66 MARYLAND STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION HISTORY
FOUNDING OF THE MARYLAND STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION by Randal P. Reed, Director of Rules and Competitions of the Maryland State Golf Association
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he Maryland State Golf Association functions as the primary voice of the United States Golf Association in Maryland and fulfills its constitutional mandate by promoting the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions; sponsoring and conducting state championship tournaments as well as USGA qualifying rounds each year; educating and informing Maryland golfers about changes in the Rules of Golf; providing course rating and handicap services to member clubs; fostering respect for the game of golf as well as its rules; and awarding scholarships. The following article was compiled and written by Randal P. Reed, MSGA Director of Rules & Competitions and describes the circumstances surrounding the founding of the MSGA.