SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2024
Official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association as a service to its more than 75,000 members .
SOLHEIM PREVIEW : CAN THE U . S . REGAIN THE
CUP AT RTJ IN GAINESVILLE ?
BERMUDA BIRDIES : EXPLORING THE BEAUTY
OF ISLAND GOLF
INFLUENCING THE GAME : MEET SOME OF VIRGINIA GOLF ’ S BIGGEST ONLINE PERSONALITIES
FEATURES
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American Dreams
Led by Nelly Korda , the United States looks to take back the Solheim Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville .
Contents
SEPT / OCT 2024
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The Social Inf luence
Social media is playing a growing role in golf — meet four Virginians who are moving the needle .
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Bustling Bermuda
Head east for fun fall golf and tropical vibes .
AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH
VSGA MAJORS
5 Reilly ’ s Breakout
The summer belonged to Purcellville 17-year-old Logan Reilly , winner of the VSGA Amateur and State Open of Virginia .
NEWS AND NOTES
7 DECC returns to CCV
Ernie Els and Stephen Ames are among the stars expected to play in the Charles Schwab Cup playoff event .
MEMBER CLUBS
10 Celebrating a Milestone
One of the VSGA ’ s original clubs , Roanoke Country Club , turns 125 in 2024 .
VIRGINIA GOLF HALL OF FAME
14 Class of 2024
Meet the four new members of the Virginia Golf Hall of Fame , set for induction in October .
DEPARTMENTS
THE RULES
12 Bounces , Good and Bad Rules for when one ball hits another at rest on the golf course .
GREAT HOLES
16 No . 10 at Loudoun G & CC A tricky downhill par 3 awaits golfers at this Purcellville course .
INSTRUCTION
34 Achieve Dynamic Balance Understanding a fundamental , but often overlooked aspect of the golf swing .
FIT FOR PLAY
36 Swing Into Action Boxing can strengthen your rotation , building endurance and strength .
EQUIPMENT
38 The Fall Refresh As your game hits its stride heading into fall , find useful new items to fill your bag .
MY TURN
40 Golf Around the Globe VSGA member Ben Thapa ’ s golf travels are chronicled in a new book .
Virginia Golfer
Betting on
Beck
Evan Beck aims to earn a USGA championship when the 2024 U . S . Mid-Amateur heads to the Commonwealth this fall inside
ON THE COVER : Virginia native Evan Beck looks to win an elusive USGA title on home soil .
( Photo by USGA )
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