Port Ludlow Women’s Golf Association

by Kathleen Traci, PLWGA Publicity Chairperson

Team of Beth Weaver, Mandy Whipple, and Elaine Girard display “flower power” during Spring Fling

The Port Ludlow Women’s Golf Association (PLWGA) plays on Tuesdays starting at 9 a.m. It is one of two Women’s Golf Leagues at the Port Ludlow Golf Course. The Niners is the other PLGC league for women and men. Scores are entered by Golf Genius software into World Handicap System hole by hole. This results in a GHIN handicap that changes daily.

The PLWGA Captain’s Cup Team Match Play Tournament was played on June 8 – 12. Tournament results will be posted in the August Voice article. The winners (Queens of the WGA Captain’s Cup) will be honored at the mid-year luncheon.

PLGC Head Golf Pro, Jim Mancill, and Chairperson Bonnie Vahcic invited women from other WA golf courses to participate in the Women’s Golf Invitational on June 30. Participants from throughout the state are attracted to this invitational by the beautiful condition of the PL course, the fun basket raffle, and the delicious luncheon following play. Grace Allen organized the tournament’s raffle that generated income for the WGA operating budget.

Everyone who attend the WGA “Play Away Day” at Wing Point Golf Course on Bainbridge Island had a wonderful time. The PLWGA Spring Fling two-day event featured two days of golf and was well attended. The Flower Power theme put everyone in a springtime mood and the luncheon at the Inn at Port Ludlow was delightful. Several PLWGA Members will participate in the WSWPLA’s Championship.

Exchange Chairperson, Sue Fechner, announced that former members of the Men’s Golf Association/WGA exchange will take place on Wednesday, July 8. The men will host the women’s league members for lunch at J.R.’s Sandtrap following play. The WGA/Men’s Exchange will take place on Tuesday, July 28, with the women’s league hosting the men for lunch at J.R,;s  Sandtrap following play.

The Port Ludlow Niners have invited members of the PLWGA to participate in the July Putt and Pour Event. Future “Play Away Days” destinations and dates will be announced on Golf Genius by Chair Elaine Girard.

The Mid-Year PLWGA luncheon is being planned for Wednesday, July 29, by Chairpersons Sheila Schoen and Cherie Wight.

PLWGA Captain, Linda Aho, invites prospective members to play with the WGA league on any Tuesday morning. Details regarding membership and events are available at the Pro Shop of the Port Ludlow Golf Course. PLGC membership is no longer a requisite for participation in the course’s golf leagues.