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VSGA Honors Service Award Winners
by CHRIS LANG
The Virginia State Golf Association will honor four service award winners at its Annual Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian
Keswick Hall owner Molly Hardie.
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PRESIDENT’ S AWARD: Molly Hardie, owner of Keswick Hall, among other properties. Hardie acquired Keswick in 2017 and immediately sought to renovate and transform the property into one of the premier resorts in the South. With a Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant( Marigold) and a world-class Pete Dye
golf course( Full Cry), Keswick has become a destination for those seeking luxury and relaxation. It has also been a strong supporter of the VSGA, hosting the 100th VSGA Women’ s Amateur in July 2025, as well as the 2019 VSGA Amateur and the 2022 VSGA Mid-Amateur.
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