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Vol. 45, No. 3 May / June 2026 |
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Virginia Golfer
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Virginia Golfer( ISSN # 1094-3021) is published six times annually( bimonthly) by the Virginia State Golf Association, located at 2400 Dovercourt Drive Midlothian, VA 23113. Periodical postage paid at Midlothian, VA, and additional mailing offices.
Virginia Golfer is the official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association, a 501( c)( 3) non-profit organization serving golfers in Virginia.
VSGA Officers
PRESIDENT: Craig Groenendaal, VSGA eClub VICE PRESIDENT: Vernon E. Inge, The Federal Club SECRETARY / TREASURER: Lauren Greenlief, International CC IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Brian Maloney, Springfield G & CC BOARD MEMBERS: Somsak Chivavibul, River Bend Club; Mark Cote, Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech; Katie Cox, Spotswood CC; Norman Darden, Boonsboro CC; Lauren Greenlief, International CC; Duncan Hardcastle, Independence GC; Bev Lane, VSGA eClub; Mark Raper, Willow Oaks CC; Cameron Robinett, Cedar Point Club; William Saunders, Unclubbed Golf; Kristin Shifflett, Two Rivers CC; Kay Stout, Piankatank River GC; Stephen Whitfield, Bayville GC; Bert Wilson, The Club at Viniterra; Jeff Whitmire, Williamsburg GC.
VSGA Staff
Matt Smiley, executive director; Amanda Braun, director, championships and golf operations; Kristine Clites, senior director, finance and administration; Josh Coates, senior director, championships and golf operations; Karen Enders, accounting assistant; Stephanie Ferguson, manager, member and club services; Courtney Hamlett, director, member programs and VIP card; Kent Holubar, director, championships and golf operations; Amanda Kelley, manager, championships and golf operations;
Chris Lang, manager, media and communications; Caleb McCall, manager, championships and golf operations; Kirsten Roberts, administrator, member programs and VIP Card; Erin Strickler, manager, marketing and outreach; Eilidh Thomson, administrative assistant; Michael Walder, senior director, handicapping and member services; Brian Wright, director, course rating and member services; P. J. Boatwright interns: Aiden Edelson, Hayden Hundley, Macy Johnson, Thomas Spengler; Intern, junior golf: Karla Lagerstrom; One-Day coordinators: Dennis Egan and Michele Mahaffey; Military Outreach Coordinator: Tyler Schaaf; VSGA Junior Golf Circuit coordinators: Ed Gill, PGA; Michelle Holmes, PGA; Jared Taylor; Colby Hill; Phil Cox; Jonathan Kready.
Editorial Staff
EDITOR: Chris Lang INSTRUCTION EDITOR: Josh Apple, PGA
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Josh Apple, Bill Fedder, Scott Kramer, Chris Lang, Lisa D. Mickey, Dave Pond, Michael J. Stott.
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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Virginia Golfer 2400 Dovercourt Drive Midlothian, VA 23113 Phone:( 804) 378-2300 Fax:( 804) 378-2369 Website: vsga. org E-mail: contact @ vsga. org
Virginia Golfer is supported by members’ dues, utilizing $ 6 per member per year. Subscription: Regular U. S. subscription is six times annually for individual VSGA members and VSGA member clubs. Single copies of Virginia Golfer are available for $ 2.95 per copy, plus shipping.
The opinions and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the VSGA, the publisher or its advertisers. The advertising space provided in Virginia Golfer is purchased and paid for by the advertiser. None of the products or services are necessarily endorsed by the VSGA or its affiliates.
VIP cardholder fees paid to the VSGA are not fully tax-deductible. Fourteen percent is paid directly to the VSGA- VIP Scholarship Foundation, which is a qualified charitable 501( c)( 3) organization. Consult your tax advisor for further information.
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