THE MWGA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP -  OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS AND FRIENDS

July 28-29, 2007 Hunters Ridge Golf Course

by Sonia Pysh-Denison

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-two years ago public course players were rarely invited to participate in amateur competitions, regardless of their skills.  Today, there a 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.

The two-day MWGA State Championship will be held at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Howell.  Both Saturday and Sunday, July 28 & 29^th, will have 9:00 am Shotgun starts. 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 1st to be held at The Eagle Eye and Hawk Hollow Golf Clubs in Lansing. 

The entry fee of $140 for members and $160 for non-members includes cart, green fees, range balls, continental breakfast both days, lunch on Sunday, awards and prizes.  Juniors will pay $59 for their one-day event. There is no discount if you choose to walk.  Hunters Ridge is located at 8101 Byron Road, Howell, MI  48855. Call 517-545-GOLF and mention the MWGA State Championship to reserve tee-times for your practice round.

Hunters Ridge Golf Course is four star rated by Golf Digest.  With its undulating topography amid thirty acres of natural wetlands, it is a must for every caliber of golfer.  You can visit the website at: www.golfhuntersridge.com.

Send entries to MWGA Tournament Office – Tournament Entries, 4158 Charing Cross, Bloomfield Hills, MI  48304-3104, TournamentEntry@mwgolf.org.  If you have questions, please contact Sonia at (586) 212-6639 or by email at Pysh-Denison@mwgolf.org.  Please monitor MWGA’s web site at www.mwgolf.org for updates, changes and additional information.