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The 2022 WMGA Summer A-Team matches are set to begin with pool play July 9th, 10th and 16th and we are now opening up A-Team qualifying to run through July 4th. Please see the attached sheet for qualifying rules and submit all completed A-Team scorecards to the Pro Shop.

A-Team Qualifying Notes:

• A-Team qualifier rounds must be played from blue tees and attested by an accompanying MGA member.
  
• Players must check in with the Pro Shop and declare their round as a qualifying round prior to start.
  
• Play the ball DOWN EVERYWHERE with the exception of bunkers. All bunkers will be played as Ground Under Repair. If your ball ends up in a bunker, you may either play your ball as it lies (rake and place) or take free relief. To take relief, you must find the nearest point of complete relief outside the bunker and play from within one club-length of that point, no closer to the hole.

Hello, National Golf Club! 

If you haven’t already heard the exciting news, NGC’s Bailey Davis has QUALIFIED FOR THE U.S. OPEN! Not only did Bailey qualify, she shot rounds of 70 and 71 for a total of -3 under par to be the Medalist at the Bellehaven U.S. OPEN qualifying site. The field included 12 professionals and a list of accomplished amateurs from around the world. 

Bailey is a long time member and part of the NGC family. I’m sure over the past several years you have seen her working with Terry Schaffer or practicing alongside her dad, Morris. Bailey has too many accomplishments and wins to mention but a few include: three-time Maryland High School State Champion including being the lone player in Maryland to win each of the county, regional, and state championships in all three years of competition (would have been four-time if covid hadn’t canceled 2020), #1 ranked player in the state of Maryland, 2020 girls Maryland State Amateur Champion, finalist and runner-up in the 2021 U.S. Junior Girls Championship.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Bailey’s father, Morris. He was very excited for Bailey and mentioned that yesterday’s 36 holes was the best he has ever seen her play and manage her game. I inquired about the legality of us helping out financially and Morris gave me the approval to start a collection for Bailey to help out with last minute travel and accomodations. It is allowed by all the governing bodies for us to contribute. Anything and everything helps! We will be collecting via Venmo (preferred) and also taking cash donations in the Pro Shop.

Venmo: @James-Hsiao44 — https://account.venmo.com/u/James-Hsiao44

Go Bailey!!!!

-James Hsiao
 MGA Chairman

Players, 

I am excited to join the MGA Board as the Handicap Chair. With the handicap system reopening for Maryland tomorrow, March 15th, I wanted to send a quick note out in anticipation of the upcoming MGA season. Those of you who know me know that I was living in North Carolina the past 2 years, and while I was treated to some amazing golf, my time away helped me realize just how amazing the MGA and NGC is. I am really excited to get the 2022 season underway. 

The only thing I want to say is that we are going to work hard to protect the integrity of the field this year. Attached you’ll find the 2022 MGA Handicap Rules & Procedures documentation which lays out what we expect of all of you as well as a NGC Local Rules guidance outline for non-tournament, daily play to help answer any questions.

I will leave the highlights here for simplicity:

• All members should be posting all rounds played, and should be playing postable formats whenever playing.
• Players should post both 9 and 18 hole scores, and should do so in a timely manner.
• We will maintain last year’s 2-in-30 requirement starting April 14th. See the “Season Specific Guidelines” within the Rules & Procedures.
• Penalties will be given out for failure to post.
• Players should post their own scores for all MGA events after the conclusion of play. MGA tournaments should be entered as tournament/competition scores.
• The MGA Committee will audit player handicaps before Men’s Nights and Tournaments. Players who break any of our rules, or do not meet the 2-in-30 will not be eligible to compete 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

Swing it smooth

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2022 MGA Season

On behalf of the Men’s Golf Association (MGA) at National Golf Club, we’d like to invite you to join the MGA for the upcoming 2022 season. Our $85 yearly membership dues (to be billed March 31st by the club), allow the MGA to conduct organized golf and golf-related social activities for the benefit, pleasure, and recreation of all MGA members with 100% of all dues collected spent at NGC for our events. Our yearly dues also let us pay out 100% of all tournament entry fees back in credit book prizes to the field for each event. Last year, we had over 70 NGC members participate in MGA sponsored events. This year, we hope to make it 100+! With the new direction of the club, we are excited for an exceptional 2022 MGA season. 

Starting in April and running through October, the MGA will host eight weekend tournaments as well as a season-long Match Play bracket. Our tournaments include prizes and food & beverages. While MGA tournaments are generally on weekends, they are open to full as well as weekday members. In addition to weekend tournaments, we conduct a robust program of 30 Men’s Nights held every Thursday and, for 2022, we hope to include dinner specials for participating MGA members and their guests. We are also looking at ways to be more inclusive of our senior golfers with special events being planned for this year.

The MGA is here to enhance your experience at NGC and we are open to more suggestions on sponsored golf or social events. For additional information, questions, or to join our MGA email list for the latest tournament and event updates, send a note to [email protected] — 

We hope to make this the best year ever at NGC and hope that you will join the MGA!

Sincerely,

– Your 2022 MGA Board

  James Hsiao – MGA Chairman
  Weston Happ – Competition Chair
  Patrick Escalambre – Social Chair
  Will Keyes – Handicap Chair
  Mike Reynard – Treasurer
  Leo Goff – SMGA Representative
  Members At Large: 
    Brian Carlstrom
    Tom DePonty
    Matt Doherty
    Silas Nichols
    Andy Westerkom

P.S. We have prepared this video which truly captures the golf and fun-loving spirit of all of us at the MGA. Enjoy!

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With the turning of the calendar into 2022 and some beautiful weather this week, a new beginning is upon us at NGC. As we turn over a new leaf, we’re excited to share the MGA Schedule for the upcoming season which is attached and linked here!

Come Out and Celebrate Tomorrow!

To celebrate the spring-like weather and the start of this new chapter at NGC, we hope that many of our members will be able to come out to the club tomorrow, Friday, February 11th. 

Rumor has it that a couple of members will even have an open bar tab up to $400 to share with fellow members starting at around 5:15. Play some holes in the 60+ degree weather, bring an appetite, order your own food, enjoy the camaraderie, and support the course we all love. Let’s show the club the business NGC membership can bring!

Swing it smooth and hope to see everyone at the club tomorrow —

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