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Official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association as a service to its more than 72,000 members .
TURF TALK : EXPLORING VIRGINIA ’ S
VARIED COURSE GRASSES
SWINGS AND SUDS : BREWERIES TO PAIR WITH YOUR NEXT GOLF OUTING
HEAD GAMES : TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR
MENTAL APPROACH TO GOLF
Contents
MAY / JUNE 2023
FEATURES
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Transition Zone
Virginia is a unique state when it comes to grassing , something the Commonwealth ’ s superintendents know all too well .
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100 Years Strong
Lynchburg ’ s Boonsboro Country Club celebrates 100 years and is set to host the 110th VSGA Amateur Championship in June .
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Magnificent Minnesota Golf
Head north this summer for stunning scenes on courses across the land of 10,000 lakes .
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
5 Changes Abound
The USGA makes significant changes to the qualifying model for its national championships , and members of Allied Golf Associations like the VSGA are set to benefit .
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
7 Cascades Turns 100
The venerable Cascades Course at The Omni Homestead Resort is celebrating its centennial — and the return of two USGA championships before the end of the decade .
NEWS AND NOTES
8 Early Returns
Highlights from early-season VSGA championship action .
MEMBER CLUB
10 Keswick Reimagined
Scot Sherman leads a restoration of one of Pete Dye ’ s final designs — the Full Cry Course at Keswick Golf Club .
DEPARTMENTS
THE RULES
14 Back on the Line The 2023 Rules of Golf simplifies the back-on-the-line relief procedure .
GREAT HOLES
16 No . 1 at Independence Golf Club The inaugural Women ’ s Open of Virginia debuts in June , and the opening hole at Independence will be a test for all involved .
INSTRUCTION
34 Recruiting Tips Interested in playing college golf ? George Mason coach Greg Pieczynski has tips on how to get noticed when contacting coaches .
FIT FOR PLAY
36 Get Your Mind in Shape Mindfulness and meditation techniques to help you relax and stay focused on the course .
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EQUIPMENT
38 Embrace Tech These golf technology items are sure to help you get the most out of your game .
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COURTESY OF THE VEIL BREWING CO . |
Virginia Golfer
Celebrating a Century
Boonsboro Country Club ’ s big impact on Virginia golf
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GOLF TECH : ADVANCED GEAR TO ELEVATE YOUR GAME
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ON THE COVER : Boonsboro Country Club .
( Photo Courtesy of Boonsboro )
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MY TURN
40 A Different Kind of Swing Virginia band Good Shot Judy shares the golf-related story on how it got its name .
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