PLWGA News
by Kathleen Traci, PLWGA Publicity Chairperson
The PLWGA October 22 Awards Banquet was chaired by members Karen Herlihy and Cherie Wight. A delicious luncheon was enjoyed by all. At the Awards Banquet, the 2026 award winners were honored.
Awards and Trophies Chairperson Linda DeForest presented the awards. The Most Improved Player was Sue Fechner. Shayna Worley was honored for breaking a score of 100 for 18 holes. Lucinda Thompson and Sue Fechner tied, with three birdies each, for having the Most Birdies for the Season. Five other members had two birdies each, and ten members had one birdie each. The PLWGA 2026 Club Champion, Lucinda Thompson, and Low Net of the Field Winner, Linda Aho, were also honored.
The 2026 Eclectic/Spring winners were Teri Gangi, Low Gross Winner; Cindy Kelly, Low Net Flight 1 Winner; and Linda Aho, Low Net Flight 2 Winner. The 2026 Eclectic/Summer winners were Mandy Whipple, Low Gross Winner; Sue Fechner, Low Net Flight 1 Winner; and Sharon Russell, Low Net Flight 2 Winner.
A Captain’s gift was presented to Captain Linda Aho for her excellent leadership. The slate of new PLWGA officers was presented by the nominating committee of Sharon Russell, Diane Kobz, and Turney Oswald. The following slate of officers, approved by the membership, are Beth Weaver, captain; Mandy Whipple, co-captain; Debi Bozanich, secretary; and Linda Haskin, treasurer.
Debi Bozanich updated the membership regarding members’ recovery from surgery and illnesses. Rules Chairperson Bonnie Vahcic had no rule updates to share. Handicap Chairperson Diane Germain has kept the membership apprised of their scores and handicap changes periodically throughout the season and she encouraged members to continue posting scores through November 14.
The September 2026 All-Star Cup Tournament was won by the Shooting Stars. This tournament is meant to imitate the LPGA’s Solheim Cup with three sets of nine-hole team match play competition. The Battle of Port Ludlow, a tournament that pits the women and men of Port Ludlow against one another, was played in October.
Chairperson Elaine Girard scheduled the last Play Away Day for October 19. A good time was had by all. The fall Gals Getaway to Suncadia was a smashing success and plans are being made to return to this destination again in 2027. The Closing Day Luncheon was held on October 27.
Off-season Casual Play opportunities will be emailed to interested league members via Golf Genius. If members wish to receive these golf invitations, they need to contact Linda Haskin. Non-members who wish to play with the Port Ludlow Women’s League in the off-season, need to contact the PLGC pro-shop. PL Golf Course membership is not a requirement for membership in the PLWGA.
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