MGCC Golf Guide 2023

2023 Golf Guide Maryland Golf and Country Clubs

Men's Golf

Men's League

A great way to meet fellow members, random pairings are done each week.

WHEN Tuesday evenings at 5:30pm. Shotgun Start. 9 Holes Opening Day: April 4th League Begins: April 4th League Ends: August 8th Entry Fee: $50 per player

FORMAT

Men's Golf Events

Wednesday Men's Group Weekly at 9am Breakfast Tournament 4/16

TGIF {Thank Golf It's Friday!} 4/28, 5/19, 6/16, 7/28, 8/25 Breakfast Tournament 5/7

Member/Member Tournament 6/8 - 6/10 Breakfast Tournament 6/18 Yoots vs. Coots 6/30

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Chef's Table Stag Day 7/14 Seafood Stag Day 8/4 Senior Club Championship 8/12 - 8/13 Breakfast Tournament 8/20 Member/Guest Tournament 9/14 - 9/16

Superintendent's Revenge 11/5 Par 3 Tournament 11/11 Pro Shop Holiday Party 11/30

PRESIDENT'S CUP

Qualifying Dates: May 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28

Men's Package Plan

Schedule: Round 1: June 2nd - June 23rd Round 2: June 24th - July 24th Semi-finals: July 15th – August 4th Finals: Mutually Agreeable Date

Two-man team competition playing match play against another team. Qualifying score will be the best of 2 (best ball) scores. 2022 Champion automatically receives #1 seed. The top 15 Qualifiers and the 2022 Champions will make up the Championship Bracket. The next 16 Qualifiers will make up the Consolation Bracket. Match deadlines are listed on the Golf Calendar. Sign up on the bulletin board. Each match is scheduled by the players.

MEMORIAL DAY TOURNAMENT May 29

Gross and Net stroke play tournament. Make your own pairings like a normal weekend. Sign up at the counter the day of the event.

TWO-MAN TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP June 24

Pick your own partner. Holes 1-6 Scramble. Holes 7-12 Best Ball. Holes 13-18 Alternate Shot. Make your own pairings like a normal weekend. Sign up at the counter the day of the event.

FOURTH OF JULY TOURNAMENT July 4

Gross and Net stroke play tournament. Make your own pairings like a normal weekend. Sign up at the counter the day of the event.

MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP July 8, 9. 15, 16

MGCC’s Match Play Championship. A qualifier will be used to determine the Championship flight. The defending champion, Chuck Limmer, will receive the #1 seed. The top 15 qualifiers will compete to determine the Club Champion. The field will be flighted according to handicap. All play will be played using gross scores within each flight. Sign up on the bulletin board. Professional staff will make pairings and tee times.

LABOR DAY TOURNAMENT September 4

Gross and Net stroke play tournament. Make your own pairings like a normal weekend. Sign up at the counter the day of the event.

PAUL HAVILAND CUP October 14 - 15

MGCC’s Stroke Play Championship. 36 holes of stroke play (gross) will be used to determine the Champion. The field will be flighted according to handicap. Gross and Net prizes will be awarded within each flight. Sign up on the bulletin board. Professional staff will make pairings and tee times.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REVENGE November 5

Gross and Net stroke play tournament. Sean Whiston’s chance to get revenge by setting up the course as difficult as possible. Make your own pairings like a normal weekend. Sign up at the counter the day of the event.

FOUR (4) BREAKFAST TOURNAMENTS April 16, May 7, June 18, August 20

7:30 Breakfast / 9:00 Shotgun Start. Sign up on the bulletin board, and professional staff will make the teams. Each Breakfast Tournament will feature a different format.

--COST--

12 Tournaments for $180 per player {a $304 Value} Includes $29 handicap fee for 2022.

--EARLY BIRD-Sign Up by April 15th: $150 per player

--Must be a Full Golf Member to participate--

2023 President's Cup

BEST BALL OF PARTNERS – MATCH PLAY

QUALIFYING DATES

May 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28

Team must qualify with another participant of the Package Plan Seeding will be determined by each team’s best qualifying score out of two

1st seed - Defending Champions Nick Natoli and Connor Pratt

SCHEDULE

Round 1: June 2nd - June 23rd

Round 2: June 24th - July 24th Semi-finals: July 15th – August 4th Finals: Mutually Agreeable Date

--Those that do not qualify for the Championship Bracket will be placed in a Consolation Bracket--

Women's

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Teams will be comprised of 2 MGCC members. Each player must have a current handicap at MGCC. The team’s best ball net score will be played against an opponent’s best ball net score in match play format. Play will be from the Silver Tee markers. All matches will be single elimination. Seeding will be a random draw. Once the brackets are made, you may not change your partner. In the event of a scheduling conflict, the team that is available to play on the final day of the current round at 12:00pm will be declared the winner.

MGCC Golf Policies

FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP (UNLIMITED) TEE TIMES

·Each Full Golf Membership is entitled to have one (1) designated adult player for preferred tee times (Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays)

·A designated player may change from day to day.

·Family responsibility is to work out the designated player. Failure to abide by the rules will be challenged by the golf staff and/or Golf Committee.

MID-WEEK MEMBERSHIP TEE TIMES

·Tee times may be scheduled Monday 12:01 pm through Friday 11:30 am.

·Friday afternoon tee times may be offered if available by calling the Golf Shop on Wednesdays beginning at 5:00 pm.

·Weekend play is available after 10:00 am (with payment of full green fees). Open morning times may be scheduled beginning Friday at 8:00 am.

·Practice range may be used Monday through Sunday.

Eligibility

for Tournaments:

·Any weekday leagues.

·Any Mixed 2-ball events.

ACTIVE SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP TEE TIMES (WITH GREENS FEE)

·Tee times may be scheduled anytime throughout the week.

·Tee times may be scheduled on weekends and holidays after 10:00 am. Open morning times may be scheduled beginning Friday at 10:00 am.

·Active Social members can play two (2) times per month. Playing only nine holes, whether in an outing or not, counts as one allowance.

Eligibility

for Tournaments:

·Any TGIF events (with payment of cart fee and tournament entry fee) only.

TEE TIME POLICY

·Preferred tee times are defined as 7:00 am to 10:00 am on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays (except as modified by special events or the GolfCommittee).

·Guests, accompanied by members, are eligible for tee times beginning at 10:00 am on weekends and holidays. Open morning times may be scheduled beginning Friday at 12:00 pm.

·Local guests may apply twice a calendar month with payment of greens fees.

·Director of Golf will consider all tee time requests but has the flexibility to manage tee times to optimize course utilization, play, and enjoyment of the membership.

·Utilization of cross-over tee time schedules, as well as the hours of preferred tee times, will remain the business of the Golf Committee.

·All play will begin on the first tee unless professional staff permits to do otherwise.

·Everyone must register in the Golf Shop prior to play.

MGCC Golf Policies

GOLF CART ETIQUETTE

·No more than two (2) people are permitted in a golf cart at one time.

·Unlicensed children are not permitted to drive carts.

·Carts must be kept thirty (30) feet from greens and bunkers.

·Use cart paths where available and obey cart restrictions for that day.

·Keep carts on paths for all par three holes.

·Carts must be kept on the confines of the Club property.

·Upon request, blue flags will be issued to those with disabilities.

·Pull carts are subject to the same rules as motorized carts.

GOLF COURSE COURTESY

The pace of play:

1) Keep up with the group in front of you at all times.

2) If a hole opens in front of you, invite the players behind you to play through.

3) Play "Ready Golf."

·Golfers stopping for lunch after nine (9) holes will lose their place on the course and may have to start again on the first tee at the next available tee time.

·Each golfer must have his/her own clubs and bag.

·Parents are responsible for their children's adherence to the golf rules.

·Replace/sand all divots, replace ball marks, and properly rake all bunkers after your shot.

·Place litter in trash receptacles.

·The golf course is reserved for golfers. Jogging, walking, cycling, dog walking, and activities other than golf, are not permitted.

·No "5-somes" will be allowed.

MGCC GOLF PROFESSIONALS TEACHING NON-MEMBERS

·MGCC golf staff professionals may teach non-members only when there is no conflict with member driving range utilization.

·Clinics involving non-members should also be open to members only when there is no conflict with member practice area utilization and when approved by BOG.

Golf Instruction

Junior Golf

CLINICS

June 20-23, July 18-21, August 8-11 9:30am - 11:30 am | Tuesday - Friday

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPERVISED PRACTICE

Professional staff, along with volunteer members, will work with juniors on fundamentals and skills. 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/19, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16. 6pm - 7pm | $120 per child.

NORTHERN BALTIMORE JUNIOR INTERCLUB

More details to come.

JUNIOR PLAY DAY

Every other Sunday throughout the season at 4pm. Fun events such as Junior Club Championship, Parent/Child Tournament, Skills Challenge, Kids Play Day.

Ladies Golf Clinic

$25 per session. Held twice a month. Includes instruction and featured drink of the night.

Adult Instruction

Hourly Lessons Mike Zeman, Head Pro, $95 Jason Gentilcore, Assistant Pro, $75 David Browning, Assistant Pro, $60