SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2020
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Official publication of the
Virginia State Golf Association
as a service to its more
than 72,000 members.
1-ON-1 WITH RENOWNED
ROBERT TRENT JONES PRO
MIKE MCGETRICK
SUMMER RETURN:
CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT
VSGA CHAMPIONSHIPS
EXPLORER:
DYE’S FINAL GEM HIGHLIGHTS
MARYLAND’S EASTERN SHORE
Contents
SEPT/OCT 2020
FEATURES
18
My First Hole
in One
VSGA members share tales
of their first aces.
26
Down But Not Out
Without fans, the Dominion
Energy Charity Classic is set to
begin as scheduled.
28
Dye’s Last Gem
A trip to the Links at Perry
Cabin is just one reason to
add Maryland’s Eastern Shore
to your list of drivable golf
destinations.
32
Power Move
Former nuclear engineer
Mike McGetrick is now one
of the nation’s top teachers, and
brings his expertise to Robert
Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville.
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
VSGA CHAMPIONSHIPS
5 Summer Return
Champions were crowned at several VSGA championships in July
and early August.
DEPARTMENTS
THE RULES
14 The Story Behind Dropping
Dropping the ball has evolved since the days
when a player would blindly throw a ball over
his or her shoulder.
GREAT HOLES
16 No. 17 at Devils Knob Golf Course at Wintergreen
This outstanding par 3 that combines beauty
with excellent shot values showcases designer
Ellis Maples’ brilliance.
FIT FOR PLAY
36 Walking or Riding?
The many benefits of ditching the cart for your
next round.
EQUIPMENT
38 Fresh Fall Looks
Six new items to update your bag and help keep your
game strong.
Virginia Golfer
inside
TIPS:
MY TURN
40 Lee Claude—Timeless Ace Maker
Smooth swinging 90-year-old Hermitage member Lee
Claude has nine holes in one to his credit.
CHRIS LANG
My First Ace
VSGA members tell
the tales of their first
holes in one
ON THE COVER:
VSGA members recount their
first holes in one. (Illustration
by Brandon Favre)
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