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River Ridge
Men’s Golf Association (MGA)
For all River Ridge members
We are the
MGA
Introduction:
The MGA is a non profit association formed in
1998 to provide all River Ridge male Golf
members with the opportunity to participate in
golfing events at the River Ridge Golf Club. Our
primary objective is to provide a means for
members with golfing interests to meet other RR
members, participate in organized events, enjoy
the challenge of competition and improve our
golfing ability. The MGA operates its events
with an annual budget collected in the form of
annual dues from all MGA members. This forms the
expenditure pool for participation in such
events as the Carolinas Interclub, MGA
tournaments and post tournament gatherings, and
the Season Long Competition payout. In 2004 the
MGA had 45 paid members and a budget of $2500.00
How to become an MGA member:
All River Ridge Golf club members are invited to
become members of the MGA with the payment of
the annual dues. For 2005 the annual dues are
$50.00. A check is preferred and payable to the
River Ridge MGA. Personal details including
name, address phone number and especially E-mail
address can be left in the proshop. Billy Gooch
and his team will ensure that new members get
introduced to an MGA director.
MGA Directors:
MGA directors are elected by the membership at
the first meeting of the season (usually in
March of each year). All MGA members are
encouraged to play a role in the direction of
the MGA. Directors are as follows for the 2005
season -President- Ed Thomas, Secretary
Treasurer and Statistician-Frank Bayno,
Tournament Director- George Mathis, Interclub
captain- Hugh Bannard.
Meetings:
Meetings take place on the first Thursday of the
month at 7:00pm in the River Ridge Clubhouse and
then as scheduled during the season. Exceptions
are posted and E-mailed to all MGA members. The
2005 opening meeting was held on Thursday March
3 at 7:00pm. All River Ridge members and non
members were invited to attend. The first
meeting of each year is the most important as
any changes to our bylaws for the upcoming
season are adopted during this meeting. A quorum
of 8 MGA members is required for major changes
in our bylaws.
The agenda is prepared and posted at least 2
weeks before this annual meeting.
MGA Events-
The vast majority of events (held on Saturdays)
that are sponsored and run by the MGA are “Net
Score” competitions based on each member’s USGA
handicap within the handicap system in the River
Ridge proshop. Official USGA handicaps are
updated at the beginning of each month. Instant
or trending handicaps are not used.
In general, two separate and distinct
competitions are contested at every event: All
event monies are returned to the winners as
determined by the format that day. Singles,
twosome, threesome and foursome matches are held
depending on turnout and variety. Additionally
a separate and distinct season long competition
(see below) awards points based on individual
net score performance at each event.
The following guidelines apply for all events:
The signup deadline is 5:00pm on each Wednesday
preceding every Saturday match. Members are
expected to telephone or signup in person at the
proshop. Cancellations are expected no later
than 5:00pm on Friday. In case of emergency, MGA
members must call the proshop to cancel at least
45 minutes prior to start of play. Golfers are
expected to be onsite at least 30 minutes before
start of play. Failure to notify or show up may
lead to suspension of playing privileges in the
MGA. Longer signup lead-times and payment
deadlines are made known with enough notice
where needed.
Slow Play:
The MGA does not condone slow play and
expects MGA members to set the example for the
rest of the members and guests at the River
Ridge Golf club. During MGA events any group
that plays their round in more than 4 hours and
15 minutes or is more than 15 minutes behind
the preceding MGA group is assessed a two stroke
penalty for the season long competition points
calculations and in the event’s payout
/placement calculations.
Event Details:
1-Saturday
morning scramble: With an entry fee of $10.00
per person, is held every Saturday at 8:00am
during the summer season which commences in
March and completes in November of each year.
Different net score formats are chosen to match
the number of players and to provide an
assortment of single and team competitions. All
money is returned to the winners each Saturday.
Single season long competition (see below)
points are awarded each week based on lowest net
scores.
2-MGA
Tournaments: The MGA hosts a number of
tournaments each season culminating in a season
final tournament in November to officially close
off the season. There are 4 formal Saturday
tournaments in 2005 and for the first time The
MGA will host 2 Sunday Afternoon tournaments .
Each tournament has an entry fee which is
normally $20 and all money is returned to the
winners. There are MGA sponsored closest to the
pin on all par three holes and a straightest
drive competition. $25 gift certificates are
awarded. In the past all tournaments have been
followed by lunch and refreshments paid by the
MGA. Payouts and celebrations take place at the
luncheon. Double season long competition (see
below) points are awarded based on individual
lowest net scores.
3-
River Ridge tournaments and events: MGA members
are encouraged to participate in all River Ridge
Tournaments, championships and other golf club
hosted events. During these tournaments no other
MGA events are scheduled or conducted. Season
Long competition points (see below) are awarded
when any River Ridge tournament or event format
is open to all MGA members and when a net score
can be computed and /or when a gross score
within a fixed flight of similar handicap
golfers can be determined.
4-
Carolinas Interclub: The MGA sponsors and pays
for the registration fees associated with the
Carolinas Interclub competitions each season.
The interclub is based on the best of the last
12 months handicap and is limited to USGA
handicaps of 18 and less. Home and home
competitions between River Ridge and 3 other
local golf clubs are scheduled by the club
professionals and two individual matches and a
two man team match are contested. To date the
interclub matches have been scheduled on
weekends during the summer. No season long
points were awarded in past seasons as the
interclub events are not open to all MGA
members.
5-The
Season Long Competition: Open to all paid up MGA
members and accruing from the date of MGA annual
dues payment, was introduced in the spring of
2001 and has evolved based on experience and MGA
member approval. New season changes are
discussed and ratified at the season opening
meeting. In November 2003, a mini winter season
long competition was introduced. The purpose of
the season long competition is to foster a
larger turnout at all MGA events, provide a
season long spirit of competition and to
attract new MGA members by awarding points at
every qualifying event. It is based on each net
score after the USGA monthly handicap is
applied. Individual net scores earn single or
double points in tournaments and other special
events in the following order. Fifteen points
(15) for best net score, 12,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
point (all tie scores included). In 2005, MGA
members approved that any MGA member aged 60 at
or before March 1in 2005 could optionally play
from the white tees. Net scores are calculated
every week during the season and a monthly
standing is published at the end of each month.
After the season ending tournament the final
standings are calculated and an MGA Champion’s
trophy is awarded to the MGA member with the
highest number of points. In addition, Cash
awards of $200 (Champion), $150, $100 and $50
are distributed to the top four golfers that
season.
In 2005 the official season start date is
Saturday March 12 and ends on Saturday November
12. The mini winter season commences shortly
after the regular season close and ends with the
first combined season close / new season opener
held on opening day the following March.
Feedback, Suggestions, Comments are welcomed:
All MGA members are invited to attend regularly
scheduled meetings as posted. Since a quorum of
8 members is needed to change or adopt a new
bylaw the MGA secretary treasurer will endeavor
to ensure that enough members are present to
approve the change. If any MGA member wishes to
introduce a change or new bylaw, he should
communicate the proposal to the secretary
treasurer who will in turn ensure that an e-mail
notification is issued to all MGA members for
which an e-mail address is on file.
Please direct enquiries to Frank Bayno-
Secretary Treasurer- 919-992-2625 office,
919-773-0167 home or by e-mail Fbayno@Nortel.com
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