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Contents
SEPT / OCT 2023
FEATURES
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Business as Usual ?
Golf supply-chain issues are easing for club owners and managers , a welcome sign after several years of struggles .
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Honoring Virginia ’ s Best
Five new members are set for induction into the Virginia Golf Hall of Fame in October .
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Golf Around the Globe
The VSGA is offering three member trips for 2024 , a chance to meet and play with fellow members and explore golf abroad .
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
DECC ‘ 23
5 Champions Return to CCV
The Dominion Energy Charity Classic , the lead event of the PGA Tour Champions ’ Charles Schwab Cup playoffs , returns to Richmond in October .
SIGNATURE CHAMPIONSHIPS
7 Summer Standouts
Recapping Virginia ’ s most prominent summer championships : The VSGA Amateur , VSGA Women ’ s Amateur , and the State Open of Virginia .
SUMMER RECAPS
12 Champions Crowned
A look back at a busy summer on the VSGA championship circuit .
DEPARTMENTS
THE RULES
14 The Unplayable Ball Hack Learn the nuances of Rule 19 , which covers unplayable ball relief .
GREAT HOLES
16 No . 3 at Lakeside Park Club This challenging par-4 is part of a tough opening stretch of holes at Donald Ross ’ Richmond gem .
INSTRUCTION
36 Saving Strokes Putting practice is the key to lowering your score .
FIT FOR PLAY
38 Playing Through Back Pain Tips for limiting back problems so you can enjoy your time on the course .
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Virginia Golfer
Growing Golf ’ s
Future
Celebrating the powerful impact of Youth on Course
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ON THE COVER : The VSGA is in its third year of partnering with national nonprofit Youth on Course .
( Illustration by by Ryan Olbrysh )
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EQUIPMENT
40 Fill Your Bag For Fall Autumn essentials that will help elevate your golf game .
MY TURN
42 Paulson ’ s Plan : Giving Back A Virginia Beach attorney joins forces with Tunnel to Towers to help support his community .
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