Category: Results

2-Man Team Shamble — June 20, 2026

Fourteen teams, plus two marker teams, came out on Saturday for a little Shamble camaraderie and competition. Once again, team golf ​(and the occasional premium tee shot!​) proved to be about as fun as it gets, with birdies, eagles, and even a net albatross lighting up the scorecards.​ A special thank you to Tiffany​ and Meilani for helping make the day run smoothly!

In the Net Division, two teams rose all the way to the top with tremendous scores of 57 (-15). Very well played to the dynamic duo of Spray and Pray — Julian Castro & Kyle Whitehead — who came flying out of the gates at six under through their first five holes, and Biers, Bourbon & B**** — Mike Hanpeter & Torey Diggs — who closed in spectacular fashion with a net eagle, birdie, eagle, birdie finish!

In the Gross Division, Left of Center and Right Down the Middle — James Hsiao & Calvin Harkless — lived up to the name, came out firing, and posted a smooth 68 to take home a two-shot victory. With stellar touch ​o​n the greens early and clutch putts late, it was a true team performance and a very well-deserved win.

Well played, gentlemen, and thank you to everyone who came out for a great day of team golf!

Gross​ Leaderboard

• 1st – Left of center and Right down the middle – James Hsiao & Calvin Harkless (68) – 80 Chase Points
• 2nd – Susski & Zutch – Colin Zoski & Jim Sussmann (70) – 70 Chase Points
• T-3rd – Lift, Clean & Cope – Weston Happ & Patrick Escalambre (71) – 60 Chase Points
• T-3rd – Tito Jim and Mothra – Nat Burgess & Jim Prendergast (71) – 60 Chase Points
• 5th – Shamblers Anonymous – Joe Lapan & Ed Clarke (73) – 40 Chase Points
• 6th – Beavis and Butthead – Andrew Neill & Ryan White (75) – 30 Chase Points
• 7th – Built Phord Tough – Carl Ford & Phil Martin (79) – 20 Chase Points

Net​ Leaderboard

• T-1st – Biers, Bourbon & B***** – Mike Hanpeter & Torey Diggs (57) – 80 Chase Points
• T-1st – Spray and Pray – Julian Castro & Kyle Whitehead (57) – 70 Chase Points
• 3rd – Surf & Turf – Chuck Roster & Leo Goff (60) – 60 Chase Points
• 4th – ONE MORE MULLIGAN PLEASE – Thurston Spaulding & Sedric Morgan (62) – 50 Chase Points
• T-5th – Hacker’s United – Andrew Gosman & Micah Busbee (63) – 40 Chase Points
• T-5th – JACK and CHILL go for the GOLD – Jack Sullivan & Greg Morris (63) – 40 Chase Points
• 7th – The Old Sharks (Gold) – Bill Buffington & Paul Weidenfeld (74) – 20 Chase Points
  

​Shamble Team Skins Gross & Net: 9 @​ $43.33

• Susski & Zutch (Colin Zoski & Jim Sussmann) – $130.00
  – Gross: Hole 11 (Birdie)
  – Gross: Hole 16 (Eagle)
  – Net: Hole 11 (Eagle)
• Tito Jim and Mothra (Nat Burgess & Jim Prendergast) – $86.67
  – Gross: Hole 7 (Eagle)
  – Net: Hole 7 (Albatross)
• Hacker’s United (Andrew Gosman & Micah Busbee) – $43.33
  – Gross: Hole 2 (Birdie)
• Spray and Pray (Julian Castro & Kyle Whitehead) – $43.33
  – Net: Hole 1 (Eagle)
• JACK and CHILL go for the GOLD (Jack Sullivan & Greg Morris) – $43.33
  – Net: Hole 6 (Birdie)
• Biers, Bourbon & B**​*** (Mike Hanpeter & Torey Diggs) – $43.33
  – Net: Hole 9 (Eagle)

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2026 Points Chase
https://mga.golf/points-chase

Wildcard Bracket ​& Round 2 — July 19th Deadline 

Thank you to all the players who completed their Round 1 matches for the 2026 MGA Match Play Main Bracket. For all those who played their Round 1 matches but did not advance, the Wildcard Bracket has been set via random draw and it can be found here: https://challonge.com/2026_MGA_Wildcard

The deadline for Main Bracket Round 2 and Wildcard Bracket Round 1 matches is set for July 19th. 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 Bracket: https://challonge.com/2026_MGA_Match_Play
Wildcard Bracket: https://challonge.com/2026_MGA_Wildcard
Complete Information & Guidelines: https://mga.golf/match-play

Memorial Cup

Over the weekend, this year’s edition of our Memorial Cup turned out to be a great one. Before we get to the results, we’d like to thank Tiffany, Meilani, and Danny for their help in the Pro Shop, and all of our MGA members for coming out and making the weekend a success.

Most importantly, we play this tournament as a way to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day and to honor the women and men who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We hope everyone is able to enjoy the holiday with the people they love. 

Our course may be far from perfect, but the little things like E9s after tournament play and “No Wake” zones are the kind of things you just can’t find anywhere else. And that’s something worth remembering, too.

Tournament Results

On the Net side, 36 holes were not enough to crown our champion, and an exciting 3-hole playoff followed regulation play. Chuck Roster and Andrew Neill, who both finished at -4 net, headed back out to #1 with a very interested gallery in tow. After tying the first two holes, Andrew was able to secure the victory on #3 and take home the championship. Well done, Mr. Neill!

In the Gross competition, Jared Powell started the day with a one-shot lead and left no doubt by the time he was done. Jared fired a stellar 2-under par 70 on Sunday, turning a narrow advantage into a dominant 7-shot victory. It was an impressive closing round under tournament pressure and a well-earned win from start to finish. Well played, Jared, and congratulations on capturing the 2026 Memorial Cup Gross Championship.

Gross

• 1st – Jared Powell (+3) – 110 Chase Points
• T-2nd – Jim Prendergast (+10) – 100 Chase Points
• T-2nd – Sam Bowmer (+10) – 100 Chase Points
• T-4th – Bill Buffington (+14) – 80 Chase Points
• T-4th – Jim Sussmann (+14) – 80 Chase Points
• 6th – Joe Lapan (+15) – 60 Chase Points
• 7th – Weston Happ (+17) – 50 Chase Points
• 8th – Royce Huffaker (+30) – 40 Chase Points
• 9th – Carlo Ross (+34) – 30 Chase Points
• 10th – Todd Soloweigh (+38) – 20 Chase Points

Net

• 1st – Andrew Neill (-4 won in playoff) – 110 Chase Points
• 2nd – Chuck Roster (-4) – 100 Chase Points
• 3rd – Leo Goff (-1) – 90 Chase Points
• 4th – Matt Dove (+1) – 80 Chase Points
• 5th – Matt Doherty (+2) – 70 Chase Points
• 6th – Ryan White (+4) – 60 Chase Points
• 7th – Ted Pearson (+5) – 50 Chase Points
• 8th – Jack Sullivan (+9) – 40 Chase Points
• 9th – Carl Ford (+12) – 30 Chase Points
• 10th – Viktor Grinev (+13) – 20 Chase Points

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2026 Points Chase
https://mga.golf/points-chase

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Handicap Score Posting 

We ask that all players post their own scores to GHIN from the Memorial Cup as Competition Scores from White Tees (as the selected tee box for posting) for Round 1 (May 16th) and Gold Tees (as the selected tee box for posting) for Round 2 (May 17th). All tournament postings will be double checked for all players.

2026 Play It Again Tournament​

On Saturday, the MGA weekend tournament season officially opened with the 2026 Play It Again, and it was a terrific way to kick things off. Thank you to all the MGA members and NGC staff who helped make the day such a success. Special thanks to Tiffany and Meilani for all of your help setting up and holding things down in the Pro Shop, to Christine for her support, and to Kim for the excellent work on the outside grill.

On the course, two very deserving champions emerged with commanding performances. In the Net Division, Torey Diggs posted an outstanding 55 net — matching the famed double-nickel total of another well-known golf obsessive — to cruise to a 5-shot victory. Not to be outdone, James Hsiao delivered a standout round of his own in the Gross Division, firing a 3-under 69, the only sub-par round of the day, to win by 5 shots himself. A great start to the tournament season, and well played by both our champions!

Gross Division

1st – James Hsiao (-3) – 80 Chase Points
2nd – Sam Bowmer (+2) – 70 Chase Points
T-3rd – Jim Sussmann (+3) – 60 Chase Points
T-3rd – Royce Huffaker (+3) – 60 Chase Points
5th – Matt Nolan (+4) – 40 Chase Points
6th – Matt Doherty (+6) – 30 Chase Points
7th – Weston Happ (+8) – 20 Chase Points
T-8th – Carl Ford (+9) – 10 Chase Points
T-8th – Ed Clarke (+9) – 10 Chase Points
T-8th – Micah Busbee (+9) – 10 Chase Points 

Net Division  

1st – Torey Diggs (-17) – 80 Chase Points
2nd – Andrew Patton (-12) – 70 Chase Points
3rd – Tim Long (-11) – 60 Chase Points
4th – Leo Goff (-9) – 50 Chase Points
5th – Colin Zoski (-7) – 40 Chase Points
6th – Chuck Roster (-5) – 30 Chase Points
7th – Daniel Ryan (-4) – 20 Chase Points
8th – Julian Castro (-3) – 10 Chase Points

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2026 Points Chase
https://mga.golf/points-chase

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A Tremendous Year of MGA Competition​ and Camaraderie

First and foremost, we want to thank all of our MGA members for their outstanding participation ​and dedication this season. We had 92 MGA members take part over the course of 9 tournaments and 31 Men’s Nights for a grand total of 1,358 MGA rounds played​!

It is the competitive spirit between—and the camaraderie amongst—our members that make this group and our club truly special. Our Champions Dinner for the 2025 season will be held in the spring in conjunction with the start of the 2026 season​ and we are already looking forward to next year! Is it Masters Men’s Night yet?

🏆 2025 MGA Points Chase Champion​ — Mr. Chuck Roster

As the sun sets on an unforgettable 2025 MGA season, one storyline rises above the rest: the remarkable comeback and year-long consistency of Chuck Roster, our 2025 MGA Points Chase Champion.

After missing the previous season due to injury and major shoulder surgery, Chuck began the year unsure if he’d ever return to form—let alone contend. What followed was one of the most inspiring runs in recent MGA history. From mid-summer momentum to clutch tournament finishes, Chuck’s season was defined not just by great golf, but by grit​ and gratitude.

In true MGA fashion, Chuck’s humility, humor, and honesty shine through in his Champion’s Spotlight.​ Huge thanks to Chuck for sharing the responses below, offering an insider’s look at his fantastic 2025 season!

Champion’s Spotlight Q&A​

After sitting out last year with injury and surgery, when did it finally feel like you were back this season?

Probably not until mid-summer. I began the year thinking my golfing days were over. Actually tried learning to play one-handed (that was ugly). I had a number of setbacks, but my game felt pretty good by July. Started to fall apart again with injuries late in the season, but my summer run gave me a little buffer.

What was the most memorable shot, hole, or moment from your exceptional 2025 MGA season?
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Day #2, Memorial Cup, Last few holes. I was having a pretty good round after a not so great Round#1. Coming off of 15, one of the guys asked what my handicap was. Thinking they thought I was a sandbagger, I tried to explain that I was just coming back from 15 months off. When they hinted that I was in the lead, I kinda fell apart (had never even been on a leader board before). Erik Rosales and Co. talked me off the ledge, calmed me down over the last three holes and helped me hang on.
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Which tournament win or major meant the most to you—and why?

​They were all very unexpected and special.

Favorite Men’s Night format?
​Hands down, The Shootout! It’s like the Wild, Wild West! I don’t know of any other club that would let 25 golfers play the same hole at once!

Favorite club in your bag?

​54° wedge. It helped me get up and down a lot when I didn’t get on in regulation.

Who pushed you the hardest in the Points Chase race or in tournament competition this year?​

Without a doubt, Leo Goff! I had very difficult shoulder surgery recovery last year, and was in a dark place. He checked in on me often, brought me food, and got me over to his place multiple times (even when I didn’t feel up to it). Early in the year, he pushed me to get on his simulator. He sacrificed his own playing time to go on the course with just a few clubs with me. And he didn’t let up on me all year! Without Leo’s friendship and help, I would likely not have been able to play, let alone compete.

What part of your game felt the sharpest this season?
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Short game around the greens. Injuries gave me a lot of time to work on it. It took a lot of pressure off of the rest of my game.

What’s one thing people might not know about your mindset on the course?
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I actually have two that I worked hard on: One was gratitude. Just being grateful to be playing at all (and with a bunch of very cool golfers!). Second was to be ok with less than perfect. I gave each shot one of four labels: a. Good swing/good result. b. Good swing/bad result. c. Bad swing/good result. d. Bad swing/bad result. This allowed me to be satisfied with 75% of my shots.

Will you enjoy a celebratory beverage from the Points Chase trophy—and what’s going in it?
​ 
I guess so…I haven’t given it much thought. Open to suggestions. What pairs well with NSAIDS?

What advice would you give to next year’s Points Chase contenders?​ 

I’m not good enough to give anyone golf advice, but what helped me was spending a ton of time working on my short game.

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​ 2025 MGA Points Chase

Final Standings & Payouts

1st – Chuck Roster (1,050.46 Chase Points) – $300.00
2nd – Leo Goff (983.40) ​- $250.00
3rd – Calvin Harkless (889.06) ​- $225.00
4th – Kyle Armstrong (862.93) ​- $200.00
5th – James Hsiao (856.35) ​- $175.00
6th – Sam Bowmer (749.13) ​- $150.00
7th – Jim Sussmann (742.86) ​- $125.00
8th – Weston Happ (727.72) ​- $100.00
9th – Brad Adams (649.42) ​- $90.00
10th – Ed Clarke (624.44) ​- $80.00
11th – Matt Doherty (618.89) ​- $70.00
12th – Matt Nolan (574.95) ​- $60.00
13th – Matt Dove (570.55) ​- $50.00
14th – Erik Rosales (484.22) ​- $45.00
15th – Julian Castro (477.89) ​- $40.00
16th – Jim Prendergast (471.99) ​- $38.00
17th – Jared Powell (417.09) ​- $36.00
18th – Dave Krukowski (397.85) ​- $34.00
19th – Kyle Whitehead (371.41) ​- $32.00
20th – Colin Zoski (363.42) ​- $30.00
21st – Nathaniel Burgess (351.33) ​- $29.00
22nd – Kevin Gates (323.33) ​- $28.00
23rd – Ron Turner (320.96) ​- $27.00
24th – Micah Busbee (310.31) ​- $26.00
25th – Jack Sullivan (298.00) ​- $25.00
26th – Patrick Escalambre (290.00) ​- $24.00
27th – Royce Huffaker (274.42) ​- $23.00
28th – Mike Hanpeter (270.00) ​- $22.00
29th – Daryl Stone (260.00) ​- $21.00
30th – Torey Diggs (256.00) ​- $20.00