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Vol. 38, No. 1 January/February 2020 Virginia Golfer Touchpoint Media Inc. Phone: (800) 597-5656 Fax: (763) 595-0016 VSGA-VIP SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION CEO: Steve Farbman PRESIDENT: James McEwen Virginia Golfer is the official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving golfers in Virginia. VSGA Officers PRESIDENT: Gary Beck, Princess Anne CC VICE PRESIDENT: Anne Greever, Willow Oaks CC SECRETARY/ TREASURER: Brian Maloney, Springfield G&CC IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Michael Millen, Farmington CC BOARD MEMBERS: Mark Cote, Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech; Linda DiVall, Mount Vernon CC; Glenn Gray, VSGA eClub Alexandria; Lauren Greenlief, International CC; Craig Groenendaal, Laurel Hill GC; Vernon E. Inge, The Federal Club; Boodie McGurn, CC of Virginia; Mark Raper, Willow Oaks CC; Cameron Robinett, Cedar Point CC; William Saunders, RVA9 GC; Stephen Whitfield, Bayville GC; Bert Wilson, Jefferson Lakeside CC. VSGA Staff | Matt Smiley, executive director; Amanda Braun, tournament manager; Josh Coates, director, rules and competitions; Karen Enders, VIP Golf Card Program/accounting assistant; Kent Holubar, junior golf manager; Connor Jones, tournament manager; Courtney Jones, One-Day manager; Chris Lang, editor, Virginia Golfer magazine/manager, digital media; Matt Pochily, manager, marketing and business development, digital media; Kirsten PUBLISHING PARTNER Roberts, administrative assistant; Tripp Sheppard, director, VSGA membership/ VIP Golf Card Program; Natasha Triplett, director, finance and administration; Michael Walder, director, handicapping; Tom Booker, One-Day coordinator; Tony Caggiano, course rating coordinator; VSGA Junior Golf Circuit coordinators: Matt Burch, Michelle Holmes, LPGA; Michaela Conway; Tommy Smith, PGA VSGA Web Marketing and New Media | Kenmont Group MINNESOTA OFFICE: 505 N. Hwy 169, Suite 100 Minneapolis, Minn. 55441 PHONE: (763) 595-0808 FAX: (763) 595-0016 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: touchpointmedia.com SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT: David Jensen EDITORS: Aaron Paitich, Jake Weyer CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Rob Johnson SENIOR DESIGNER: Brandon Favre Editorial Staff: EDITOR: Chris Lang VSGA MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: Glenn Gray (Chair); Linda DiVall (Vice Chair) CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Josh Apple, Jim Ducibella, Ian Guerin, Scott Kramer, Chris Lang, David Partridge, Dave Pond, Michael J. Stott, Kelsey Solan, Arthur Utley. DESIGNERS: Kelsey Cherwinka, Melanie Schumacher MARKETING COORDINATOR: Elizabeth Boger ADVERTISING OFFICE: Ned Frey (757) 259-5907 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. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Virginia Golfer 2400 Dovercourt Drive Midlothian, VA 23113 Phone: (804) 378-2300 Fax: (804) 378-2369 Website: vsga.org E-mail: [email protected] Virginia Golfer is supported by members’ dues, utilizing $6 per member per year. Subscription: Regular U.S. subscription is six times annually for individual VSGA members and VSGA member clubs. Single copies of Virginia Golfer are available for $2.95 per copy, plus shipping. 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. VIP cardholder fees paid to the VSGA are not fully tax-deductible. Fourteen percent is paid directly to the VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation, which is a qualified charitable 501(c)(3) organization. Consult your tax advisor for further information. Joining The VSGA Has Never Been Easier MEMBERSHIP MEANS MORE THAN A USGA APPROVED ® HANDICAP INDEX Member pricing for VSGA One-Day Events, which are for players of all ages and abilities The MyVSGA app, featuring score posting, access to the latest VIP Golf Card offers, the digital version of Virginia Golfer and ability to register for tournaments SIGN UP FOR OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY AT VSGA.ORG! Access to VSGA championships, for skilled men’s, women’s and junior players Virginia Golfer magazine and the VSGA’s Clubhouse newsletter And much more! VALUE. SERVICE. GOLF. ACCESS. | (804) 378-2300 | VSGA.ORG vsga.org J A N UA RY / F E B R UA RY 2 0 2 0 | V I R G I N I A G O L F E R 1