There are 16 new courses on the card for 2010. In addition, there are 55 courses offering more rounds and 36 layouts with bigger playing windows compared to '09. And continuing for 2010 -- there are special offers at more than 35 courses.
 

The different cardholder levels are:

·        Student ($30 for ages 22-and-under; ages 17-and-under must be accompanied by an adult when using the card.)

·        Supporter ($65)

·        Sponsor ($150)

·        Supporting couple ($115)

·        Sponsor couple ($195)

·        Gold level ($500)

Golfers who sign up in the sponsor, sponsor couple and gold level categories receive all of the above, plus specials and additional amenities.

Benefits also include a complimentary bimonthly subscription to Virginia Golfer magazine, a 2010 VSGA Member Club Directory supplement (for all orders received by Feb. 1, 2010), a personalized, engraved VSGA VIP bag tag and the “Friends of the VSGA E-Letter.”

VSGA VIP Cardholders also receive special discounts at Virginia’s great resorts, such as The Homestead and the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. In addition, cardholders receive special discounts at Independence Golf Club, the VSGA Foundation's statewide home for golf in Richmond.

MARCHING TOWARD
$2 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT

The VSGA VIP Card program involves much more than free golf.  By purchasing a VSGA VIP card, you help fund the Virginia Golf Foundation Scholarship Fund. 

Fourteen percent of the revenues generated from VIP Card sales support funding for scholarships. Since 1985, a total of 646 Virginia high school students attending college in the commonwealth have received $1.5 million in scholarship aid, including 79 students currently enrolled for the 2009-10 academic year.

The VIP Card also benefits some of the state’s top agronomy students conducting turfgrass research at Virginia Tech – a great example of how the VSGA is working to improve amateur golf at the “grass roots” level.

Golfers can now sign up for their 2010 VSGA VIP card or renew online via an interactive online sign-up feature on the VSGA’s Web site at www.vsga.org.

Please note:  The VIP card lists specific restrictions that apply to the time of day, week and year an individual can use the card. An individual must call at least 24 hours in advance for a starting time. Cards are valid from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2009. Cart fees are contracted on an annual basis with participating clubs and have been capped at $26 for 2010. 

The VSGA VIP card program differs from a VSGA membership and does not include a handicap. Please contact the VSGA membership department for additional information on VSGA membership at (804) 378-2300, ext. 23.

THE 2010 VSGA VIP CARD IS VALID THROUGH DEC. 31, 2010. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW VIP PRIVILEGES ON THE 2009 VSGA VIP CARD, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR VSGA MEMBER CLUB DIRECTORY, YOUR 2009 VIP CARD, THE VIP CLUB OR CALL THE VSGA OFFICE AT (804) 378-2300.