The Metropolitan
January/February 2021
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As Covid-19 vaccinations increase at the beginning of the year, there is hope things can get back to normal sooner than later. But one way or another, amateur golf will prevail. To that end, tthe Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association released its 2021 schedule of championships and hosting facilities and - as usual - a number of highlights are to be found. Leading the way is the 31st playing of the MAGA Amateur Championship Aug. 5-7 at historic St. Louis Country Club. The championship was last conducted at SLCC in 2011 and produced a memorable final round, as former SLCC caddie Ryan Penfield out-dueled Skip Berkmeyer down the stretch. Penfield captured the title with his three-day score of 1-over par 214, testament to the challenge presented by the Charles Blair Macdonald masterpiece.
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For the second season in a row, th be conducted at Lake Forest Coun fully played - despite the pandemi highlights inculde the MAGA Wo St. Clair Country Club, and the E 15-16 on the bentgrass at Gatewa Entries for all of the MAGA cham day, March 1. See the MAGA sche fying and registration information The Metropolitan Amateur Series 2021, which will culminate in a tw ship finale. While other MAGA an by handicaps, players of all skill le
