April 21, 2020

TO:  MSGA Member Clubs and golfers

In an effort to keep all MSGA members, golfers and member clubs up-to-date, we have created a new dashboard on our website where we will post all news related to COVID-19 & related Executive orders in Maryland, MSGA Tournament Schedules & Events, USGA Schedules & Events, and National news impacting golf.  The MSGA is carefully monitoring all information available regarding COVID-19.  First and foremost, we are committed to minimizing risk of exposure and transmission of this virus to our members and golf community. As updates to our tournament and event schedule become available, we will post to the dashboard.

The direct link to the dashboard is https://msga.org/learn/covid-19/, but can be accessed by the slider on our home page, the yellow bar beneath the slider, and under the Learn dropdown menu.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the MSGA staff by phone or email.

Given the unprecedented nature and uncertainty caused by the continually evolving COVID-19 pandemic, we are now prepared to announce several additional changes to our 2020 championship season.  First is a list of the changes approved by the Board of Directors as of April 16, 2020.  Following the list is a brief explanation of how we might move forward.

  • The four qualifiers scheduled on April 27, May 4, May 14, and May 21 are canceled.
  • One-day scheduled for May 27 at Crofton CC is canceled.
  • Junior Girls Season Opener is canceled.
  • Men’s State Team Matches have now been postponed until later in the year. Dates TBD.
  • Senior Four-Ball scheduled for May 27 at Bethesda is postponed.  Date TBD.
  • Women’s State Team Matches postponed till fall.  Dates TBD.

The canceling of the four Amateur/Open Qualifiers obviously changes how these two events will be conducted.  The Tournament & Competitions Committee is studying options for possible dates other than the original schedule dates of the Amateur & Open as well as how the field would be constructed, but with almost weekly changes in COVID-19 status it is impossible to provide any concrete details at this time. 

Please check the dashboard frequently to stay informed on additional updates.  We will attempt to update the dashboard on a daily basis any news related to golf in Maryland including our revised schedule updates and any changes to formats of events.  We will also announce any major schedule changes via email & social media in addition to the dashboard.  The MSGA  thanks its member clubs and golfers for their patience and their efforts to implement the CDC guidelines and Governor Hogan’s  Executive orders that will hopefully get us back on the golf courses sooner than later.

Stay Safe

Bill Smith, Executive Director