by Robert Williams, USGA In 2005, it was decided to renovate and expand the USGA Museum in Far Hills, N.J. Rand Jerris, then the director of the USGA Museum, reconceived the exhibits’ use of more than 50,000 artifacts to explain … Continue reading
Register for Co-Sponsored Session on “Best Management Practices” and Design
Half-Day Education Session Joint Meeting of Club Managers Association of America, the National Golf Course Owners Association (Virginia Chapeter) and the Virginia Golf Course Superintendents Association Hermitage CC, Manakin-Sabot, VA 8 a.m., Monday, March 12, 2012 “Environmental Best Management Practices … Continue reading
Virginia Golfer Contributor Jim Ducibella to Sign His New Book,
“King of Clubs”
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. –– The true story of daredevil stockbroker James Smith Ferebee and maybe the most bizarre golf bet ever made. Ferebee – who attended Virginia Military Institute and the University – became embroiled in a disagreement over what to do … Continue reading
Date Change for the VSGA Women’s Division
Spencer-Wilkinson Benefit Tournament
MIDLOTHIAN, Va., Jan. 31, 2012 –– Due to a scheduling conflict at Spring Creek Golf Club, the date for the VSGA Women’s Division Spencer-Wilkinson Benefit Tournament has been changed. The new date for the Spencer-Wilkinson Benefit Tournament is Monday, April 16, 2012 … Continue reading
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VSGA Foundation Names Meredith A. Loosse, PGA/LPGA
Director of the Robins Junior Programs
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. –– Meredith A. Loosse, a PGA and LPGA professional, has been named director of the Robins Junior Programs at Independence Golf Club, the Virginia State Golf Association Foundation and Independence Golf Club have announced. For the past nine years, … Continue reading
The VSGA Remembers Former Virginia Golfer Editor Harold Pearson
by Bill Millsaps MIDLOTHIAN, Va., Jan. 26, 2012 –– The Virginia State Golf Association joins the Virginia golf community in mourning the loss of Harold Pearson, the first editor of Virginia Golfer, the official publication of the VSGA, who died Jan. 24 after … Continue reading
Reminder to Register for the VSGA Suffolk Junior Open, March 24-25, 2012
Friends in Golf, WE HOPE YOUR 2012 is off to a great start and you’ve found an opportunity to play some golf in the offseason. Getting out and finding time to play is a great way to help stay in … Continue reading
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Virginia Senior Amateur Great Moss Beecroft Inducted Into the
Quail Ridge Country Club Sports Hall of Fame
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Jan. 22, 2012 –– Record six-time Virginia State Golf Association Senior Amateur champion Morris “Moss” Beecroft Jr. and Bob Cochran Sr. were inducted into the Quail Ridge Country Club’s Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony Wednesday night. … Continue reading
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The VSGA Remembers Arman Fletcher
by Randy King The Roanoke Times ROANOKE, Va., Jan. 20, 2012 –– Heaven’s golfing fraternity has picked up a new player. Not only will Arman Fletcher beat the socks out of his new competition most of the time, he will teach them … Continue reading
VSGA Junior Golf Club Membership Sign-Up Available for 2012
MIDLOTHIAN –– After a successful fourth season in 2011 in which nearly 600 junior golfers took part in the program, the VSGA Junior Golf Club is again set to provide an opportunity for youths of Virginia to play, learn etiquette and the … Continue reading
