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Official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association as a service to its more than 72,000 members .
MEET THE VSGA ’ S GOLFERS OF THE YEAR
PROGRAM PIONEER :
CELEBRATING TOM BOOKER ’ S IMPACT ON THE VSGA ONE-DAY PROGRAM
GOLF GRIND : CATHY KIM ’ S MOST
INSTAGRAMMABLE DRILLS
Contents
NOV / DEC 2021
FEATURES
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Expanding Opportunities
Through community outreach , events and programs , Pine Valley Golf Association is building a diverse new generation of members .
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The Memory Keepers
Virginians Dick Johns and Harold Guy have been key contributors to The Golf Heritage Society .
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Lucky Strikes
When it comes to Las Vegas , there ’ s no limit to extraordinary golf .
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
GROWING THE GAME
5 Giving for the Greater Good
Member donations have made a significant impact on golf in the Commonwealth .
TOURNAMENT ROUNDUPS
7 That ’ s a Wrap
Notes and anecdotes from the end of the VSGA championship season .
MEMBER STORIES
10 The One-Day Warrior
Examining Tom Booker ’ s impact on the popular VSGA One-Day program .
NEXT UP
12 Tiger Tales
Mizzou-bound golfer Melanie Walker talks about her rise up the junior ranks .
DEPARTMENTS
THE RULES
14 Amateur Status Reimagined Starting in January 2022 , the USGA and R & A will adopt new Rules of Amateur Status .
GREAT HOLES
17 No . 14 at Colonial Hills Golf Club A tricky par-3 awaits players at this layout in Forest , southwest of Lynchburg .
FIT FOR PLAY
34 Get Back Strength training , injury prevention and rehabilitation for the lower back .
EQUIPMENT
36 Gifts Golfers Love The golfers in your life will appreciate receiving something this holiday season that ’ ll enhance their on-course experience .
INSTRUCTION
38 Insta-Instruction Northern Virginia teacher Cathy Kim shares lessons from her popular Instagram page .
USGA
Virginia Golfer
All In
Pine Valley Golf Association has a bright future thanks to innovative programs and community engagement inside
ON THE COVER : From left to right , the PVGA Executive Committee : Marlon Gunter , President , Darin Morgan , Scholarship Chair , Nate Tuning , Tournament Chair , Gary Lewis , Secretary , Nickey Wright , League Chair , Arnold Speaks , Vice President . Not Pictured : JC Taylor , Treasurer .
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