For Men’s Night this week, we’ll be playing our Stableford format on the Back 9, please check in with the Pro Shop beforehand. 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.
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.
We’d like to say a big thank you to all the players who came out this afternoon to brave the rain and enjoy some Champions Dinner food and camaraderie. It was really great to see everyone out at the club and congratulations again to all our 2021 Champions!
Master Men’s Night Vs. Tiger Results
In a strong showing at Augusta today, Tiger came out and shot even on the Front 9 with 1 birdie (#6) and 1 bogey (#8). After all was said and done at NGC, 3 players were able to best Tiger on his opening 9 and score 10 total points. Adam Miller, Matt Doherty, and Weston Happ all beat Tiger 1-up in their 9-hole heads-up matches. Congrats to our first Men’s Night winners of the 2022 season.
We also had a fantastic turnout for the #12 Ball Skipping contest which was great fun. After a first attempt that may have landed on the 10th green, Ed Clarke stepped up and skipped his second attempt to 24 feet and took the $50 credit book prize. Well done Mr. Ed!
Thank you again to all our MGA members and NGC staff who make our home club such a special place.
Match Play vs. Tiger’s Opening 9 at The Masters on 4/7
For our 1st Men’s Night of the 2022 season and in celebration of Tiger teeing it up at The Masters, we’ll be playing match play vs. Tiger’s opening Front 9 at Augusta on Thursday, April 7th. Our Champions Dinner will take place rain or shine in the clubhouse from 4:00-7:00 PM following Men’s Night rounds.
For each hole on the Front 9 at NGC this week, you’ll compare your net score to Tiger’s on his Front 9. Each time you tie him, you’ll earn 1 point. Each hole you beat him you’ll earn 2 points. When Tiger’s score (relative to par) is better than your net score on a hole, you get 0 points. Points will be awarded using 100% of individual Front 9 handicaps — Play well!
The example below shows the breakdown of points earned vs. an example Front 9 for Tiger:
In this example, a net par on the 1st hole would earn a tie with Tiger for 1 point. A net par on the 2nd hole would gain you 2 points. And a net bogey on #3 would be worth 0 points. If for any reason Tiger does not complete the Front 9 holes at Augusta on Thursday, we’ll use his opening 9 from his first round in competition at The Masters in 1996.
Ball Skip on #12 — Closest to the Pin
We’ll also be holding an additional side-competition with a Ball Skipping, Closest to the Pin contest which will be setup across the pond on #12. Each Men’s Night competitor may take 2 chances to skip their balls across the lake from the teeing ground we will have set up — closest to the pin wins $50 credit book provided by the MGA.
Our Closest to the pin winner and Men’s Night Top-3 will also receive a Masters ball marker donated graciously by our very own Masters insider, Mr. Matt Doherty. Mr. Doherty can be seen here demonstrating how to perform the #12 skip shot flawlessly.
Record gross scores for all holes on scorecards with names clearly marked and turn in completed cards to the Pro Shop.
Competition Rules for Men’s Night 4/7
For this week, all Men’s Night competitors play the Front 9 using 100% of their Front 9 course handicaps.
Men’s Night rounds may be played at any time on Thursday with an accompanying MGA member. Please check in with the Pro Shop before you tee off. All players play from white tees and Rule of 75 players (Age + Handicap >= 75) may play golds.
With the possibility of rain 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.
We will be playing lift, clean and place everywhere, one club-length, no closer to the hole but NOT within penalty areas. Additionally, 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.
All Holes — Shots that land in play but cannot be found because the ball has plugged may be replaced (by dropping a replacement ball) without penalty at the most likely landing spot as determined by the consensus of the player’s fellow group members. For this rule to apply, you must be virtually certain of your landing location and this landing zone cannot be within 1 club-length of a penalty area or out of bounds.
Our Vs. Tiger format allows for the completion of a 9-hole round that is valid for handicap posting purposes. Men’s Night scores must be posted promptly to your handicap account. Any player who places but has not posted will have their score disqualified from payout and placement consideration.
All Men’s Night participants may take 2 attempts at the ball skipping, closest to the pin contest on #12. To count, a closest to the pin attempt must skip on the water before coming to rest on the green.
Although the weather looks to be a question, we will still be holding our Champions Dinner get together for all MGA members starting at 4:00 PM tomorrow. We’ll be watching the 1st Round of The Masters, enjoying some hors d’oeuvres, and maybe even playing some poker. We’ll have all the 2021 MGA Champions trophies to hand out so we hope to see you there!
The most anticipated date of the entire golf year is nearly upon us…the 1st Men’s Night of the MGA season!
Match Play vs. Tiger’s Opening 9 at The Masters on 4/7
For our 1st Men’s Night of the 2022 season and in celebration of Tiger teeing it up at The Masters (we hope), we’ll be playing match play vs. Tiger’s opening 9 at Augusta on Thursday, April 7th. For each hole on the Front 9 at NGC this week, you’ll compare your net score to Tiger’s on his Front 9. Each time you tie him, you’ll earn 1 point. Each hole you beat him you’ll earn 2 points. When Tiger’s score (relative to par) is better than your net score on a hole, you get 0 points. Points will be awarded using 100% of individual Front 9 handicaps — Play well!
The example below shows the breakdown of points earned vs. an example Front 9 for Tiger:
In this example, a net par on the 1st hole would earn a tie with Tiger for 1 point. A net par on the 2nd hole would gain you 2 points. And a net bogey on #3 would be worth 0 points. If for any reason Tiger does not complete the Front 9 holes at Augusta on Thursday, we’ll use his opening 9 from his first round in competition at The Masters in 1996.
Ball Skip on #12 — Closest to the Pin
We’ll also be holding an additional side-competition with a Ball Skipping, Closest to the Pin contest which will be setup across the pond on #12. Each Men’s Night competitor may take 2 chances to skip their balls across the lake from the teeing ground we will have set up — closest to the pin wins $50 credit book provided by the MGA.
Our Closest to the pin winner and Men’s Night Top-3 will also receive a Masters ball marker donated graciously by our very own Masters insider, Mr. Matt Doherty. Mr. Doherty can be seen here demonstrating how to perform the #12 skip shot flawlessly.
Men’s Night rounds may be played at any time on Thursdays with an accompanying MGA member, please check in with the Pro Shop beforehand. All players play from white tees and Rule of 75 players (age + handicap >= 75) may play golds. Record gross scores for all holes on scorecards with names clearly marked and turn in completed cards to the Pro Shop.
Champions Dinner after Men’s Night Rounds
And finally, a reminder that we’ll also be serving a Champions Dinner (hors d’oeuvres buffet) from 4:00-7:00 for everyone to enjoy after their Men’s Night rounds. We’ll have all the 2021 MGA Champions trophies to hand out that night so we hope to have a great turn out!
1st Men’s Night: Play anytime on Thursday, April 7th Champions Dinner: Hors d’oeuvres 4:00-7:00 PM
Men’s Night: A Tradition Unlike Any Other Continues in 2022
We are now just one week away from our opening MGA event of the season, the 1st Men’s Night, which is set to be held Thursday, April 7th. This also coincides with the 1st Round of the 2022 Masters and, to celebrate this glorious timing, not only will we be having our traditional Masters-themed Men’s Night format, we’ll also be serving a Champions Dinner (hors d’oeuvres buffet) from 4:00-7:00 for everyone to enjoy after their Men’s Night rounds. We’ll have all the 2021 MGA Champions trophies to hand out that night so we hope to have a great turn out.
Men’s Night rounds may be played at any time on Thursdays with an accompanying MGA member. Format and rules guidelines will be emailed each week before Thursday and can always be found on the MGA website after they are distributed. We hope to see everyone next week!
1st Men’s Night: Play anytime on Thursday, April 7th Champions Dinner: Hors d’oeuvres 4:00-7:00 PM
As the weather continues to get warmer, we know that everyone is excited for the season to officially begin. Our 1st Men’s Night is scheduled for Thursday, April 7th and this coincides with the 1st Round of the 2022 Masters.
To celebrate this glorious timing, not only will we be having our traditional Masters themed Men’s Night format, we’ll also be serving a “Champions Dinner” (appetizer buffet) from 4:00-7:00 for everyone to enjoy after their Men’s Night rounds. We’ll have all the 2021 MGA Champions trophies to hand out that night so we hope to have a great turn out!
Men’s Night 10/28 Results — 1-Club / “Tin Cup” Challenge
In a very fitting end to the Men’s Night season, the man who brought the food, drink, and fire also brought the heat for our 1-Club “Tin Cup” Challenge. With an impressive 16 Stableford points on the Back 9 playing with only his 6-iron, Leo Goff took the victory this week and is the final Thursday night winner of 2021…Roy and the fireside-crew salute you sir!
