Fripp Island Men’s Golf Association Contributed By: Mike Murphy
Are you new to The Island? Are you starting to spend more time on Fripp or just looking for a golf game and looking to meet new people on the golf course? The MGA is the Golf Association for Fripp Island. All Rounds are played at the Ocean Point and Ocean Creek Courses. Each course is rotated on a monthly basis. Example: The month of January 2021 is being played at Ocean Creek then we will play Ocean Point in February. And alternate monthly throughout the year. You will be paired with other golfers in threesomes or foursomes, depending on the number of players signed up. Pairing is random, with groups usually having an A player, B player, C player, and D player based on Handicap. You don’t have to be a single-digit golfer to play. Just have fun. MGA plays every Monday. Formats vary:2 net best balls;1 gross and I net scores; Powerball; Bear Creek; Flags; Flighted individual stroke play and Stableford; Lone Ranger; Odd/Even holes, etc. It may sound complicated, but it really isn’t. Basically, for the most part you are playing golf in a team format using while your handicap. We are always looking for new and fun formats as well. We have tournaments with partners and teams. During normal times (pre-Covid) we have lunches and beverages after golf during the tournament or special occasions.
On a regular Monday, the cost is $6 /a player and is charged to your Resort account. Should you win the prize money, for the day, it is credited to your account as a Prop-Shop credit. How do you qualify to join? Everyone who is a member of the Fripp Island Resort Club in good standing as a golfing member is eligible to join the MGA. Yearly dues to be a member of the MGA is $25.00/year. Schedule of events and tees times for MGA is posted on Fore Tees. How do I sign up? Go to either FIR Pro Shop, and they can sign you up for Fore Tees. If you are a full golf member, your name already should be in the system. You can pay the $25 dues for 2021 one of two ways: Option one is to visit Ocean Creek and make a check out to MGA for $25 and put it into the MGA Dues box inside the Prop Shop by the TV. Option two is to contact the Treasurer, Mike Murphy, and pay him directly. It’s that easy. Any questions, send an email to: mmurphy@turnermurphy.com Looking forward to welcoming new members and seeing you at the golf course. MGA Board: Mike Kamradt, Mike Murphy, Dave Stuart; Ed Wetzel
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