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HOW TO MAKE CHANGES STICK
Official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association as a service to its more than 72,000 members .
THE RULES : WHAT ’ S FAIR AND FOUL
IN SEARCHING FOR YOUR BALL
BUILD YOUR BASE : LOWER-BODY STRENGTH IS
KEY TO GOLF SUCCESS
YOUNG STARS : MEET VIRGINIA ’ S DRIVE ,
CHIP AND PUTT FINALISTS
FEATURES
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Never Too Late
You don ’ t have to be a life-long player to transition from casual to competitive golf .
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A Big Step Forward
For the first time , women in Virginia — amateur and professional — will have an Open of their own . It debuts in June at Independence .
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Meet the Captain
Stacy Lewis will reprise her role as captain of the U . S . Solheim Cup team when the event visits Virginia in 2024 .
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Kid Games
Meet Virginia ’ s entrants in April ’ s Drive , Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National .
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
NEWS AND NOTES
5 Putting a Plan into Action
The VSGA unveils its strategic plan for 2023 .
8 Pinehurst Set to Expand
A new Tom Doak design will add a 10th course to the venerable resort ’ s roster .
BACKSWING
12 The Queens of Virginia Golf
Kevin Casey takes you inside the rich history of women ’ s golf in Virginia .
DEPARTMENTS
THE RULES
14 Ball Searches : What ’ s Fair , What ’ s Foul ? Proper knowledge of Rule 7 will help in searching and identifying for your ball in tough situations .
GREAT HOLES
16 No . 17 at Boonsboro Country Club A long par-3 with a tiny green will provide a major challenge for players at this summer ’ s VSGA Amateur .
EXPLORER
30 Big City Golf Resorts aren ’ t the only places to find fine golf on vacation . Enjoy these metropolitan options , some with city views .
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INSTRUCTION
34 Make Swing Changes Stick Westwood CC ’ s Billy Hoffman gives tips on how to make your swing changes hold in the long run .
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FIT FOR PLAY
36 All About That Base Building a strong foundation for great play this season .
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ARMY WEST POINT ATHLETICS |
Get in the Game
It ’ s never too late to transition to competitive golf
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ENHANCE YOUR SWING :
Virginia Golfer
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ON THE COVER : Two-time VSGA Senior Women ’ s Golfer of the Year Andrea Miller picked competitive golf back up in her 40s after a long hiatus .
( Photo by Chris Lang )
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EQUIPMENT
38 Gear to Ease Your Game Continued technological improvements help you get the most out of your game .
MY TURN
40 Going Out on Top VSGA member Otto Voettiner ’ s college career had a storybook ending in Europe .
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