BEST OF 2023 : CELEBRATING THE VSGA GOLFERS OF THE YEAR
FIND YOUR FIT : TIPS FROM VIRGINIA ’ S TOP CLUB FITTERS
SUNSHINE STATE SWINGS : EXPLORE THE COURSES AND CLUBS OF WEST FLORIDA
Official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association as a service to its more than 75,000 members .
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2023 $ 2.95 vsga . org
Contents
NOV / DEC 2023
FEATURES
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Clash in the Commonwealth
Preparations are well underway for the 2024 Solheim Cup , which makes its first stop in Virginia in September .
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The Perfect Fit
Buying clubs off the rack isn ’ t always the best choice for your game . Thankfully Virginia is flush with top club fitting options .
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Taking on Tampa
Florida ’ s Gulf Coast has an abundance of golf and entertainment options for those looking to escape the Virginia winter .
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
VIP CARD PROGRAM
5 An Impressive Milestone
The VSGA-VIP Golf Card program is set to turn 40 in 2024 .
VSGA CHAMPIONSHIPS
7 It ’ s a Wrap
Meet the winners from the VSGA ’ s late-season championships .
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
10 Winning Ways
Honoring champions from VSGA member clubs in 2023 .
DEPARTMENTS
THE RULES
12 The Nuances of Partner Play Rules to know for those seeking to play in four-ball and foursome formats .
GREAT HOLES
13 No . 17 at The Cascades at The Omni Homestead Resort This par-5 has played a huge role in many elite events at the venerable Cascades Course .
INSTRUCTION
34 Understand Your Swing Explaining the difference between head swingers and handle swingers . inside
Clash in the
Virginia Golfer
Commonwealth
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville prepares to host one of the biggest events in women ’ s golf — the 2024 Solheim Cup
ON THE COVER : Team Europe wins on home soil to retain the Solheim Cup . Can the U . S . win it back in September in Virginia ?
( Photo courtesy of LPGA tour / Jeff Marsh )
FIT FOR PLAY
36 Dynamic Duos Offseason exercises to do with your favorite golf partner .
EQUIPMENT
38 Holiday Gift Guide Surprise friends and family with these fun items .
MY TURN
40 Guide to the Gilded Age A William & Mary Ph . D . student takes you through the early days of competitive women ’ s golf .
CHRIS LANG
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