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Vol. 35, No. 4 July/August 2017 Touchpoint Media Inc. Phone: (800) 597-5656 Fax: (763) 595-0016 VSGA-VIP SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION CEO: Steve Farbman PRESIDENT: James McEwen Virginia Golfer is the official publication of the Virginia State Golf Association, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization serving golfers in Virginia. VSGA Officers PRESIDENT: Bruce H. Matson, Hermitage CC VICE PRESIDENT: Michael Millen, Farmington CC SECRETARY: Gary Beck, Princess Anne CC TREASURER: Anne Greever, Willow Oaks CC IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Gib Palmer, Salisbury CC TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN: Tim Rash, Salisbury CC BOARD MEMBERS: Michael W. Ancel, Newport News GC at Deer Run; E. Lee Coble, Independence GC; Linda DiVall, Mount Vernon CC; Craig Groenendaal, Laurel Hill GC; Linda Lumsden, Halifax CC; Brian Maloney, Springfield G&CC; Boodie McGurn, The CC of Virginia; William H. Millsaps, Willow Oaks CC; Ray Montgomery, Pleasant Valley GC; Karl Quinn, Elizabeth Manor G&CC; Terry Towler, The Manor Resort GC; John Vogel, The CC of Virginia; Grover Walker, River Bend Club; Michael Wise, Ballyhack GC/Roanoke CC. GENERAL COUNSEL: Vernon E. Inge Jr. (LeClairRyan) VSGA Staff | Jamie Conkling, executive director; Amanda Braun, tournament manager; Josh Coates, assistant director, rules and competitions; Karen Enders, VIP Golf Card Program/accounting assistant; Kent Holubar, junior golf manager; Courtney Jones, One-Day manager; Chris Lang, editor, Virginia Golfer magazine/ PUBLISHING PARTNER manager, digital media; Kirsten Roberts, administrative assistant; Tripp Sheppard, director, VSGA membership/VIP Golf Card Program; Matt Smiley, assistant executive director; Natasha Triplett, director, finance and administration; Michael Walder, director, handicapping; P.J. Boatwright interns: Max Baldwin and Kyle Hart; Tom Booker, One- Day coordinator; Tony Caggiano, course rating coordinator; VSGA Junior Golf Circuit coordinators: Edward Gill; Michelle Holmes, LPGA; Robert Nowak, PGA; Tommy Smith, PGA; Peter Weisel. VSGA Web Marketing and New Media | Kenmont Group Editorial Staff: EDITOR: Chris Lang VIRGINIA GOLFER COMMITTEE: Bill Millsaps (chairman) and Michael Millen CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Jim Ducibella, Kent Holubar, Ian Guerin, Scott Kramer, Chris Lang, Gavin Parker, David Partridge, Hal Phillips, Dave Pond, Leonard Shapiro, Arthur Utley MINNESOTA OFFICE: 505 N. Hwy 169, Suite 100 Minneapolis, Minn. 55441 PHONE: (763) 595-0808 FAX: (763) 595-0016 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: touchpointmedia.com SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT: David Jensen CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Rob Johnson 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. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Virginia Golfer 2400 Dovercourt Drive Midlothian, VA 23113 Phone: (804) 378-2300 Faxes: (804) 378-2369 or (804) 378-8216 Website: vsga.org E-mail: [email protected] 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. The opinions and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the VSGA, the publisher or its advertisers. The advertising space provided in Virginia Golfer is purchased and paid for by the advertiser. None of the products or services are necessarily endorsed by the VSGA or its affiliates. DESIGNERS: Karli Seman, Brandon Favre EDITORS: Aaron Paitich, Jake Weyer MARKETING COORDINATOR: Elizabeth Boger REGIONAL ADVERTISING OFFICE: Ned Frey (757) 259-5907 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. INTRODUCING: The all-new “MyVSGA” app MyVSGA is the official app of the Virginia State Golf Association. It offers a personalized mobile experience that allows you to manage & follow your game, including your VSGA VIP Golf Card. Features: • Search VIP VI Offers & Special Offers from more than 150 Virginia golf clubs participating in the VIP Golf Card Program. Filtering options for offers include: proximity, recently created, date of play, & club name • Ability to receive notifications of offers added throughout the year by your favorite clubs • Post your scores & view recent scores – requires a USGA Handicap Index • Interactive Course Handicap Calculator & Handicap Index lookup • Club Directory • VSGA tournament registration & calendar • Read the latest issue of Virginia Golfer magazine VSGA Twitter & Facebook • Live feeds from VSG And much more! AVAILABLE: Virginia State Golf Association 2400 Dovercourt Dr. | Midlothian, VA 23113 2 V I R G I N I A G O L F E R | J U LY / A U G U ST 2 0 1 7 vsga.org