Vol . 41 , No . 1 January / February 2023
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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 : Anne Greever , Willow Oaks CC VICE PRESIDENT : Brian Maloney , Springfield G & CC SECRETARY / TREASURER : Craig Groenendaal , VSGA eClub IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT : Gary Beck , Princess Anne CC BOARD MEMBERS : Somsak Chivavibul , River Bend Club ; Mark Cote , Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech ; Katie Cox , Spotswood CC ; Linda DiVall , Mount Vernon CC ; Glenn Gray , Lakeside Park Club ; Lauren Greenlief , International CC ; Duncan Hardcastle , Magnolia Green GC ; Vernon E . Inge , The Federal Club ; Boodie McGurn , CC of Virginia ; Mark Raper , Willow Oaks CC ; Cameron Robinett , Cedar Point Club ; William Saunders , RVA9 GC ; Stephen Whitfield , Bayville GC ; Bert Wilson , Lakeside Park Club .
VSGA Staff | Matt Smiley , executive director ; Kate Benicase , administrative and marketing assistant ; Amanda Braun , assistant director , championships and golf operations ; Josh Coates , director , championships and golf operations ; Karen Enders , accounting assistant ; Courtney Hamlett , director , member programs and VIP card ; Kent Holubar , assistant director , championships and golf operations ; Amanda Kelley , manager , championships and golf operations ; Chris Lang , manager , media and communications ; Kirsten Roberts , administrator , member programs and VIP Card ; Erin Strickler , manager , marketing and outreach ; Karyn Tancredi , director , finance and administration ; Michael Walder , director , handicapping and member services ; Brian Wright , manager , course rating and member services ; One-Day coordinators : Todd Dalton and Dennis Egan ; VSGA Junior Golf Circuit coordinators : Mitchell Freeborne ; Ed Gill , Peter Hamm ; Michelle Holmes , LPGA .
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Editorial Staff : EDITOR : Chris Lang INSTRUCTION EDITOR : Josh Apple , PGA VSGA MARKETING , COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE : Mark Raper ( Chair ), Glenn Gray ( Vice Chair ), Lauren Greenlief , Duncan Hardcastle , Will Saunders .
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS : Josh Apple , Kevin Casey , Janeen Driscoll , Jim Ducibella , Scott Kramer , Chris Lang , Dave Pond , David Partridge
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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
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Virginia Golfer magazine and the VSGA ’ s Clubhouse newsletter
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