Tournaments
February’s Super Bowl Scramble was a resounding success, and we extend our congratulations to the winners! Prizes for the event are on their way to the deserving recipients.
As we transition into March, we are excited as the first of the 5 majors of the 2024 MVGC tournament season, The Players Championship, will take place on March 16. This individual 9-hole event promises to provide prime conditions for an exciting and competitive day on the course. We encourage all interested members to sign up early, ensuring your spot in what is sure to be a great kickoff to our Major season. Sign up today!
NCGA Tournaments
Our first two NCGA Tournaments are fast approaching!
March 9th: The NCGA Four-Ball Net Qualifier 2024. This is a Four-Ball (two-person Best Ball) net stroke play event for 18 holes at 85% course handicap. See more details or to sign up
March 23rd: The NCGA Zone Qualifier with the winning team going straight to Monterey to play Del Monte GC and Poppy Hills. This is a four-person entry best two balls out of four net stroke play event for 18 holes at 85% course handicap. View details or sign up today!
Rules/Handicap
As of January 2024, your 9 hole scores count towards your handicap index right away!
The way this works is when a player posts a 9 hole score, the WHS will automatically calculate an 18 hole Score Differential and expected Score Differential based on their current Handicap Index. This is opposed to previous method in which you would have to wait until you posted another 9 holes for the scores to be combined.
As part of this change, golfers are required to play all 9 holes of a course with a valid Course and Slope Rating. After the many changes in the works to improve our beautiful course over this year we will be working to have the Course and Slope Rating updated. More info can be found on the USGA website.
Thanks so much, get out there and enjoy!
-Luke Dornhofer, Handicap Chair
Membership
We are happy to share that we’ve had 295 member renewals this year, demonstrating the support and enthusiasm of our valued members. We are looking forward to a year filled with exciting golf tournaments, engaging social events, and memorable moments on the course.
Your continued dedication to making MVGC a thriving community is what makes our club truly special. We encourage each and every one of you to spread the word and share the joy of being a part of MVGC with your friends, family, and colleagues. Let’s build on this momentum and extend a warm invitation to golf enthusiasts in our network, inviting them to join our vibrant community!
Social
In February, we kicked off the year with a fantastic Crab Feed that brought our community together for a night of great food and camaraderie. The event was a tremendous success, and we thank all who joined us for making it such a memorable evening.
Looking ahead, we’re excited about our upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on March 13. Mark your calendars for a delightful feast featuring March’s Special: Corned Beef with cabbage, carrots, potatoes, Irish Soda Bread, Salad, and, of course, Guinness Beer. It promises to be an evening filled with good company, delicious food, and a touch of Irish spirit.
We encourage you to RSVP early and bring friends and family along for what is sure to be another enjoyable MVGC gathering.
