Maryland Interclub Senior Golf Association

BACKGROUND

MISGA was founded in 1975 as a non-profit association with the Purpose of developing greater interest enjoyment, communication and participation in golf by senior members of golf Clubs in the State of Maryland. It's geographical reach has since been expanded to include Clubs in Delaware, and Virginia's Eastern Shore. The goal is to foster friendship and camaraderie to play at other member Golf and Country Clubs. As of 2001 season, MISGA has more than 4700 members affiliated with 57 member Clubs. Efforts are always underway to increase membership. Member Clubs are assigned to one of five geographical divisions.

Current Division Alignment

Division 1    Eastern Shore           Division lV North of D.C.

Division ll    Northern Maryland   Division V Eastern Shore S

Division lll    East of D.C.                Division Vl  New in 2005

            MIXER  INFORMATION

The most important thing that MISGA does, and what sets it apart from the usual golf association, is to schedule and hold hundreds of mixers each year. Simply, a mixer is a meeting of senior golfers from two member clubs, one of which is the "Home" or host club and the other is the "Away" club or visiting club. The date for this event is scheduled well in advance (usually 6 to 12 months ) by the club representatives. The host club representative at our club has the Pro make up foursomes (two members from each club) attempting to keep combined handicaps equal. The format of play, usually the 2 best balls of four or modified stable ford, is determined by the host club. After the round of golf, it is customary for the players to lunch together. To facilitate this, a shotgun start is generally used. each player contributes a small sum of money (currently $5.00) for prizes which is awarded as a gift certificates for merchandise in the host club's golf pro-shop. Green fees are not charged either club. Each participant pays his share of the cart rental and food assessments. It is important to note that this is not competition between two clubs but a match. It is an opportunity to meet and form friendships with other senior golfers. At some other date during the same season, the roles are reversed and the visiting club members become hosts at their club.

Mixer Fees is presently $33.00 Typically, the cost breakdown is as follows:

Cart Fees $13,00, Lunch $15.00 Prize Pool $5.00

All this goes to the Host Club.

MISGA OFFICERS

                 MARYLAND INTERCLUB SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION