Category: Men’s Night

Players, 

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. I am really excited to get the 2023 season underway and we are going to continue to work hard to protect the integrity of the field for all MGA events. Attached you’ll find the 2023 MGA Handicap Rules & Procedures documentation which 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 and should be posting all rounds played while playing postable formats.
• Players should post both 9 and 18 hole scores, and should do so in a timely manner.
• We will maintain the 2-in-30 posting requirement for 2023 starting April 15th. To compete in MGA net competitions with your GHIN handicap, players must maintain two posted 18-hole scores (either full 18 or combined 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

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 2023 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 over 85 NGC members participate in MGA sponsored events. This year, we hope to make it 100+ MGA members strong! With the new direction of the club, we are excited for an exceptional 2023 MGA season.

All MGA members who opted in to the MGA last season will be signed up in the NGC billing system for 2023 and will be billed at the end of this month. To change your MGA membership status, please contact [email protected] before February 24th.

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. All MGA play includes net divisions with handicaps and 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 2023 a fantastic year at NGC and hope that you will join the MGA!

Sincerely,

– Your 2023 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