THE MWGA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP -  OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
July 22-23 Lake Forest Golf Course  
by Cynthia Z. Pinkard  

The MWGA State Championship draws a wide range of female players.  The participants in this event range from the most accomplished players in the State to the most novice tournament players, from the most senior players to the most junior, from public course players to players belonging to the most prestigious private clubs.  Whether your handicap is 0 or 40, whether you are 12 years old or 82, you will be able to test your tournament savvy against players of your own skill level and age group. 

The first MWGA State Championship was actually held a year before the MWGA was officially incorporated.  The visionaries that sponsored the first Championship back in 1985, saw the need for a competition where women golfers without a private club to provide them competitive play, could formidably complete against other women of their skill level.  Twenty-one years ago public course players were rarely invited to participate in amateur competitions, regardless of their skills.  Today, there are several very good golf tournaments for both public and private course players.  The MWGA has been a “driving force” in this growth of competitive venues and we welcome all public and private course players, regardless of age or skill level.

For the third year, the two-day MWGA State Championship will be held at Lake Forest Golf Course in Ann Arbor.  Tee-times will begin at 8:30 AM on Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23.  Juniors will only play on Sunday.   The women’s divisions are flighted by age and handicap with gross and net prizes awarded.  Combined scores from both days will be used to determine the final result.   GAM Honor Roll points (see the GAM website for information on honor roll points) will be awarded to the best gross finishers in each division.  The overall medallist, if a member of the MWGA, will also be eligible to represent us at The GAM Chrysler Club Championship on October 2 to be held at The Eagle Eye and Hawk Hollow Golf Clubs in Lansing . 

The entry fee, of $120 for members and $140 for non-members includes green fees, range balls, continental breakfast both days, lunch on Sunday, awards and prizes.  Carts are available, through the course, for $9 a day.  Juniors will pay $55 for their one-day event.   Lake Forest is located at 3110 W. Ellsworth in Ann Arbor, 48103.  Call 734-994-8580 and mention the MWGA State Championship, to reserve tee-times for your practice round.

Lake Forest Golf Course was the site of the Bank of Ann Arbor Futures Tour from 2001 to 2005.  You may visit their website at: www.LakeForestGC.com.

Send your entry to Cynthia Pinkard, 26201 Castleton Dr, Southfield, MI 48076-4707 .  If you need to contact me, I can be reached at (248) 227-8170 or by email at czpinkard@aol.com.