Contents
Vol. 32, No. 4
FEATURES
5
Humble Beginnings to
Mentoring Moments
Bob Benning continues to teach valuable lessons.
What’s Up with the
Green Reading Finger?
Some top tour players have adopted a new
technique for gauging the break of a putt.
FIT FOR PLAY
6 Coordinated Effort
A host of exercises will improve your swing.
Technological Evolutions an
Industry, Game-Changer
9
Gizmos and gadgets have helped golf evolve.
SYMETRA TOUR EAGLE CLASSIC
10 Soul Survivor
Laura Kueny has overcome cancer to realize her
dream of becoming a professional golfer.
VSGA MEMBER CLUBS
12 At
Salisbury, Strategic Improvements
Solidify Club’s Standing
The central Virginia club has undergone targeted
renovations.
JUNIOR GOLF
14 Kidding Around
Make sure young athletes get the most out of their
early golf experience by keeping the game fun.
YOUR GAME
Truth Principles
for Straighter Shots
Learn how your swing shape affects shots.
DIVERSIONS
27 Outer Banks Escape
Coastal North Carolina is a popular getaway spot.
Brendan Ahrnsbrak, P.J. Boatwright intern;
Easton Folster, P.J. Boatwright intern; Stephen
Thompson, 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
Editorial Staff | EDITOR: Andrew Blair
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: Bill Millsaps,
(chairman), Jim Ducibella, Tim Finnegan,
James McEwen, Michael J. Stott, Bill Tolbert,
Arthur Utley, Andrew Blair, Jamie Conkling,
Tripp Sheppard
V I R G I N I A G O L F E R | J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 4
36 Dealing with Business Golf
Know the do’s and don’ts when golf becomes an
extension of a relationship-building mission.
38 Summer Refreshers
A variety of introductions from manufacturers
provide a bounty of selections.
VSGA Web Marketing and
New Media | Kenmont Design Group
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Allen Allnoch,
Joe Avento, Aimee Lee Ball, Robert Carey,
Jonathan Cummings, Tom Cunneff, Vic Dorr Jr.,
Jim Ducibella, Thomas Dunne, Steve Eubanks,
James A. Frank, Rhonda Glenn, Stephen
Goodwin, David Gould, Lee Graves, Stuart Hall,
Bill Kamenjar, John Keim, Randy King, Ken Klavon,
Scott Kramer, Tom Mackin, Bruce H. Matson,
Brian McCallen, Jim McConnell, Robin McMillan,
Scott Michaux, Lisa D. Mickey, Bill Millsaps, Merrell
Noden, Kathy Orton, Lee Pace, Aaron Paitich,
Jerry Potter, Michael Rand, Jerry Ratcliffe, Reed
Richardson, Leonard Shapiro, Michael J. Stott, Bill
Tolbert, Joan Tupponce, Arthur Utley, Mitch Vingle
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The Rules of Golf provide
direction on which objects may
be repositioned.
Great Holes
The par-4 10th hole at Olde Mill
Resort.
Enduring Memories
for Hampton
Roads Family
A family feels a special
attachment to Lake Wright
Golf Course.
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