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Opening Drive
A Word About the Interns … by CHRIS LANG
Jack Bain ( James Madison University ), Hayden Cekander ( University of Illinois ), Emily Erickson ( University of Lynchburg ) and Ben Walls ( Virginia Tech ) each brought unique qualities to the VSGA , and we were thankful for their hard work throughout the summer .
FUN FACT : FIVE MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL STAFF GOT THEIR STARTS AS USGA P . J . BOATWRIGHT INTERNS at the VSGA : Josh Coates , Courtney Hamlett , Kent Holubar , Matt Smiley and Michael Walder . Countless other past VSGA interns have gone on to do great things in the golf industry , from professionals like Olivia Bowling and Gavin Parker to Brittany Woo , a past VSGA-VIP scholarship recipient who is featured in this issue and now plies her trade at The First Tee of Greater Richmond .
Long story short — a P . J . Boatwright internship is an incredible foot in the door for those wanting to get into the golf industry . And we ’ ll let you in on a little secret here : We couldn ’ t do what we do at the VSGA in the summer without those quality interns .
This past summer , four interns put in tremendous work to help the VSGA continue its mission of serving golf in Virginia . Jack Bain ( James Madison University ), Hayden Cekander ( University of Illinois ), Emily Erickson ( University of Lynchburg ) and Ben Walls ( Virginia Tech ) each brought unique qualities to the VSGA , and we were thankful for their hard work throughout the summer .
If you ’ re a championship player , you probably saw Hayden and Jack working registration and scoring at events . After a round , you may have talked to Ben , who added excellent value to the VSGA ’ s photo and social media efforts . And you may have run into Emily either at a championship or at your club as she toured the state to ensure the VSGA maintains a face-to-face relationship with all our member clubs .
If you or someone you know has an interest in getting into the golf industry , a Boatwright internship is an excellent place to start . Look for information on how to apply for next summer ’ s internships later this year at
VSGA . org . A couple of items to clean up from the last issue . Corrections :
• In David Partridge ' s Great Holes story on Meadowbrook Country Club , a error was regrettably edited into the copy ( points finger at self ...). It was Meadowbrook ' s John Rollins who earned three PGA Tour wins and collected over $ 18M in career earnings , not Bobby Wadkins .
• In the story on short par 4s in Virginia , it was Will Holmes who scored the holein-one on the 10th hole at Winchester Country Club , not Rob Holmes .
As always , my email inbox is open for suggestions . Thanks for reading !
News & Notes Cont ’ d ...
Allen , Cedar Point Club ’ s 9-hole course in Suffolk , and The Schoolhouse Nine in Sperryville . Stueve , a Dormie Network Ambassador , and his friends have teamed with Dormie Network for this year ’ s event , and Dormie will match Stueve ' s donation total up to $ 15,000 .
Additionally , Dormie is providing several items for auction for those wishing to donate to the cause . Winning bids will go to the VSGA to support the Youth on Course program in Virginia .
• A one-year donated national Dormie Network membership . The winning bidder , significant other and any children living in the home under the age of 23 will enjoy full membership to all six Dormie Network properties for 12 months . After the 12-month trial period is over , the winning bidder will then have the opportunity to continue on with Dormie Network as a dues-paying member and will never pay an initiation deposit . The minimum bid for this package is $ 10,000 , as the retail value for a one-year membership is $ 30,000 . Winning bidder cannot live within 75 miles of any Dormie Network property , nor have a vacation home within that same vicinity . The winning bidder cannot be a prior Dormie Network member , or Donated member .
• Stay and play packages ( four available ). Winning bidders will receive two days of unlimited golf , and one overnight standard ( Dormie ) cottage for four golfers . Bidder will have the opportunity to choose from any of five Dormie Network properties ( Pinehurst excluded ) and will have 12 months from the time of the auction to utilize their certificate . Opening bid must start at $ 2,000 ( retail value $ 3,800 ).
Dormie Network properties include Ballyhack in Roanoke , Hidden Creek in New Jersey , Dormie Club in Pinehurst , Victoria National in Indiana , Briggs Ranch in Texas , and GrayBull and Arbor Links in Nebraska .
Scan the QR code for more information on the Dormie auction .
Chris Lang , Editor clang @ vsga . org
6 V IRGINIA G OLFER | S EPTEMBER / O CTOBER 2022
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