Additionally , two one-time awards will be presented to two who have had tremendous impact on the VSGA Women ’ s Division : Barbara Hughes ( Women ’ s Division Legacy-Leadership ) and Joan Darden ( Women ’ s Division Legacy-Mentorship ). |
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MAPGA Elects First Female President The Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA of America announced in December that it had elected Lynne Hunter as its 51st President , marking the first time in the organization ’ s nearly 100-year history that it has elected a female to its top board position .
“ I look forward to working with our officers , board and staff to make an impact in our communities through our foundation , PGA REACH Middle Atlantic ,” Hunter said . “ Many PGA members have helped me along the way in my career and I am excited to give back to the game and my fellow professionals that work to grow the game at their facilities every day .”
Hunter , who lives in Herndon , is the Director of Golf at Kenwood Golf & Country Club in Bethesda , Md . Joining Hunter for two-year terms as MAGPA officers are Mark Russo , PGA ( Vice President ) and Scott Graber , PGA ( Secretary ). Andy Weissinger , PGA , becomes the MAPGA ’ s
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Lynne Hunter
Honorary President after serving a twoyear term as MAPGA President .
“ Lynne ’ s dedication to the game and her fellow PGA professionals , as well as her business acumen and a distinguished , award-winning career , make her ideally suited to lead our Association for the next two years ,” MAPGA Executive Director Jon Guhl said .
DECC Racks Up Another Honor The Dominion Energy Charity Classic , a PGA Tour Champions event hosted annually at the Country Club of Virginia in Richmond , has earned the PGA Tour Champions ’ Players Award for the fourth time . The award is voted by PGA Tour Champions players as their favorite event . Players cited amenities like massages and chiropractors available on site , courtesy cars , a barber in the player
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locker room and a luncheon for players ’ wives as reasons for the honor . The DECC also won the Players Award in 2016 , 2017 , and 2019 .
Global Golf Post Teams Six VSGA members earned recognition on the Global Golf Post 10th All-Amateur teams , announced in November .
• Michael Brennan ( River Creek Club ): All Amateur , second team
• Evan Beck ( Princess Anne CC ): All Mid-Amateur , first team
• Lauren Greenlief ( International CC ): All Mid-Amateur women , first team
• Jessica Spicer ( Cypress Point CC ): All Mid-Amateur women , second team
• Roger Newsom ( Elizabeth Manor G & CC ): All Senior , first team
• Matt Sughrue ( Trump National GC , Washington DC ): All Senior , first team
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