Virginia Golfer Jan / Feb 2020 | Page 4

Contents JAN/FEB 2020 FEATURES 16 Five for the Fifth Meet the five new members of the Virginia Golf Hall of Fame, set for induction in May at Hermitage Country Club. 19 The Buddy System Before preparing your next golf vacation with friends, follow these tips to get the most out of your experience. 41 The VSGA Member Club Directory Listings and information for the VSGA’s more than 300 member clubs. AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH DEPARTMENTS 5 Chinn Adds to Resume GREAT HOLES Top Virginia junior Kelly Chinn records his biggest victory to date, winning the AJGA’s Rolex Tournament of Champions. 13 No. 18 at River Bend Club A daunting par-5 finishing hole will challenge plenty at the 2020 VSGA Amateur Championship. THE RULES NEXT UP 8 E  ye on College Golf A look at how VSGA members are faring at the midpoint of the 2019-20 Division I golf season. MEMBER CLUBS 10 Full Label Partnership Virginia’s turfgrass leaders look to the future at Independence Golf Club’s unique testing facility. 14 Loose Impediments and Abnormal Conditions What you need to know before moving loose impediments before playing your ball. VIRGINIA EXPLORER 30 Another World A look at the VSGA’s upcoming member trip to Southwest Ireland, and how you can prepare to join the fun in 2021. INSTRUCTION 34 It’s OK To Be Different Unique is the new normal for instruction in 2020. FIT FOR PLAY 36 Drilling Deep What’s the deal with CBD oil, the hottest new supplement in golf? EQUIPMENT 38 Update Your Bag A look at the freshest new gear set for release in the new year. MY TURN 72 Getting Feedback Improving Your Game? There’s an app for that. Virginia Golfer Offi cial publication of the Virginia State Golf Association as a service to its more than 72,000 members. JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2020 $2.95 vsga.org The 2020 VSGA Planning Guide inside VSGA DIRECTORY: A COMPLETE LISTING OF EVERY MEMBER CLUB THE ULTIMATE GOLF TRIP: TIPS FOR PLANNING A GREAT GOLF ESCAPE FOLLOW THE PROS: FULL PGA AND LPGA SCHEDULES 2 ON THE COVER: Lars Leetaru put together this whimsical calendar cover to open our 2020 planning guide. V I R G I N I A G O L F E R | J A N UA R Y / F E B R UA R Y 2 0 2 0 vsga.org