2009 MEN’S TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
| Opening Day Scramble | Sun. April 26 | |
| President’s Cup | 1st Round, All Flights | Sun. May 3 |
| Final & Consolation Rounds | Sat. May 9 | |
| Rain Date | Sun. May 10 | |
| Annual M.G.A. Net Team Championship | Sat. May 2 | |
| Governor’s Cup | 1st Round, Groups 1 & 3 | Sat. May 16 |
| 1st Round, Groups 2 & 4 | Sun. May 17 | |
| Quarter-Final Round | by Mon. May 25 | |
| Semi-Final Round | Sat. May 30 | |
| Final & Consolation Rounds | Sun. May 31 | |
| Rain Date | Sat. June 6 | |
| Hearts & Spades | Memorial Day Couples Tournament | Mon. May 25 |
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| Mayor’s Cup | Qualifier, All Flights | Sun. June 7 |
| Quarter-Final Round | by Sun. June 14 | |
| Semi-Final Round | Sat. June 20 | |
| Final Round | Sun. June 21 | |
| Rain Date | Sun. June 28 | |
| Member Guest | Wed. June 10 | |
| Red, White & Blue | Sat. July 4 | |
| Canadian Two Peat | Sun. July 12 | |
| Seniors’ Championship | Sun. July 19 | |
| Club Championship | Qualifier Championship, Flights II & IV | Sat. Aug 1 |
| Qualifier Championship, Flights I & III | Sun. Aug 2 | |
| Rain Date | Sat. Aug 8 | |
| Quarter-Final Round | by Sun. Aug 9 | |
| Semi-Final Round | Sat. Aug 15 | |
| Final & Consolation Round | Sun. Aug 16 | |
| Rain Date | Sun. Aug 23 | |
| Parent/Child Tournament | Sun. Aug 23 | |
| Labor Day Mixed Team Classic | Mon. Sept 7 | |
| Lake Success-Lawrence Village Cup | Sun. Sept 13 | |
| Fall Interclub with Old Westbury |
Sat. Sept 26 and Sun. Sept 27 |
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| Stableford Tournament | Sun. Oct 4 | |
| Lake Success Cup |
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Sat. Oct 10 Sun. Oct. 11 |
| Sunday April 26 |
OPENING DAY SCRAMBLE |
| Four-man teams and times by luck of the draw. Players with a USGA Handicap Index of 14.4 or less play from Blue tees. Permission to play from Gold tees may be granted to certain players by the Tournament Committee. All players tee off and proceed to the best tee shot - teams must use at least 3 tee shots by each player. All players hit from the selected tee shot and then proceed to selected second shot. Play continues in this fashion until the team holes out. Ties will be decided by a match of cards from hole 1. Pro Shop certificates awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. | |
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Marshals: |
Jeffrey Kahn (L) 487-2946 jk1953@verizon.net Bob Gilbert Rob Fried Bill Zimmerman David Milner Alan Davis |
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| Saturday May 2 |
ANNUAL M.G.A. NET TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP |
| Entry fee $20 per team. Pick your own partner. Limited to players with handicap index no lower than 5.0 or higher than 24.0. Total team index cannot exceed 40.0. Play at 90% of home handicap. Ties for low net decided by sudden death playoff. Winners get names on plaque and advance to the Long Island Sectional Round to be played at the St. George’s Golf & Country Club in Setauket on Thursday June 4th. The final round will be held on Wednesday July 8th at the Hempstead Golf & Country Club. | |
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Marshals: |
Vincent Tavella (L) 487-0831
Vinnie545@aol.com Jeffrey Kahn |
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PRESIDENT’S CUP |
| Sunday May 3 First Round Saturday May 9 Final Round (Low 4 teams & ties in each flight) Sunday May 10 Rain Date |
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| Teams and times by luck of draw. Play at 90% of individual handicap. Trophies for winners and runners-up. Ties in Final Round decided by sudden death. | |
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Marshals: |
Andy Ackerman (L) 466-7698 Andy@andrewackerman.com Vincent Tavella Jack Levande Mark Banwer Jerry Reisman Lew Samson |
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GOVERNOR'S CUP |
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| Saturday May 16
............................Groups 1 & 3 Sunday May 17 ...............................Groups 2 & 4 Monday May 25 (on or before) ....Quarter-Final Round Saturday May 30 .............................Semi-Final Round Sunday May 31 .............................Final & Consolation Round Saturday June 6 .................................Rain Date |
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| Field divided into Flights of 16 or fewer, at discretion of Tournament Marshal. Flights determined by the index of entrants as of Friday, May 4, the date that entries close. Seedings for all matches in Flight will be determined by index on sign up date. Lowest 16 will play in 1st Flight, next 16 in 2nd Flight, etc. Each round is 18-hole best ball match at 100% handicap differential between the players. Matches will be posted May 9th. Starting times assigned by Tournament Marshal for the first round (May 16 & 17) and Semi-Final and Final Rounds (May 30 & May 31). Opponents in opening round matches may agree to play their match on or before Sunday May 17th. The consent of the lead marshal is required. | |
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Marshals: |
Bob Gilbert (L) 466-2755 gcwgilbert@prodigy.net Scott Michaeloff Steve Denkberg David Milner Max Schutzman |
| Monday May 25 |
HEARTS & SPADES |
| At least one person on each team must be a club member.
Make your own foursomes of guys & gals. Teams connected at dinner following the round. Play at combined total of blind-draw partners' scores less 100% full combined handicaps. Entry fee (to be announced) includes dinner. Winner and runner-up awards. Limited number of entries. |
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Marshals: |
Eileen Dilbert 365-3678 Sue Goldman 482-2801 Marilyn Sturim 487-5448 |
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MAYOR'S CUP |
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| Sunday June 7 ...............................Qualifying Round All Flights Sunday June 14 (on or before) ....Quarter-Final Round (8 teams) Saturday June 20 .............................Semi-Final Round (4 teams) Sunday June 21.................................Final & Consolation Round (2 teams) Sunday June 28.................................Rain Date |
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Pick your own partner (single entries will be paired by luck of the draw). Foursomes in Flight. Starting times by luck of the draw for stroke play qualifying round to be played at 90% handicap. Ties in qualifying round (using handicaps) will play sudden death. Subsequent match play rounds at 100% of difference off low handicap. Ties decided by sudden death. Winner and runner-up trophies in each Flight. Note: For 8 teams to qualify in Flight, at least 10 teams must enter the qualifying round. If fewer than 10 teams enter, only 4 teams will qualify. If appropriate, the Committee may decide to commence match play on June 7th. |
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Marshals: |
David Milner (L) 829-4774 dnm@gcblaw.com Max Schutzman Vincent Tavella Bill Zimmerman Jeffrey Kahn Jack Epstein |
| Wednesday June 10 |
MEMBER-GUEST |
| Invite special guest(s) as partner(s). Play at 100% of
handicap. Gross and net competitions. Trophies & prizes. Food & drink
all day. Limited spots so sign up early. |
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Marshal: |
Jerry Reisman (L) 570-2976 JR1305@aol.com Vincent Tavella Jack Levande Bob Gilbert Jack Epstein Andy Ackerman |
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| Saturday, July 4 |
RED, WHITE & BLUE |
| At least one person from each couple must be a club
member.
Sign up as a couple or individual. Foursomes of 2 men and 2 women. Teams play a scramble format. Players tee off from assigned tees. Six holes are played from the red tees, six from the white tees and six from the blue tees. All players tee off and proceed to best tee shot. All players hit from the selected shot and then proceed to the best 2nd shot. Play continues in this fashion until the team holes out. At least three tee shots from each man and three tee shots from each woman must be used. Teams will be handicapped. Players without a USGA handicap will be assigned a handicap by the tournament marshals. |
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Marshals: |
Lila & Stan Rothman 487-9291 Eileen & Steve Dilbert 365-3678 |
| Sunday July 5 |
SUPPORT THE WOMEN'S BABE ZAHARIAS in memory of Ellie Siegel Donate $20 to this worthy cause, land on the green, and win a chance for a prize. |
| Sunday July 12 |
CANADIAN TWO PEAT |
| 2-Man Teams; Pick partner in or out of Flight. For
handicap purposes and team scoring, this is played as one 18-hole event.
If Player 1 handicap = 22 and Player 2 handicap = 18, 90% of team
handicap = 18 (average of handicaps) for entire 18 holes. Blue tees for
handicap Index of 14.4 or less. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd low net and
1st & 2nd low gross. Scramble Rules: Holes 1 through 9, played at 90% of average of both handicaps. Each player tees off and proceeds to the best tee shot. Each player hits from the selected shot, then proceeds to the best second shot. Play continues in this manner until team holes out. At least three tee shots from each player must be used. Low net score goes toward 18-hole total. Pinehurst Rules: Holes 10 through 18, played at 90% of average of both handicaps. On par 4 and 5 holes, each partner hits a tee shot. Players hit partner’s ball, then select one as “team ball.” Players then alternate shots until team ball is holed. On par 3’s, both players tee off. Partners select one tee shot and then alternate shots until team ball is holed. (Low Net Score). |
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Marshals: |
Jack Levande (L) 482-2929 JLevande@verizon.net Bill Zimmerman Scott Michaeloff David Milner Rob Fried Mark Banwer |
| Sunday July 19 |
SENIORS’ CHAMPIONSHIP |
| Division A: open to members 50-59 years old as of July
19, 2009 Division AA: open to members 60-69 years old as of July 19, 2009 Division AAA: open to members 70 and older as of July 19, 2009 Trophies for 1st & 2nd low gross, & 1st & 2nd low net in each Division. One prize per player (1st low net superior to 2nd low gross, etc.). Ties decided by match of cards. |
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Marshals: |
Alan Davis (L) 482-5944
alan@parkwaygrp.com Lew Samson Jeff Kahn Jerry Reisman |
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CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP |
| Saturday August 1 Qualifying Championship,
Flights lI & IV Sunday August 2 Qualifying Championship, Flights I & lII Saturday August 8 Qualifying Rain Date Sunday August 9 (on or before) All Flights Quarter-Final Round Saturday August 15 All Flights Semi-Final Round Sunday August 16 All Flights Final & Consolation Round Sunday August 23 Rain Date (Semi-Final & Final Round times set by Tournament Committee) |
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| Championship Flight: Low 7 Flight l players with indexes
of 6.4 and under and Flight l players with indexes greater than 6.4 who
declare for Championship Flight, qualify for Championship Flight.
Defending Club Champion, Gerry Garber, gets a bye and first seed in
Championship Flight. Flight l players with indexes over 6.4, not
declaring for Championship Flight, play in Flight I. Qualifying rounds
are stroke play, subsequent rounds match play. Flights l, II, III, and
IV: All flights will qualify eight. |
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Marshals: |
Ray Elias (L) 487-2871
rockhiller@aol.com Bob Gilbert Steve Denkberg Jack Epstein |
| Sunday August 23 |
PARENT/CHILD TOURNAMENT |
| We invite all Members of the Men's and Women's Clubs to
bring a relative to this tournament. Members may bring either a parent,
child, grandparent, or grandchild (or any in-law or out-law of the
preceding) to compete in this event.
On all holes, each partner hits a tee shot, then hits partner's ball. One ball is then selected as the "team ball," and players hit alternate shots until the ball is holed out. Maximum score is double par on any hole. Trophies will be awarded each to winners and runners-up for low gross and Calloway. |
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Marshals: |
Bill Zimmerman (L) 482-2110 BZimmer7@Optonline.net David Milner Mark Banwer |
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| Monday September 7 (Labor Day) |
MIXED TEAM CLASSIC |
| At least one member of each team must be a club member
in order to participate. Pick your partner. Pay greens and carts fees directly. The entry fee (to be announced) covers dinner only. Tee times are by luck of draw. Play is at 100% average handicap of couple. On par 4 and par 5 holes, each partner hits a tee shot, then hits partner's ball. Best ball is then selected as the "team ball.” Players then alternate shots until the team ball is holed. On par 3 holes, partners select one tee shot and then alternate shots until the team ball is holed. Winner and runner-up trophies for low gross and low net. |
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Marshals: |
Eileen & Mark Banwer 773-3185 Laura & Ted Reich 248-4953 |
| Sunday September 13 |
LAKE SUCCESS - LAWRENCE VILLAGE CUP |
| Individual & 2-man teams. 100% handicap. Number of players from each team to be determined. Teams play simultaneously at both Clubs. Team will include winners of Club Championship and Governor’s Cup by Flight; other slots filled by Tournament Committee. Each match is for 4 points, 1 for front, 1 for back, and 2 overall. | |
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Marshals: |
Jack Epstein 487-3618 Hijack2@Optonline.net Mark Banwer Steve Denkberg Rob Fried |
| Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27 |
LAKE SUCCESS / OLD WESTBURY INTERCLUB |
| Each two-man team plays home and away 18 hole best ball
matches over two days against the same opponents. Partners and matches
are in flight. Each match each day will be for four points, one for the
front, one for the back and two for overall. There are a total of 256
points at stake over the two days. Entry fee to be determined. Breakfast, lunch and on course snacks and refreshments included. |
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Marshals: |
Andy Ackerman (L) 466-7698 Andy@andrewackerman.com Ray Elias Jerry Reisman Bill Zimmerman |
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STABLEFORD TOURNAMENT |
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| Sunday October 5 | Field divided into two divisions: Blue (handicap index
through 14.4) and White (handicap index 14.5 and above). Points based on
net scores at 100% of handicap. (Double Eagle = 8 pts, Eagle = 5 pts,
Birdie = 3 pts, Par = 1 pt, Bogey = 0 pts, Double Bogey - -1 pt, other =
-2 pts.) Trophies for 1st and 2nd place in each division. (Ties share prize) |
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Marshals: |
Rob Fried (L) 482-0904
rfried@luxotticaretail.com Andy Ackerman Jerry Reisman Steve Denkberg Scott Michaeloff Bob Gilbert |
| Saturday October 10 and Sunday October 11 |
LAKE SUCCESS CUP |
| Two teams will be chosen by a random method, the number
on each team to be determined by total number of entries. You may pick
your own partner for the two days, or be assigned a partner. Partners
and matches are in flight. Day 1-Holes 1-9: Four-ball - Two pairs (one from each team) compete in a best-ball format. Each golfer plays his own ball and the better score of the two counts for the team. One point is awarded for the winning team. Day 1 - Holes 10-18: Foursomes - Teammates compete in an alternate shot format. One player tees off on the odd numbered holes, the other on the even, and they alternate shots until each hole is completed. One point is awarded for the winning team. Day 2- Singles Matches - Match competitions determined by handicap index. The winner of each match scores a point for their team, with ½ a point each for any match tied after 18 holes. Play is at 100% of handicap. Players with handicap index of 14.4 or lower, play from blue tees, all others from white tees. Please note: Entries close Sunday, Sept. 20th. Two teams will be made and posted by Friday, Sept. 25th. Partners should be chosen or will be assigned by Sunday Oct. 4th. Please contact the tournament marshal with partner choices by Friday, Oct. 2nd. Marshals: |
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Marshals: |
Bill Zimmerman (L) 482-2110 BZimmer7@Optonline.net Ray Elias David Milner |