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ASHNOOR KAUR Age : 11 Club : Roanoke CC and Hidden Valley CC Residence : Roanoke How she qualified : Finished with 137 points to advance out of the Atlanta Athletic Club 10-11 girls ’ regional qualifier ( second highest total in all 10-11 girls ’ qualifying nationally ). Favorite course : Whispering Pines , along with Pinehurst and Augusta . Favorite Masters memory : Tiger Woods winning after a long time . Favorite male / female golfers : Rory McIlroy / Lexi Thompson Dream foursome : Lexi Thompson , Rory McIlroy and my friend Isabella Talents / interests outside of golf : Singing and outdoor games . How would you describe youself ?: “ Smart , funny , friendly , calm .”
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GOLF IN THE COMMONWEALTH IS LIVE In January , the VSGA ’ s “ Golf In The Commonwealth ” premiered on all podcast platforms , including Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts and Spotify . Hosted by the VSGA ’ s Matt Pochily , the podcast features interviews and conversations with the key players in Virginia golf , from players to administrators to industry leaders and brand ambassadors .
In January and February , guests included Richmond meteorologist Megan Wise ; noted sports psychologist Dr . Bob Rotella ; Youth on Course VP of marketing and communications Ashleigh McLaughlin ; outstanding young instructor Gavin Parker ; and others .
New episodes will premiere bi-weekly , with the potential for additional guests and episodes during the heart of the VSGA championship season .
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