Virginia Golfer January/February 2014 | Page 4

Contents Vol. 32 No. 1 YOUR GAME 6 A New Aura of Leadership Golf enthusiast and administrator Gib Palmer is ready to take the reins as the 35th VSGA president. 12 Premier Players The commonwealth’s top amateur players from this past season were honored with VSGA golfer of the year accolades. ALLIED ASSOCIATIONS 22 Johnson Focused on Uncompromised Outreach Mix and Match in Myrtle Beach A trip to South Carolina’s Lowcountry and beyond allows vacationers the opportunity to pair golf with fun family activities. 36 MY TURN 40 Wall Street Journal golf writer John Paul Newport shares his opinions on issues facing the major tours and the golf industry. VSGA-VIP SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Virginia Golfer is the official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association, a non-profit organization serving all golfers in Virginia. VSGA Officers | PRESIDENT: Gib Palmer, Midlothian VICE PRESIDENT: Bruce H. Matson, Richmond SECRETARY: Michael Millen, Charlottesville TREASURER: Gary Beck, Virginia Beach IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: E. Lee Coble, Richmond TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN: Tim Rash, Midlothian BOARD MEMBERS: Michael W. Ancel, Newport News; Dr. Erik Ervin, Radford; Craig Groenendaal, Centreville; Wayne Harris, Lynchburg; Linda Lumsden, Halifax; Brian Maloney, Reston; Bill Millsaps, Richmond; Ray Montgomery, Clifton; Karl Quinn, Chesapeake; Sarah Robertson, Nellysford; Terry Towler, Dillwyn; John Vogel, Richmond; Grover Walker, Great Falls; Richard Wight, Virginia Beach; Michael Wise, Roanoke GENERAL COUNSEL: Vernon E. Inge Jr. (LeClairRyan) VSGA Women’s Division Officers PRESIDENT: Sarah Robertson, Nellysford VICE PRESIDENT: Isabelle Bunch, Irvington SECRETARY: Sara Cole, Salem TREASURER: Anne Gordon Greever, Richmond IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Fran Wray, Staunton BOARD MEMBERS: Cyndi Carlson, Chesapeake; Pam Cummings, Virginia Beach; Deborah Kitts, Princeton, W.Va.; Linda Lumsden, South Boston; Marlea Moriarty, Dumfries; Boodie McGurn, Richmond; Kerry O’Hare, Arlington; Kay Tyler, Springfield VSGA Staff | Jamie Conkling, executive director; Andrew Blair, director of communications; Josh Coates, assistant director of rules and competitions; Sarah Fletcher, VSGA membership/ VIP Card Program administrative assistant; Courtney Jones, One-Day manager; Kent Holubar, junior golf manager; Tripp Sheppard, director, VSGA membership/VIP Card Program; Matt Smiley, director of rules and competitions; Tina Taylor, front desk/ administrative assistant; Natasha Triplett, director of finance and administration; Michael Walder, director of handicapping; Maggie Watts, tournament manager; Susan Zahn, accounts payable/ administrative assistant; John Phillips, P.J. Boatwright intern; Tom Booker, One-Day events coordinator; Tony Caggiano, course rating coordinator; Diane Garstka, VSGA Junior Golf Club regional coordinator; Michelle Holmes, VSGA Junior Golf Club regional coordinator; Cabell Moore, VSGA Junior Golf Club regional coordinator; Richard Smith, VSGA Junior Golf Club regional coordinator Scott’s Gift to Homeland Leaves Lasting Legacy With his tr