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MARCHING TOWARD $2 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TOP RIGHT: BIRDWOOD GOLF COURSE; iSTOCKPHOTO.COM The VSGA VIP Card Program involves much more than complimentary green fees. By purchasing a VSGA VIP Card, you help fund the VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation. Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors with an interest in golf who are planning to stay in the commonwealth for college. Criteria for the awards are an active interest in golf (ability not important), academic achievement, citizenship and character. Awards are contingent on a student’s satisfactory academic progress. Since 1984, the VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation has awarded $1.85 million to more than 800 students. In 2013, grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,000. The VIP Card also benefits some of the state’s top agronomy students conducting turfgrass research at Virginia Tech— a great example of how the VSGA is working to improve amateur golf at the “grass roots” level. SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION DONOR Additional donations to the VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation are gladly accepted. Individuals or entities interested in establishing a named scholarship may contact the VSGA VIP Department at (804) 378-2300. Virginia Courses w.vsg a .org. ALGONKIAN GOLF COURSE, Sterling One play Monday-Thursday anytime or after 12 p.m. on Fridays. No holidays. Phone: (703) 450-4655 ALTAVISTA COUNTRY CLUB, Hurt Nine plays Monday-Friday. Please call in advance to reserve a starting time. Phone: (434) 324-7276 AMELIA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, Amelia Five plays Monday-Thursday anytime. No holidays. Phone: (804) 561-2640 AQUIA HARBOUR GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, Stafford BIGGER PLAYING WINDOW FOR 2014 Four plays Monday-Friday anytime. No holidays. Two plays on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Phone: (540) 659-4478 ASHLEY PLANTATION, Daleville Two plays Monday-Friday anytime or Saturdays and Sundays after 1 p.m. from January-March. One play Monday-Friday after 11 a.m. from April-September. One play after 10 a.m. from October-December. SPECIAL OFFER: Seven dollars off a round on Saturdays and Sundays before 11 a.m. from April-November (one-time use). Phone: (540) 992-4653 AUBURN HILLS GOLF CLUB, Riner BIGGER PLAYING WINDOW FOR 2014 Four plays Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. Unlimited play on Saturdays and Sundays after 2 p.m. Phone: (540) 381-4995 BATTLEFIELD GOLF CLUB AT CENTERVILLE, Chesapeake Four plays Monday-Thursday. No holidays. Phone: (757) 482-4779 BAY CREEK RESORT & CLUB, Cape Charles One play Monday-Thursday in January and February. No holidays. Phone: (757) 331-8623 BEAVER HILLS GOLF CLUB, Martinsville Unlimited play anytime all year. Phone: (276) 632-1526 w w w. v s g a . o r g Cart availa fees ble at ww BIRDWOOD GOLF COURSE BEDFORD COUNTRY CLUB, Bedford Three plays Monday-Friday after 10 a.m. No holidays. SPECIAL OFFER: Ten percent off merchandise in the golf shop. Phone: (540) 586-8407 BELMONT GOLF COURSE, Richmond MORE PLAY IN 2014 Three plays Monday-Thursday from January-February and November-December. No holidays. Phone: (804) 501-4653 BIDE-A-WEE GOLF COURSE, Portsmouth Unlimited play Monday-Friday from January-March and in December. No holidays. Phone: (757) 393-8600 BIRDWOOD GOLF COURSE, Charlottesville One play per month Monday-Thursday in January, February and December. One play per month Monday-Thursday July and August after 11 a.m. SPECIAL OFFER: Two plays Monday-Thursday in March or November for $39 (includes green fee and cart). Ten percent off logoed shirts in the golf shop. Phone: (434) 293-4653 BIRKDALE GOLF CLUB, Chesterfield Four plays Monday-Thursday after 10 a.m. Starting times may be made no more than 48 hours in advance. No holidays. SPECIAL OFFER: A group of four may play for $100 after 1 p.m., NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 | VIRGINIA GOLFER 13