Mare Island Golf Cub was established in 1892, making it the oldest course west of the Mississippi. Recently expanded back to a full 18-hole facility by renowned Pacific Rim architect Robin Nelson, the new course is designed to challenge golfers of all abilities. Half of the holes wind through tree-lined fairways, while the other half offer a more links-style journey. The majority of holes offer a magnificent view of San Pablo Bay, the Napa River, Mt. Tamalpais and on a clear day, the Golden Gate Bridge. No other Bay Area course has a more panoramic view.

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• The Annual Northwood Golf Club and BBQ on July 12th
• Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club on July 29th

• Registration Deadline is June 14th. As a reminder, competitors MUST complete both the Chapter registration form and EWGA Official Registration Form.
• The website is continually being updated with Championship information, please check this site out frequently for the latest information: ewgasmn.com.

ATTENTION: Chapter Championship Rules Clinic

• Please join us at San Geronimo Sunday, June 15th for our annual pre Chapter Championship rules clinic and breakfast.
• Breakfast service will begin at 8:30AM, the program will follow at 9AM - If you are planning to play that day we have adjusted our times to accommodate for this programming.
• If you are planning to attend, please contact Michele Larkey at mlarkey@pacbell.net to reserve your spot.

Recent Updates:

• In conjunction with San Geronimo Golf Course, the Chapter Championship Committee will be enforcing the local rules on tournament day. ALL competitors are responsible for knowing and understanding the local rules as well as all other USGA Rules of Golf (The local rules can be found on our Chapter website).
• The Spirit of the Game - All players should conduct themselves in a considerate manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times. Conduct such as excessive use of vulgar language or aggressive behavior directed at another competitor, rules official, marshal, or Committee member is not in the Spirit of the Game. The first demonstration of such behavior will result in a one stroke penalty and the second incident will result in disqualification.
• To align with the tournament rules from AHQ, GPS measuring devices are prohibited for use during this tournament. Penalty for using such devices will result in disqualification.

Flight Designations:

• Championship Flight: 0.0 - 8.0
• 1st Flight: 8.1 - 16.0
• 2nd Flight: 16.1 - 24.0
• 3rd Flight: 24.1 - 32.0
• 4th Flight: 32.1 - 40.4

Tee Yardages:

In order to provide the most challenging, interesting, and playable course for all participants, the following tee boxes will be used:

• Championship and 1st Flights: All Blue Tees with the exception of the White Tees from Holes 2, 4, 10, 14, 17, and 18.
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Flights: All Blue Tees (Forward Tees).

Determining Tee Grounds for Scramble Teams - Due to the varying abilities of individual team members, individual scramble team members will play from the following locations based on their verifiable handicap index:

• Scramble Team Member Index: 5.0 to 27.0, Tee Assignments: Same as Championship and 1st Flights.
• Scramble Team Member Index: 27.1 to 40.4, Tee Assignments: Same as 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Flights.

Attention Competitive Golfers - Save the Date and Important Qualifying information for the Cal Cup.

• Participant is an active member of EWGA-SMN.
• Participant will have participated in at LEAST 3 EWGA-SMN sponsored golf events by August 10 - events include: League Play Weekend and Week Day, Team Play and Scheduled Golf Outings.
• Participant will have a current handicap with a minimum of 5 rounds posted in 2008.
• Participant must qualify August 10 at Chardonnay for a total of 12 spots - 3 low gross, 8 low net, 1 captain's pick from the qualifier participants.
• The Captain of the Cal Cup team will be chosen by the qualifiers.
• The Captain will choose the 2 alternates from the qualifiers.

Deadline to Sign up is August 3, 2008. If you are interested in participating in this qualifying event please contact Sue Thompson at sthomp2511@aol.com

• Have you seen the new feature on the EWGA website where you can easily send an email to a friend and share your passion for EWGA and golf?
• In the Members area under “My Profile” you will find the link to “Refer a Friend.” You just enter your friend's name and email, and then your name and email, and send them a quick message.
• What a convenient way to tell others about your EWGA experience!