METROPOLITAN AMATEUR GOLF ASSOCIATION

Metropolitan Amateur Championship         

MEADOWBROOK CC TO HOST 20th AMATEUR

The Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association is proud to announce the 20th anniversary of the region’s most coveted amateur championship will return to Meadowbrook Country Club August 12-14, 2010.    

While this is a 20th anniversary for MAGA conducting the Amateur Championship, it is also marks a 10th anniversary for Meadowbrook CC hosting the Amateur.  In 2000, Meadowbrook CC hosted the 10th Amateur Championship.  Bob Beckmann, a Meadowbrook member, went on to capture the title with a one-stroke victory over Tom Barry.  Meadowbrook has hosted the Metropolitan Women’s and Senior Championships as well as numerous USGA Qualifying Rounds over the years. 

Meadowbrook CC President Bill Bender commented on hosting the 20th Amateur, "Meadowbrook CC is honored to host the 20th Amateur Championship.  We know it is the premier amateur event in St. Louis, and we know our golf course will be up to the test." 

Skip Berkmeyer captured the 2009 version of the Amateur at Bellerive Country Club.  MAGA’s 8-time Player of the Year was able to hold off one of the strongest fields in Amateur history to have his name etched on the Jim Tom Blair Trophy.  Ted Moloney, 2009 Normandie Amateur Champion, finished 2-strokes back of Berkmeyer for his best finish in the Amateur while holding off 2008 Amateur Champion Adam Long in third. 

Metropolitan Open Championship              

MAGA STRIKES 5 YEAR DEAL WITH CC of ST. ALBANS

The 5th Metropolitan Open Championship will be conducted July 8-10 on the Lewis & Clark Course at the Country Club of St. Albans.  The Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association is proud to announce that St. Albans has agreed to continue that relationship through 2014. 

Scott Zone, President of Country Club of St. Albans, had this to say regarding St. Albans relationship with MAGA, “The Country Club of St. Albans is honored to partner with the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association and is thrilled to host the Metropolitan Open for the next five years. We think this Championship is a fantastic event showcasing the area’s best amateur and professional talent. We look forward to working hard with the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association to further the game of golf and promote this Championship!"  Read More...

Metropolitan Amateur Series                    

The Metropolitan Amateur Series will kickoff on Saturday, April 10th at Gateway National Golf Links.  The first step is becoming a Series member, you can do that by following the link below.  Further information on the Rules, Regulations and Schedule of Series Events can be found on the Metropolitan Amateur Series page! 

Metropolitan Amateur Series webpage

Metropolitan Golf Club IS OPEN!!              

Are you no longer a member of a club...Are you looking for players to play with...Do you want to keep a USGA GHIN Handicap?  If you answered YES to any of the above...the Metropolitan Golf Club is the perfect solution for you! 

The Metropolitan Golf Club, a USGA GHIN eClub, has been formed to give golfers the opportunity to maintain a GHIN Handicap, be a part of an online golf community and track personal golf statistics!

For the cost of $25.00 per year, you get all of the above benefits...PLUS, be eligible to participate in MAGA Championships, eligible to participate in the Metropolitan Amateur Series and the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting and growing the game of golf in the St. Louis region! 

Get on board today...visit the following link to get some more information on the Metropolitan Golf Club and JOIN TODAY! 



USGA Groove Policy for 2010                            

Association will NOT adopt Policy in 2010

The Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association will NOT adopt the USGA Condition of Competition regarding new requirements for club grooves at any MAGA Championships in 2010.  MAGA will continue to monitor the USGA’s implementation of this condition into their Amateur Championships.  The lone exception is the policy will be adopted for the US Open Sectional Qualifying in 2010. 

For more information on the USGA policy...click here. 

A USGA Handicap, Do You Have One?      

There are many misconceptions among recreational golfers about the purposes of a Handicap Index. You often hear that a golfer doesn’t need a Handicap Index because they don’t play in tournaments, they aren’t good enough, don’t play enough, can’t afford one, and so on. The information below will dispel the myths and misconceptions concerning a Handicap Index.

First and foremost, a USGA Handicap Index is calculated in a way to reflect a golfer’s potential ability, not actual performance. It is not the average of all your scores! A Handicap Index is the number of artificial strokes a player receives to adjust his/her scoring ability to the level of a scratch or zero-handicap golfer. 

Read More on WHY and HOW you can get a USGA GHIN Handicap Index.  Click Here...

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