Mountlake Golf Club February Newsletter
Happy New Year! We hope you all have a prosperous and healthy new year and hope to see you on the links soon.
The Mountlake Golf Club would like to thank our members and corporate sponsors for their participation last year. We look forward to the new golf season and your continued support of, and participation in your club and it’s events.
WSGA Notes
The WSGA has informed us of the following important dates.
March 31st – Member Deletion/Inactivation Deadline.
In order to avoid being deleted from the MGC club roster (and WSGA roster), membership renewals ($60.00) must be received no later than March 31st. Of course, we would like to receive the membership renewals as soon as possible. You can use the form found on the membership page or get a renewal form at the Nile Pro Shop.
March 1st – 
First Day To Post Scores
November 14th – Last Day To Post Scores
2012 MGC Club Officers
President - Chuck McKern
Vice President - Mike Russell
Secretary/Treasurer - Ray Schuld
Handicap Chairman - Gary Porter
Tournament Chairman – Tom Demasi
This year MGC welcomes Jim Mead as membership chairman. Jim volunteered his time and efforts in order to help increase our club membership and we really appreciate his help.
Nile Shrine Golf Center
We would like to welcome Joe Korn as the new PGA Head Professional at the Nile Shrine Golf Center. Stop by and see Joe, Brian or Grant at Joseph’s Pro Shop for your golfing needs.
Tournament Dates
Saturday, March 31st @ 9:00 AM - 4-Person Scramble
Saturday, April 28th @ 9:00 AM - Format TBD
Sunday, May 20th @ 8:00 AM - Format TBD
Saturday, June 30th @ 8:00 AM - Format TBD
Sunday, July 22st @ 8:00 AM - Format TBD
Saturday, August 25th @ 8:00 AM - 2-Day Event - Format TBD
Sunday, August 26th @ 8:00 AM - 2-Day Event - Format TBD
Saturday, September 22nd @ 8:00 AM Format TBD
Sunday, October 29th @ 9:00 AM - Format TBD
Saturday, November 17th @ 9:00 AM - Turkey Shoot
Saturday, December 15th @ 9:00 AM - Ham Shoot
Match Play Events
Sunday, June 10th @ 8:00 AM - 1st Round – Four Ball
Sunday, July 8th @ 8:00 AM - 1st Round – Match Play (Handicap)
Sunday, July 15th @ 8:00 AM - 1st Round – Match Play (Open)
There will be a one time fee of $10.00 for each of the above events due upon check-in for the event.
Did You Know?
Nothing (including a spike mark) in the line of putt can be pressed down before player putts (Rule 16.1a)
A ball mark in the line of putt on the green can be repaired before player putts. (Rule 16.1a)
Rule 27-2a/1 states that you must say you’re playing a provisional ball, even if it’s clear that was what you meant when you said something else. For example, if you say, “I think I may have lost that ball” or “I’m going to hit a second ball, just to be safe,” you could be penalized. The penalty: a stroke and distance. So when it comes to playing in tournaments, make sure you say “provisional ball.”
You crack open a box of Pro V's and pull out a number 1. You tee it up and put it in the same bunker as one of your playing partners. You enter the bunker only to find out that your partner has also played a Pro V number 1 and neither of you has put identifying marks on your ball. Rule 12-2 states that both balls are now considered lost and that both players are penalized a stroke and must go back and hit their third shot from the tee. (You can pick up your brand new ball because it's not really lost).
