Niners’ News

by Kathleen Traci, Lady Niners’ Publicity Chairperson

Men and women members of the Niners are appreciative of the excellent condition of the Port Ludlow Golf Course, due to the hard work of Course Superintendent Shawn Vetterick and his crew. Niners play on Thursdays starting at 9 a.m. throughout the season. Formats for Thursdays’ games have included Alternate Strokes, Individual Stableford, Better Ball of Blind Players, Criers, Four Clubs and a Putter, Net Skins, and new this year, Beat the Pro. Most games are posted by Golf Genius, hole by hole, on the GHIN world handicap system. A new handicap is generated for members daily.

Niners’ Captain John Bockoven announced that the Putt and Pour contest on Thursday, July 16, will take place on the putting practice green at 3 p.m. This year members of the PLWGA have been invited to participate. The entry fee will provide beverages, appetizers, and prize opportunities for participants. League members should sign up through Golf Genius.

The last Port Ludlow Niners’ Couples event on June 25 was a Scramble, a four-person team game. The next Port Ludlow Niners’ Couples event will be held on Thursday, July 30, and will also be a Scramble. Members’ handicaps will be used to form the couple foursomes. This will ensure equitable chances for winning scores. Cash credit prizes for Pro Shop merchandise will be awarded to the winning foursome. Couples are encouraged to stay after play for lunch at J.R.’s Sandtrap.

The first two rounds of the Captain’s Cup were played on May 14 and June 18. The next round will be on Thursday, July 23.  Scores are accumulated during this four-date all season event to determine the season’s male and female winners of the Captain’s Cup.

PLGC Pro Shop personnel set up the weekly Niners’ games on the Golf Genius software program, print the score cards, and enter the score results in Golf Genius. This program also generates the winners of the Captain’s Cup, the 2026 Niners Eclectic Winners, and the Most Improved Winners.

Captain John Bockoven encourages prospective Niners’ members to join the Niners for play any Thursday morning. Individuals interested in joining the Niners should contact the Pro Shop Desk at the Port Ludlow Golf Course (PLGC). Please note: PLGC Membership is no longer required for participation in the PLGC golf leagues.