Virginia Golfer Jul / Aug 2018 | Page 5

Contents JULY/AUG 2018 FEATURES 18 Taming Ballyhack The Commonwealth’s top professionals and amateurs are set for the Delta Dental State Open of Virginia. 26 Breaking Barriers The USGA has shown an increasing commitment to making competitive golf more accessible to disabled athletes, including a plan for forming a disabled national championship. 30 Flair for the Dramatic 40 Diaz Preparing for Her Moment After a rough start to her professional career, Elsa Diaz is refocusing and ready to make it big. The Cliffs in Upstate South Carolina continue to breed awe-inspiring reaction for those lucky enough to get onto any of the community’s courses. vsga.org J U LY / A U G U ST 2 0 18 | V I R G I N I A G O L F E R 3