Who is the MPSGA?

We are a non-profit, volunteer organization with over 30 years of history providing competitive amateur golf tournaments for Michigan Seniors, men 50 and older.

We strive to provide good competition at many outstanding courses. Our purposes are consistent with those of the USGA:

1. To provide competitive golf opportunities for the membership.
2. To increase knowledge and awareness of the rules and traditions of golf.
3. To promote those values of the game of golf which relate to good health, friendship and fair play.

See the MPSGA History section for a great recap of the history of golf and the MPSGA.

Eligibility Requirements

You must be a male Michigan resident. You must attain the age of 50 before the first Tournament in which you wish to participate. To be a full member with GAM privileges, you must sign up for at least 5 of the single day tournaments (or all 4 Saturdays) during the year. The MPSGA is open to all public, private, and university course golfers.

The MPSGA Features

-- Pre-season Rules Seminar
-- Single Day Tournaments (12 Events in 2011)
-- State Seniors Open-Amateur Championship
-- State Match Play Tournament
-- Full Season Competitions
-- Annual Meeting/Golf & Yearly Awards Presentation
-- GAM/USGA Privileges

Spring Rules Seminar

Our "Spring Fling", held in April each year. The "priceless" part of this program is the USGA Rules Seminar that could save strokes off your game without having to spend hundreds of dollars for new equipment.

Single Day Tournaments

The MPSGA conducts single-day tournaments throughout the summer months on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Almost all events are shotgun starts so it is possible to drive to the tournaments with friends and socialize following golf. We try to select high quality courses at reasonable prices. We also allow members the flexibility to pick and choose among the single day tournaments that best fits their schedule.

State Seniors Open-Amateur Championship

This is a three day medal play tournament at a resort location in late August. It is our flagship event of the year and one you should not miss. Many players bring family members with them to the area. Like our other events, this tournament offers both gross and net competition with 6 to 8 flights. Please see the State Tournament section of our website for more information.

State Match Play Tournament

This is a two day match play tournament with 8 man flights and a champion crowned in each flight. There is a championship flight played at gross as well as net flights using USGA handicaps.

Full Season Competitions

THE BRIEGEL CUP
Recognizes the best player in the organization relative to his age over the course
of a full season (points awarded at each event).

GROSS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Points awarded for first, second, third, fourth and fifth best gross score
at each tournament.

GROSS SUPER-SENIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Points awarded for first, second, third, fourth and fifth best gross score
at each tournament among those who have reached the age of 65.

LEGEND OF THE YEAR
This competition is new for 2011. Points awarded for first, second, third, fourth and fifth
best gross score at each tournament among those who have reached the age of 70.

NET PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Points are awarded for the best net performances at each tournament.

Annual Meeting, Golf, Luncheon & Yearly Awards Presentation

Our annual meeting is a thank you for your participation in the other events of the year. In addition to the golf, luncheon and a brief meeting, we present the awards for our full season competitions.

GAM/USGA Privileges

MPSGA members can use the GAM handicap system to enter all their scores and to maintain an official USGA handicap (see Eligibility Requirements above) . The GAM/USGA membership also allows MPSGA members with qualifying handicaps to participate in the various GAM and USGA championships and events throughout the year. There is a link to a list of these tournaments on the left-hand side of this screen.