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Save the date: MGA Champions Dinner — April 10th, 2025

MGA Champions Dinner: Thursday April 10th

Having made it to April, the countdown is officially on for the MGA traditions of Masters Men’s Night and our Champions Dinner. For next week, on Thursday, April 10th, we invite all MGA members, especially all the new MGA members for the 2025 season, to come out for a great day of golf and celebration at the club. We’ll have the 2024 MGA Champions trophies to hand out that night so we hope to have a fantastic turnout.

Our Champions Dinner buffet will be available starting around 5:30 PM on April 10th for all MGA members. Mid-afternoon will be a great time to play your Masters-themed Men’s Night round — then come enjoy some food and camaraderie!

Masters Men’s Night: Play anytime on Thursday, April 10th
Champions Dinner: Appetizers buffet starting at 5:30 PM

Upcoming MGA Schedule

  • April 3rd — First Men’s Night of the 2025 Season
  • April 5th — A-Team Match vs. Swan Point (all matches at NGC starting @ 12:30 PM — April 6th match if we win on the 5th)
  • April 10th — Masters Men’s Night & 2024 Champions Dinner: Masters themed Men’s Night with MGA Awards & Appetizers
  • April 19th — MGA Play It Again Tournament: Sign-ups now open!
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First Men’s Night of the 2025 Season — Stableford Front 9 🏌️‍♂️

The MGA Season Starts with Men’s Night this Thursday, April 3rd 

We have officially made it to the opening week of the 2025 MGA season! To get things started this Thursday, we’ll be playing our Stableford format on the Front 9. In addition to the Stableford competition, we’ll be playing a free-to-enter, Gross/Net skins game (with credit book payouts from the MGA) based on all submitted Front 9 Stableford scorecards.

Men’s Night Groups

Men’s Night rounds may be played at any time on Thursdays with an accompanying MGA member. Men’s Night groups are formed in an impromptu manner with MGA players who arrive around the same time on Thursdays playing together. Most players play their Men’s Night 9-holes around 3PM but we most often have guys playing throughout the day, including some players going off early and some players playing later in the afternoon / early evening. For Thursday, several MGA Board members will be around the club and course most of the afternoon to introduce themselves to new MGA members and we can help facilitate groups. We hope to keep the camaraderie going after Men’s Night rounds this season with poker and/or other shenanigans around the clubhouse!

GHIN Handicaps

All Men’s Night play (and MGA tournament play) is with handicaps which means all players will need an active GHIN handicap account. If you do not have a GHIN account, let us know at [email protected] and we’ll help you get one set up with the club. Starting April 15th, we will maintain our 2-in-30 posting requirement for 2025. To compete in MGA net competitions with your GHIN handicap, players must maintain 36-holes of posted scores (either full 18 or 9-hole scores) from NGC in the last 30 days or contact [email protected] for an exemption. See the “Season Specific Guidelines” within the MGA Handicap Rules & Procedures. 

Stableford Format for Thursday

For this week, points will be awarded based on the standard Stableford scoring breakdown using 100% of individual Front 9 handicaps.

  • Net Double Bogey or higher: 0 points
  • Net Bogey: 1 point
  • Net Par: 2 points
  • Net Birdie: 3 points
  • Net Eagle: 4 points, and so on.

All players play from white tees and Rule of 75 players (age + handicap >= 75) may play golds. Please record gross scores for all holes on scorecards with names clearly marked and turn in completed cards to the Pro Shop. There is no entry fee for Men’s Night. Points Chase points will be awarded to the top one-third of the field for Stableford placement and credit book will be awarded to skins winners.

Upcoming MGA Schedule

  • April 3rd — First Men’s Night of the 2025 Season
  • April 5th — A-Team Match vs. Swan Point (all matches at NGC — April 6th match if we win on the 5th)
  • April 10th — Masters Men’s Night & 2024 Champions Dinner: Masters themed Men’s Night with MGA Awards & Appetizers
  • April 19th — MGA Play It Again Tournament: Sign-ups now open!

Complete 2025 MGA Schedule

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2025 MGA Play It Again Tournament — Sign-Ups Now Open ⛳️

MGA Play It Again Tournament — Saturday, April 19th

With the start of the 2025 MGA season upon us, sign-ups are now open for our first weekend event of the season, the 2025 Play It Again Tournament, which will be played Saturday, April 19th with a 9:30 AM shotgun start. All weekend MGA tournaments are open to full and weekday NGC members who have paid their $85 MGA dues for the year.

For this tournament, each player’s handicap is used to determine how many mulligans will be allotted during their round. Using their allotted mulligans, each player records their best possible gross score. Net scores will also be calculated by the scoring app for a Net Division. The Rule of 75 (Age + Handicap >= 75) applies for gold tee players. Please sign up using theonline registration link.

All participants must meet the MGA 2-in-30 handicap posting policy.

To confirm your sign-up, double check for your name on the online leaderboard here.

MGA Play It Again: Saturday, April 19th — 9:30 AM shotgun start
Cost: $25 — All players must be MGA Members
Online Registration Portal: https://mga.golf/MGA-play-it-again
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 17th @ 8:00 PM

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🏌️‍♂️ MGA Season begins April 3rd ⛳️

The 2025 MGA season is nearly here!

We are now just one week away from the 1st Men’s Night of the 2025 MGA Season which will be played next Thursday, April 3rd. Attached you’ll find the complete 2025 MGA Schedule — golf buzz is in the air, let’s keep on dancing!

All the latest MGA updates and tournament sign-ups throughout the year can always be found at https://mga.golf/

Upcoming MGA Schedule

  • April 3rd — First Men’s Night of the 2025 Season
  • April 5th — A-Team Match vs. Swan Point (all matches at NGC)
  • April 10th — Masters Men’s Night & 2024 Champions Dinner: Masters themed Men’s Night with MGA Awards & Appetizers
  • April 19th — MGA Play It Again Tournament: Sign-ups open soon, stay tuned!

Complete 2025 MGA Schedule

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2025 MGA Handicap Rules & Procedures

Players,

With the handicap system now open for Maryland for 2025, I wanted to send a quick note out in anticipation of the upcoming MGA season. I am really excited to get the season underway and we are going to continue to work hard to protect the integrity of the field for all MGA events. The 2025 MGA Handicap Rules & Procedures documentation lays out what we expect of all of you.

I will leave the highlights here for simplicity:

  • All MGA members will need a GHIN handicap ​which can be set up with NGC or by emailing [email protected]
  • All MGA members should be posting all rounds played while playing postable formats.
  • Players should post their scores whenever playing 9 or more holes, and should do so in a timely manner.
  • We will maintain the 2-in-30 posting requirement for 202​5 starting April 15th. To compete in MGA net competitions with your GHIN handicap, players must maintain 36-holes of posted scores (either full 18 or 9-hole scores) from NGC in the last 30 days. See the “Season Specific Guidelines” within the Rules & Procedures.
  • If any MGA Member is unable to meet the 2-in-30 posting requirement for reasons of travel, work, injury, sickness, or the like, they may submit an appeal in writing to the MGA Handicap Committee at [email protected] to request a temporary exemption from the requirement.
  • Penalties will be given out for failure to post.
  • Players should post their own scores for all MGA events after the conclusion of play unless instructed otherwise. MGA tournaments should be entered as tournament/competition scores.
  • The MGA will audit all player handicaps for Men’s Nights and Tournaments. Players who do not follow the posting guidelines or do not meet the 2-in-30 will not be eligible to compete with their GHIN handicaps in net competitions.

If you have any questions about anything, please reach out and we will be happy to assist. Looking forward to another magical MGA season.

-William Keyes
MGA Handicap Chair 

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​🍀 Jack Brady St. Patrick’s Day Open Results 🏌️‍♂️

​2025 Jack Brady St. Patrick’s Day Open in the Books

A huge thank you goes out to all our members and guests who made yesterday an absolutely awesome 3rd playing of the ​Jack Brady St. Patrick’s Day Open. Thank you to all the staff who made the day a complete success. And most importantly, thank you to Mrs. Brady! Your and Jack’s incredible legacy and history (and golf tips!) have shaped the club we all cherish. Without a doubt, Jack was smiling alongside us yesterday!

Gross Winners:
•⁠  ⁠1st – Irish Soda Bread with Joe Roast (-14) – Weston Happ, James Hsiao, Joe Lapan, Dan Ryan

Net Winners:
•⁠  ⁠T-1st – Micah, Mark, Mike & Stu (-21) – Mark Mattis, Micah Busbee, Mike Hanpeter, Stuart Pratt
•⁠  ⁠T-1st – Deez Puttz (-21) – Andrew Patton, Kyle B, Seth B, Josh Q

Gross Skins:
•⁠  ⁠#16 (eagle) – Footjoy Fetish – Dan Hearn, Jake Sachse, Monica Gonzales, Pete Rynkiewicz

Net Skins:
•⁠  ⁠#16 (net albatross) – Footjoy Fetish – Dan Hearn, Jake Sachse, Monica Gonzales, Pete Rynkiewicz
•⁠  ⁠#17 (net eagle) – The Craic Crew – Thurston Spaulding Jr., Ed Clarke, Paul Weidenfeld, Torey Diggs

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🍀 Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open: Tournament Rules & Starting Holes 🍀

Ladies & Gentlemen —

We have reached the eve of the Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open and, thanks to all of you, we once again have an amazing turnout! The golf festivities will start with a 10:00 AM shotgun tomorrow, Saturday March 15th and attached you’ll find the tournament rules sheet as well as starting holes for each team.

🍀 Wear Your Green: An important rules note for tomorrow!

  • Each player on each team receives 1 mulligan for each article of green clothing or apparel they are wearing for the round with a maximum of 3 mulligans added per individual player.

Skins & Team Prize Pool: For any team that would like to enter the optional Skins / Teams Prize Pool, Venmo $40 per team to @Weston-Happ (please include your team name with your single $40 Venmo payment). We’ll be playing for both gross & net skins!

Morning Snacks & Beverages: coffee, bagels and cream cheese + Irish Soda Bread will be available for all players before the round. Thank you Mr. Prendergast for the soda bread!

Teams with Guests: please check in with the pro shop when you arrive so we can note how guest charges should be applied.

Tournament Scoring: will be handled via the NGC App. The app can be found here for iPhone and here for Android. All teams will be pre-loaded into the App and we ask that one player from each team uses the App to track their team’s score.

Online Leaderboards:

We look forward to seeing everyone in their green tomorrow! 

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🍀 Final Call for Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open Team Sign-Ups 🏌️‍♀️🏌🏾🏌️‍♂️🏌️

3rd Annual Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open

Sign-ups close tonight at 8PM for the Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open, which is set to be played this Saturday, March 15th, with a 10:00 AM shotgun start. We’ll be playing a 4-Player Scramble and the tournament is open to all NGC members and their guests.

To confirm your team’s registration, please check the online leaderboard. A scramble bonus will be awarded to all players who proudly wear green! 🍀

Jack was a longtime NGC member and, alongside his wife Maureen who you’ll often see out hitting balls, was a stalwart of our golf club. He was a wonderful friend to all those who had the privilege of knowing him. His interest in his fellow members was sincere, he would make useful suggestions on the practice range, and he had great stories with a tremendously sharp wit.

Saint Patrick’s Day was Jack’s favorite holiday and, to honor him, let’s have a great day of camaraderie and celebration!

Please sign up with your team of 4 online — if you do not have a team of 4, let us know at [email protected] and we’ll help get you set up with a group.

3rd Annual Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open: Saturday, March 15th — 10:00 AM shotgun start
Format: 4-Player Scramble with Gross + Net Divisions
Cost: $35 entry fee for members with cart — $45 for guests
Online Registration Portal: https://bit.ly/2025-JB
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 13th @ 8:00 PM

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Last Call for Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open Team Sign-Ups 🍀

3rd Annual Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open

Sign-ups close tomorrow, March 13th, for the Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open, which is set to be played this Saturday, March 15th, with a 10:00 AM shotgun start. We’ll be playing a 4-Player Scramble and the tournament is open to all NGC members and their guests.

To confirm your team’s registration, please check the online leaderboard.

Jack was a longtime NGC member and, alongside his wife Maureen who you’ll often see out hitting balls, was a stalwart of our golf club. He was a wonderful friend to all those who had the privilege of knowing him. His interest in his fellow members was sincere, he would make useful suggestions on the practice range, and he had great stories with a tremendously sharp wit.

Saint Patrick’s Day was Jack’s favorite holiday and, to honor him, let’s have a great day of camaraderie and celebration!

Please sign up with your team of 4 online — if you do not have a team of 4, let us know at [email protected] and we’ll help get you set up with a group.

3rd Annual Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open: Saturday, March 15th — 10:00 AM shotgun start
Format: 4-Player Scramble with Gross + Net Divisions
Cost: $35 entry fee for members with cart — $45 for guests
Online Registration Portal: https://bit.ly/2025-JB
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 13th @ 8:00 PM

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🍀 Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open — Team Sign-Ups ⛳️

3rd Annual Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open

Sign-ups continue for the Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open which is set to be played Saturday, March 15th with a 10:00 AM shotgun start. We’ll be playing a 4-Player Scramble and the tournament is open to all NGC members and their guests.

Jack was a longtime NGC member and, alongside his wife Maureen who you’ll often see out hitting balls, was a stalwart of our golf club. He was a wonderful friend to all those who had the privilege of knowing him. His interest in his fellow members was sincere, he would make useful suggestions on the practice range, and he had great stories with a tremendously sharp wit.

Saint Patrick’s Day was Jack’s favorite holiday and, to honor him, let’s have a great day of camaraderie and celebration!

Please sign up with your team of 4 online — if you do not have a team of 4, let us know at [email protected] and we’ll help get you set up with a group.

3rd Annual Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open: Saturday, March 15th — 10:00 AM shotgun start
Format: 4-Player Scramble with Gross + Net Divisions
Cost: $35 entry fee for members with cart — $45 for guests
Online Registration Portal: https://bit.ly/2025-JB
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 13th @ 8:00 PM

To confirm your team’s registration, please check the online leaderboard.