Participation in the BLN Retirees Golf League, previously known as The BMA Gold Card Golf League, is open to all BLN Retirees members, their spouse, partner, and friends. We play once in April and then twice per month May, June, July, August, and September; at golf courses located across the south Puget Sound area. Here is the golf schedule in pdf or Word formats:

• 2017 Golf Schedule (printable pdf format)
• 2017 Golf Schedule (printable Word format)

Mail the completed signup form and checks to Kären Ekrem’s home address as described in the below signup form (select either the pdf or Word format of the form whichever is easiest for you).

• Signup Form (pdf format)
• Signup Form (Word document download can be slow)

League dues are: $65.00
You may join anytime. However, dues are required by April 7, 2017 to participate in all events. Make checks of $65 payable to BLN.

• $31.00 membership in the Washington State Golf Association
• $5.00 BLN Administrative Fee
• $29.00 BLNR prize fund

Membership in WSGA via the BLNR Golf League:
The BLNR League is a registered league with the WSGA. The WSGA golf league name is BMA Gold Card Golf League. As a registered club, we receive full services of both the Pacific Northwest and Washington State Golf Associations. The annual fee of $31.00 includes the $1.00 subscription fee to the Pacific Northwestern Golfer magazine and provides all members with a GHIN number and handicap.

League Composition:
The league uses the GHIN handicap system as its basis for evaluation of players. It is composed of two(2) divisions based on those handicaps. The divisions are established using the mid-point of all the players handicaps; the lower 1/2 handicaps are in division one (1) and the higher 1/2 handicaps are in division two (2).

League Competition:
Each division has the following competitions:

• Low net: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place
• Least putts: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place
• Special Competition (defined prior to each tournament): 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place
• Additional special competitions may be introduced throughout the season

Payment of League Dues:
Make your check payable to BLN and mail to:

Karen Ekrem
406 Pike Street N.E.
Auburn, WA 98002

You may contact me, Karen Ekrem, directly at (206) 819-3044 with any questions you may have regarding joining the BLNR Golf League or via e-mail: karenekrem@gmail.com

League Chairman – Kären Ekrem, (206) 819-3044; karenlekrem@gmail.com
League Scheduler – Fritz Gilbreth, (253) 852-4188; fritzgilbreth@gmail.com

 

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