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We will open the season at Legacy Hills in LaPorte, IN on Wednesday May 8th. The Legacy Hills tournament is a Guest Day for the MSGA. Invite your friends to join you and enjoy the benefits of being a member of the MSGA. They need only to be 50+ and have a USGA certified handicap.
We have added a FAQ page link above to give everyone a quick look at the MSGA.
If you have not yet registered for the 2024 season call Tom Spartz at 219-363-2534 and we will accommodate you for any of the early season events.
Tournament scoring will continue to be online via phone as it was for the 2022-23 seasons.
If you are not a current member but are looking to join the MSGA, review the FAQ Page link above and click on the “Join MSGA” link above, fill out the application, submit and mail a check for the $25 application fee to MSGA, P.O. Box 162, Valparaiso, IN 46384-0162. If you are looking to play in the first few events, call Tom Spartz at 219-363-2534. After we receive your application, we will add you to our membership list and send instructions on how to pay the Annual Dues and Handicap fee if you use the MSGA/BlueGolf system for your official handicap. The instructions will also include how to register to play in the Tournaments.
The interest level this spring has been good with most early season events already at 80+ entries. There are still plenty of spots open for all events. We expect that the average will be 90-100 players per event for the season. Players may enter any or all events at this time via the Blue Golf system.
Each Tournament day includes lunch, golf, prize fund and skins pool. Email Tom Spartz at tomspartz@gmail.com if you want to play with other specific members or just sign up and Tom will place you in foursomes. It’s a great way to meet others who also enjoy the game of golf on a very competitive course.
Lakes of the Four Seasons C. C. in Crown Point IN is on Monday May 20th. Entries are due by May 15th. The second Guest Day is at Pretty Lake G. C. in Plymouth, IN on Wednesday June 5th. Entries are due by May 31st.
For the 2024 season, we will continue with three sets of tees for players to choose from to match their skill levels. We have defined them as Front Tees (5100 yards), Middle Tees (5600) and Back Tees (6100). Tee lengths are approximate based on the course. The rule of 85 (age + handicap index) is required to play the Front Tees. All players may play the Middle or Back tees if they choose. Players may change their selected tee to better fit their skills at any time. There are two flights within each Tee Group. Course handicaps are assigned based on a player’s handicap index and the tees they choose.
Players are encouraged to continue playing with their regular groups even though players may be playing from different tees.
May 8 |
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Legacy Hills G. C., LaPorte IN (Guest Day) |
May 20 |
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Lakes of Four Seasons C. C., Crown Point IN |
June 5 |
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Pretty Lake G. C., Plymouth IN (Guest Day) |
June 19 |
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Sandy Pines G. C., DeMotte IN |
July 1 |
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Blackthorn G. C., South Bend IN |
July 15 |
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Tippecanoe C. C., Monticello IN |
July 29 |
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White Hawk C. C., Crown Point IN |
August 13-14 |
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Swan Lake Golf Resort, Plymouth IN
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August 26 |
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Warren Course at N.D., South Bend IN |
September 16 |
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Elcona C. C., Bristol IN (Final Event) |
Next Tournament: May 20, 2024
Lakes of the Four Seasons - Crown Point, IN |
Welcome to the website of the Michiana Seniors Golf Association (MSGA). The organization is made up of amateur senior players (age 50+) who love and enjoy the game of golf and a little competition and fellowship on some great golf courses. The Michiana area includes Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan.
If you are a senior amateur player who enjoys playing golf on some of Michiana’s premium golf courses, the MSGA is the organization for you and your golfing friends.
Tournaments are flighted by handicap, so players are competing against similarly skilled players. For the 2024 season, the MSGA will play from three different tees to fit member preferences. Front tees (Green markers) are played at approximately 5100 yards, Middle tees (Blue markers) are approximately 5600 yards and Back Tees (Black markers) are approximately 6100 yards. To play the Front tees, players must have an Age + Handicap Index number of 85+.
The Blue Golf software system is used for MSGA dues payments, event registrations/payments and online scoring including automatically posting for handicap purposes. Ratings and Slopes are adjusted for changes from the course scorecards per USGA guidelines.
Tournament Entry Fees include Golf with cart, lunch, use of practice facilities and Awards including Skin games. Awards are presented for flight low gross and multiple low net winners and Skins by flight based on the number of entries.
Click on the links above to see more information about the MSGA.
If you have any questions or need more information about the MSGA, please contact Tom Spartz (219-363-2534) or any of the Board of Directors.
Walt Ailes, President (219-462-0663).
The 2024 season is the 26th year for the MSGA and includes ten tournaments played from May thru September. Of the 2024 tournaments, five will be played at private country clubs and five at public golf courses throughout the Michiana area.
The season opens at Legacy Hills G. C. in LaPorte, IN on May 8th and closes at Elcona C. C. in Bristol, IN on September 16th.
The MSGA Championship will be played at Swan Lake Golf Resort in Plymouth, IN on Tuesday and Wednesday August 13th, and 14th.
There are no new courses for 2024, but we are returning to several challenging courses including Lakes of Four Seasons, Sandy Pines, Tippecanoe in Monticello and Elcona in Bristol. After playing ten events in 2024, the total number of tournaments played in the 26-year history of the MSGA will be 251 on 53 different golf courses.
The Board of Directors looks forward to another great year in 2024.
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Welcome New Members for 2024Season!
| Rick Hite |
Chesterton IN |
| Steve Carter |
Plymouth IN |
| Dave DeBoer |
Valparaiso IN |
| Trent Newcomb |
Plymouth IN |
| Robert Dragani |
Plymouth IN |
| Steve Hissong |
Plymouth IN |
| David Niespodziany |
South Bend IN |
| Kevin Reichard |
Plymouth IN |
| Todd Leeth |
Valparaiso IN |
| Mike Mulkey |
Dyer IN |
| Jason Christy |
Plymouth IN |
| Dan Steiner |
Valparaiso IN |
| Jeff DuPont |
Portage MI |
| Richard Voss |
Michigan City IN |
| George Tadros |
Michigan City IN |
| Gary Bigott |
Valparaiso IN |
| Barry Rippe |
Knox IN |
| Dan Lowry |
Kewanna IN |
| Kyle Elliott |
Culver IN |
| J B Overmyer |
Culver IN |
Welcome Returning Members!
| Jeff Miller |
Huntertown IN |
| Brian Chalik |
LaPorte IN |
| Roger Stevens |
Rolling Praire IN |
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2023 Champions Kevin Shidler & Fred Hillis (L) with Runnersup Dick Weiss & Bob Henrikson (R) & Swan Lake Golf Pro Ryan Steele (C)
2022 Brady Cup Winner – Bob Henrikson
Chad Hutsell (C) with 2022 Champions Tom Smith & Ed Meyer (L) & Runners-up Andy Dosmann & Mike Hoffman (R)
Chuck Zimmerman receiving congratulations from Michelle and Bill Murray on his Hole-in-One recorded on Hole #17 at South Bend C. C. on 09-14-21.
Bob Brady (left) receiving Recognition Award for his 16 years of Dedicated Service and Leadership to the MSGA
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