JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2024
Official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association as a service to its more than 75,000 members .
SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS : A LOOK AT THE VSGA ’ S
MILITARY INITIATIVES
MAINTAIN YOUR GAME : TIPS FOR STAYING GOLF-READY
FROM HOME THIS WINTER
WHAT ’ S TO COME : A PREVIEW OF THE 2024 VSGA ,
PGA AND LPGA SCHEDULES
Contents
JAN / FEB 2024
FEATURES
22
Charging Ahead
VSGA member Everett Whiten Jr . is one of several key cogs to Howard University ’ s rising men ’ s golf program .
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Plan Your Year
Plan your playing and viewing experience in 2024 with this listing of VSGA , USGA , PGA Tour and LPGA Tour schedules .
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The VSGA Member Club Directory
Listings and information for nearly 300 VSGA member clubs throughout Virginia .
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
NEWS AND NOTES
5 The Big Rollback
The USGA and R & A announce plans for revised ball testing conditions , which will take effect in 2028 .
MEMBER CLUBS
10 At Home in the Hills
Lifelong friends Scott Ferrell and Jeff Little have breathed new life into Holston Hills Country Club .
COLLEGE GOLF
12 Eye Toward the Spring
As the spring season approaches , there are several compelling storylines to follow in Virginia college golf .
DEPARTMENTS
THE RULES
14 WHS™ Revised The first revisions to the World Handicap System™ went into effect at the beginning of 2024 .
GREAT HOLES
16 No . 6 at The Olde Farm A challenging par-3 awaits players at this gorgeous southwest Virginia facility .
EXPLORER
34 Back to the Beach A look at recent developments in the Myrtle Beach golf scene .
INSTRUCTION
38 Keeping Your Edge How to maintain your game in the winter from home .
Virginia Golfer inside
Charging Ahead
The Howard University Bison are an emerging contender in college golf
ON THE COVER : Howard University celebrates its win in the 2023 PGA Works Collegiate Championship .
( Photo courtesy of the PGA of America )
EQUIPMENT
40 In With the New You don ’ t need to overhaul your bag to improve your game in the new year , but adding a few pieces may help .
MY TURN
72 Chang Finally Gets His Chance UVA ’ s Paul Chang has gone from club-team player to mid-lineup stalwart for the Cavaliers ’ varsity golf team .
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