2017 LMGA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL, KICK-OFF TOURNAMENT, TWILIGHT
GOLF LEAGUE & EVENT CALENDAR
After seeing the spectacular condition of the golf course last year, I am sure you are all anxious
for the start of the 2017 season. The difference in the course conditions over the past two
years has been astonishing. However, with progress comes change. 2017 will see a new Golf
Course Superintendent, who will have big shoes to fill as Michael Golden has moved on to
Sterling Farms. We will also have a new Golf Professional, who will take over for John Cooper.
Finally, the much-discussed bunker and green drainage project will commence in mid-August.
Plans have been drawn up to keep playing inconveniences to a minimum.
The LMGA Board has been meeting throughout the winter and planning for the upcoming year.
We expect another great season for all of the LMGA members. Your favorite tournaments are
back (please see attached schedule) and we look forward to welcoming new participants as
well as those of you who have played in the past. Thanks to the handicap system, everyone is
good enough to play! Last year we instituted a tournament point system which allowed us to
name a player of the year and at the same time allowed us to reduce handicaps in tournaments
should any one player accumulate a certain number of points from placing in several
tournaments (for more information please see www.Popeofslope.com). Other changes over the
past few years were moving the Baldwin Stroke Play Tournament to September, changing the
Club Championship to two weekends from three, adding flights, and even adding “The Onion”,
a one day member-member in September. It has been a big success and everyone who played
in it enjoyed the camaraderie and competition. Also, we saw several changes to the Member
Guest which were met with great acclaim. The most significant was the end of tournament
Shoot-Out, which pitted the winners of each flight on the 18th to decide the overall winner.
Several contestants are still recovering from the emotional scars of this high intensity finish.
The Gilardi Kickoff Tournament and annual spring meeting is scheduled for Saturday April
22ndth where we will introduce the Board and get an update on season plans and initiatives,
and hear from the staff on planned course improvements. For the first time in four years, the
annual dues for 2017 will increase by $5.00 across the board and are now $85 if you pay prior
to May 1st and $100 from May 1st onward. Both Junior and Senior players will have
discounted rates. Please see the attached application for details and note the deadlines for
the Kickoff Tournament and the Twilight League.
The course should be in amazing shape this spring as continued work and attention has
brought the course conditions to a level not seen in many years. As mentioned, this year will
see the long overdue bunker improvement project which will commence on August 15th and
take up to one year to complete. This work will be done in two to three hole increments and
minimal work will happen over the weekends, when our tournaments are played. Several
bunkers will be combined, others will be added or eliminated, and the net result will be bunker
complexes that are more attractive and strategically placed and without the many stones that
have hampered bunker play over the years. More details will follow as the season progresses.
We are excited to provide you first-rate tournaments where you can compete and vie for firstrate prizes, have fun and enjoy the camaraderie that only golf can provide.
We look forward to a fun and exciting 2017 Golf Season.
Peter Krieger
LMGA President
2017 LMGA Approved Events
Event
Chairman
Description
Twilight League
2017 Date
Monday 4/17 - 6/26 plus
playoffs
Michael Fox
Gilardi Kick Off
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Peter Krieger
Presidents Cup Reception
Wednesday April 19, 2017
Jon Lieber
Monday/Tuesday team play
ABCD Scramble, full handicap, breakfast,
lunch
Draw/Reception at VFW. Match play, full
handicap, draw, one match per month
Calandriello Tournament
Reception
Wednesday April 19, 2017
David Levin
Draw/Reception at VFW. Two-man team
match play, 90% handicap, draw, one match
per month
Chappa High School
Tournament
Thursday May 25th, 2017
Dick Healy
Premier CT High School Tournament.
Volunteers needed.
Member Member
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Chris Meinke
Two man teams, 36 holes, mixed formats.Pape
Friday July 14, 2017
Saturday July 15, 2017
LMGA Board
Two man teams, 54 holes.
Championship flight qualifier, 18 holes, no
handicap. Quarters and Semis on 8/6.
Pape Member Guest
Club Championship Qualifying
Saturday July 29, 2017
Club Championship
Sunday July 30, 2017
Dick Healy
Dick Healy &
Harry
Alexander
Saturday August 05, 2017
Sunday August 06, 2017
Match play all flights, 18 holes, no handicap
Seniors
Saturday August 19, 2017
Sunday August 20, 2017
Dick Healy
Medal play, full handicap
Monday August 21, 2017
Saturday Sept. 09, 2017
Sunday September 10, 2017
David Levin
Medal play, full handicap
Dave Dwyer
Skip Lane
The Onion
Friday September 22, 2017
Saturday September 30,
2017
Metal Play, Stroke Play Gross and Net
Raise funds for Longshore Golf Course.
Evening festivities following golf -- food, drink,
music.
Two man member-member one day
tournament.
Closing Tournament
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Super Seniors/Legends
Baldwin Stroke Play
Championship
Golf Gala
Ryan Smith
Bob
Cunningham
ABCD Scramble, full handicap
2017 LMGA Board of Directors and Officers
Peter Krieger
President
[email protected]
203-644-3679
Jon Lieber
Vice President
[email protected]
917-923-8906
Tom Whelan
Treasurer
[email protected]
203-434-1529
Ryan Burke
Tournament Chair
[email protected]
203-856-3453
Michael Fox
[email protected]
917-363-4487
Chris Meinke
[email protected]
203-822-8626
Michael Durkin
[email protected]
203-227-7899
David Levin
[email protected]
203-227-0754
Dave Dwyer
[email protected]
203-247-7136
Dick Healy
[email protected]
203-227-5224
Bob Cunningham
[email protected]
203-856-3890
Harry Alexander
[email protected]
203-557-4203
Ryan Smith
[email protected]
203-241-9321
Skip Lane
[email protected]
203-858-4931
Handicap System
Local scores should be posted either at the course or online at GHIN.com from April 1 st to
October 31st, with the first GHIN e-Revision transmitted April 15th. Any rounds played elsewhere
where golf is played year round should be posted as well. To maintain and receive your official
USGA GHIN handicap, you must pay your member dues by April 15 th. After April 15th GHIN
numbers will be deactivated for non-paid members. A valid handicap is required to participate in all
LMGA Tournaments
LMGA Website
The LMGA website has (http://lmga.org) is your central source for news, events,
tournament sign-up and tracking your game. You cannot become a member just by signing up on
the website. After you mail in your membership application and pay your dues you can sign up for
the website, which is our main vehicle for communication with our members. Go to
http://lmga.org and click on the "Become a member" button. Once you have completed this
simple process, your membership will be activated within 24 hours. Once you are signed up, the
menu of choices will expand and you should experience a big improvement in convenience and
application. We hope you will enjoy the crisp clean look and the wide range of features available in
the new website. If you have any questions please contact Mike Durkin who oversees our website
[email protected] . If you have forgotten your user name or password from last year, there is a
button to click below the log in section which will e-mail you your user name and reset your
password.
Twilight League
The Twilight League kicks off Monday April 17th provided that the golf course is open. Should
the opening be delayed, we have been promised times later into the season. Make sure to mail
your LMGA membership application, your dues, your Twilight League Registration (see attached)
and $60/team fee by Monday, April 10th. If you are a team of two or a single we will attempt to
match you with a team. For those who do not want to commit for the entire season but would like
to compete, please register as an alternate.
Gilardi Kick-Off Tournament
The Gilardi Kick-Off Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 22nd. Please register on-line
at http://lmga.org and mail the attached combined Membership renewal application and Kickoff
registration with your check by April 17th. Tournament format is an ABCD Scramble. Teams are
determined based on last year’s end-of-season handicap. The day begins with a buffet breakfast at
7:15am at the Inn at Longshore, followed by a brief membership meeting. Registration fee includes
breakfast, range balls, golf, carts and prizes. Sandwiches and refreshments will be served behind
the pro shop following the Tournament. Please note in the case of inclement weather, the
breakfast and meeting will not be cancelled.
2017 LONGSHORE MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP and KICKOFF TOURNAMENT
Step 1: Choose your membership and decide if you want to play in the kickoff
tournament.
Paid prior to May 15th
After May 15th
_____ New Member
$100.00
_____ Adult Member Dues
$85.00
$100.00
_____ Senior Dues (age 62+ as of 4/15/17)
$65.00
$80.00
_____ Junior Dues (18 and under as of 7/1/17) $25.00
$25.00
_____ Kick-Off Tournament (carts included)
Total Amount Enclosed
$60.00 (must register by April 17th)
$___________
Step 2: Confirm membership information below and make any corrections necessary.
NAME:
ADDRESS
CITY/ST/ZIP:
HOME PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS (required
MEMBERSHIP TYPE:
GHIN #:
*USGA issues one GHIN number per golfer (GHIN number may be registered to multiple clubs).
PREFERRED TEE POSITION:
(choice of Blue, White, Yellow, or Orange)
Step 3: Mail this application and your check (PAYABLE TO LMGA) to:
LMGA
Box 3097 Saugatuck Station
Westport, CT 06880
Deadline for Kickoff is April 17th - Deadline for Early Membership Fee is May 15 th
2017 LMGA TWILIGHT GOLF LEAGUE
APPLICATION AND LEAGUE INFORMATION
League Format
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Play will be on Mondays and Tuesdays
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3 man teams with 2 team members playing each match
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Pre-assigned starting times beginning at 4:00 p.m.
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Compete for flight titles and overall league championship
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Team captains responsible for team participation and posting of scores
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Season runs from 4/17/2017 to 6/27/2017 excluding make-ups and playoffs
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To play - You must be a current LMGA member with a valid handicap.
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Entry Fee - $60.00 per team for prizes
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Top team and 2 wild cards in each flight will qualify for playoffs and prizes
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Only LMGA members are eligible.
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Must have official USGA handicap or else play as scratch until handicap is established.
Sign-up
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3 man teams, singles encouraged and will be assigned to teams as availability allows

VERY IMPORTANT – Apply and include your fee as early as possible! Teams will be
accommodated on a first come first serve basis regardless of previous participation.

Singles - If you don’t have a team but wish to play fill out the space below and we will try to place
you on a team with other singles. Entry fees for singles are not required until assigned to a team.
___NAME
CONTACT NUMBER____________________EMAIL_________
1
___________________________________________________________________________________________
2
___________________________________________________________________________________________
3
Place * by name of Captain
_______ I am a single and would like to be assigned to a team
_______ I am a single and would like to be considered as an alternate
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO LMGA AND MAIL TO:
LMGA
Box 3097 Saugatuck Station
Westport, CT 06880
Please pay by April 10, 2017
2016 Tournament Champions
Stroke Play Championship:
Low Gross: Chris Meinke
2nd: Richard Bailey
Low Net: Brent Biederman
2nd: Bill Walsh
Calandriello:
Winners: Phil Corbo/John Siddell
Runner Up: Matt Haynes/David Lyons
Member- Member:
Low Gross: Chris Meinke/Cody Schwarz
2nd: Larry Friedlander/Gavin McMahon
Low Net: Rich Bailey/George Martin
2nd: Matt Gillespie/Rich Minnich
Club Championship:
Championship Flight: Tim Romano
Runner Up: Cody Schwarz
First Flight: Ben Stefan
Runner Up: Michael Fox
Second Flight: Charlie Fraas
Runner Up: Dan VanRooyen
Third Flight: Rick Michalek
Runner Up: Chris Pulcino
Fourth Flight: Russ Polin
Runner up: Don Renzulli
Seniors Championship:
Super Seniors Championship:
President’s Cup Championship:
Low Gross: Jon Stefenson
Runner Up: Rich Bailey
Low Net: Jeff Danneberg
Runner Up: Michael Clear
Low Gross: George Martin
Runner Up: Mark Mastrianni
Low Net: Barry Cass
Runner Up: Alan Eugley
Winner: Mark Brockwell
Runner Up: Peter Krieger
Semi Finalists: Sean Taylor, David Lyons
Twilight League Championship:
Winners: David Levin, Michael Heine, Mike Jacob
Runner Up: Vijay Popat, Greg Lewin, Neil Boothby
The Onion:
Low Gross: Mike Durkin/Steve Watson
Runner Up: Chris Meinke/Ryan Smith
Low Net: Ben Stefan/Dan Van Rooyen
Runner Up: Paul Epstein/Berndt Huelbert
2016 LMGA PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Chris Meinke