As I write this article, the Men’s Preserve/MountainView Golf Association (MPMGA) is finishing up a year that certainly had its’ ups and downs. For a good part of the year, we didn’t have our full complement of golf courses open for business. The time spent at MountainView became doubly enjoyable as the course continued to grow to its full potential. The professional staff has expanded into a well-oiled machine. Will the excitement ever stop?
Apparently not, because there’s already a buzz happening about our revamped Member-Guest Tournament in April 2025. Early entries have already surpassed 50 percent capacity! We named the Tournament “The Desperado.” To show our upgrade in class, the Desperado even has his own logo. I’d like to suggest a contest to name his logo. The prize could be a meet-and-greet with the Desperado himself.
Some big tournaments were played at the end of 2024. The Winter Bash in November featured upgraded payouts for the winners, but most importantly included a free lunch and beer! Did I mention there was beer, and it was free? Guys, joining the MPMGA is a no-brainer. Where can you get golf, food, camaraderie and (occasional) free beer? Not within golf cart distance anyway. Just email Dave Quesnell at davidquesnell77@gmail.com. He’ll be more than happy to take your application/money.
I hate to bring up a negative in the proceedings, but at the Winer Bash luncheon, the coveted McDivot prize was given to a most deserving winner, Tony VanAtter. The award is given to the golfer who exhibits the most bone-headed display of ineptitude on the golf course. Tony won the award going away. Anyone who can somehow lose his cart’s windshield and then drive over it is an almost automatic winner. I know this because I’ve won the McDivot twice (and counting).
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention two fine members of the MPMGA, Matt Kambic and Dan Nordhill. They recently won the AGA two-man scramble, super senior division. Regional winners from all over the state competed but were intimidated when Kambic showed up in full army uniform including two grenades strapped to his chest. Way to go, guys!
