Virginia Golfer Nov / Dec 2017 | Page 5

Contents NOV/DEC 2017 FEATURES 14 17 20 The VSGA’s Fleming Fund and First Tee chapters around the state help junior girls jump start their golf careers. These last-minute ideas are sure to please any golfer on your holiday gift list. Past Delta Dental State Open of Virginia champion Lanto Griffin’s seven-year grind pays off in the form of a PGA Tour card. Growing the Game for Girls Holiday Gift Guide . Achieving the Dream 30 Open for Business Even after clubs had to navigate two tricky hurricane seasons, Florida’s First Coast remains a top-notch winter destination. 24 Best of the Best Honoring the seven VSGA golfers of the year following another season of great competition. Lauren Greenlief, the VSGA women’s golfer of the year. vsga.org N OV E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 17 | V I R G I N I A G O L F E R 3