From Kathryn Ha representing the U . S . at the Junior Solheim Cup , to Buck Brittain completing the VSGA “ Senior Slam ,” to Andrea Miller winning her third straight Senior Women ’ s Golfer of the Year award , these athletes represented Virginia golf well — both in the Commonwealth and around the world . In the coming pages , read more about these eight deserving winners .
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VSGA MEN ’ S GOLFER OF THE YEAR
Sam Beach
HOME CLUB : Hermitage Country Club
Personal highlight : Winning the Multi-Format and Four-Ball with my brother Ben .
Golf goals for 2024 : Compete in the U . S . Mid-Amateur ( to be played at Kinloch Golf Club and Independence Golf Club ).
Best club in your bag : Long irons .
Must play course you haven ’ t played and / or a “ dream ” destination golf trip ? Augusta National , home of the Masters .
What is a fun fact no one knows about you ? Self-proclaimed best chocolate milkshake maker .
2023 HIGHLIGHTS :
• VSGA Multi-Format Team champion ( with brother Ben Beach )
• VSGA Four-Ball champion ( partner Ben Beach )
• Member of Hermitage team that won VSGA Club Championship
• VSGA Amateur semi-finalist
• T9 State Open of Virginia
• No . 1 in VSGA Player Rankings
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