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Men’s Night 7/17: Chicago Back 9 — Competition Rules

Men’s Night 7/17 — Chicago Back 9 

For Men’s Night this week, we’ll be playing our Chicago format on the Back 9. 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 all completed cards to the Pro Shop.

Chicago Format: Players start with a negative number of points (based on 18-hole course handicaps) then add positive points during their round. The idea is to get from the negative to the positive, clearing your “hurdle” by as many points as possible.

0 & 1 handicaps start with -20
2 & 3 start with -19
4 & 5 start with -18
6 & 7 start with -17
8 & 9 start with -16
10 & 11 start with -15
12 & 13 start with -14
14 & 15 start with -13
16 & 17 start with -12
18 & 19 start with -11
20 & 21 start with -10
22 & 23 start with -9
24 & 25 start with -8
26 & 27 start with -7
28 & 29 start with -6
30 & 31 start with -5
32 & 33 start with -4
34 & 35 start with -3
36+ start with -2 points

During the round, positive points are added on the following basis using gross hole scores

  • Double Bogey or worse = 0 points
  • Bogey = 1 point
  • Par = 2 points
  • Birdie = 4 points
  • Eagle = 8 points
  • Albatross = 16 points

Competition Rules for Men’s Night 7/17

  • For this week, all Men’s Night competitors play the Back 9 using 100% of their 18-hole course handicaps converted to Chicago starting points. 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 record gross scores for all holes on scorecards with names clearly marked and turn in completed cards to the Pro Shop.
  • We will be playing LIFT, CLEAN, and PLACE in your OWN FAIRWAY, one club-length, no closer to the hole. 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 RepairDROP 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 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 placement consideration.
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MGA Monday Miscellany

A-Team Results 

On Saturday, the NGC A-Team played matches both home and away vs. Breton Bay. After a tough battle, the team was unable to advance out of the Group 8 pool but we’d like to send a thank you to all those who came out to support during the matches!  


Men’s Night 7/17 — Chicago Back 9 

For Men’s Night this week, we’ll be playing our Chicago format on the Back 9. 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 all completed cards to the Pro Shop.

Chicago Format: Players start with a negative number of points (based on 18-hole course handicaps) then add positive points during their round. The idea is to get from the negative to the positive, clearing your “hurdle” by as many points as possible. 


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. 

Main Brackethttps://challonge.com/2025_MGA_Match_Play
Wildcard Brackethttps://challonge.com/2025_MGA_Wildcard
Complete Information & Guidelineshttps://mga.golf/match-play

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 — Saturday, July 26th

Sign-ups continue 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 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
  • July 27th — Match Play Round 2 Deadline
  • July 31st — Men’s Night: Shootout Back 9 @ 4:45 PM
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​Men’s Night 7/10 Results

Men’s Night 7/10 — 1-or-2-Man Scramble Front 9

For Men’s Night last Thursday, players had the choice of teaming up in a 2-man scramble or going solo in the 1-man format — and most chose to bet on themselves! When all the strokes were counted, one man stood alone (and solo!) atop the leaderboard with an impressive -6 net tally. Congrats and well played to Erik Rosales for taking home the Men’s Night win!

Complete Results

1st – Erik Rosales (30 net) – 30 Chase Points
T-2nd – Julian Castro (31 net) – 27.14 Chase Points
T-2nd – Brad Adams (31 net) – 27.14 Chase Points
T-2nd – Calvin Harkless (31 net) – 27.14 Chase Points
T-2nd – D. Ryan / W. Keyes (31 net) – 27.14 Chase Points
T-2nd – J. Sussmann / C. Ross (31 net) – 27.14 Chase Points
T-7th – Kyle Whitehead (32 net) – 12.86 Chase Points
T-7th – James Hsiao (32 net) – 12.86 Chase Points
T-7th – Matt Doherty (32 net) – 12.86 Chase Points
T-7th – K. Armstrong / W. Happ (32 net) – 12.86 Chase Points
T-7th – Dave Krukowski (32 net) – 12.86 Chase Points

2025 Points Chase
https://mga.golf/points-chase

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MGA 2-Man Team Shamble Sign-Ups Now Open

MGA 2-Man Team Shamble —​ Saturday, July 26th

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.

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Men’s Night 7/10: 1-or-2-Man Scramble — Competition Rules

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 RepairDROP 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.
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​Men’s Night 7/3 Results

​Men’s Night 7/3 — 3-Club Challenge Back 9

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!

Complete Results

1st – Joe Lapan (22 Stableford) – 30 Chase Points
2nd – Micah Busbee (21 Stableford) – 25 Chase Points
3rd – Kyle Armstrong (19 Stableford) – 20 Chase Points
T-4th – Dave Krukowski (18 Stableford) – 15 Chase Points
T-4th – Sam Bowmer (18 Stableford) – 15 Chase Points

2025 Points Chase
https://mga.golf/points-chase

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Men’s Night 7/10 — 1-or-2-Man Scramble Front 9

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
  • July 27th — Match Play Round 2 Deadline
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MGA Monday Madness

​A-Team Results

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. 

Main Brackethttps://challonge.com/2025_MGA_Match_Play
Wildcard Brackethttps://challonge.com/2025_MGA_Wildcard
Complete Information & Guidelineshttps://mga.golf/match-play

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
  • July 27th — Match Play Round 2 Deadline
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Men’s Night 7/3: 3-Club Challenge Back 9 — Competition Rules

Men’s Night 7/3 — 3-Club Challenge Back 9

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 RepairDROP 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.

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
  • July 17th — Men’s Night: Chicago Back 9
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MGA Tuesday Tidbits

Men’s Night 7/3 — 3-Club Challenge Back 9

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.

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.

Main Brackethttps://challonge.com/2025_MGA_Match_Play
Wildcard Brackethttps://challonge.com/2025_MGA_Wildcard
Complete Information & Guidelineshttps://mga.golf/match-play

All matches should report their results promptly to [email protected] — please double check the online bracket to confirm your result has been added.

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
  • July 17th — Men’s Night: Chicago Back 9