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FEATURES
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Gib Palmer looks back on his two
years as VSGA president; Bruce
Matson looks forward to his tenure.
Retiring Virginia Tech football
coach and VSGA member Frank
Beamer plans to turn some of his
energy to the golf course.
Middleburg’s Peter Walsh adapts
his golf game after severe injuries
sustained in a horse-riding accident.
Presidents’ Corner
Competitive Spirit
After the Fall
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National Pride
PHOTO COURTESY OF AUBURN UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Myrtle Beach is a fine destination
for VSGA members looking to
escape the cold of winter.
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Best of the Best
The VSGA celebrates its 2015
golfers of the year, including
top junior Mark Lawrence Jr.
Also, check out the VSGA
Championship and Qualifier
schedule for 2016.
vsga.org
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