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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.

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Spring A-Team Qualifying Now Open

A-Team Qualifying: ​M​arch ​3​rd through March 3​0st

The 202​5 MSGA Spring A-Team matches are set to begin ​Saturday, April ​5th and we are now opening up A-Team qualifying to run through March 3​0t​h. Please see the attached sheet for qualifying rules.

A-Team Qualifying Notes:

  • A-Team qualifier rounds must be played from Blue Tees and attested by an accompanying MGA member. 
  • Lift, clean, and place in your own fairway. Rake and place in all bunkers.
  • Please turn your scorecard into the Pro Shop following the round with names clearly marked.
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Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open Sign-Ups 🍀

3rd Annual Jack Brady Saint Patrick’s Day Open

With spring in the air and only a few days left in February, sign-ups are now open 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, who passed away on February 21, 2023, was a long time 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.

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2025 MGA Season & Dues

The club has asked that all MGA membership status change / update requests be sent to both [email protected] and [email protected] — no action is required if you’d like to keep your same MGA membership status from last season. Is it April yet?!

MGA Membership at NGC

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 2025 season. Our $85 yearly membership dues—to be billed February 28th 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. Last year, we had 111 MGA members take part over the course of 9 tournaments and 29 Men’s Nights for a grand total of 1,543 MGA rounds played. Our 2025 Schedule is attached below and with spring around the corner, we are excited for an exceptional 2025 MGA season!

All MGA members who opted into the MGA last season will be signed up in the NGC billing system for 2025 and will be billed at the end of this month. To change your MGA membership status, please contact [email protected] and [email protected] before February 25th.

Starting in April and running through October, the MGA will host eight weekend tournaments as well as a season-long Match Play bracket. 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 Men’s Nights held every Thursday. All MGA play includes net divisions with handicaps and the Rule of 75 for gold tee players. More information about the MGA can be found on our website: https://mga.golf/

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 2025 a fantastic year at NGC and hope that you will join the MGA!

Sincerely,

– Your 2025 MGA Board

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

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2025 MGA Schedule 📆

Countdown to the 202​5 MGA Season…

​W​ith snow coverage and cold temps continuing to linger, we thought it was a good time to switch it up and get thinking about warmer times to come in the upcoming 2025 MGA season! Attached you’ll find the 202​5 MGA Schedule which can always be found on the MGA website at https://mga.golf/schedule/

We are very excited for all that 202​5 has in store for the MGA and for NGC as a club​ — here’s to an early spring!