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Official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association as a service to its more than 72,000 members .
After a long absence from competitive golf , Jenny Suh Thompson returns home for the KPMG Women ’ s PGA
SUREFIRE STEPS FOR LOWER SCORES
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION : THE RICHMOND GOLF
ASSOCIATION TURNS 100
START STRONG : TIPS FOR OVERCOMING
FIRST-TEE JITTERS
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FEATURES
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Location , Location , Location
Delving into the art of choosing hole locations for everyday and championship play .
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Centennial Celebration
As the Richmond Golf Association turns 100 in 2022 , a look into the organization ’ s past , present and future .
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Bluegrass Golf
Known best for country music , Tennessee has plenty to offer the golf traveler .
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
NEWS AND NOTES
7 Solheim Showcase
The Solheim Cup is set for a 2024 date at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville .
MEMBER CLUBS
10 Numbers Game
What goes into rating a golf course ? The VSGA ’ s Michael Walder breaks it down .
SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
12 Strong as Hickory
Catching up with past VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation award recipient Troy Reynolds , now the PGA head golf professional at Old Hickory Golf Club .
DEPARTMENTS
BACKSWING
8 Hidden Gem Danville Golf Club may be off the beaten path , but the small southern Virginia club has a robust history .
THE RULES
14 A Rules Refresher Test your Rules knowledge with these nine questions .
GREAT HOLES
16 No . 14 at Washington Golf & Country Club A challenging par 3 awaits the golfers participating in the 40th VSGA Senior Four-Ball Championship .
INSTRUCTION
34 Simplifying the Short Game Army Navy CC ’ s Tim Ritter gives tips to help you maximize your game around the greens .
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FIT FOR PLAY
36 Fear Factor How to overcome stage fright on the first tee .
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EQUIPMENT
38 Game Improvement Clubs , clothes and more to boost your game this season .
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STEVEN MARTINE |
Virginia Golfer
Back in the Game
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ON THE COVER : Jenny Suh Thompson is gearing up for the KPMG Women ’ s PGA Championship .
( Photo by Steven Martine )
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MY TURN
40 Elder Advice A chat with Lee Elder helped pave the way for William & Mary ’ s Ethan Mangum ’ s golf success .
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