Contents
NOV/DEC 2017
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
7 The Fall Finish
Recapping the final events of the 2017 VSGA championship season.
8 Leader honored
The NCGOA Mid-Atlantic recognizes Kingsmill’s Wayne Nooe as
the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Golf Leader.
THE RULES
10 T
ales from the Green
VSGA Rules officials share interesting rulings from
the 2017 season.
8
MEMBER CLUB
12 Golfing Against Autism
Ernie Els teams with Princess Anne Country Club member to
launch fundraiser.
36
DEPARTMENTS
GREAT HOLES
16 No. 12 at The Golden Horseshoe’s
Gold Course
This picturesque par-3 over water demands a brave,
well-struck shot to a renovated green structure.
INSTRUCTION
36 Swing Into Winter
ARTHUR
Raspberry Golf Academy’s
Fernando Martinez offers tips
on building a steady swing.
FIT FOR PLAY
38 Knee Deep
How to strengthen your
knees and prevent injuries.
MY TURN
40 Blown Away
First Tee product Gerry Jones
relishes an opportunity to play
with Phil Mickelson.
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THE CLUB
AT VINITERRA
Living
the
Dream
How past Delta Dental
State Open of Virginia
champion Lanto Griffin
achieved his ultimate goal:
A PGA Tour card
inside
VSGA HONORS:
2017 GOLFERS
OF THE YEAR
FLORIDA’S
FIRST COAST:
OPEN FOR
BUSINESS
THE FLEMING
FUND: GROWING
THE GAME FOR
JUNIOR GIRLS
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ON THE COVER:
Lanto Griffin takes a swing at the
2017 Shriners Hospitals for Children
Open in Las Vegas.
PHOTO BY STEVE MARCUS
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