Michiana Senior Golf

Welcome to Michiana Seniors Golf Association

NEXT TOURNAMENT
THE FOUR SEASONS C.C. - MAY 18, 2026

Member Notes

LAKES OF THE FOUR SEASONS C. C. – CROWN POINT, IN

May 18, 2026 (Monday)    

Note:  Normal starting time – (12:00pm CDT – 1:00pm EDT)

The second MSGA tournament of 2026 will be played on Monday, May 18th at LAKES OF THE FOUR SEASONS C. C.  in CROWN POINT, IN. The FIELD HAS PLENTY OF SPOTS AVAILABLE.  The cut-off date for Lakes of Four Seasons is May 16th.  Call Director of Golf Tom Spartz (219-363-2534) or email Tom at tomspartz@gmail.com with any questions. 

If you have any problem with registration or are unsure about your status for an event, call Tom Spartz.  Notify Tom that you intend to play and he will accommodate members who want to play.  To cancel, notify Tom 48 hours in advance to avoid being charged the full amount of the entry fee.

As in prior years, we are using Blue Golf system for 2026 tournament registrations, payments, online scoring via the internet and preliminary tournament results.   Official results with awards are posted on this website after results are audited and confirmed.

Each player has an account on the Blue Golf system with ID and password.  You may see the results of each event for players whose scores were posted online during the tournament.  Preliminary results shown are Gross and Net scores and Skin awards by Flight. 

The link to Blue Golf is: 
https://michianasga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/michianasga26/schedule/index.htm

If you need to create a Blue Golf account, you will need your World Handicap System number (8 digits).  If you have not yet registered for the 2026 season call Tom Spartz at 219-363-2534 and he will assist you. 

If you are not a current member but are looking to join the MSGA, review the FAQ above and click on the “Join MSGA” link above, fill out the application, submit and mail a check for Annual Dues of $75 to MSGA, P.O. Box 162, Valparaiso, IN 46384-0162.  If you are looking to play in early season events but have not registered, call Tom Spartz at 219-363-2534.

After we receive your application, we will add you to the membership list.  After your Blue Golf account is set up, you will be able to register for any or all of the events. You will be charged the event fee two days before the event via your credit card unless you have cancelled by communicating with Tom Spartz.

Each Tournament includes lunch, golf, prize fund and skins pool. Contact Tom Spartz  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 competitive courses.

Next event is Pottawattomie CC in Michigan City IN on Monday June 1st.   Entries are due by May 28th.   Please note the shotgun start at Pottawattomie will be at 10:00am CT (11:00am ET) with a box lunch served on the course around noon CT.  The course practice range and green will open at 8:30am CT for those wanting to practice.

The following event is at Tippecanoe C. C. in Monticello, IN on Monday June 15th.  Entries are due by June 11th. 

For the 2026 season, we will continue with three sets of tees for players to choose from to match their skill levels.  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 during the season. 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. 

MSGA Tournament Schedule for 2026

May 6 W Sandy Pines G.C. – DeMotte IN Noon CT
May 18 M Lakes of 4 Seasons C. C. – Crown Point IN Noon CT
June 1 M Pottawattomie C. C. – Michigan City IN 10AM CT
June 15 M Tippecanoe C. C. – Monticello IN Noon CT
June 29 M Blackthorn G. C. – South Bend IN Noon CT
July 13 M Legacy Hills G. C. – LaPorte IN Noon CT
July 27 M White Hawk CC – Crown Point IN Noon CT
August 11-12 T/W Swan Lake Golf Resort – Plymouth IN 9AM CT
August 24 M Warren GC at Notre Dame – Notre Dame IN Noon CT
September 14 M Sand Creek C. C. – Chesterton IN Noon CT
Next Tournament: June 1, 2026
Pottawattomie CC, Michigan City, IN
Please note starting time:
10:00am CT (11:00am ET)

Welcome New Members for 2026 Season!

Jeff Stangel Crown Point IN
Billy Davis Syracuse IN
Dan Rogers Crown Point IN
John Loupee Edwardsburg MI
Jerry Lambert Crown Point IN
Mike Blake Three Oaks MI
Joe Despoy Valparaiso IN
Don Rapley Valparaiso IN
Tim Gartland LaPorte IN
Doug Mogck Valparaiso IN
Chris Freeze South Bend IN
Jerry Scherzinger Crown Point IN
Roger Danielson Plymouth IN
Jerry Gushrowski Michigan City IN
John Matthiesen Valparaiso IN

Welcome Returning Members!

Rich Dobis Valparaiso IN
Ron Gross Valparaiso IN

Tom Moser receiving Congratulations and Award from Walt Ailes for his Hole-in-One on Hole #13 at Sandy Pines on 06-24-24.



2024 Champions Bill Dekker & Dan Tarpley (L) GolF Pro Chad Hutzel (C) and Runners UP Rick Ogle & Bill Murray (R)



2023 Champions Kevin Shidler & Fred Hillis (L) with Runnersup Dick Weiss & Bob Henrikson (R) & Swan Lake Golf Pro Ryan Steele (C)



Chad Hutsell (C) with 2022 Champions Tom Smith & Ed Meyer (L) & Runners-up Andy Dosmann & Mike Hoffman (R)

Visitors and Guests:

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.  MSGA tournaments are played from three different tees to fit each player’s skill level.  Each tee group includes two flights.

The Blue Golf software system is used for MSGA dues payments, event registrations/payments and online scoring including automatically posting of player scores for handicap purposes.   

Tournament Entry Fees include Golf with cart, lunch (unless noted), 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.

Tim Holmes, President (219-241-7599)

 

Kevin Shidler – 2024 Brady Cup Winner

2026 Information:

The schedule for 2026 includes ten events as in prior seasons. Of the ten 2026 tournaments, six will be played at private country clubs, three at public courses and one at a Golf Resort Course throughout the Michiana area.

After the 2024 season, the Board surveyed the players at the final event to understand the members’ thoughts on changes that might improve organization. One of the changes that many members indicated was changing starting times. More than 70% indicated they would be interested in trying earlier start times.

With that in mind, the Board has decided to test an earlier start time at Pottawattomie. The shotgun start will be at
10:00am CT (11:00am ET) with a box lunch served on the course around noon. The course practice range and green
will open at 9:00am CT for those wanting to practice.

The season opens at Sandy Pines G. C. in DeMotte, IN, on May 6th and closes at Sand Creek C. C. in Chesterton, IN on
September 14th.

The MSGA Championship will be played at Swan Lake Golf Resort in Plymouth, IN on Tuesday and Wednesday August
11th and 12th.

After playing ten events in 2026, the total number of tournaments played in the 28-year history will be 261 on 53
different golf courses.

The Board of Directors looks forward to another great year in 2026.



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.