Metropolitan 9-Hole Championship Coming in 2019
Ballwin Golf Club to Host June 29
St. Louis, MO – The Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association will add to its championship schedule in 2019. Ballwin Golf Club will host the inaugural Metropolitan 9-Hole Championship on Saturday, June 29th next summer.
On the heels of a very successful U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifier conducted at Ballwin GC in 2018, the first USGA qualifier ever conducted at a 9-hole facility in this region, MAGA is introducing a 9-hole championship for golfers in 2019. Ballwin GC was the obvious choice and elated to be the first 9-hole facility to host a new MAGA championship.
“We are honored to welcome the first Metropolitan 9-hole Championship in 2019. Hosting this event in collaboration with MAGA is not only an honor for the Ballwin Golf Course, but for the entire region. It’s a chance to showcase the best of golf and the best of St. Louis. We can’t wait to see how many people Play 9 with us this year.” said Ballwin PGA Professional David Furlong.
The unique part of this 9-hole championship will be it will be open to everyone! There will be Men’s, Women’s, Senior and Junior Divisions available in both Gross and Net. If you are a member of MAGA, have an active GHIN number through a MAGA Member Club, you will be eligible to participate. And, the competition will be 9-holes!
Executive Director, Curt Rohe commented on this new championship, “This will truly be a championship for everyone! Anyone will be able to find a spot to participate in the Metropolitan 9-Hole Championship. This day will celebrate not only a new championship for MAGA but the USGA Play 9 initiative as well.”
The Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association conducts eleven (11) championships, ten (10) USGA qualifying rounds and its Amateur Series of events each season. MAGA provides the USGA GHIN Handicap Service to 140 member clubs across the St. Louis region and Southern Illinois. Additionally, MAGA is the regional authority on the Rules of Golf and Amateur Status. For more information, visit www.metga.org
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