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CELEBRATING CHAMPIONS OF THE STATE OPEN OF VIRGINIA
AND THE VSGA AMATEURS
BRANSON BECKONS :
PAYNE ’ S VALLEY HIGHLIGHTS MISSOURI ’ S NEW GOLF DESTINATION
PLAN YOUR SHOT : A GUIDE TO THE
PRE-SHOT ROUTINE
The Charles Schwab Cup playoffs return to CCV with the Dominion Energy Charity Classic
Contents
SEPT / OCT 2021
FEATURES
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Playoff Push Resumes at CCV
The long and winding wraparound 2020-21 season begins its closing stretch at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic in Richmond in October .
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The Rescue Club
Two courses headed toward insolvency have been revived , thanks to financial contributions from Hampton Roads businessman Dwight Schaubach .
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‘ Like a Big Brother ’
Friends and clients remember the life of Virginiabased sports agent John Mascatello , who died in June at age 61 .
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
STATE OPEN OF VIRGINIA
6 Beck Caps Resurgence
Virginia Beach ’ s Evan Beck wins his second State Open title , this one coming 11 years after his first .
TOURNAMENT ROUNDUPS
7 Worthy Winners
Jimmy Taylor and Becca DiNunzio claim titles in the VSGA ’ s Amateur championships .
MEMBER CLUBS
12 A New Day at The Dominion Club A change in ownership sparks a resurgence at the Glen Allen club .
NEXT UP
14 Tuned In
Meet Victoria Matthews , budding golfer , singer and songwriter .
DEPARTMENTS
THE RULES
16 Know Your Options Breaking down a key ruling from the State Open of Virginia .
GREAT HOLES
17 No . 15 at Spotswood Country Club A thinking player ’ s par 5 awaits golfers at the Harrisonburg club .
INSTRUCTION
34 Plan Your Approach Keys to properly planning your approach shot .
FIT FOR PLAY
36 FOREarm Fitness Supercharge your swing with these three exercises .
EQUIPMENT
38 Tech to the Rescue Technology has officially infiltrated golf equipment . Check out these new products for proof .
Virginia Golfer inside
High Stakes
ON THE COVER : Defending Dominion Energy Charity Classic champion Phil Mickelson . ( USGA photo )
MY TURN
40 A Writer ’ s Mission Accomplished Inside the production of Virginia writer Michael J . Stott ’ s new book , Too Much Loft .
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