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Golf & Satire Collide VSGA member and Richmond native Teal Barber puts his own spin on golf comedy on social media.
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
NEWS AND NOTES
5 Staying Power
The Korn Ferry Tour Championship is coming to The Federal Club, ensuring professional golf will stay in Virginia through 2029.
CHAMPIONSHIPS
9 That’ s a Wrap
Recapping a busy late summer and fall in VSGA events.
MEMBER CLUBS
12 Crowning Moments
VSGA member clubs crown champions throughout the year. Meet some of them here.
TURF TALK
14 AI on the Fairway
The next frontier of weed management.
DEPARTMENTS
THE RULES
15 Rule the Course The USGA explores several situations where knowing the Rules can help you out of tough situations.
GREAT HOLES
16 No. 16 at Bayville Golf Club A tough par-3 featuring a monstrous green provides a challenge for all skill levels.
INSTRUCTION
34 Measure First, Fix Second Evaluations are the key to improvement at Peak Golf Institute.
FIT FOR PLAY
36 The Happy Gilmore Effect What a running start can tell you about balance, sequencing, and speed.
EQUIPMENT
38 Closing the Year Out Right It’ s never too early to gear up for 2026.
MY TURN
40 Back in Bath The inside story of the revival of Bath County High School’ s dormant golf team.
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