Virginia Golfer is the official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association, a 501( c)( 4) non-profit organization serving golfers in Virginia.
VSGA Officers
PRESIDENT: Michael Millen, Farmington CC VICE PRESIDENT: Gary Beck, Princess Anne CC SECRETARY / TREASURER: Anne Greever, Willow Oaks CC IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Bruce H. Matson, Hermitage CC / Kinloch GC BOARD MEMBERS: Michael W. Ancel, Newport News GC at Deer Run; Linda DiVall, Mount Vernon CC; Craig Groenendaal, Laurel Hill GC; Linda Lumsden, Halifax CC; Brian Maloney, Springfield G & CC; Boodie McGurn, CC of Virginia; William H. Millsaps, Willow Oaks CC; Ray Montgomery, Pleasant Valley GC; Gib Palmer, Salisbury CC; Karl Quinn, Elizabeth Manor G & CC; Tim Rash, Salisbury CC, John Vogel, CC of Virginia; Michael Wise, Ballyhack GC / Roanoke CC. GENERAL COUNSEL: Vernon E. Inge Jr.( Whiteford, Taylor and Preston)
VSGA Staff | Jamie Conkling, executive director; Amanda Braun, tournament manager; Josh Coates, assistant director, rules and competitions; Karen Enders, VIP Golf Card Program / accounting assistant; Kent Holubar, junior golf manager; Courtney Jones, One-Day manager; Chris Lang, editor, Virginia Golfer magazine / manager, digital media; Kirsten Roberts, administrative assistant; Tripp Sheppard, director, VSGA membership / VIP Golf Card Program; Matt
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Smiley, assistant executive director; Natasha Triplett, director, finance and administration; Michael Walder, director, handicapping; P. J. Boatwright intern: Connor Jones; Tom Booker, One-Day coordinator; Tony Caggiano, course rating coordinator; VSGA Junior Golf Circuit coordinators: Michelle Holmes, LPGA; Michaela Conway; Tommy Smith, PGA; Peter Weisel.
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Editorial Staff: EDITOR: Chris Lang VSGA COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: Bill Millsaps( Chairman); Craig Groenendaal( Vice Chairman); Rob Jiranek, Boodie McGurn, Chris Palmer, Gib Palmer, Hill Shore.
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Scott Adland, Josh Apple, Jim Ducibella, Scott Kramer, Tom Mackin, Lisa D. Mickey, David Partridge, Paul Pierce Jr., Arthur Utley
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Virginia Golfer( ISSN # 1094-3021) is published six times annually( bimonthly) by the Virginia State Golf Association, located at 2400 Dovercourt Drive Midlothian, VA 23113. Periodical postage paid at Midlothian, VA, and additional mailing offices.
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Virginia Golfer is supported by members’ dues, utilizing $ 6 per member per year. Subscription: Regular U. S. subscription is six times annually for individual VSGA members and VSGA member clubs. Single copies of Virginia Golfer are available for $ 2.95 per copy, plus shipping.
The opinions and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the VSGA, the publisher or its advertisers. The advertising space provided in Virginia Golfer is purchased and paid for by the advertiser. None of the products or services are necessarily endorsed by the VSGA or its affiliates.
VIP cardholder fees paid to the VSGA are not fully tax-deductible. Fourteen percent is paid directly to the VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation, which is a qualified charitable 501( c)( 3) organization. Consult your tax advisor for further information.
“ MyVSGA” App
MyVSGA is the official app of the Virginia State Golf Association. It offers a personalized mobile experience that allows you to manage & follow your game, including your VSGA VIP Golf Card.
Features:
• Search VIP Offers & Special Offers from more than 150 Virginia golf clubs participating in the VIP Golf Card Program. Filtering options for offers include: proximity, recently created, date of play, & club name
• Redeem offers through the app( for digital VIP cardholders)
• Ability to receive notifications of offers added throughout the year by your favorite clubs
• Post your scores & view recent scores – requires a USGA Handicap Index
• Interactive Course Handicap Calculator & Handicap Index lookup
• Club Directory
• VSGA tournament registration & calendar
• Read the latest issue of Virginia Golfer magazine
• Live feeds from VSGA Twitter & Facebook
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