Contents
Vol. 32, No. 6
FEATURES
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THE VIRGINIA GOLFER CONVERSATION
28 The Worker Z
Zach Johnson shares insights on preparing to
win and his longevity on the PGA Tour.
YOUR GAME
Choose Your Side
Give yourself the best chance of finding the
fairway by knowing your ball flight tendencies.
10 How to Be a Course Caretaker
Golfers can improve the condition of a layout
by bearing in mind basic steps for maintenance.
Journey Punctuated by
National Title for Tallent
Northern Virginian Pat Tallent claimed this year’s
U.S. Senior Amateur Championship.
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THE VIRGINIA EXPLORER
THE 2015 VSGA VIP CARD PROGRAM
37 Pure Your Irons Every Time
Learn to make consistent contact with your
irons to set up scoring opportunities.
FIT FOR PLAY
EQUIPMENT
for Special Rates and Support
Our Scholars
27 Band Aid
Achieve more consistency by using tubing
when exercising.
38 Channel Changers
Manufacturers have debuted new technologies
to help players hit the ball farther.
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VSGA-VIP
SCHOLARSHIP
FOUNDATION
Virginia Golfer is the official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association, a non-profit organization serving all golfers in Virginia.
VSGA Officers | PRESIDENT: Gib Palmer, Midlothian
VICE PRESIDENT: Bruce H. Matson, Richmond
SECRETARY: Michael Millen, Charlottesville
TREASURER: Gary Beck, Virginia Beach
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: E. Lee Coble, Richmond
TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN: Tim Rash, Midlothian
BOARD MEMBERS: Michael W. Ancel, Newport News; Dr. Erik
Ervin, Radford; Craig Groenendaal, Centreville; Wayne Harris,
Lynchburg; Linda Lumsden, South Boston; Brian Maloney,
Reston; Bill Millsaps, Richmond; Ray Montgomery, Clifton; Karl
Quinn, Chesapeake; Sarah Robertson, Nellysford; Terry Towler,
Dillwyn; John Vogel, Richmond; Grover Walker, Great Falls;
Richard Wight, Virginia Beach; Michael Wise, Roanoke
GENERAL COUNSEL: Vernon E. Inge Jr. (LeClairRyan)
VSGA Women’s Division Officers
PRESIDENT: Sarah Robertson, Nellysford
VICE PRESIDENT: Isabelle Bunch, Irvington
SECRETARY: Sara Cole, Salem
TREASURER: Anne Gordon Greever, Richmond
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Fran Wray, Staunton
BOARD MEMBERS: Cyndi Carlson, Chesapeake; Pam Cummings,
Virginia Beach; Deborah Kitts, Princeton, W.Va.; Linda Lumsden,
South Boston; Boodie McGurn, Richmond; Marlea Moriarty,
Dumfries; Kerry O’Hare, Arlington; Kay Tyler, Springfield
VSGA Staff | Jamie Conkling, executive director; Andrew
Blair, director of commu