Headline: Looking Forward to the 2012 Season; the MGA Launches Online Registration for all MGA Championship Events on February 2 at 10:00 a.m.
For Immediate Release: February 2, 2012
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The MGA is fortunate to have an impressive list of Championship Proper sites for the 2012 season. |
Norton, MA — Punxsutawney Phil may have seen his shadow to indicate six more weeks of winter, but the MGA is doing its best to conjure up thoughts of warmer days ahead.
Beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 2nd, all interested Bay State competitors are able to register for all 2012 MGA Championship events.
"We are very excited that another MGA Championship Season is right around the corner," said Jesse Menachem, the MGA's Director of Rules & Competitions. "The 2012 Championship and Qualifying Schedule highlights several quality and historical venues throughout the state. We must thank our Member Clubs for their continued support as we look forward to hosting successful and competitive Championship events each year."
2012 Championship Quick Links
The 2012 season will kick-off with the season's first event – the Massachusetts Four-Ball Championship – on May 7-8 at Stow Acres Country Club. This marks the first time since 2004 and the 10th time overall that the 36-hole Stow course will serve as host of this popular team event, which annually draws 200, two-person teams.
Following the Massachusetts Four-Ball Championship, a field of the region’s top amateurs and professionals will take to Walpole Country Club to battle for the title of Massachusetts Open Champion.
Another highlight of the season will be the playing of the Massachusetts Amateur Championship at Tedesco Country Club,which recently completed construction on a new clubhouse. This will mark the fourth time that the club has hosted the Massachusetts Amateur Championship as it played host to historic victories by Ted Adams (1939), Pat Granese (1960) and James Hallet (1982).
In total, more than 40 MGA Member Clubs will open their doors to championship and qualifying events held for MGA, USGA or MGA Member Days throughout the season.
Sites also hosting MGA Championship Proper events in 2012 include:Country Club of Greenfield (MGA Senior Four-Ball), Crumpin-Fox Club (MGA Senior Four-Ball), Bass Rocks Golf Club (MGA Father & Daughter), George Wright Golf Course (MGA Amateur Public Links), Oakley Country Club (MGA Junior Amateur), Crestwood Country Club (MGA Father & Son), Framingham Country Club (MGA Mid-Amateur) and Cape Cod National Golf Club (MGA Senior Amateur).
In addition, Taconic Golf Club will host the 2012 New England Junior Amateur Championship on August 12-14. Last summer, Massachusetts defeated teams from New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine and Vermont to capture its first title since 1997.
The My MGA Home program allows all golfers to login via www.MGAlinks.org and access their golfing information including score history, handicap index, online registrations, etc. They can also post scores and register online for all MGA events, including Championships and Member Days.
For those who have registered for an event in the past, the new system will hopefully be an enhancement of what they have come to know over the years. To help make the process as easy as possible, here is a step-by-step guide on how to register online.
The MGA staff is available to assist all competitors throughout the season. Please do not hesitate to contact the MGA staff with any questions or concerns. Our goal is to make the upcoming season as enjoyable as possible for all competitors. The main MGA number is 774-430-9100.
Jesse Menachem, Director of Rules & Competitions
E: jmenachem@mgalinks.org; P: 774-430-9103
Jim Malatino, Assistant Director of Rules & Competitions
E: jimmalatino@mgalinks.org; P: 774-430-9096
Becky Blaeser, Director of Communications
E: bblaeser@mgalinks.org; P: 781-789-8760
Billing & Refund Issues
Ann O'Donnell, Controller
E: aodonnell@mgalinks.org; P: 774-430-9100 ext. 2203
General Championship Questions
Linda Tisevich, Administrative Assistant
E: ltisevich@mgalinks.org; P: 774-430-9100 ext. 2202
