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Contents Vol. 32 No. 2 FEATURES ARCHITECTURE 26 2014 VSGA ONE-DAY SEASON 11 One Golfer’s Mantra—Never Give Up The architect continues to gain notice for both the layout he’s crafting for the 2016 Summer Games, as well as the other tracks he’s working on or has completed in the United States. In a bout with leukemia, golf serves as a gateway to recovery for VSGA member David Schmitz. 13 2014 VSGA Championships and Events Schedules A look at men’s and women’s events that will be conducted by the association this season. THE VIRGINIA EXPOLORER 27 Many Happy Returns The best golfers on the LPGA Tour reunite for this spring’s Kingsmill Championship in Williamsburg, a place where they’re treated like royalty. YOUR GAME 19 I Putt Well and All I Do is Win 22 At 90, Suggs Still Proud of her LPGA ‘Baby’ 34 Pure-It Principles Improve your ball striking skills by using techniques that help develop the correct mechanics. 4 The Takeaway 8 Great Holes THE RULES 10 VIRGINIA GOLFER VOICES 40 EQUIPMENT 38 Avoid A Flagstick Flap Test your knowledge of the flagstick in connection with the Rules of Golf. The Need for Speed Learn how to hit longer shots by engaging your golf muscles. Changes afoot to the layout at a Richmond-area VSGA member club and a new golf retail store is set to open in central Virginia. The par-4 16th hole at northern Virginia’s Westfields Golf Club. FIT FOR PLAY 37 LPGA star Cristie Kerr shares her secrets for building a true and repeatable stroke. Louise Suggs remains connected to the tour that she played a role in establishing. Where to Play, Stay and Get Away DEPARTMENTS Top-tier destinations in the commonwealth and beyond offer an ideal opportunity to relax. 2014 KINGSMILL CHAMPIONSHIP 16 With Olympic Course Under Construction, Gil Hanse’s Design Profile on Display Spring Standouts New introductions by manufacturers have appeal to every caliber of player. Rising Young Players Face Major Readiness Test at the Masters A host of emerging stars will have to handle their nerves in order to register a victory at Augusta National. THE VIRGINIA GOLFER CONVERSATION 24 Golf’s Ironman The ageless Gary Player discusses his Hall of Fame career and his interest in educating today’s population about the importance of exercise. ON THE COVER: Photograph of the par-3 17th hole at Kingsmill Resort’s River Course in Williamsburg, Va., by Hunter Martin/Getty Images. Clockwise from bottom left: Natalie Gulbis by Scott Halleran/Getty Images; Stacy Lewis by Claude Paris/Associated Press; Cristie Kerr by Cioran Castaneda/Getty Images; Lydia Ko by Darryl Dyck/Associated Press/The Canadian Press; Paula Creamer by Mark Gormus/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo Archives Vol. 32, No. 2 March/April 2014 VSGA-VIP SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Virginia Golfer is the official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association, a non-profit organization serving all golfers in Virginia. VSGA Officers | PRESIDENT: Gib Palmer, Midlothian VICE PRESIDENT: Bruce H. Matson, Richmond SECRETARY: Michael Millen, Charlottesville TREASURER: Gary Beck, Virginia Beach IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: E. Lee Coble, Richmond TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN: Tim Rash, Midlothian BOARD MEMBERS: Michael W. Ancel, Newport News; Dr. Erik Ervin, Radford; Craig Groenendaal, Centreville; Wayne Harris, Lynchburg; Linda Lumsden, South Boston; Brian Maloney, Reston; Bill Millsaps, Richmond; Ray Montgomery, Clifton; Karl Quinn, Chesapeake; Sarah Robertson, Nellysford; Terry Towler, Dillwyn; John Vogel, Richmond; Grover Walker, Great Falls; Richard Wight, Virginia Beach; Michael Wise, Roanoke GENERAL C =U9M0