Vol . 42 , No . 5 September / October 2024
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Virginia Golfer is the official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association , a 501 ( c )( 3 ) non-profit organization serving golfers in Virginia .
VSGA Officers
PRESIDENT : Brian Maloney , Springfield G & CC VICE PRESIDENT : Craig Groenendaal , VSGA eClub SECRETARY / TREASURER : Vernon E . Inge , The Federal Club IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT : Anne Greever , Willow Oaks CC BOARD MEMBERS : Somsak Chivavibul , River Bend Club ; Mark Cote , Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech ; Katie Cox , Spotswood CC ; James Gallagher , Eaglewood GC ; Glenn Gray , Lakeside Park Club ; Lauren Greenlief , International CC ; Duncan Hardcastle , Independence GC ; Bev Lane , VSGA eClub ; Mark Raper , Willow Oaks CC ; Cameron Robinett , Cedar Point Club ; William Saunders , Unclubbed Golf ; Kristin Shifflett , Fawn Lake CC ; Stephen Whitfield , Bayville GC ; Bert Wilson , Lakeside Park Club .
VSGA Staff | Matt Smiley , executive director ; Kate Benicase , administrative and marketing assistant ; Amanda Braun , assistant director , championships and golf operations ; Kristine Clites , director , finance and administration ; Josh Coates , director , championships and golf operations ; Karen Enders , accounting assistant ; Courtney Hamlett , director , member programs and VIP card ; Kent Holubar , assistant director , championships and golf operations ; Amanda Kelley , manager , championships and golf operations ; Chris Lang , manager , media and communications ; Caleb McCall , manager , championships and golf operations ; Kirsten Roberts , administrator , member programs and VIP Card ; Erin Strickler , manager , marketing and outreach ; Michael Walder , director , handicapping and member services ; Brian Wright , manager , course rating and member services ; One-Day coordinators : Todd Dalton and Dennis Egan ; VSGA Junior Golf Circuit coordinators : Ed Gill , Peter Hamm ; Michelle Holmes , LPGA ; Sam Jung ; P . J . Boatwright Interns : Katelynn Brown , Cody Feldman .
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Editorial Staff : EDITOR : Chris Lang INSTRUCTION EDITOR : Josh Apple , PGA VSGA MARKETING , COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE : Mark Raper ( Chair ), Cameron Robinett ( Vice Chair ), Brian Ellis , Glenn Gray , Duncan Hardcastle , Tom Powell , Will Saunders .
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS : Taylor Babcock , Katelynn Brown , Jim Ducibella , Scott Kramer , Chris Lang , Jim McConnell , Lisa D . Mickey , Dave Pond , David Partridge , Michael J . Stott , Arthur Utley .
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Virginia Golfer ( ISSN # 1094-3021 ) is published six times annually ( bimonthly ) by the Virginia State Golf Association , located at 2400 Dovercourt Drive Midlothian , VA 23113 . Periodical postage paid at Midlothian , VA , and additional mailing offices .
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Virginia Golfer is supported by members ’ dues , utilizing $ 6 per member per year . Subscription : Regular U . S . subscription is six times annually for individual VSGA members and VSGA member clubs . Single copies of Virginia Golfer are available for $ 2.95 per copy , plus shipping .
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VIP cardholder fees paid to the VSGA are not fully tax-deductible . Fourteen percent is paid directly to the VSGA- VIP Scholarship Foundation , which is a qualified charitable 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization . Consult your tax advisor for further information .
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