2026 Golf Guide
Men's Golf
Men's League
A great way to meet fellow members, random pairings are done each week.
WHEN
Tuesday Nights
All Starts: 5:30pm Shotgun 9 Holes
Opening Day: April 14th
League Ends: July 21st
League Fee: $60
FORMAT
There will be a different format each week based on team or partner basis. Individual points will accumulate throughout the season. Each player will count their best 12 point totals out of 16 for the season.
SIGN UP
Deadline is weekly, each Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
Week #1 April 14th
Week #2 April 21st
Week #3 April 28th
Week #4 May 5th
Week #5 May 12th
Week #6 May 19th
Week #7 May 26th
Week #8 June 2nd
Week #9 June 9th
Week #10 June 16th
Week #11 June 23rd
Week #12 June 30th
Week #13 July 7th
Week #14 July 14th
Championship July 21st
Rain Date July 29th
Men's Golf Events
Wednesday Men's Group Weekly at 9am Breakfast Tournaments
4/18, 5/9, 6/20, 8/9, 10/24
TGIF {Thank Golf It's Friday!} 4/24, 5/22, 6/19, 7/31, 8/28
Senior Member/Member 5/1
Mixed Member/Member 5/16
Member/Member Tournament 6/4 - 6/6
Yoots vs. Coots 7/3
Seafood Stag Day 7/17
Senior Club Championship 8/22 - 8/23
Member/Guest Tournament 9/10 - 9/12
Glow Ball Tournament 10/2
Superintendent's Revenge 11/15
Pro Shop Holiday Party 12/10
Men's Package Plan
PRESIDENT'S CUP
Round 1: April 26th
Round 2: May 2nd
Rounds 3 and 4: Matches scheduled on your own Finals: Mutually Agreeable Date
Two-man team competition playing match play against another team. Qualifying score will be the best of 2 (best ball) scores. 2025 Champion automatically receives #1 seed. The top 15 Qualifiers and the 2025 Champions will make up the Championship Bracket. The next 16 Qualifiers will make up the Consolation Bracket. Match deadlines are listed on the Golf Calendar. Sign up on the bulletin board. Each match is scheduled by the players.
BREAKFAST TOURNAMENTS | April 18, May 9, June 20, August 9, October 24
7:30 Breakfast / 9:00 Shotgun Start. Sign up on the bulletin board; professional staff will make the teams. Each Breakfast Tournament will feature a different format
TWO-MAN TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP | April 18
Pick your own partner. Holes 1-6 Scramble. Holes 7-12 Best Ball. Holes 13-18 Alternate Shot. Make your own pairings like a normal weekend. Sign up at the counter the day of the event.
MEMORIAL DAY TOURNAMENT | May 25
Gross and Net stroke play tournament. Make your own pairings like a normal weekend. Sign up at the counter the day of the event.
FOURTH OF JULY
TOURNAMENT
| July 4
Gross and Net stroke play tournament
Make your own pairings like a normal weekend Sign up at the counter the day of the event.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
| July 11, 12, 18, 19
MGCC’s Club Championship. A qualifier will be used to determine the Championship flight. The defending champion will receive the #1 seed. The top 15 qualifiers will compete to determine the Club Champion. The field will be flighted according to handicap. All play will be played using gross scores within each flight. Sign up on the bulletin board. Professional staff will make pairings and tee times.
LABOR DAY TOURNAMENT | September 7
Gross and Net stroke play tournament Make your own pairings like a normal weekend Sign up at the counter the day of the event.
HAVILAND CUP | October 3-4
MGCC’s Stroke Play Championship. 36 holes of stroke play (gross) will be used to determine the Champion. The field will be flighted according to handicap. Gross and Net prizes will be awarded within each flight. Sign up on the bulletin board. Professional staff will make pairings and tee times.
SUPERINTENDENT'S
REVENGE | November 15
Gross and Net stroke play tournament. The Superintendent’s chance to get revenge by setting up the course as difficult as possible Make your own pairings like a normal weekend Sign up at the counter the day of the event
2026 President's Cup
BEST BALL OF PARTNERS – MATCH PLAY
QUALIFYING DATE
April 25th
Seeding will be determined by qualifying score.
1st seed - Defending Champions
Ford Payne & Derek Smoot
SCHEDULE
Round 1: April 26th
Round 2: May 2nd
Rounds 3 and 4: Matches scheduled on your own Finals: Mutually Agreeable Date
--Those that do not qualify for the Championship Bracket will be placed in a Consolation Bracket--
Women's Golf
Women's Golf Events
TGIF {Thank Golf It's Friday!}
4/24, 5/22, 6/19, 7/31, 8/28
Ladies Member/Member 5/29 - 5/30
18 Hole Ladies Interclub 6/19
9 Hole Ladies Interclub TBD
Mixed Member/Member 5/16
Bonnie Fry Cup 8/14 - 8/15
Glow Ball Tournament 10/2
We are proud to offer members league opportunities that will help them enjoy the game in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. The Women's Golf Leagues are sociable and invite women of all abilities to join.
9 Hole Women League
Opening Day: April 7th
Closing Day: October 27th
League Fee: $65
All Starts: 9am Shotgun
18 Hole Wome League
Opening Day: April 2nd
Closing Day: October 29th
League Fee: $75
April thru October: 9am Shot
Ladies' Package Plan
THE PACKAGE PLAN INCLUDES:
Eligibility: Any Golf Member
$130 Includes:
Breakfast Tournaments
4/18, 5/9, 6/20, 8/9, 10/24
*2026 MacPhail Cup 6/13
*2026 Club Championship 7/12, 7/18, 7/19
*2026 Handicap Fee {$29 value}
Ladies' MacPhail Cup
FORMAT AND RULES
Teams will be comprised of 2 MGCC members. Each player must have a current handicap at MGCC. The team’s best ball net score will be played against an opponent’s best ball net score in match play format. Play will be from the Silver Tee markers. All matches will be single elimination. Seeding will be a random draw. Once the brackets are made, you may not change your partner. In the event of a scheduling conflict, the team that is available to play on the final day of the current round at 12:00pm will be declared the winner.
DEADLINE
All teams must sign up by June 1st
SCHEDULE
TBD
COST
$30 if not in Package Plan
Golf Policies
FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP (UNLIMITED) TEE TIMES
·Each Full Golf Membership is entitled to have one (1) designated adult player for preferred tee times (Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays)
·A designated player may change from day to day.
·Family responsibility is to work out the designated player. Failure to abide by the rules will be challenged by the golf staff and/or Golf Committee.
ACTIVE SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP TEE TIMES (WITH GREENS FEE)
·Tee times may be scheduled anytime throughout the week.
·Tee times may be scheduled on weekends and holidays after 10:00 am. Open morning times may be scheduled beginning Friday at 10:00 am.
·Active Social members can play two (2) rounds of golf per month. Playing only nine holes counts as one allowance.
Eligibility for Tournaments:
·Any T.G.I.F. events only (with payment of tournament entry).
TEE TIME POLICY
Preferred tee times are defined as 7:00 am to 10:00 am on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays (except as modified by special events or the Golf Committee)
Guests, accompanied by members, are eligible for tee times beginning at 10:00 am on weekends and holidays Open morning times may be scheduled beginning Friday at 12:00 pm
Local guests may play twice a calendar month with payment of greens fees
Director of Golf will consider all tee time requests but has the flexibility to manage tee times to optimize course utilization, play, and enjoyment of the membership
Utilization of cross-over tee time schedules, as well as the hours of preferred tee times, will remain the business of the Golf Committee
All play will begin on the first tee unless professional staff permits to do otherwise
Everyone must register in the Golf Shop prior to play.
Golf Policies
GOLF CART ETIQUETTE
·No more than two (2) people are permitted in a golf cart at one time.
·Unlicensed children are not permitted to drive carts.
·Carts must be kept thirty (30) feet from greens and bunkers.
·Use cart paths where available and obey cart restrictions for that day.
·Keep carts on paths for all par three holes.
·Carts must be kept on the confines of the Club property.
·Upon request, blue flags will be issued to those with disabilities.
·Pull carts are subject to the same rules as motorized carts.
·Golfers must use MGCC carts while playing golf.
GOLF COURSE COURTESY
The pace of play:
1) Keep up with the group in front of you at all times.
2) If a hole opens in front of you, invite the players behind you to play through.
3) Play "Ready Golf."
·Golfers stopping for lunch after nine (9) holes will lose their place on the course and may have to start again on the first tee at the next available tee time.
·Each golfer must have his/her own clubs and bag.
·Parents are responsible for their children's adherence to the golf rules.
·Replace/sand all divots, replace ball marks, and properly rake all bunkers after your shot.
·Place litter in trash receptacles.
·The golf course is reserved for golfers. Jogging, walking, cycling, dog walking, and activities other than golf are not permitted.
·No "5-somes" will be allowed.
MGCC GOLF PROFESSIONALS TEACHING NON-MEMBERS
·MGCC golf staff professionals may teach non-members only when there is no conflict with member driving range utilization
·Clinics involving non-members should also be open to members only when there is no conflict with member practice area utilization and when approved by BOG
2026 Private Instruction Rates
Instructor: Brian Meyer, Director of Golf
Junior Ages 17 & under
MEMBER
30
GUEST
30 minutes = $60
Adult
30 minutes = $65
30 minutes = $75
minutes = $140
Please do not hesitate to contact Brian via email (bmeyer@marylandgcc.org) or cell phone (410-292-1643) for any questions or concerns.
Ladies Golf Clinic
$35 per session. Held once a month.
Includes instruction and featured drink of the night.
Men’s Golf Clinics
A great opportunity to sharpen your skills on the course.
Junior Golf
JUNIOR GOLF
Every Thursday morning from June 19 - August 4
ADVANCED JUNIOR CAMPS
Stay tuned for details!
TOTAL GOLF DAYS
Professional staff, along with volunteer members, will work with juniors on fundamentals and skills.
