew up in Brock, a small town in Southeast Nebraska, was drawn to the game of golf in high school,Over the past several years, Peg says, Nick and his team have and enjoyed traveling around to play in Auburn, Tecumseh andreally blown the doors open on the womens program so that its Beatrice with her high school friends. much more inclusive. Not that the doors were locked before, but the Peg eventually ended up at PGA Professional Jim Whites brown- opportunities were limited to either the 9- or 18-hole groups, and bag lunch-and-learn sessions, held at the (former) North Forty Golfthats a bit daunting when youre trying to introduce new golfers.Course near 84 thand Adams Road.Now, we have so many fun and social events to draw ladies, in addition to the competitive side for the more avid players. Our dear friend, the late Laura Safwe miss her so muchwas instrumental in the push for more inclusive womens programming and events. The Tradition Member-Guest is one of my favorite events every year. Weve seen ladies who were initially intimidated by the two, 18-hole rounds format become such huge fans they would not miss playing each year.Golf is woven into the fabric of Pegs life. Playing with Dave at home at CCL and in Indian Wells, California, traveling with friends, and an annual girls stay-and-play occasion at Arbor Links are just a few highlights. Both Peg and Dave credit Kaycee for keeping them wardrobed in the latest styles and some unexpectedly bright colors while they play the game they love.22'