Virginia Golfer September / October 2015 | Page 4

Contents SEPT/OCT 2015 9 VIRGINIA GOLFER CONVERSATION  How the USGA’s P.J. Boatwright 9 Career Course Internship Program is developing the golf industry’s future leaders. 11 An International Tallent 12 Is Your Club Licensed? Pat Tallent captures the Seniors Amateur Championship in Northern Ireland.  11 Make sure your club meets all USGA Handicap System requirements for 2016. DEPARTMENTS MEMBER CLUB SPOTLIGHT 6 Two Rivers Goes the Extra Mile  Award-winning course works to attract and retain members after a major renovation. GREAT HOLES 8 No. 2 at Ballyhack Golf Club This par 5 offers multiple playing routes and a stunning view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. RULES 14 GPS Not Needed Don’t lose sight of where your golf ball is at rest. YOUR GAME EQUIPMENT 37 Latecomers There’s still plenty of time to experiment with new gear and lower your score. MY TURN 40 Service and Swings with a Smile Jamestown’s Emily Salamy shines on and off the course. 6 4 VIRGINIA GOLFER | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 $2.95 www.vsga.org Meeting USGA Handicap plus TOUR OF DUTY: A LOOK AT VIRGINIA’S MILITARY COURSES Official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association as a service to its more than 72,000 members and VIP cardholders FUTURE INDUSTRY LEADERS: THE P.J. BOATWRIGHT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM One Wild Ride From doorman to director of golf, Don Ryder reflects on a remarkable 40-year career ON THE COVER: Don Ryder poses at the Old Course, home of the nation’s oldest first tee in continuous use. Photograph courtesy of the Omni Homestead. vsga.org TOP: USGA ARCHIVES; BOTTOM: TWO RIVERS COUNTRY CLUB 34 Improving Your Ball Striking Try focusing more on the club, not the swing.