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Vol. 34, No. 1 January/February 2016 VSGA-VIP SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Virginia Golfer is the official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization serving all golfers in Virginia. VSGA Officers PRESIDENT: Bruce H. Matson, Hermitage CC/Kinloch GC VICE PRESIDENT: Michael Millen, Farmington CC SECRETARY: Gary Beck, Princess Anne CC TREASURER: Anne Gordon Greever, Willow Oaks CC IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Gib Palmer, Salisbury CC TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN: Tim Rash, Salisbury CC BOARD MEMBERS: Michael W. Ancel, Newport News GC at Deer Run; Linda DiVall, Mount Vernon CC; Dr. Erik Ervin, Blacksburg CC; Craig Groenendaal, Laurel Hill GC; Linda Lumsden, Halifax CC; Brian Maloney, Springfield G&CC; Boodie McGurn, The CC of Virginia; William H. Millsaps, Willow Oaks CC; Ray Montgomery, Pleasant Valley GC; Karl Quinn, Elizabeth Manor G&CC; Terry Towler, The Manor Resort GC; John Vogel, The CC of Virginia; Grover Walker, River Bend G&CC; Michael Wise, Ballyhack GC/Roanoke CC. GENERAL COUNSEL: Vernon E. Inge Jr. (LeClairRyan) VSGA Staff | Jamie Conkling, executive director; Josh Coates, assistant director, rules and competitions; Karen Enders, VIP Card Program/accounting assistant; Kent Holubar, junior golf manager; Courtney Jones, One-Day manager; Chris Lang, editor, Virginia Golfer Magazine/manager, Digital Media; Kirsten Roberts, front desk receptionist; Tripp Sheppard, director, VSGA membership/VIP Card Program; Matt Smiley, director, rules and competitions; Natasha Triplett, director, finance and administration; Michael Walder, director, handicapping; Abby Daniels, P.J. Boatwright intern; Tom Booker, One-Day events coordinator; Tony Caggiano, course rating coordinator; VSGA Junior Golf Circuit Coordinators: Michelle Holmes, LPGA; Tommy Smith, PGA; Michael Starr, PGA. VSGA Web Marketing and New Media | Kenmont Group Editorial Committee EDITOR: Chris Lang Bill Millsaps (chairman), Jim Ducibella, Tim Finnegan, James McEwen, Michael J. Stott, Bill Tolbert, Arthur Utley, Jamie Conkling, Tripp Sheppard CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Kathryn Belanger, Tom Cunneff, Jim Ducibella, Scott Kramer, Bruce H. Matson, Gib Palmer, Leonard Shapiro, Arthur Utley, Michael Walder, Nathan Warters. PUBLISHING PARTNER Virginia Golfer (ISSN #1094-3021) is published six times annually (bimonthly) by the Virginia State Golf Association, located at 2400 Dovercourt Drive Midlothian, VA 23113. Periodical postage paid at Midlothian, VA, and additional mailing offices. Touchpoint Media Inc. Phone: (800) 597-5656 Fax: (763) 595-0016 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Virginia Golfer 2400 Dovercourt Drive Midlothian, VA 23113 Phone: (804) 378-2300 Faxes: (804) 378-2369 or (804) 378-8216 Website: vsga.org E-mail: vsga.org/contact-us CEO: Steve Farbman PRESIDENT: James McEwen MINNESOTA OFFICE: 505 N. Hwy 169, Suite 100 Minneapolis, Minn. 55441 PHONE: (763) 595-0808 FAX: (763) 595-0016 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.touchpointmedia.com Virginia Golfer is supported by members’ dues, utilizing $6 per member per year. Subscription: Regular U.S. subscription is six times annually for VSGA members, VIP cardholders and VSGA member clubs. Single copies of Virginia Golfer are available for $2.95 per copy, plus shipping. SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT: David Jensen CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Rob Johnson The opinions and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the VSGA, the publisher or its advertisers. The advertising space provided in Virginia Golfer is purchased and paid for by the advertiser. None of the products or services are necessarily endorsed by the VSGA or its affiliates. DESIGNERS: Karli Seman, Julia Taborskaya and Brandon Favre EDITORS: Aaron Paitich and Reed Richardson MARKETING COORDINATOR: Grace Famestad VIP cardholder fees paid to the VSGA are not fully tax-deductible. Fourteen percent is paid directly to the VSGAVIP Scholarship Foundation, which is a qualified charitable 501(c)(3) organization. Consult your tax advisor for further information. REGIONAL ADVERTISING OFFICE: Ned Frey (757) 259-5907 Advertise JANUARY/FEBRUARY plus H LEARN TO STRETC YOUR LIMITS in Virginia Golfer AND BUY THE BEST ENT LATEST EQUIPM as a service State Golf Association s of the Virginia cardholder Official publication 80,000 members and VIP to its nearly RE MARCH/APRIL 2015 2015 $6.95 PREPARE TO T PLAY YOUR MOS F ENJOYABLE GOL THIS SEASON GINIA VIROL G FER GOLFER MAGAZINE as a TO VIRGINIA SUPPLEMENT State Golf Association of the Virginia and VIP cardholders Official publicationthan 80,000 members more service to its Member 2015 VSGAec y Club Dir tor THIS SEASON F ENJOYABLE GOLT PLAY