Sign-ups are now open for our next weekend MGA 1-Day tournament, the 2-Man Team Shamble, which is set to be played on Saturday, July 26th with a 9:30 AM shotgun start. Please sign up as a team of two and, if you are in need of a partner, let us know at [email protected] and we will help to pair you up.
For our 2-Man Shamble format, both players tee off, pick the best tee-shot, and each man then plays their own ball into the hole from the chosen tee shot location. Individual best ball scoring determines your team score for the hole for both gross and net.
2-Man Team Shamble: Saturday, July 26th Cost: $25 for all MGA Members Online Registration Portal: https://mga.golf/shamble-sign-up Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 24th @ 8:00 PM
To confirm your Shamble sign-up, please double check for your team on the online leaderboard.
Men’s Night 7/10 — 1-or-2-Man Scramble on the Front 9
For Men’s Night this week, we’re adding a twist to our scramble format to continue July’s theme of team golf. Competitors may either play solo using the standard 1-Man Scramble format (hitting two shots themselves from each position throughout each hole) or pair up for a traditional 2-Man Scramble (each teammate hits one shot from each position).
1-Man Format: You hit two shots off the tee and choose the best one. From there, you again hit two shots, choose the best, and repeat until the hole is completed.
2-Man Format: Players team up and each teammate hits one shot from every position. Choose the best shot and both players hit from there, continuing until the hole is finished. For 2-Man teams, please mark your scorecard with both players’ names on a single line (e.g. “B. Jones / B. Hogan”) and record your gross scramble score.
Please turn in all completed cards to the Pro Shop with gross scramble scores and names clearly marked. Net scores will be calculated using 50% of each player’s Front 9 course handicap, with 50% of the average handicap used for 2-man teams. Low net score wins!
Competition Rules for Men’s Night 7/10
For this week, all Men’s Night competitors play the Front 9 with our 1-or-2-Man Scramble format. Net scores will be calculated using 50% of each player’s Front 9 course handicap, with 50% of the average handicap used for 2-man teams. Points Chase points will be awarded to the top one-third of the field (with 2-man teams taking a single placement spot and both teammates awarded equal points).
Men’s Night rounds may be played at any time on Thursday with an accompanying MGA member. 2-man teams should play with another team or at least 1 additional individual MGA member. Please record gross scores for all holes on scorecards with names clearly marked and turn in completed cards to the Pro Shop.
With the possibility of storms in the forecast, an overall assessment of course playability / availability throughout the day will be used to determine if there has been enough time for Men’s Night play to count submitted scores for an official result.
With the nature of our 1-or-2-Man Scramble format, we will be playing lift, clean, and place EVERYWHERE for all shots including within penalty areas, 1-club length, no closer to the hole. RAKE and PLACE for all BUNKERS. If your ball ends up in a bunker, you may lift, clean, rake and place within the bunker, no closer to the hole.
Balls marked on the green may be replaced to the side of any “Dollar Spot”, dead patches, “Crabgrass” weed patches, and/or fungus/disease, no closer to the hole. Additionally, “Dollar Spot” areas, dead/diseased patches, or “Crabgrass” weed patches on the green may be considered Ground Under Repair from which putting-line relief may be taken (as far as necessary), no closer to the hole.
Bare areas larger than one club-length in your own fairway (or connected to your own fairway), bare areas immediately adjacent to cart paths, and tire tracks should be considered Ground Under Repair. DROP within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, no closer to the hole. Additionally, netting in re-sodded areas, drain trenches, and exposed rocks added as topper for drainage systems should be considered Ground Under Repair from which free relief may be taken, no closer to the hole.
Tall grass and unmaintained sections of the course may be played as penalty areas. These areas include: the hill between the cart paths for the 4th and 5th holes, right of the 7th hole fairway, the hill between the 7th and 8th holes, surrounding the back and left of the 11th green, right of the 13th fairway and surrounding the 13th green, right of the cart path on the 14th hole, on the hill between the 14th and 16th holes, right of the 15th hole and surrounding the 15th green. In the case you do not find your ball in these areas, follow the standard red penalty area dropping procedure.
Any player who does not meet the MGA 2-in-30 handicap posting policy or has not submitted a written appeal for exemption prior to play to [email protected] if they are unable to meet the requirement, will automatically play as a 0 handicap for Men’s Night.
This week’s 1-or-2-Man Scramble format is NOT valid for handicap posting purposes.
On 4th of July Eve last Thursday, 13 players came out for a 3-Club Challenge on the Back 9 and, as is usually the case for us with this format, we saw some fantastic scores! Maybe 14 clubs really is more than we all need…
In the end, with a stellar birdie, birdie, birdie finish, Joe Lapan collected 22 Stableford points with just 3 sticks and his putter and took home the W. Well played Joe!
Men’s Night 7/10 — 1-or-2-Man Scramble on the Front 9
For Men’s Night this week, we’re adding a twist to our scramble format to continue July’s theme of team golf. Competitors may either play solo using the standard 1-Man Scramble format (hitting two shots themselves from each position throughout each hole) or pair up for a traditional 2-Man Scramble (each teammate hits one shot from each position).
1-Man Format: You hit two shots off the tee and choose the best one. From there, you again hit two shots, choose the best, and repeat until the hole is completed.
2-Man Format: Players team up and each teammate hits one shot from every position. Choose the best shot and both players hit from there, continuing until the hole is finished. For 2-Man teams, please mark your scorecard with both players’ names on a single line (e.g. “B. Jones / B. Hogan”) and record your gross scramble score.
Please turn in all completed cards to the Pro Shop with gross scramble scores and names clearly marked. Net scores will be calculated using 50% of each player’s Front 9 course handicap, with 50% of the average handicap used for 2-man teams. Low net score wins!
Upcoming MGA Schedule
July 10th — Men’s Night: 1-or-2-Man Scramble (Front 9)
July 12th — A-Team Match vs. Breton Bay @ 11:30 AM
July 17th — Men’s Night: Chicago (Back 9)
July 24th — Men’s Night: Stableford (Front 9)
July 26th — MGA 2-Man Team Shamble: Sign up online
Over the weekend, the NGC A-Team played matches both home and away vs. Swan Point and Hawthorne. After a hard fought loss on Saturday 6.5-11.5 vs. Swan point, the team rebounded to capture a decisive victory on Sunday 16-2 vs. Hawthorne. At 1-1 in the group, this coming Saturday’s match vs. Breton Bay will determine if the A-Team moves on to the Round of 8 single elimination matches.
Men’s Night 7/10 — 1-or-2-Man Scramble on the Front 9
For Men’s Night this week, we’re adding a twist to our scramble format to continue July’s theme of team golf. Competitors may either play solo using the standard 1-Man Scramble format (hitting two shots themselves from each position throughout each hole) or pair up for a traditional 2-Man Scramble (each teammate hits one shot from each position).
1-Man Format: You hit two shots off the tee and choose the best one. From there, you again hit two shots, choose the best, and repeat until the hole is completed.
2-Man Format: Players team up and each teammate hits one shot from every position. Choose the best shot and both players hit from there, continuing until the hole is finished. For 2-Man teams, please mark your scorecard with both players’ names on a single line (e.g. “B. Jones / B. Hogan”) and record your gross scramble score.
Please turn in all completed cards to the Pro Shop with gross scramble scores and names clearly marked. Net scores will be calculated using 50% of each player’s Front 9 course handicap, with 50% of the average handicap used for 2-man teams. Low net score wins!
Match Play Round 2 + Wildcard Bracket — July 27th Deadline
The deadline for Main Bracket Round 2 and Wildcard Bracket Round 1 matches is set for July 27th. Please be in touch with your opponent ASAP about scheduling your match. Contact [email protected] or call the Pro Shop (301) 292-1100 if you need your opponent’s contact information.
All matches should report their results promptly to [email protected] — please double check the online bracket to confirm your result has been added.
MGA 2-Man Team Shamble Sign-Ups Now Open
Sign-ups are now open for our next weekend MGA 1-Day tournament, the 2-Man Team Shamble, which is set to be played on Saturday, July 26th with a 9:30 AM shotgun start. Please sign up as a team of two and, if you are in need of a partner, let us know at [email protected] and we will help to pair you up.
For our 2-Man Shamble format, both players tee off, pick the best tee-shot, and each man then plays their own ball into the hole from the chosen tee shot location. Individual best ball scoring determines your team score for the hole for both gross and net.
2-Man Team Shamble: Saturday, July 26th Cost: $25 for all MGA Members Online Registration Portal: https://mga.golf/shamble-sign-up Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 24th @ 8:00 PM
To confirm your Shamble sign-up, please double check for your team on the online leaderboard.
Upcoming MGA Schedule
July 10th — Men’s Night: 1-Man Scramble Front 9
July 12th — A-Team Match vs. Breton Bay @ 11:30 AM
July 17th — Men’s Night: Chicago Back 9
July 24th — Men’s Night: Stableford Front 9
July 26th — MGA 2-Man Team Shamble: Sign up online
For Men’s Night this week, to have some fun and kick off the 4th of July holiday weekend, we’ll be playing our 3-Club Challenge format on the Back 9 using Stableford scoring. Before the round, each player will select 3 clubs + their putter to use exclusively. All players play from white tees and Rule of 75 players (Age + Handicap >= 75) may play golds. Points will be awarded based on the standard Stableford scoring breakdown using 100% of individual Back 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.
Please clearly identify your chosen 3 clubs + putter to your playing partners before teeing off #10 (4 clubs total with putter as 1 of the 4). Record gross scores for all holes on scorecards with names clearly marked and turn in all completed cards to the Pro Shop.
Competition Rules for Men’s Night 7/3
For this week, all Men’s Night competitors play the Back 9 using 100% of their Back 9 course handicaps. Points Chase points will be awarded to the top one-third of the field.
Men’s Night rounds may be played at any time on Thursday with an accompanying MGA member. All players play from white tees and Rule of 75 players (age + handicap >= 75) may play golds (please note gold tee players on submitted scorecards). Record gross scores for all holes on scorecards with names clearly marked and turn in completed cards to the Pro Shop.
With the possibility of storms in the forecast, an overall assessment of course playability / availability throughout the day will be used to determine if there has been enough time for Men’s Night play to count submitted scores for an official result.
Clearly identify your chosen 3 clubs + putter to your playing partners before teeing off #10 (4 clubs total with putter as one of the 4). Any of your chosen clubs (including putter) can be used at any time from any position during your round.
We will be playing LIFT, CLEAN, and PLACE in your OWN FAIRWAY, one club-length, no closer to the hole. Additionally, all bunkers will be played as Ground Under Repair. If your ball ends up in a bunker, you may either rake and place within the bunker or take free relief outside the bunker. To take relief, you must find the nearest point of complete relief outside the bunker and DROP from within one club-length of that point, no closer to the hole.
Balls marked on the green may be replaced to the side of any “Dollar Spot”, dead patches, “Crabgrass” weed patches, and/or fungus/disease, no closer to the hole. Additionally, “Dollar Spot” areas, dead/diseased patches, or “Crabgrass” weed patches on the green may be considered Ground Under Repair from which putting-line relief may be taken (as far as necessary), no closer to the hole.
Bare areas larger than one club-length in your own fairway (or connected to your own fairway), bare areas immediately adjacent to cart paths, and tire tracks should be considered Ground Under Repair. DROP within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, no closer to the hole. Additionally, netting in re-sodded areas, drain trenches, and exposed rocks added as topper for drainage systems should be considered Ground Under Repair from which free relief may be taken, no closer to the hole.
Tall grass and unmaintained sections of the course may be played as penalty areas. These areas include: the hill between the cart paths for the 4th and 5th holes, right of the 7th hole fairway, the hill between the 7th and 8th holes, surrounding the back and left of the 11th green, right of the 13th fairway and surrounding the 13th green, right of the cart path on the 14th hole, on the hill between the 14th and 16th holes, right of the 15th hole and surrounding the 15th green. In the case you do not find your ball in these areas, follow the standard red penalty area dropping procedure.
Any player who does not meet the MGA 2-in-30 handicap posting policy or has not submitted a written appeal for exemption prior to play to [email protected] if they are unable to meet the requirement, will automatically play as a 0 handicap for Men’s Night.
This week’s format allows for the completion of a 9-hole round that is NOT valid for handicap posting purposes.
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Upcoming MGA Schedule
July 3rd — Men’s Night: 3-Club Challenge Back 9
July 5th + 6th — A-Team Matches vs. Swann Point & Hawthorne @ 11:30 AM
July 10th — Men’s Night: 1-Man Scramble Front 9
July 12th — A-Team Match vs. Breton Bay @ 11:30 AM
For Men’s Night this week, to have some fun and kick off the 4th of July holiday weekend, we’ll be playing our 3-Club Challenge format on the Back 9 using Stableford scoring. Before the round, each player will select 3 clubs + their putter to use exclusively. All players play from white tees and Rule of 75 players (Age + Handicap >= 75) may play golds. Points will be awarded based on the standard Stableford scoring breakdown using 100% of individual Back 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.
Please clearly identify your chosen 3 clubs + putter to your playing partners before teeing off #10 (4 clubs total with putter as 1 of the 4). Record gross scores for all holes on scorecards with names clearly marked and turn in all completed cards to the Pro Shop.
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Match Play Round 2 + Wildcard Bracket — July 27th Deadline
The deadline for Main Bracket Round 2 and Wildcard Bracket Round 1 matches is set for July 27th. Please be in touch with your opponent ASAP about scheduling your match. Contact [email protected] or call the Pro Shop (301) 292-1100 if you need your opponent’s contact information.
The 2025 edition of the Red, White & Blue Tournament was played over the weekend and, before we get to the results, we’d like to send a huge thank you to everyone who made it such a great one! Thank you to Donnee, Terry, John, Germame, and all the NGC staff and grounds crew for your support in keeping everything running smoothly. And thank you to all our MGA members who, through competition and camaraderie, make NGC the place we all want to spend our best days.
Happy 4th of July week to all! 🇺🇲
RWB Results
Over the course of 36 holes, we saw birdies, eagles and lots of great scores from the full spectrum of RWB tee boxes. In the end, two very deserving champions emerged on Sunday afternoon. In the Net Division, Matt Dove closed out the tournament in style with a stellar gross 75 to finish at -11 net. In the Gross Division, Joe Lapan started the final round on Sunday with an eagle and ended the day with an under-par 71 tally to finish at +2 for the tournament. Well played to Matt and Joe!
Handicap Posting + Tournament Charges & Credit Book
We ask that all players post their own tournament scores to GHIN as “Competition” scores with WHITE TEES as the selected tee box. (Gold Tee RGW players should post as GOLD TEES.) All postings will be double checked this week and corrected if necessary by the club.
All cart fees from Saturday & Sunday and our $30 tournament entry fee + credit book distributions will be added next week when our MGA master accountant Pete is back in the shop!
Men’s Night 6/26 — Gold Tees with Chicago Scoring Front 9
22 players came out last Thursday to show the gold tees some love before our RWB weekend and, in the end, one man came out on top with a very impressive +4 Chicago score. Shooting an even par gross 36 on the Front 9, Leo Goff smashed through his Chicago hurdle and took home the win — well played Leo!
Well played today everyone — very fun to see lots of solid scores on the Net and Gross leaderboards! Attached you’ll find the groups and starting holes for tomorrow’s Round 2 of the RWB Tournament which will start with a 9:30 AM shotgun start.
Handicap Posting
We ask that all players post their own tournament scores to GHIN as “Competition” scores with WHITE TEES as the selected tee box. (Gold Tee RGW players should post as GOLD TEES.) All postings will be double checked next week and corrected if necessary by the club.
