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VSGA Golfer of the Year

EVAN BECK

HOME CLUB : Princess Anne Country Club
WHAT WAS YOUR PERSONAL HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR ? A tie between : 1 . Winning the 64th Eastern Amateur as a local guy with my Dad caddying . Had a bunch of friends come out and support which is something I ’ ll always remember . 2 . Birdieing the last two holes to win the Virginia State Open by one shot and having my Dad be the president of the VSGA and be part of the trophy presentation as well as friends and family coming out to support .
WHAT IS A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU ? I ’ ve played in three pickleball tournaments this year .
BEST ADVICE / TIP YOU HAVE RECEIVED FROM A COACH OR PROFESSIONAL ? Butch Liebler taught me a lot of what I know about golf and the golf swing but I think the best tip he ever gave me was to try the claw putting grip .
WHAT GOLF GOALS DO YOU HAVE IN 2022 ? Win the VSGA Amateur .
2021 Highlights
• Eastern Amateur Champion
• Virginia State Open Champion
• VSGA Mid-Amateur Champion
• National Senior Junior Champion ( With Jon Hurst )
• VSGA Multi-Format Team Champion ( With Mikey Moyers )
• Qualified for 2022 USGA Fourball ( With Dan Walters )
• Purvis Ferree Cup Champion ( With Dan Walters )
• 2021 VSGA Amateur Semifinalist
CHRIS LANG
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