The Mission and Purpose of the Elkins Lake Men’s Golf Association
 
The Elkins Lake Men’s Golf Association’s Mission is to foster a spirit of fellowship among its members; to encourage active participation in the game of golf and its related activities while keeping paramount the concept of the enjoyment of the game. 
 
Additionally the MGA provides additional financial support for programs endorsed by the Association. These programs and levels of support are determined on an individual basis by the Board of Directors.
 
MGA Email:
 
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President Randy Stanford 281-413-5112
Vice President Elias Perez 936-525-0878
Secretary Paul Whybark 509-942-9431
Treasurer Bob Hilburn 713-314-7759
Tournaments Bill Manley 713-542-9682
Social Director Paul Chermak 954-681-7437
By-Laws & Rules  Jack Turner 936-203-8261
Senior Interclub Rich Clark 713-806-8455
Regular Interclub Pat Kelly 713-252-0625
Greens Director George Smith 409 626-1867
Public Relations David Walker

February MGA Board Meeting

The Meeting was called to order by President Randy Stanford at 8:30 on March 4, 2025. Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. Report time stated with Greenskeeper, reporting that additional tree cutting on Ravines was almost complete. He mentioned that he was reviewing the condition of tee boxes, especially the Hills, that were lacking cover and finding remedy for 2026. Aeration is scheduled for May on all nines and pre-emergent spraying is now starting. A member compliment was made about the cleaning up on the left side of Lakes No. 9 of debris and large limbs. Also, the height of sprinkler heads was being checked and modified where needed. Ben asked the MGA to consider buying bag racks, $120 each, for the practice range as replacements and additional racks. Also, samples of new MGA Tournament Flags were presented, The flags averaged $60 each for 18 holes.

Head Pro gave his report on the upcoming Saturday MGA tournament and that new MGA Tournament Rule concerning the play of hazards and relief would be stated in the Pre-Players Meeting. The new rules is applicable only to MGA Tournament Rules and does change USGA Rules for daily play. There was a substantial decrease in the number of golf rounds for February due to weather. A suggestion was made for re-setting the distance markers on the range to correspond to 50 yrd. increments from the middle of the mats, Vice Pres. Elias Perez reported on the potential use of Golf Genius Tournament Scoring. This would allow players in tournaments to have up to mintue status of tournament position and placement. This would increase the annual Golf Genius fee by approximately triple which the Club would have to absorb. The MGA would probably provide the 60" monitor for displaying the results on the patio. Nothing was decided on the scoring and additional info would have to come from the Elkins Golf Committee.

Moving on, George Smith, Sanding, reported that he could use a couple of additional sanders and subs. Contact George directly if interested in the perks and sanding. Treasurer reported that with 2025 Dues, that a Balance of about $10 was on hand. Discussion was revided on the MGA's role in helping to provide a new ice machine for the patio. The cost ranges from $10K to $20K and the MGA would provide only a fraction of the cost.

Further reports provided no information other than continuing "as is". Meeting adjourned at 10 o'clock.

MGA Shamble/Better Ball Tournament:

Flight 1 Winners: 1st Place Gross: Jim Aspero & Thomas Warren. 1st Place Net: Curtis Eddington & Andrew Malkin. Tie 2nd - 3rd Place Net: Richard Belovsky & Robert Daigle; Tommy Grisham & Gene Simmons. Flight 2 Winners: 1st Place Gross: Jon Strong & Bob Keeland. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Net: Rickk Pippin & Thomas Ayers; Charlie Neal & Gene Neal; Bud White & Dale Story. Flight 3 Winners: 1st Place Gross: Rick Morris & John Rodriquez. 1st Place Net: Pat Kelly& Tito Guajardo. 2nd Place Net: David Barnes & Johny Henderson. 3rd Place Net: Doyle Sturman & Lance Messenger. Flight 4 Winners: 1st Place Gross: Brian Hoegsberg & Emery McCulley. 1st Place Net: Randy Stanford & Bill Weimann. Tie 2nd - 3rd Place Net: David Ammerman & Kirk Simmons; Wayne Keen & William Castoe. Closest to the Pin Winners: Robert Daigle, Rich Christie, David Barnes and Wayne Keen.