Recognizing the Ladies who scored Birdies and Chips-Ins
Every birdie and chip-in made during eligible weekly play is entered into the season-long prize pool. Pool winners share the prize money at the end of the season.
2025 - 2026
Chip In / Birdies:
We had 64 winners with
43 Chip Ins and 21 Birdies
Top Winners:
Stacy Smith (3 Chip Ins / 1 (Birdie)
Lynne Sergi (3 Chip Ins/ 1 Birdie)
Sue Spahn (1 Chip In/ 2 Birdies)
Sue Price ( 3 Chip Ins)
Gail Clark (3 Birdies)
🦅 Congratulations, Julie Gibson!
An incredible Eagle on Hole #15! ⛳
Playing Beyond our Home Course
Invitationals provide an opportunity for Classy Niners 9-hole members to play at other golf clubs alongside 9-hole members from neighboring clubs.
Sign-ups are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please reach out to Maureen White at mwhite1609@aol.com for more information, or to register for an event.
Notices are posted on the bulletin board in the Ladies Locker Room at the Clubhouse.
Windstar - February 2, 2027
Cedar Hammock - February 11, 2027
Royal Wood - February 23, 2027
Eagle Creek - March 4, 2027
Congratulations to Our Weekly Winners!
November 4, 2026
Front Winners Week 1
- 1st Place
- 2nd Place
- 3rd Place
- 4th Place
- 5th Place
- 6th Place
Back Winners Week 1
- 1st Place
- 2nd Place
- 3rd Place
- 4th Place
- 5th Place
- 6th Place
Welcome Our New Board Members
We are excited to welcome our new Board Members and thank them for their willingness to serve. Your leadership, enthusiasm, and commitment help make the Classy Niners League a fun, friendly, and welcoming community for all.
We appreciate your dedication and look forward to the ideas, energy, and contributions you will bring as we continue to grow and create memorable experiences together.
President
Stacy Smith
Vice President
Maureen White
Tournament Director
Sue McMahon
Treasurer
Carol Gillen
Secretary
Silvia Rowney
Membership Director
Meg Farren
Webmaster
Julie Gibson
Chip In / Birdie Pool Volunteer
Lynne Sergi
Most Improved Player of the Year
Congratulations to Janet Barillari on an outstanding 2025–2026 season with the Classy Niners!
Her impressive improvement from a 40.2 to a 35.1 Handicap Index reflects her dedication, perseverance, and commitment to improving her game.
Through hard work, practice, and determination, Janet has achieved a significant milestone that deserves recognition and celebration. Her accomplishments this season are truly inspiring, and we are proud to congratulate her on this well-earned achievement.
We look forward to seeing Janet continue to grow and succeed on the course in the seasons ahead.
Congratulations on a fantastic year!
The Team Behind Our Tournaments
Thank you to our incredible Tournament Leaders for bringing our events to life. Your dedication, planning, and coordination create memorable experiences for everyone involved.
We appreciate the volunteers and organizers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make every Classy Niners event fun, welcoming, and enjoyable for all members.
Julie Gibson & Sue McMahon
Christmas Holiday
December 9, 2026
Darlene Ducharme & Joanne Green
Member / Member
January 13, 2027
Susan Keller, Bonnie Kischer & Tami Regan
Member / Guest
February 24, 2027
Stacy Smith & Sue McMahon
3 Queens and a King
March 10, 2027
Maureen White & Sue McMahon
Closing Day
April 7, 2027
General Information
- Season runs November- April
- Sign-up for Weekly play opens at 9am Friday on Foretees
- Wednesdays are the day of play, with different formats for each week with tee time starting at at 2:30 PM.
- Please arrive 20 minutes before scheduled time
- If unable to play, please contact the Pro Shop directly at least 72 hours in advance. (239) 732-1220
- Golf Genius is the software that the Classic Country Club Pro Shop uses for scoring purposes for all golf events
- Wearing your league name tag helps everyone connect and put a name with a face.
- Each member has a Pro Shop Account, any winnings will be credited to that account
- Sharpen Your Skills with Golf Lessons & Clinics from the Pro Shop
Click the link below for step-by-step help with setup, registration, and scoring.
Welcome New Members
We’re delighted to have you join our community of women who share a love for golf, friendship, and fun. We look forward to seeing you on the course and getting to know you throughout the season!
Nancy Bergholtz
Patricia Carney
Michele Harrison
Mary Lou Gollert
Kate Lipkin
Cindy Scola
Interested in Joining?
Thank you for your interest in the Classy Niners! Our membership is currently full, but we’d be happy to add you to our waitlist for upcoming openings.
Please reach out to Meg Farren at megfarren@verizon.net to be added to our waitlist.
2025 / 2026 Winners Recap
Rounds Played:
We had 73 ladies play more than 10 rounds and we had 126 ladies play at least the 6 required rounds!
Winners:
We had a total of 111 winners so that's 80% of the membership that won something!
82 ladies won $50 or more!
We paid over $12K in Pro Shop credit this season.
Our top 10 winners were:
Sue Keller
Sue McMahon
Janet Barillari
Nancy Davis
Stacy Smith
Jen Stevenson
Linda Spalter
Jackie Ryan
Gail Taylor
Sue Spahn
Scores Posted:
117 ladies posted more than 20 scores this season and another 13 posted above the 15 requirement so 130 out of 140.
Way to go Ladies!
Membership Eligibility
All women who are full golf members in good standing of The Classics Country Club are eligible for membership in the Classy Niners, provided they have a verifiable USGA GHIN Handicap Index of 43.0 or less.
A valid handicap must be established prior to being placed on the waitlist. Total membership is limited to 140 players.
Members are required to participate in a minimum of six (6) Classy Niners events each season and must post at least fifteen (15) 9-hole rounds in GHIN within a 12-month period (April through March).
Golf is played on Wednesdays at 2:30 PM. 2026-2027 Annual dues are $75.00.
If you are new to golf, we encourage you to become familiar with USGA Rules & Regulations and proper golf course etiquette to enhance your experience with fellow members.
Our Pro Shop offers lessons by appointment and hosts clinics throughout the season to help you develop your game.
The Classy Niners was established in 2007 at the Classics Country Club in Lely Resort, Naples, Florida.
Interested in Joining?
Please reach out to Meg Farren megfarren@verizon.net
Recognizing Our Leaders and Legacy
The Classy Niners proudly recognize and thank our Past Presidents for their years of dedication, leadership, and service. Through their vision, commitment, and passion, they have helped shape our organization into the fun, welcoming, and successful community it is today.
Their contributions have created a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and strengthen our league. We are grateful for the time, talent, and leadership they have shared, helping pave the way for future generations of Classy Niners members.
2025 - 2026 - Darlene Durcharme
2024 - 2025 - Darlene Durcharme
2023 - 2024 - Darlene Durcharme
2022 - 2023 - Darlene Durcharme
2021 - 2022 - Anne Yolles
2020 - 2021 - Anne Yolles
2019 - 2020 - Cindy Potter
2018 - 2019 - Cindy Potter
2017 - 2018 - Dianne Poppl
2016 - 2017 - Dianne Poppl
2015 - 2016 - Pam Van Nostrand
2014 - 2015 - Pam Van Nostrand
2014 April- June - Elizabeth Daniels
2013 - 2014 - Krista Santora
2012 - 2013 - Krista Santora
Birdie & Chip-In Participation
Requires sign-up and payment of a $25.00 annual fee at the time of membership renewal.
Members who score a birdie or chip-in during the day’s play will be recognized with a pin on the bulletin board. At the end of the season, those achieving birdies or chip-ins will share in the pool of collected funds.
It is each member’s responsibility to report their birdies or chip-ins to the Birdie/Chip-In Coordinator after play concludes that day.
Email Lynne Sergi at lfsergi@comcast.net after Wednesday play to report any chip-ins or birdies. Submissions must be in writing and received within the same week the achievement occurs.
Lynne will confirm receipt of your email. If you do not receive confirmation, please follow up with her in person or via mobile to ensure your entry has been recorded.
Please Note:
- To qualify, entries must be recorded.
- Only chip-ins and birdies made during regular Wednesday play are eligible.
- Scramble play events are not included.
