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Summer 2016
Mississippi Gulf Coast
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Summer 2016 Vol. 18 Issue 3
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Diana Barge
Wes Bolyard
Jan Minor Crye
JoAnne Fernandez
Larry Ringer, PGA
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening Shot
COVER STORY
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cacapon
8 . . . . Destination: Mississippi Gulf Coast
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Front Cover: Cacapon Resort State Park, Hole 5 Par 4
Above: Fallen Oak Golf Course, Mississippi
Opening Shot
Lost Balls
As I watched the Masters on that Sunday and
watched one of the today’s great young players
surprisingly chunk shot after shot into Rae’s
Creek, I started thinking about all those golf
balls that find watery graves. I imagine in my
illustrious golfing career that I’ve unwillingly
dropped a trash can full or two into the drink.
I’ve also witnessed some of my best friends do
incredible Roy McAvoy impressions by “tincupping” multiple attempts only to make another deposit into the First Aquatic
Savings and Loan. An estimated 300 million balls are lost or discarded in the United
States alone.
What happens to those golf balls in the lakes and ponds around your golf course?
I realize that most of you know that there are companies that come out and fish
balls out and refurbish them to sell back to golfers at a discounted tariff. What about
the ones that don’t make it out to live on the tee for another day? According to
research, golf balls can take from 100 to up to 1000 years to decompose. Not only do
golf balls take between a century and millennium to break down, they release toxic
zinc in the process. This heavy metal attaches itself to the ground sediment and
poisons the surrounding flora and fauna when in water. So, thank you BIGTIME
to those scuba divers who retrieve lost balls. Not only are you giving hackers the
opportunity to play with (reconditioned) Pro V’s, but you are also helping the
environment.
Another question often asked is how long can you store golf balls without them
losing their performance. Unless you store your golf balls in an environment
with an extreme temperature – a freezer, for example, or during the summer in
the trunk of your car – they will last for years. The folks at Titleist say five years
or more for golf ball storage is acceptable. Just remember if you play balls that
were manufactured years ago, you likely are missing out on some technological
improvements that golf ball manufacturers are continually producing in newer
balls.
Many know I’m a golf ball logo geek. If it has a logo
on it, it finds a place in one of my many displays.
You ask what can I do with those older balls that are
hanging around in the bottom of your golf bag or in
the garage behind the antifreeze or motor oil? Those
unwanted souls would be quite interesting as a border
decoration in the garden or perhaps drainage in large
flower pots. Hot glue several together and you have
a caterpillar lawn decoration. Around the Easter
holiday, they can be used as fake eggs. Lost or found,
you can always find a home for that golf ball.
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G O L FG U I D E I N C. CO M
SU M M E R 2 0 1 6 3
Cover Story
Cover Story
Cacapon Resort State Park ~ Park It Right Here
Nick Ciattei
Few public courses, if any in the mid-Atlantic,
combine challenge and beauty as effortlessly
as the Robert Trent Jones Sr. design at Cacapon
Resort State Park. Located at the base of Cacapon
mountain in Berkeley Springs at an elevation of
2,300 feet, West Virginia State Parks presents one
of their signature resorts with an outstanding
golf course and accompanying 6,000-acre state
park. They also oversee and operate golf resorts
at Canaan Valley in Davis, Twin Falls in Mullens,
Pipestem in Pipestem, and Stonewall in Roanoke.
The award-winning golf course unquestionably
attracts most visitors to this outdoor playground.
Hole 1 Par 4
You find the Hall of Fame golf architect’s
trademark design featured here. Jones
incorporates his customary long runway tee boxes and ample fairway bunkering
that you find on every hole of the golf course as well as a 100-yard long double
green. Due to the high elevation you play at Cacapon, expect longer than normal
golf shots to occur especially on your drives. The par 72 taps out at just over 6800
yards from the back tees with three additional sets of tees that bring the yardage
down to 5647, which can still be a mighty test for the ladies.
The outward nine at Cacapon Resort
opens with a dogleg right par 4. Since
you play from an elevated tee shot to an
uphill approach, I recommend taking an
extra club here. While Cacapon has only
a couple of water hazards to contend
with, one stretches down the right side
of the par 4 second hole. The par 5 third,
usually a three shot hole, poses most of
your trouble down the right side. Holes
Get your birdie on six, the shortest par 4
on the front. The 430-yard par 4 seventh
doglegs left with trouble down the left
side. It takes a good poke favoring the
right to clear the corner. The par 5 ninth
requires two straight shots to set up a
short iron into the green protected by a
pond on the left.
By all means, make sure to stop by the
snack bar and meet and greet one of the
Hole 15 Par 3
area’s favorite ladies of golf, the saucy
Miss Getty, an institution at Cacapon
since she has been here forever! Be
sure to have her fix you one of the best
Reuben’s you will ever have. On one of
the most recognized holes at Cacapon,
the par 4 tenth, a rustic stone chimney
sits smack dab in the middle of the
putting green adjacent to the the tee box.
The uphill nature of this hole makes it
play much longer. Notice that the back
nine has more dramatic undulations
Hole 17 Par 3
than the front. The short par 5 eleventh,
a realistic birdie hole, plays downhill to a green protected by four sand traps. A
solid stretch of three par 4s follow in succession. Hole twelve runs uphill, thirteen
extends downhill, and fourteen lies relatively flat. This section shows just how
much diversity you find on this layout. A 70-foot drop from tee to green awaits you
on the signature par 3 fifteenth with nature providing eye candy in every direction.
A couple of fairway bunkers at the corner of the dogleg left sixteenth make this the
toughest par 4 at Cacapon. The par 3 seventeenth has an inviting opening in front
of the green and is a good scoring hole. Like a majority of the par 5s, two solid shots
on the closer sets you up with a wedge in hand and a chance to hit the dance floor
one last time.
Hole 3 Par 5
Cacapon Lodge
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four and eight, your par 3s on the front
side, share the aforementioned huge
double green. Both play downhill to one
of the property’s lowest points, so you
may find it quite difficult to judge the
wind from the tee boxes. A stunning
view of the mountain serves as the
backdrop on the par 4 fifth (pictured on
the cover). Here again, your second shot
plays uphill to a well-bunkered green.
SU M M E R 2 0 1 6 Hole 10 Par 4
5
Cover Story
Cacapon Resort was listed as the #1
Municipal Golf Course in West Virginia
by Golf Digest in 2009, and USA Today
named the course as one of the 100
best designed tracts in the country. The
Cacapon Golf Academy offers threeday golf instruction hosted by Rita
Slavetskas, an LPGA Class A Teaching
Professional.
Nestled in the Eastern Panhandle,
Cacapon Resort State Park can be
easily accessed from Washington DC,
Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Stay and play golf packages here provide
several different and unique styles of
accommodations. Cacapon’s timeless
main lodge and onsite restaurant offer
excellent service and food. It is situated
on the east side of Cacapon Mountain
overlooking the golf course. The 48-room facility presents a relaxed setting
complete with a lounge, fireplace, and cozy furniture. A downstairs recreation
room provides additional entertainment with various games. You can also choose
from a variety of cabin types from Economy (a tiny house in HGTV terms) to fully
accessible modern units called Classic. The Economy cabins have a combination
living/dining/bedroom with built-in double bunks, shower bath, and screened in
porch. They are unique and efficient and very trendy due to the coverage they are
getting on TV. The Classic cabins come with stone fireplaces, baths with showers,
kitchens with modern appliances, central heat and air conditioning, and cable
television. With so many options, one will surely fit your golf group’s needs.
Many recreational pursuits other than golf can be enjoyed
at Cacapon. Two of the more popular ones include lake
activities and hiking opportunities. Fishing at either the lake
or reservoir appeals to serious anglers as well as family and
youth. The lake is stocked in the spring for trout fishing,
but bass, catfish, and blue gill can also be caught. More than
20 miles of trails are maintained for everyone from leisure
walkers to avid hikers. If you still are looking for something
to do, visit their top notch stable operations with wellgroomed and behaved horses and exceptional staff that lead
trail rides.
Cacapon Resort State Park scores extremely well on Trip Advisor getting a solid 4 ½
out of 5. You can read comment after comment commending the overall beauty of
the region, the relaxing atmosphere, and of course, the wonderful lodging options
and terrific golf course. Cacapon definitely presents a place to park it for a while,
kick back, and enjoy.
For more information visit cacaponresort.com
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SU M M E R 2 0 1 6 7
Golf Destination
Golf Destination
Mississippi Gulf Coast Golf
Wes Bolyard
M, i double s, i, double s, i, double p, i. That is
how I remember we learned to spell Mississippi
in grade school. In August 2005, the Mississippi
Gulf Coast was hit with Hurricane Katrina’s
double whammy. High winds and a 28-foot
wall of water overtook the low lying coastal
counties, including the towns of Biloxi and
Gulfport, and sent the surge inland for 6-12
miles. Several casinos, which floated on barges
to comply with Mississippi’s land-based
gambling laws, were washed hundreds of yards inland by waves, and the storm
surge wiped out 90% of the buildings along the coastline. Regulations were changed
and today casinos are allowed on land rather than limited to floating casino barges.
What does all this mean? There has been a renaissance making it a great time to
visit and enjoy great golf, great casinos, great hotels, and fabulous fresh seafood! I
visited four of the top seven courses in the state and several exciting casinos, two of
which are right on the Gulf of Mexico.
After arriving at the Gulfport-Biloxi Airport, head straight in Gulfport and visit
the Island View Casino, completely rebuilt after the hurricane. It offers both a
Beach Tower and a Casino Tower with 970 rooms, a variety of dining, the Blue Shell
Spa, live entertainment, exciting gaming, fitness center, beachside pool (the only
casino with direct beach access), and, of course, golf. Beach Blvd Steamer puts out
a scrumptious supper (try the sweet Royal Red Shrimp). Check out the Candy Store
where you will find freshly made creamy pralines, rich fudge, and gourmet candy.
Island View Casino Resort purchased
Windance Country Club in 2007 and
did a complete remodel. This fun course
has modest elevation changes, tree lined
fairways that are relatively straight, lush
greens, and enough water to keep your
attention. The greens are what make this
course more challenging. Windance has
hosted both the Ben Hogan and Nike
tours in the past, so you know you will
experience a complete test of golf.
little more open. Wispy grasses, several
forced carries across the marshes, and
some lakes also help define the course.
A member of Audubon International,
the course presents golf the way nature
intended. An interesting side note: the
Palace Casino provides the only smokefree casino on the coast.
Grand Bear Golf Course is associated
with Harrah’s Gulf Coast Hotel
and Casino in Biloxi. Beautiful and
challenging, the layout traverses through
natural cypress wetlands and towering
pines, with packed pine needle rough,
championship greens, and deep bunkers
set over 650 acres of rolling land in the
piney woods of the De Soto National
Forest. The fairways are pretty forgiving
and the greens have some interesting
swales. On the back nine, the Big Biloxi
River skirts several of the holes. The 14th
green has a pond to the left where several
small alligators lie around, but don’t
worry. They lay about 15 feet below the
green.
The Beau Rivage Hotel, a AAA Four Diamond resort, towers 32 stories above
the Gulf of Mexico in Biloxi. This MGM Resorts International-owned property
offers an unrivaled casino and golf getaway experience complete with unsurpassed
Windance
The Preserve Golf Club, a public course affiliated with the Palace Casino Resort
in Biloxi, offers all-inclusive stay and play packages that benefit the player both for
the Resort and golf course. The Club encompasses 245 pristine acres, surrounded
by an additional 1800 acres of dedicated nature preserve. The native surroundings
of pitcher plant bogs, cypress swamps, long leaf pine savannah, live oak groves,
and native grass prairies have been integrated into the design of the 18-hole, par71 layout. The front nine works its way through the pines and the back nine is a
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Grand Bear
Preserve
SU M M E R 2 0 1 6 9
Golf Destination
luxury in 1,740 suites and guest rooms and 11 restaurants. The 85,000 squarefoot Mediterranean-themed casino hosts 1,900 slot machines, 166 video poker
games, 80 table games, a 16-table poker room, and a newly expanded smoke free
slot room. Beau Rivage’s gaming area also now includes a luxurious high-limits
area that functions as a “casino within a casino,” thanks to high-limit tables and
slot machines, an exclusive buffet and bar lounge, dedicated cashier services,
and around-the-clock concierge service. It also houses a large variety of upscale
shopping. An expansive lobby welcomes you to the beginning of an excellent,
relaxing stay in an exceedingly beautiful and very comfortable special place!
Fallen Oak Golf Course in Saucier was
designed by legendary course Architect
Tom Fazio exclusively for guests of Beau
Rivage Resort & Casino and raises the
bar for luxury resort golf in this region.
The par-72 championship layout unfolds
in a majestic, almost cinematic invitation
to all who love the game. The 510 acres
of pure heaven with lush, rolling terrain
offering native wetlands, marshes, pecan
Fallen Oak
groves, and hardwood forests challenges
golfers to adapt to the ever-changing
landscape. Stretching to a hardy 7487 yards from the tips, Fallen Oak provides
five sets of tees and endless strategic play options as it winds through the varied
terrain of the great Magnolia State. Sprawling bunkers, plush fairways, dramatic
elevation changes, and gently rolling greens deliver an exceptional challenge that
will surely test any golfer. A sub air drainage system alternately heats and vacuums
moisture out of the greens to keep them consistent and healthy, just like at Augusta.
The course takes its name from the Live Oak tree that lives on the right of the
18th fairway. And what a finishing hole this is! The fairway slants left on this long
downhill par-4 with bunkers on the left, trees on the right, and water to the left of
the green. This excellent course has blended the natural contours of the land. It is
fun, exciting, and challenging and home to the PGA Tour Champions Mississippi
Gulf Resort Classic every March. The Pro-Am held at Fallen Oak was sponsored by
Nicholas Air and Callaway Golf, makers of some great golf equipment.
Got a hankering for some great Italian food, maybe mixed with fresh seafood? Then
visit the IP Casino in Biloxi and dine in the Costa Cucina Restaurant.
Mississippi has some great golf courses. They might be off the beaten track, but
well worth playing! Two PGA tour events are hosted by Mississippi, the Mississippi
Gulf Resort Classic and the Sanderson Farm Championship. Golfweek’s 2016 best
Mississippi courses you can play ranks Fallen Oak, The Preserve, and Grand Bear as
the top three, with Windance at number seven. Mississippi has 26 miles of beaches
along the gulf and a variety of great restaurants that offer some of the best fresh
seafood I have ever had.
For more information visit gulfcoast.org
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Feature Courses
Feature Courses
Front Royal, VA
Designer: Tom Clark
General Manager: Brian Jones
Bristow, VA
Architect: Ken Killian
General Manager: Bart Wolfe
#4 Best Courses you can play in Virginia — Golfweek
#31 America’s Top 50 Women–Friendly — Golf Digest Woman
#14 Best New Courses in America — Golfweek
#6 Best New Affordable Public Courses — Golf Digest
Tucked away in the peaceful, historic countryside of
Northern Virginia, Bristow Manor Golf Club merges
its traditional Southern roots with a true links-style
championship golf course. Designed by Ken Killian, Bristow
Manor hosts exceptional amenities including an inclusive
wedding facility, a full pub with flagstone patio, and a
full-grass teeing area at the range — all set against the
backdrop of the club’s namesake: a beautiful 19th century
Manor House. Bristow Manor Golf Club exudes colonial
charm combined with some of the best course conditioning
in the area. With its luxuriously plush Zoysia-grass fairways
and bent greens Bristow Manor has established itself as
one of the D.C. area’s premier daily fee courses. The par
4 signature seventh hole has been voted locally as one of
the Top Ten Toughest Holes in Northern Virginia. Just 35
minutes outside of Washington D.C., Bristow Manor is now
under the management of Wingfield Golf, and promises an
excellent golf experience each and every time you play.
Experience Virginia’s most beautiful golf in the Shenandoah
Valley. The 18-hole par 72 features bentgrass tees,
fairways, and greens. Seven sets of tees (including two
PGA Family Tees) allow for a challenging, yet pleasurable,
golf experience for players of all skill levels. Measuring
just over 7300 yards from the tips, the layout consists of
two very distinct 9-hole sides. The front features several
holes cut through hardwoods, while the back nine plays in
a valley. Blue Ridge Shadows has been continually ranked
as one of America’s Top 50 Women-Friendly courses
in the United States by Golf Digest Woman Magazine!
Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the
resort features a full-service Holiday Inn Hotel and Spa.
You will find the facility just one hour from the Washington,
DC, beltway, just off exit #6 on I-66.
866-631-9661
703-368-3558
blueridgeshadows.com
bristowmanorgc.com
YARDAGE PAR RATINGSLOPE
CHAMP 7102 7274.1 143
BACK
6770 7272.5 139
MIDDLE 6313 7270.1 133
ORANGE5700 7267.5 118
FORWARD5196 73 70.9 126
BLACK 7315 7275.5 143
BLUE
6787 7273.1 138
WHITE 6204 7270.4 130
GOLD
5551 7268.2 122
RED
5006 7270.0 120
Front Royal, VA
Designer: Lynwood Morrison
General Manager: Adam Engley
Head Professional: Rob Howells
Berkeley Springs, WV
Designer: Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
Head Professional: Kenneth McCarthy
“Best of Shenandoah Valley” —Northern Virginia Daily 2014-15
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
Rated HHH1/2 —Golf Digest
#1 Municipal Golf Course in West Virginia —Golf Digest
Nestled in the northern neck of the Shenandoah Valley
against the backdrop of the striking Blue Ridge Mountains,
lies picturesque Bowling Green Country Club. For over
30 years, both the North and South courses offer golferfriendly designs with gently rolling terrain, finely manicured
conditions and smooth bent grass putting surfaces. The
North course features several lakes, towering willows,
and even an island green. The South course is a shorter
course from today’s standards and is a favorite amongst
seniors and ladies but has plenty of character golf for
players of all abilities with its rolling fairways and large,
undulating greens. Bowling Green North and South are
located between Winchester and Front Royal, off Route
522. Wingfield Golf Properties now manages the courses.
“Where the Skyline is Only a Short Drive Away”
One of the Mid-Atlantic’s most popular golf destinations
each year is the scenic Cacapon Resort State Park. This
challenging championship golf venue is set in the rolling
foothills of the 2,300 foot Cacapon Mountain and is the
centerpiece of the 6,000 acre park near Berkeley Springs,
West Virginia. Designed by famous golf course designer
Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the layout makes prime use of
the rolling hills at the base of the ridge. Rated as one of
the 130 best designed courses in the United States, this
outstanding facility features 73 well-placed sand bunkers
and three ponds. Holes 4 and 8 share a double green that
is more than 100 yards wide. USA Today put Cacapon on
its list of the “Top 100 Golf Courses” in the country. The
resort is located 30 minutes from I-81 on Route 522, and
just two hours from Baltimore and Washington, DC.
North:
South:
540-635-2024
540-635-2883
304-258-1022
bowlinggreencountryclub.net
North Course
cacaponresort.com
South Course
BLUE
6827 7272.3 126
WHITE 6267 7270.4 123
YELLOW 5910 7268.0 119
RED
5647 7270.6 118
YARDAGE RATING SLOPE YARDAGE RATING SLOPE
BLUE6364 70.4 129 5938 68.3 119
WHITE6098
69.2
126
5504
66.2 126
GOLD5570
66.6 120 5140 64.5 112
RED 5075 68.9 121 4893 67.9114
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Feature Courses
Feature Courses
Fairfield, PA
Designer: Ault, Clark & Assoc.
Head Professional: Phil Delpopolo
Frederick, MD
Architect: Ault, Clark & Associates
Head Professional: Scott A. Peterson
Rated HHHH —Golf Digest
Clustered Spires Golf Club, located just outside of historic
Frederick MD, offers golfers everything they need for an
enjoyable day on the course. Built by the city in 1991, this
was Frederick County’s first public golf course. This gem
has been constantly voted as the favorite golf course in
Frederick. Clustered Spires is laid out upon 200 acres
of rolling farmland adjacent to the Monocacy River. The
excellent conditions of the bentgrass greens and plush
rolling fairways provide the setting for golfers of all skill
levels. Clustered Spires received its unique name from the
grouping of 5 very old and distinct church steeples that
make up the clustered spires of Frederick City’s skyline.
The respected design team of Ault, Clark and Associates
created a fun and challenging competitive course. Just
minutes from I-70 and a short drive from both Baltimore
and Washington, DC, is one of the best golf values in
central Maryland. Clustered Spires Golf Club delivers a
solid golfing experience you will enjoy from start to finish.
Carroll Valley Golf Course is pleased to be starting its
5th season under the ownership of the adjacent Liberty
Mountain Resort. Set amidst picturesque rolling hills,
surrounded by the inspiring Catoctin Mountains, Carroll
Valley offers 18 holes of Pennsylvania’s best golf. Many
upgrades have been made to the course including the
installation of a state-of-the-art irrigation system and
drainage systems, rebuilt tee boxes, and new bunkers.
The new Highland Lodge has now opened and will just
make your golf stay that much more enjoyable with a list
of modern amenities including restaurants, an expanded
pro shop, and indoor golf simulators. Guests will continue
to enjoy the stellar championship course and friendly
faces you have enjoyed over the years. This mature layout
designed by renowned architects Ault and Clark winds its
way around streams, lakes, hills, and native trees. “Stay
and Play” golf packages with specials are featured at the
Carroll Valley Golf Course at Liberty Mountain Resort.
800-548-8504
301-600-1295
libertymountainresort.com
clusteredspiresgolf.com
CHAMP 6913 7272.7 130
WHITE 6203 7269.6 123
GREEN 5401 7267.0 118
RED
5230 7269.7 119
BLUE
6688 7172.3 128
WHITE 6345 7170.7 127
GOLD
5647 7166.7 123
RED
5022 7268.8 116
Luray, VA
Architect: Malcolm M. Purdy
Club Manager: Putt Lancaster
Front Royal, VA
Designer: William Carson
Managed by: County of Warren
“One of the state’s premier nine hole layouts” —Virginia Golfer
Enjoy outstanding golf in the breathtakingly beautiful
Shenandoah Valley at Caverns Country Club Resort.
Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains and
overlooking the fabled Shenandoah River, the unique
setting of the river and mountains creates one of the most
scenic golf opportunities in the mid-Atlantic region. High
above the banks of the river, 6499 yards of gently rolling
fairways seem to touch the mountains with beautiful vistas
of nearby farmlands. Call (540) 743-7111 for daily tee times
and greens fees. Golfers from Canada and points north
have found Luray, Virginia, with Caverns Country Club an
ideal place for a golf excursion. Seasonal specials and
vacation packages for golfers and non-golfers alike are
available. These packages include special rates for lodging,
golfing, and dining. If you are a fan of golf with a view, you
cannot go wrong with a pleasant drive to one of the finest
mountain courses in the mid-Atlantic.
One of Virginia’s oldest, continuously operating golf
courses is still one of the best golf values in all of the
Shenandoah Valley. Front Royal Golf Club is under the
operation, direction, and management of the County of
Warren. This 1938 nine-hole layout features dual tee boxes
to create a true 18-hole feel. Front Royal is reminiscent of
the old Scottish links-style courses that require accuracy
not length. The challenge comes from the small undulating
greens and deep bunkering. Four holes border the
Shenandoah River, more than any course in Virginia, with
none more dramatic than the par 5 seventeenth hole, which
features a tee shot along the river’s edge. Front Royal Golf
Club brings back the 4-hour round of golf. It’s a fun and
excellent test of golf you’re sure to enjoy. The first Certified
USFGA FootGolf Course in the Shenandoah Valley is
now open at Front Royal Golf Club. The course is a par
32 and is part of the United States FootGolf Association.
Conveniently located just off I-66 at Exit 6 on Country Club
Road in the beautiful and historic Shenandoah Valley.
888-443-6551
540-636-9061
luraycaverns.com
frontroyalgolf.com
BLUE
6499 7271.2 117
WHITE 6307 7269.8 115
GOLD
5650 7267.0 127
RED
5266 7272.4 120
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BACK
5870 7069.4 116
FRONT 4688 7067.3 119
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Feature Courses
Feature Courses
Fredericksburg, VA
Designer: P.B. Dye
General Manager: Mike Byrd
Staunton, VA
Architects: Fred Findlay / Raymond F. Loving
Club Manager: Eric Cobb
Discover The Gauntlet, one of Virginia’s finest golf courses
in Fredericksburg. Opened in 1995, their par 72, 6900yard, P.B. Dye championship layout features lush zoysia
fairways and smooth, consistent bentgrass greens. Set
around the lake of Curtis Memorial Park in Fredericksburg,
The Gauntlet made its mark by being named one of Golf
Digest’s Top 10 New Courses to Play in the US. The
Gauntlet Golf Club aims to please the most demanding
players with four set of tees. The front nine is interspersed
with meandering wetlands, while the back nine features
generous tiered greens. The Gauntlet Golf Club offers an
outstanding practice facility. The Gauntlet staff is available
for lessons, and their clubhouse has a full-service bar
and grill and fully-stocked golf shop. Perfect for your next
golf outing, banquet, wedding, or special event. Located
minutes from I-95 just off Rte. 17 in Fredericksburg.
The historic Ingleside Golf Club in Staunton offers 18 holes
of golf in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Our
service-friendly atmosphere and well-maintained facility
foster enjoyment of the game at any level. We invite you
to join us for play. Ingleside has 6405 yards of golf from
the longest tees playing to a par of 72 on native bluegrass.
Designed by Fred Findlay and Raymond F. Loving, Jr., the
Ingleside golf course opened in 1928. The layout features
tree-lined fairways and no real water hazards. Ingleside
Golf Club is located just minutes from historic downtown
Staunton just off Interstate 81. Ingleside is home to a
unique 18-hole course, a full-service professional shop,
a practice area with range, putting and chipping greens,
and facilities for hosting tournaments and outings of 100
or more participants. Ingleside offers memberships and
welcomes public play as well. The nineteenth hole grill
features al fresco dining overlooking the course. Ingleside
now features on-site lodging for stay-and-play golf
packages.
540-752-0963
540-248-7888
golfgauntlet.com
inglesidegolf.net
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Harrisonburg, VA
Designer: Bill Love
Head Professional: David Johns
Front Royal, VA
Designer: Shapemasters
Club Manager: Richard Jenkins
“Best in the Valley” - Daily News Record 2015
“Best of Virginia” - Virginia Living The Sporting Life 2015
Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Jackson’s
Chase offers panoramic views of Signal Knob and
surrounding mountains, and harbors a chapter of history’s
past. Enjoy a round of golf on the very ground where
General Stonewall Jackson gave chase during the Civil
War more than 130 years ago. Situated on 300 acres in
Front Royal, VA, and measuring over 6500 yards from the
tips, Jackson’s Chase has many holes that give you the
opportunity to bust it from the tee. Still, there are other
holes that cut through existing forest where safety is the
better part of valor. It is only befitting when you play on this
historical ground, that strategy will come into play for you
just as it did for General Jackson. Located just minutes
from Interstates 66 and 81, Jackson’s Chase now has new
local ownership and is committed to bringing you one of
the best golf experiences around. The totally redesigned
clubhouse and grill are just the beginning. Come to the
Jack to meet old freinds and make new ones.
Heritage Oaks is the beautiful public course located in and
operated by the City of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Designed by
Bill Love, this course combines links- and parkland-style
holes that meander along a diverse piece of property, giving
golfers a challenging yet fair test of golf. Towering oaks,
hence the name, are abundant. Voted “Best In The Valley”
four out of the past five years, Heritage Oaks plays to a par
70, measuring 6324 yards from the back tees, providing
plenty for accomplished golfers. Three other spacious sets
of tees make the facility an excellent layout for golfers of
all skills. Heritage Oaks incorporates many modern day
golf course features like generous landing areas and large
bentgrass greens with moderate undulations. Heritage
Oaks is home of The First Tee Program. A great day of golf
awaits everyone at the Heritage Oaks, just off Route 33
West on Garbers Church Road, Exit 247B, I-81.
540-442-6502
540-635-7814
heritageoaksgolf.com
jacksonschasegolfclub.com
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Feature Courses
Feature Courses
Harrisonburg, VA
Designers: Russ Roberts, Buddy Loving,
Ault, Clark & Assoc., Lester George
Head Professional: Dean Greer
Gettysburg, PA
Designer: Lindsay Ervin, Stephen M. Klein
Head Professional: Jason Pandoli
“#9 in PA, America’s Best Golf Courses” —Golfweek 2006
Rated HHHH1/2 —Golf Digest
Rated HHH1/2 —Golf Digest
Outstanding golf awaits you at Lakeview Golf Club in the
exciting area of Harrisonburg, VA. Lakeview offers 27
unforgettable holes over three unique nines that blend
terrifically well and give golfers the chance to get in an
extra nine. The Mountain Nine is the newest and features
some of the most challenging holes Lakeview has to offer.
The Lake Nine at Lakeview Golf Club is appropriately
named with more water hazards while The Forest Nine is
dominated by tree-lined fairways. Subtle undulating greens
and a well-maintained landscape are trademark features at
Lakeview Golf Club. The service-friendly atmosphere and
professional staff foster enjoyment of the game of golf at
any level here. Lakeview plays host to some of the area’s
top golf events and has an outstanding practice facility. Let
them host your next golf event! Come see one of the best
the Shenandoah Valley has to offer at Lakeview Golf Club
located just off I-81, exits 245 and 247.
Set among the rolling hills and mountains of Adams County,
The Links At Gettysburg is situated near the area’s most
historic countryside. Prepare for sensory overload when
you battle this challenging layout. The magnificent upscale
championship course features steep 35’ rock cliffs, stonelined tee boxes, red rock paths, ten lakes, and waterfalls,
offering a great round of golf for all levels of ability. The
beautiful clubhouses accommodate up to 200 guests; a
triple-tier brick patio overlooking the 11th, 12th, and 18th
greens accommodates 300. Visit today on Mason-Dixon
Road, minutes from Route 15 and less than an hour away
from Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; and Harrisburg, PA.
Experience the beauty and unique challenge of The Links
At Gettysburg.
lakeviewgolf.net
thelinksatgettysburg.com
717-359-8000
540-434-8937
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Fredericksburg, VA
Designer: Bill Love
Head Professional: Jamie Loughan
Charles Town, WV
Designer: Guy Rando
Head Professional: Wayne Clark
Located in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, approximately
one hour south of Washington, DC, Lee's Hill Golf Club is
one of the pioneers of upscale golf in the region. From its
celebrated opening in 1993 to present day, the course has
always attracted excellent reviews and was immediately
listed in the top ten in Northern Virginia. The Bill Love
designed championship course winds throughout authentic
civil war battle trenches and the actual 1862 campsite of
General Robert E. Lee and his troops. In 2007, new local
owners purchased Lee's Hill, and the renovations and
rebirth is something to see. If you have not played this
beautiful layout in awhile, you need to see the revitalization
and improvements yourself. The new team is committed
to providing excellent conditions and they are always
recognized for their outstanding customer service. Located
3 miles from I-95, Exit 126, just off Route 17 South. Lee's
Hill Golf Club truly gives golfers the best of past and
present.
One of the top courses in the state of West Virginia is
Locust Hill Golf Course in Charles Town. Locust Hill
maintains championship golf conditions with outstanding
bentgrass tees and greens. Playing at just over 7000 yards
from the tips, this facility provides plenty of challenge.
Lakes, ponds, and streams bring 35 acres of water into
play on ten holes. The finishing four holes are as good as
you’ll find anywhere, wrapping up with the 455-yard, par 4
eighteenth which features a dramatic approach shot over
a large lake. Golf Digest awarded Locust Hill one of the
“Top 125 in Country for Best Value.” The course handles
corporate and charity golf outings. With the excitement of
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, the area has
plenty to offer. Golf, Racing, and Gaming make for the
perfect sporting getaway. Locust Hill is located west of
Charles Town off Route 51, a little more than a beautiful
hour´s drive from the Baltimore and Washington beltways.
540-891-0111
304-728-7300
leeshillgc.com
locusthillgolfcourse.com
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Feature Courses
Feature Courses
Middletown, MD
Designer: Arthur Hills
Head Professional: Steve Miller
Fairfield, PA
Designer: Ault, Clark & Assoc.
Head Professional: Ed Reely
“#1 in Maryland and #38 in the US” —Golf Advisor 2015
“Rolex Top 1,000 Courses” —2011
“#10 in MD, Best Public Golf Courses” —Golf Magazine 2012
Pre-Civil War clubhouse, picturesque views of the Catoctin
Mountains, a large natural grass practice facility and 18
well-manicured holes are just the beginning. Overall,
golfers will find a fair, challenging and gratifying course with
two distinctly different 9-holes. The front nine is considered
more open compared to the longer, tree-lined back nine.
With a four star rating by Golf Digest, Mountain View
features a full grass practice range, short game area, and
putting green. What distinguishes Mountain View from other
golf clubs is not only its exceptional playability and great
condition but its great value. After your round, reminisce
while enjoying a bite and cold beverage in our Grill–Pavilion
with picturesque views of the 9th, 10th, and 18th holes.
A must play FOUR STAR Golf Digest course located just
minutes from the historic Gettysburg battlefields. Come
play this hidden treasure where you’ll frequently find the
smoothest and quickest greens in the area.
Recipient of national attention, Maryland National, in
Middletown, MD, is acclaimed as a tremendous layout
with impeccable turf conditions. Adding to the beauty of
the course is a well-trained and very hospitable staff all
of whom make the golfer feel warmly welcomed from
the moment they arrive. Nestled in the beautiful Catoctin
mountains of Frederick, Maryland National offers majestic
views of the surrounding countryside. This par 71, 6811yard masterpiece includes open links-style holes, wetland
carries, and wooded tree lined fairways, surely keeping
your interest at every turn. Additional amenities include
a spectacular clubhouse with restaurant, on-board GPS,
and complimentary practice use facility. Maryland National,
located just off I-70, 45 minutes from DC and Baltimore, is
a must play for your next rewarding day of golf.
301-371-0000
717-641-7380
marylandnational.com
mtviewgc.com
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Locust Grove, VA
Designer: Bill Ward, Jr.
General Manager: Josh Dotson
Myersville, MD
Designer: Joe Lee
Head Professional: David Freiss
“#3 in Virginia” —Golf Advisor 2015
“#7 in MD, America’s Best Golf Courses” —Golfweek 2015
Meadows Farms Golf Course is the dream of Bill “Farmer”
Meadows and one of the most unique courses in all of
America. Located in Locust Grove, Va., this 27-hole layout
features several golf holes that can only be described
as one-of-a-kind. From the 841-yard par 6 recognized
by the Guinness' book of records as “The Longest Hole
in the United States” to the baseball and waterfall holes,
Meadows Farms combines fun and great value. Bill
Meadows’ talent for unique landscaping is also evident
throughout the course. A pre-civil war homestead and
cemetery on the very ground where civil war battles were
fought is also found here. A fabulous clubhouse overlooking
the course features the Red Bull Grill. Situated on beautiful
gently rolling countryside, Meadows Farms is located
75 minutes from Washington, D.C., and Richmond, 45
minutes from Charlottesville, and only 15 minutes from
Fredericksburg.
Encompassing more than 150 acres of breathtaking
mountain views without one house, condo, or townhouse
spoiling any fairway, Musket Ridge Golf Club is the final
gem designed by the late Gentleman Joe Lee and is known
as one of his finest works, joining the ranks of Doral and
LaCosta. From the first hole’s dramatic elevated tee shot,
golfers will view this course as one of the Free State’s
best. Undulating greens, strategically located visible
hazards from elevated tee boxes, and unique bunkering
are trademarks of this superbly conditioned golf course.
The friendly, professional staff believe that a day on the
golf course should reward golfers with the “perfect golf”
experience, and the food is second to no other public golf
course. Surrounded by abundant natural beauty and unique
topography, Musket Ridge is conveniently located just off
I-70, west of Frederick, in Myersville, MD.
540-854-9890
301-293-9930
meadowsfarmsgolfcourse.com
musketridge.com
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Feature Courses
Feature Courses
Keezletown, VA
Designers: Russell Breeden & Jeff Forbes
Head Professional: Brad Powell
Fayetteville, PA
Designer: Ed Ault/Bill Love
Head Professional: David Beegle
“#5 Best New Affordable Course” —Golf Digest 2003
“The Top 10 Courses for the Money Right Now” in the country
—Links Magazine 2014
“#9 in PA, Best Public Golf Courses”—Golf Magazine 2012
In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley sits one of America’s
most spectacular golf courses. Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club
in Keezletown, Virginia, is a stunning 18-hole championship
golf course featuring incredible views of the valley below.
Golf Digest in 2003 voted Packsaddle #5 “Best New
Affordable Course.” $40,000 worth or renovations were
completed in the fall of 2014 on the front nine. This
breathtaking facility was built on more than 500 acres of
rolling countryside. Designed by renowned golf architect
Russell Breeden along with Jeff Forbes, this 4-year project
required an incredible one million tons of rock and 750,000
tons of top soil to be moved. The result is a layout that will
challenge all types of golfers and overload your senses with
natural beauty. Packsaddle Ridge is located 15 minutes off
Exit 247, east of I-81.
The perfect combination of traditional and modern golf can
be found in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, at Penn National
Golf Club, home of two four star, 18-hole championship
courses. The Founders Course (1968-Ed Ault Design) is
a classic northeastern-style masterpiece featuring large
contoured greens, tree-lined rye/bluegrass fairways,
sculpted bunkers, and a 7-acre lake. Iron Forge (1996-Bill
Love) is a contemporary design with bentgrass tees,
fairways, and greens and fescue bluegrass roughs. Iron
Forge has links characteristics with well-placed mounding
and tall native grasses in the outer rough areas. “Play
among the stars” at Penn National, located 18 miles west
of Gettysburg, close to I-81 and I-70. Stay & Play packages
are available at the on-site 52 room Inn.
800-221-7366
540-269-8188
penngolf.com
packsaddle.net
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Founders Course
Ruther Glen, VA
Designer: Tom Walker
Director of Golf: Jim Mason
Chantilly, VA
Designer: Tom Clark
General Manager: Jon Fulton
“Top Must Play Courses” —Golfstyles
Pendleton Golf Club is one of Virginia’s most exciting
new and picturesque golf courses. Pendleton opened to
the public in September of 2006 and is located mid-point
between Richmond and Washington, D.C. in Ruther
Glen. Named after Virginia’s first acting governor Edmund
Pendleton, this course lives up to its lofty namesake.
Designed by Thomas Walker, former lead designer at the
Gary Player Design Company, this spectacular layout
combines creative mounding and undulating greens to
challenge all levels of players. The course stretches to
more than 7000 yards from the back tees, while ladies will
find the 4500 yard length accommodating. There are five
sets of tees in all. Pendleton also features one of the best
practice facilities and driving ranges in the Mid-Atlantic. The
grass tee alone at the range is OVER an acre. Call 804448-4727 or visit us on the web at pendletongolfva.com.
Pleasant Valley Golf Club is a must play in the Washington,
DC area. Conveniently located in Chantilly, Virginia, just 25
miles west of our nation’s Capital, it is a beautiful, natural
layout in a park-like setting - no homes bordering the golf
course, just great golf holes. Opening to rave reviews in
1998, the golf course was designed by Tom Clark of Ault,
Clark & Associates and features a pristine landscape of
rolling hills, hardwood trees and native grass meadows.
You’ll also enjoy a modern clubhouse with a fully stocked
Pro Shop. The course features a practice facility and 18
championship holes, with several sets of tees to challenge
all abilities. Pleasant Valley Golf Club is a great venue for
your charity or corporate golf outing.
804-448-4727
703-222-7900
pendletongolfva.com
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Feature Courses
Feature Courses
Front Royal, VA
Designer: Buddy Loving
Head Professional: Jeff Forman
Middletown, MD
Designer: Rick Jacobson
General Manager: Bob Swezey
Rated HHHH—Golf Digest
Richland Golf Club, formerly known as Hollow Creek,
has opened under new ownership and is managed by
East Coast Golf Management Company. Nestled in the
Middletown Valley of Frederick County MD, Richland Golf
Club offers a truly special place to unwind and relax from
the daily grind with amazing views of the Catoctin Mountain
Range. Just minutes from I-70, this Rick Jacobson design
cascades over the rolling countryside making it both
aesthetic and enjoyable for players of all abilities. With
distances ranging from 5000 to 6800 yards and a choice
from four sets of tees, this impeccably maintained layout
requires precise shot making, yet yields playability to all
golfers. Richland is proud to offer an all-inclusive golf
package that can be tailored to suit the needs of your next
golf outing for 20 to 200 golfers. Richland Golf Club is
also home to the popular Valley Grill Sports Bar. Twenty
foot wide high definition TVs allow you to catch whatever
sport you favor while enjoying great eats and your favorite
beverage. Come see the exciting changes at Richland Golf
Club for 2016.
The Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, located 8 miles north
of Front Royal, is 27 holes of Virginia’s best golf. Its scenic
beauty is unparalleled, with views of the Skyline Drive
and the Blue Ridge and Massanutten mountain ranges
on every hole. This superbly conditioned course on 250
rolling acres features bentgrass tees and greens and plush
ryegrass fairways. With three nines, the red, white, and
blue, you have a great chance to get in 27 holes. The club
has hosted many golf championships, numerous VSGA
tournaments, and Middle Atlantic Section PGA events.
Home of the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club Teaching &
Fitness Center, the area’s only indoor heated center.
Constantly lauded for its condition, playability and overall
value, Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, located just minutes
from I-81 and I-66 between Winchester and Front Royal, is
golf in the country at its best.
540-636-GOLF(4653)
301-371-0400
shenandoahvalleygolfclub.com
richlandgolfclub.com
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Winchester, VA
Designer: Denny Perry
General Manager: Gerri Lum
South Riding, VA
Designer: Dan Maples
General Manager: Jon Fulton
“Nominated Top 100 New Course” —Golf Digest 2004
“100 Must Play Courses of the Middle Atlantic” —Golf Digest
Located in the Shenandoah Valley west of Winchester,
VA, Rock Harbor Golf Course offers the region’s most
exciting two layouts. Designer Denny Perry unveiled
even more challenges on the recently opened new holes
on the Boulder Course. Boulder’s unique combination of
6 par 5s, 6 par 4s and 6 par 3s make it a one-of-a-kind
must-play and see! Forty acres of lakes dominate the Rock
Course, which includes two signature par 3s, the island
green seventh and the Heart of Virginia seventeenth. Six
sets of tees allow players of all skill levels to enjoy these
fun courses. The fast Penn A-4 bentgrass greens are
recognized as some of the best in the region. You first
conquered the Rock, now take on the Boulder. Just minutes
from Interstate 81 off Route 37, Rock Harbor lies within one
hour from Northern VA or Frederick, MD.
Imagine yourself playing South Riding Golf Club – a
golfer's dream come true. Set in the gentle hills of Northern
Virginia, amidst the hardwood trees, grassy meadows, and
picturesque water features, South Riding boasts a Dan
Maples signature championship golf course, which has
challenged golfers since 1997. South Riding Golf Club is
a semi-private club that is open to everyone, and the only
requisite to becoming a member is that you are looking for
a world-class golf experience in a relaxing environment.
The course is located in the award-winning community
of South Riding in Loudoun County, just 25 miles west of
Washington DC. South Riding Golf Club is popular with all
skill levels and offers a challenging layout with a variety of
tee placements. No matter what your handicap, you will feel
welcome at South Riding Golf Club.
866-273-1934
703-327-6660
rockharborgolf.com
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Feature Courses
Feature Courses
New Kent, VA
Designer: Rees Jones
PGA Club Professional: Tripp McIntyre
Ijamsville, MD
Designers: Ernie Els & J. Michael Poellot
General Manager: Ted Goodenow
“#6 in VA, America’s Best Golf Courses” —Golfweek 2015
“#6 in MD, America’s Best Golf Courses”—Golfweek 2015
“#3 in MD, Best Public Golf Courses”—Golf Magazine 2012
The Club at Viniterra is Virginia’s most beautiful and
exciting new golf course. Located in New Kent between
Richmond and Williamsburg, this 18-hole championship
course designed by acclaimed architect Rees Jones is
adjacent to New Kent Winery and is the centerpiece of the
unique and upscale Viniterra residential community. Spread
out over a vast and diverse piece of land, the course
measures anywhere from 5200 to over 7700 yards, giving
it infinite flexibility. The Club at Viniterra uses multiple tee
boxes and wide fairways to assure an enjoyable experience
for all skill levels. The U.S. Open doctor has crafted a jewel,
and The Club at Viniterra is a must–play in the mid-Atlantic
region. You will be amazed by the raw beauty of this Jones
masterpiece located minutes from I-64 in New Kent, VA,
just 20 minutes from both Richmond and Williamsburg.
Designed by architect J. Michael Poellot and two-time
U.S. Open Champion Ernie Els, Whiskey Creek is as big
and bold as the land itself. Bordered by a high ridge of
hardwoods and a winding, free-flowing creek, the course
features wetlands, rock outcroppings, stone walls, streams,
and dramatic views of the Catoctin Mountains. Like most of
the tested and true championship courses, Whiskey Creek
is an honest golf course with its challenges and hazards
in plain sight. The holes at Whiskey Creek are designed to
test a player’s shotmaking ability, never more evident than
the par 5 closer, with ruins of an old farmhouse splitting the
fairway with great risk-reward opportunities. Come see the
drama that awaits just minutes off I-270, Exit 26, on Route
80 in Urbana, Maryland.
804-932-3888
888-883-1174
viniterragolf.com
whiskeycreekgolf.com
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Buena Vista, VA
Designer: Rick Jacobson
Director of Golf: Ed Armentrout, III
Mercersburg, PA
Designer: Rick Robbins
Director of Golf: Rich Hogan
“Perfect Five, Breathtaking, Terrific Value”—Golf Magazine
The Vista Links Golf Club is a beautiful and classic Rick
Jacobson design owned by the city of Buena Vista, VA.
The links-style layout is situated on 180 acres of undulating
topography between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany
mountain ranges. Vista Links has the feel of a mountain
course with many elevation changes, rock outcroppings,
native grasses and panoramic views. This rare course
can both challenge experienced players while helping
newcomers relax as they enjoy learning this great game.
Just come prepared to reach for every club in your bag as
you work to conquer this unique Buena Vista golf course.
Vista Links has 5 sets of tees ranging from 4924 to 6855
yards. The course also boasts an outstanding practice
facility including a driving range, putting green, and
chipping area. Part of the city’s 600-acre Glen Maury Park,
Vista Links is located on Route 60 minutes from I-81.
Whitetail Golf Resort is a spectacular Rick Robbins design
that brings “golf with a view.” Quite simply, this is one of
the area’s most beautiful golf courses. Each hole has
been designed to take advantage of the natural beauty
that surrounds the area. Whitetail is a combination links
and mountain style layout. The front nine winds across
the valley, while the back nine features six holes that
play into the mountain with dramatic elevation changes
and breathtaking views. Located just minutes from I-81
and I-70 and approximately 70 minutes from Baltimore
and Washington. Come to the mountains of south central
Pennsylvania for a golf experience that is true to the game.
Whitetail now has a state of the art clubhouse, Grille Room,
and pro shop. Whitetail Golf Resort is owned and operated
by Whitetail Ski Resort & Snow Time, Inc.
540-261-GOLF (4653)
888-493-4169
thevistalinks.com
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Hedgesville, WV
Designer: Ray Johnston
Head Professional: Ron Springer
pgatour.com
Located at the northern entrance to the Shenandoah
Valley in Hedgesville, WV, the Woods, part of a 2,000-acre
community, features 36 holes including the Mountain View
Championship Course and the Stony Lick Mid-Length
Course. The Mountain View Course wanders around a
wooded plateau between The Woods pro shop and the
Third Hill Mountain, which dominates its view. Carved from
a forest, Mountain View’s fairways are framed by dogwood,
maple, oak, and pine trees. The Stony Lick Mid-Length is
the first 18-hole course of its kind in the area, providing
golfers of all levels terrific fun without taking five hours and
losing a dozen balls. Stony Lick is also home to the eastern
panhandle's only FootGolf course. GolfStyles Washington
writes that golf at The Woods is “Fun & Fair.” Escape to
The Woods, Exit 16 West off I-81.
JULY 7–10
The Greenbrier Classic
Dick’s Sporting Goods Open
The Greenbrier Old White TPC
En-Joie Golf Course
(GOLF/CBS) (GOLF)
JULY 14–17
The Open Championship
Royal Troon Golf Club
(GOLF/NBC)
lpga.com
The Women’s U.S. Open
CordeValle Golf Resort
(FS1/FOX)
Marathon Classic
Highland Meadows Golf Club
(GOLF/CBS)
Barbasol Championship
RTJ Golf Trail–Grand National
(GOLF)
JULY 21–24
RBC Canadian Open
The Senior Open Championship
UL International Crown
Glen Abbey Golf Club
Carnoustie Golf Links
Merit Golf Club
(GOLF/CBS) (GOLF/NBC)(GOLF/NBC)
304-754-7222
JULY 28–31
The PGA Championship
Baltusrol Golf Club
(TNT/CBS)
thewoods.com
Mountain View YDGPARRTGSLOPE
BLUE 6621 72 71.9 125
WHITE 604172 68.3 113
GREEN 544272 65.7 111
GOLD 493871 67.9 115
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Women’s British Open
Woburn Golf Club
(GOLF/CBS)
AUGUST 4–7
Travelers Championship
3M Championship
TPC River Highlands
TPC Twin Cities
(GOLF/CBS) (GOLF)
Stony Lick
YDGPARRTGSLOPE
N/AN/AN/A N/A
369262 59.9 97
350062 58.8 92
303962 56.4 87
AUGUST 11–14
Olympic Men’s Golf Competition
Olympic Golf Course
(GOLF)
U.S. Senior Open Championship
Scioto Country Club
(FS1/FOX)
John Deere Classic
TPC Deere Run
(GOLF/CBS)
Urbana, MD
Designer: Brian Ault
Head Professional: Ed Coyle
“America’s Top Pace of Play Golf Courses” —Zagat Survey
“#9 in MD, America’s Best Golf Courses” —Golfweek 2015
Worthington Manor Golf Club is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s
premier championship daily fee and membership clubs.
Intelligently carved from Maryland’s countryside, this
magnificent 18-hole, 7000-yard, Ault-Clark Signature
Course features lush bentgrass from tee to green. Holes
are routed dramatically through wetlands and across rolling
farmland. Worthington Manor has received rave reviews,
nominated for Golf Digest’s Best New Course in America
(1999) and Maryland Course of the Year (2001) by the
National Golf Course Owners Association. This modern
facility provides professional, courteous service, 10 minute
tee times, and permits carts off the paths. Worthington
Manor, located in Urbana, MD, just one mile west of I-270
on Route 80, is sure to be your “country club for the day.”
301-874-5400
AUGUST 18–21
Wyndham Championship
Sedgefield Country Club
(GOLF/CBS)
Olympic Women’s Golf Competition
Olympic Golf Course
(GOLF)
AUGUST 25–28
FedEx Cup PLAYOFFS
The Barclays
Bethpage State Park (Black)
(GOLF/CBS)
Canadian Pacific Women’s Open
Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club
(GOLF)
SEPTEMBER 2–5 Deutsche Bank Championship
Shaw Charity Classic
TPC Boston
Canyon Meadows G&CC
(GOLF/NBC) (GOLF)
SEPTEMBER 16–18
First Tee Open at Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach Golf Links
(GOLF)
SEPTEMBER 22–25The TOUR Championship
East Lake Golf Club
(GOLF/NBC) Pacific Links China Championship
27 Club Golf Club
(GOLF)
The Evian Championship
Evian Resort Golf Club
(GOLF/NBC)
SEPT 30–OCT 2
The Ryder Cup
Hazeltine National Golf Club
(GOLF/NBC)
Bold Type Denotes Major
BLACK 7034 7274.4 144
BLUE
6525 7271.8 134
WHITE 6058 7269.3 125
RED
5206 7270.1 127
Manulife LPGA Classic
Whistle Bear Golf Club
(GOLF)
SEPTEMBER 8–11 BMW Championship
Crooked Stick Golf Club
(GOLF/NBC)
worthingtonmanor.com
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Boeing Classic
TPC Snoqualmie Ridge
(GOLF)
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FeatureCourses
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Additional Regional
Additional Regional Courses
MARYLAND
Bay Hills – Arnold Beaver Creek – Hagerstown
Black Rock – Hagerstown
Blue Mash – Olney
Bowie – Bowie
Breton Bay – Leonardtown
Bulle Rock – Havre de Grace
Carroll Park – Baltimore Clifton Park – Baltimore Compass Point – Pasadena
Cross Creek – Beltsville
Eisenhower – Crownsville Enterprise – Mitchellville
Exton – Aberdeen
Fairway Hills – Columbia Falls Road – Potomac
Fore Sisters – Rawlings
Forest Park – Baltimore Frederick Golf Club – Frederick
Geneva Farms – Street Glade Valley – Walkersville
Glenn Dale – Glenn Dale
Golf Club at Oakland – Oakland
Gunpowder – Laurel Hagerstown Greens – Hagerstown
Hampshire Greens – Silver Spring
Harbourtowne – St. Michaels
Hope Valley – Mt. Airy
Lake Arbor – Mitchellville Lake Presidential – Upper Marlboro
Laytonsville – Laytonsville
Links at Challedon – Mt. Airy
Little Bennett – Clarksburg
VIRGINIA
410-974-0669
301-733-5152
240-313-2816
301-670-1966
301-262-8141
301-475-2300
410-939-8887
410-685-8344
410-243-3500
410-255-7764
301-595-8901
410-571-0973
301-249-2040
410-278-4794
410-730-1112
301-299-5156
301-729-4000
410-448-4653
301-846-0694
410-893-1114
301-898-5555
301-262-1166
301-334-3883
301-725-4532
301-733-8630
301-476-7999
410-745-5183
301-865-0026
301-336-7771
301-298-9999
301-948-5288
301-829-3000
301-601-9209
Maple Run – Thurmont
Marlton – Upper Marlboro
McDaniel College – Westminster
Mitchell’s – Reisterstown
Mount Pleasant – Baltimore Mountain Branch – Joppa Needwood – Rockville
Northwest Park – Silver Spring
Oakmont Green – Hampstead Paint Branch – College Park
Patriots Glen – Elkton Patuxent Greens – Laurel
P.B. Dye Club – Ijamsville Pine Ridge – Lutherville Poolesville – Poolesville
Potomac Ridge – Waldorf
Rattlewood – Mt. Airy
Redgate – Rockville
Renditions – Davidsonville
River Downs – Finksburg
Rocky Gap – Flintstone
Ruggles – Aberdeen
Severna Park – Arnold
Swan Point – Swan Point
Timbers at Troy – Elkridge
Trotters Glen – Olney
Turf Valley – Ellicott City
University of Maryland – College Park
Waverly Woods – Marriottsville
Westminster National – Westminster
Westwinds – New Market
Wetlands – Aberdeen
Willow Springs – West Friendship
301-271-7870
301-856-7566
410-848-7667
410-833-7721
410-254-5100
410-836-9600
301-948-1075
301-598-6100
410-374-1500
301-935-0330
410-392-9552
301-776-5533
301-607-4653
410-252-1408
301-428-8143
301-372-1305
301-607-9000
240-406-1650
888-451-4144
410-526-2000
301-784-8400
410-278-4794
410-647-8618
301-259-0047
410-313-4653
301-570-4951
410-465-1500
301-314-4653
410-313-9182
410-876-4653
301-831-6191
410-273-7488
410-442-7700
814-623-8700
717-792-9776
717-624-9551
717-359-4480
717-352-7271
717-352-3222
814-652-5193
717-359-7125
717-764-2674
717-485-4157
717-597-1188
717-792-9771
717-533-0890
717-225-4247
814-443-8000
717-792-9771
717-279-7409
Lancaster Host – Lancaster
Little Creek – Spring Grove Lykens Valley – Millersburg
Meadow Brook – Gettysburg Nemacolin Woodlands – Farmington
Overlook – Lancaster
Piney Apple – Biglerville Pleasant Valley – Stewartstown Quail Valley – Littletown
Rocky Spring – Chambersburg Rolling Acres – York Royal Manchester – Mt. Wolf
South Hills – Hanover
Springwood – York
Tanglewood Manor – Quarryville
Waynesboro Muni. – Waynesboro Wyncote – Oxford
717-397-7156
717-225-1702
717-692-3664
717-334-0569
800-422-2736
717-569-9551
717-677-9264
717-993-2184
717-359-8453
717-264-7742
717-755-1406
717-268-0490
717-637-7500
717-747-9663
717-786-2500
717-762-3734
610-932-8900
PENNSYLVANIA
Bedford Springs – Bedford
Briarwood – York
The Bridges – Abbottstown
Cedar Ridge – Gettysburg Caledonia – Fayetteville
Conocodell – Fayetteville
Down River – Everett
Flatbush – Littlestown Grandview – York
Great Cove – McConnellsburg
Greencastle Greens – Greencastle
Heritage Hills – York
Hershey – Hershey
Hickory Heights – Spring Grove Hidden Valley – Hidden Valley
Honey Run – York
Iron Valley – Lebanon
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1757 – Dulles
Algonkian – Sterling
Appleland – Stephens City
Aquia Harbour – Stafford
Augustine – Stafford
Birdwood – Charlottesville
Brambleton – Ashburn
Broad Run – Manassas
Bryce – Bayse
Bull Run – Haymarket
Burke Lake – Fairfax Station
Cameron Hills – King George
Forest Greens – Triangle
Four Winds – Rappahanock Academy
General’s Ridge – Manassas Park
Greendale – Alexandria Greene Hills – Stanardsville
Gypsy Hill – Staunton
Hanging Rock – Salem Herndon Centennial – Herndon
Hobbs Hole – Tappahannock
Hunting Hawk – Glen Allen
Independence – Midlothian
Jefferson District – Falls Church
Keswick Club – Keswick
King Carter – Irvington
Lake Montecello – Palmyra
Lake Ridge – Woodbridge
Lansdowne – Leesburg
Laurel Hill – Lorton
Massanutten – McGaheysville Mattaponi Springs – Ruther Glen
Meadowcreek – Charlottesville
703-444-0901
703-450-4655
540-869-8600
540-659-4478
540-720-7374
434-293-4653
703-327-3403
703-365-2443
540-856-2124
866-BULL-RUN
703-323-1641
540-775-4653
703-221-0123
804-742-5647
703-337-0777
703-971-6170
434-985-7320
540-332-3949
540-389-7275
703-471-5769
804-443-4500
804-749-1900
804-594-0261
703-573-0444
434-923-4363
804-435-7842
434-589-3075
703-494-5564
703-729-8400
703-493-8849
540-289-9441
804-633-7888
434-977-0615
Oak Marr – Oakton
Old Hickory – Woodbridge
Old Trail – Crozet
Ospreys – Woodbridge
Penderbrook – Fairfax
Pete Dye @ Va Tech – Radford Pinecrest – Alexandria Pohick Bay – Lorton
Poplar Grove – Amherst
Potomac Shores – Potomac Shores
Primland Resort – Rivers of Dan Prince William – Nokesville
Rapidan – Locust Grove
Reston National – Reston
Raspberry Falls – Leesburg
Royal Virginia – Louisa
Shenvalee – New Market
South Wales – Jeffersonton
Spring Creek – Gordonsville Stonewall – Gainesville
Tanyard – Louisa
The Club at Ironwood – Staunton
The Crossings – Glen Allen
The Homestead – Hot Springs
The Manor – Farmville
The Tides Golden Eagle – Irvington
Twin Lakes – Clifton
Virginia Golf Center – Clifton
Virginia Oaks – Gainesville
Westfields – Clifton
Westpark – Leesburg
Wintergreen – Wintergreen
Woodbury Forest – Woodbury Forest
703-255-5391
703-580-9000
434-283-8101
703-497-1384
703-385-3700
540-633-6732
703-941-1061
703-339-8585
434-946-9933
855-808-6051
276-251-8012
703-754-7111
540-547-7274
703-620-9333
703-779-2555
804-457-2041
888-339-3181
540-937-3250
540-832-0744
703-753-5101
540-967-1889
540-248-7272
804-261-0000
540-839-7739
434-392-2244
804-438-4460
703-631-9099
703-830-2400
703-754-7977
703-631-3300
703-777-7023
800-860-3809
540-672-3900
304-789-2481
304-363-9551
304-457-2156
304-623-3701
304-327-9822
304-866-4121
304-624-5807
304-876-2544
304-622-3241
304-269-1139
304-636-9704
800-634-5233
304-536-1110
304-745-4900
304-358-2261
304-478-3406
Lakeview Resort – Morgantown
Mill Creek – Keyser
Mountaineer – Morgantown Oglebay Resort – Wheeling
Paradise Lakes – Morgantown Pipestem – Pipestem
Polish Pines – Keyser
Preston – Kingwood
The Raven – Snowshoe Mountain
Riverbend – Buckhannon
Sleepy Hollow – Charles Town
Stonewall – Roanoke
Twin Falls – Mullens
Tygart Lake – Grafton
Valley View – Moorefield
Woodbrier – Martinsburg
304-594-2011
304-289-3160
304-328-5520
304-243-4141
304-291-0827
304-466-1800
301-786-4131
304-329-2100
304-572-6500
304-472-6295
304-725-5210
888-278-8150
304-294-4000
304-265-3100
304-538-6564
304-274-9818
WEST VIRGINIA
Alpine Lake – Terra Alta Apple Valley – Fairmont Barbour – Philippi
Bel Meadow – Mt. Calre
Bluefield Elks – Bluefield Canaan Valley – Davis
Clarksburg – Clarksburg
Cress Creek – Shepherdstown
Crows Nest – Clarksburg Deerfield – Weston
Elks – Elkins
Glade Springs Resort – Daniels
The Greenbrier – White Sulphur Springs
Hide-a-way – Clarksburg
Highlands at Fisher Mountain – Franklin
Holly Meadows – Parsons
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Feature Story
Feature Story
Clustered Spires Golf Club ~ Fan Favorite
Nick Ciattei
Staying at the top doesn’t always come easy. Professional athletes and teams
strive for it each season. For a golf course to stay at the pinnacle, it requires an
incredible amount of consistency, which is rather difficult to obtain when you think
about all the intricacies that go into putting out a great product year after year.
So, for a golf course to be voted head of the class 17 out of 20 years, that would be
something, wouldn’t it? Well, Clustered Spires Golf Club in Frederick Maryland
did just that being voted as “Best of Frederick” golf course by readers of Frederick
Magazine. Clustered Spires took the honor again this year with a whole lot of heavy
competition in the area.
Clustered Spires Golf Club opened in
1991 as, believe it or not, the first public
golf course in Frederick County. This
amazes me considering that courses
now number in double digits and
population growth has vaulted the
city of Frederick to become the second
largest in the Free State. Located on
what was once a dairy farm (remnants
Hole 1 Par 4
of the old barn still remain adjacent
to hole #10), Clustered Spires flows
gracefully across 185 acres nearly void of distractions. The sound of the Monocracy
River, which surrounds the layout on three sides, may be the only disturbance you
hear. Ault, Clark and Associates designed a wonderful layout. Contracted by the
city to create a first class championship golf course, the architectural team hit a
proverbial Frederick Keys home run here. Golfers have fun and enjoy this course
from the regular, senior, and forward tees but also appreciate this challenging,
competitive course that reaches over 6900 yards from the tips. While the routing
makes it easy to walk, you don’t feel like the holes are on top of each other since
maturing trees provide natural boundaries.
I felt that the course played a bit longer
than the advertised yardages because
you face many uphill approach shots.
Right out of the gate, you have one at
the first hole. Since the fairway is wider
than it looks from the tee, favor the
right side to avoid the water. The par 3
second is remembered for the red barn/
maintenance building that serves as
Hole 9 Par 4
the backdrop. You will find most of the
trouble to the right on the par 5 third.
The modest, straight par 4 fourth plays to a deep green. Five, a gentle dogleg left par
5 and one my favorites on the front side at Clustered Spires, runs along the exterior
property line. Look for trouble down the right side, and the fairway gets narrow
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with two large pines down the left side closer to the green. A large pond
sits just left of the putting surface on the par 4 sixth. Avoid the large bunker
located greenside left on the par 3 seventh. As far as difficulty, both holes
eighth and nine rank as the toughest par 4s on the outward nine. The former
has the course’s deepest green, which is also two-tiered, while the latter
remains solid from start to finish.
The back side opens with a par 5 that
normally requires three shots for most
mortals. Several distinctive par 4s
highlight this nine starting with the
eleventh. Ponds border both sides of the
fairway and a deep pot bunker sits right
in the middle of the green’s entrance. A
testy dogleg right par 4 follows. Thirteen,
the shortest par 3 on the course, plays to
Hole 14 Par 4
a hefty green surrounded by three traps.
Encounter another par 4 at fourteen
before traversing a terrific set of closing holes. Enjoy the sounds of the flowing
river adjacent to the fifteenth, the only blind tee shot on the course. Navigate your
second shot on this wonderful par 5 between the bunkers and trees for your best
approach to a kidney shaped green. Sixteen, the last of the 3 pars and also the
longest at over 200 yards, plays from an elevated tee. Two par 4s, the postcardworthy seventeenth and the daunting 470-yard finisher, wrap things up.
Clustered Spires received its name from the grouping of 5 very old and distinct
church steeples that decorate Frederick City’s skyline. The superintendent at
Clustered Spires, William Springirth, needs to be commended for rolling out
country club conditions on one of the best valued public golf courses in Maryland.
An annual tradition at the course, the Frederick City Amateur Championship, now
observes its 24th year. It will be held on August 27th and 28th. Clustered Spires
has one of the best practice facilities in the entire region. So if your game is a
little rusty, you will not find a better place to work out the kinks. They also offer a
discount range program to assist you with your practice.
As you can see, it should not come as a surprise that Clustered Spires Golf Club
continually finds its place at the summit for golfers in the Frederick area.
For more information visit clusteredspiresgolf.com
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Mid-Atlantic Tournaments
VSGA One–Day Tournaments
DateTournament
DateCourse
Location
Location
July 5–7
Pennsylvania Match Play Championship
St. Davids Golf Club
July 12
Old Hickory Golf Club
Woodbridge
July 6–9
VSGA Super Senior Amateur Championship
Spring Creek Golf Club
July 13
Stonewall Golf Club
Gainesville
July 9–10
Virginia–Maryland Junior Girls Team
Lodestone Golf Club
July 18
Dominion Valley Country Club
Haymarket
July 10
VSGA Junior Golf Circuit
Stoneleigh Golf and Country Club
July 20
Greene Hills Club
Stanardsville
July 11–12
Pennsylvania Father–Son Championship
West Shore Golf Club
July 20
Laurel Hill Golf Club
Lorton
July 11–13
Maryland State Open Championship
Bulle Rock Golf Club
July 27
Spring Creek Golf Club
Gordonsville
July 14–16
State Open of Virginia
Ballyhack Golf Club
July 28
1757 Club
Dulles
July 19–22
VSGA Women’s Amateur Championship
James River Country Club
August 4
Pleasant Valley Golf Club
Chantilly
July 20–22
West Virginia Open Championship
Sleepy Hollow Golf Club
August 11
Loudoun Golf and Country Club
Purcellville
July 21
Maryland Father–Son Championship
Eagle’s Nest Country Club
August 15
Chantilly National Golf and Country Club
Chantilly
July 25
MAPGA Women’s Championship
Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club
August 16
Augustine Golf Club
Stafford
July 25–27
Pennsylvania Amateur Championship
Moselem Springs Golf Club
August 18
Virginia Oaks Golf Club
Gainesville
July 25–29
VSGA Senior Women’s Amateur
The Homestead–Old Course
August 23
Raspberry Golf and Hunt Club
Leesburg
July 26–28
VSGA Junior Stroke Play Championship
The Federal Club
August 30
Bull Run Golf Club
Haymarket
July 28
Maryland Amateur Public Links
Greystone Golf Course
September 1
The Club at Viniterra
New Kent
July 30–31
WV Four-Ball Championship
Edgewood CC/Berry Hills CC
August 1
MISGA Division 2 Pro-Am
Holly Hill Country Club
August 1–2
MAPGA Assistant Championship
Laurel Hill Golf Club
August 1–2
Pennsylvania Sr Amateur Championship
Lancaster Country Club
August 1–3
WV Women’s Amateur Championship
Bridgeport Country Club
August 6
Bowling Green Country Club
August 8–10
Pennsylvania Open Championship
The Club at Nevillewood
August 9
1757 Golf Club
August 15
VSGA Mixed Four-Ball Championship
Mattaponi Springs Golf Club
August 15–16
Maryland Mid-Amateur Championship
Woodmore Country Club
August 15–17
MAPGA Professional Championship
Kingsmill Resort- River Course
August 15–18
WV Senior Amateur Championship
The Resort at Glade Springs
August 22–26
VSGA Senior Amateur
The Homestead- Cascades
August 25
Loudoun G&CC Pro-Invite
Loudoun Golf and Country Club
August 29–30
Rocky Gap Senior Championship
Rocky Gap Resort
Middle Atlantic Section
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Feature Story
Feature Story
Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club ~ High Praise
Nick Ciattei
It didn’t take long after the Summer of 2002 opening of Packsaddle Ridge in
Keezletown, VA, for the buzz to hit the streets. An immediate award from Golf
Digest as one of the top five new courses in the country definately opened up some
eyes. Architect Russell Breeden and developer Jeff Forbes created this visually
stunning golf course across 500 acres that provides plenty of wow factor as you
journey basically to the top of a mountain. Simply put, Packsaddle endures as one
of the most beautiful courses in the mid-Atlantic.
This breathtaking mountain course
begins with a short drive off of Interstate
81. As you wind your way up the
mountain, expect to see a cow or two
and you might even run into a goat. Yes,
a local might say, you’ll find Packsaddle
Ridge “just up yonder.” You will discover
total tranquility at this facility with its
mile-long driveway bordered by white
Hole 13 Par 4
three-bar fencing. While Packsaddle
Ridge can boast having many signatureworthy holes, two on the back nine stand out head and shoulders above the rest.
The par 4 thirteenth, simply called “The View,” doesn’t host a panel full of ladies
bickering back and forth about Hollywood gossip! This hole plays just over 300
yards and runs uphill all the way. You can really absorb the natural view of the
valley below with glimpses of Harrisonburg and the campus of JMU on the horizon
from a bench sitting area behind the green. On a clear day, even the bordering state
of West Virginia comes into view. The par 3 fifteenth, appropriately named “The
Packsaddle,” also merits attention. A long cart ride escorts you to a tee box perched
on the side of a cliff. A thrilling downhill tee ball will hang in the air for what seems
like an eternity before hopefully landing on the sloping green fronted by a large
pond.
first and second holes and between holes four and five, and look for an thorough
sprucing up to the right side of the par 4 tenth to be complete by next spring.
Packsaddle Ridge has never had an “easy” tag attached to it. The course is
recognized as one of the more challenging ones in the Shenandoah Valley with
dramatic elevation changes and sweeping tree-lined topography. To get more
players to pick the proper tee boxes, Packsaddle rearranged the forward tee box
markers so that higher handicap golfers have shorter options. The red and gold tees
are now together at 4700 yards, and the white tees moved up to 5200. A green tee
has been added at 5900, and of course, more experienced players can challenge the
back two sets of tees at 6400 and 7000 yards respectively. An in-depth scorecard is
provided, so study closely before selecting your tees.
Packsaddle Ridge now offers one of the latest playing fads in the golf world. Fling
Golf, a new way to play golf, is geared toward beginners or those who want a
different way to get out on the course and have fun. You use a fling stick similar to
ones used in lacrosse. You throw and putt with ONE stick that you use everywhere
during your round. Stick rentals run just $10. The course will also be installing a set
of 15 inch cups soon for juniors to putt toward when they reach the green.
Packsaddle Ridge holds a high spot on everyone’s must-play list in the
Commonwealth. Don’t miss out on this elevating golf experience.
For more information visit packsaddle.net
Renovations have taken place or are
in progress as Packsaddle Ridge moves
forward to make the layout as player
friendly as possible. The owners now
look to tweak the existing trail to
improve the overall product. They have
completed revamping the par 4 fifth.
The water hazard that ran across the
fairway has been filled. A majority of
Hole 15 Par 3
the trees and all of the brush on the left
side of the previous hazard have been
removed, and adding a cascading water runoff resulted in a very handsome setting.
Packsaddle has also cleared the course extensively to make it easier for golfers to
get around. All of the tree stumps, rocks, and brush have been removed between the
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Hole 1 Par 4
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Out of the Bag
Out of the Bag
Congratulations go out to The Golf Guide’s Senior Staff Writer Mike Ahrnsbrak, who is
now the General Manager at Lexington Golf & CC in Lexington, VA. Mike has been a
PGA member since 1981 and will continue his duties with the magazine. Previously Mike
was Head Pro at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club in Front Royal, VA, from 1985 to 1999,
the GM at Musket Ridge Golf Club in Myersville, MD, from 2003 to 2006, and most
recently the head Professional and GM at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club in Front Royal,
VA, from 2007 to 2016.
Brian Jones has taken over as Blue Ridge Shadows Club’s new general manager. Brian
graduated from Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC, where he studied business
administration with a concentration in golf course management. Jones now enters his 17th
year in the golf business. Brian has managed clubs in various parts of the United States
including stops in Pennsylvania and Louisiana. A majority of his career was spent at
Bowling Green Country Club in Front Royal, VA, where he managed the club from 2004
through 2013. Brian is excited to be back to the region and looks forward to bringing his
enthusiasm for golf and passion for customer service to the members and guests at Blue
Ridge Shadows.
In other news from the Shadows, superintendent Chris Dieter has left to take the
same position at Virginia Oaks Golf Club in Gainesville, VA, with former BRS Head
Professional Glenn Payne.
FlingGolf, the latest adaption on the game
of golf, is seeing substantial growth and
some Shenandoah Valley courses have
had quite a bit to do with it. Packsaddle
Ridge in Keezletown, VA, (see page 38)
has added FlingGolf to its playlist, and
Massanutten Resort in McGaheysville, VA,
will feature FlingGolf during the Virginia
Commonwealth Games in late July. Created
in Boston, the sport requires only a FlingStick (made of lightweight, carbon fiber and a
cradle for the ball at the end) to play. You actually fling a regulation golf ball and use the
other end of the stick to putt on the greens. PGA Pro Brett Mowbray introduced FlingGolf
to the Woodstone Meadows course in the Spring of 2015, and it quickly became one of the
leading FlingGolf courses in the country with hundreds of players playing more than 1500
rounds. The tournament is open to any Virginia resident in multiple age groups. Visit
commonwealthgames.org/fling-golf to register.
of the entire Golden Horseshoe Golf Club grounds. The nation’s leading company in golf
course maintenance expertise and operations, Brightview has a reputation for providing
exceptional conditions that provide players with a memorable golf experience. The Gold
Course opened in 1963 and was designed by golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Rees Jones Golf Course Design will serve as project architect and advisors during the
selection process and renovation.
The World’s Largest Golf Outing has been set for
Monday, August 1, 2016. This sixth edition of the
record-breaking fundraiser is considered the biggest
one-day celebration of golf and charity. Open to
golfers of all skill levels, the simultaneous golf
outing is projected to be played at more than 175 courses across America. To further its
mission of giving back, the World’s Largest Golf Outing has partnered with Fisher House
Foundation. Offering a “home away from home,” the international organization provides
free, temporary lodging for families to be close to loved ones receiving medical care at
major military and VA medical centers. Since its inception 26 years ago, Fisher House
has saved families an estimated $320 million in out-of-pocket expenses for housing and
transportation. “Fisher House Foundation is proud to partner with the World’s Largest
Golf Outing,” says Ken Fisher, Chairman of Fisher House Foundation. “The ability to
provide sanctuary for 935 families every night in 70 homes across America would be
impossible without the generosity of this grateful nation.” Last year’s event featured
12,397 golfers, including 567 injured American service members, played at 132 courses
in 28 states and raised over $1 million. Golfers and non-golfers are encouraged to raise
additional funds with donations made at worldslargestgolfouting.com or by calling 703761-1444.
Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg VA has a new food vendor working their
clubhouse. The Triple B Café is run by the Boyett’s and features a hearty menu of
breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites for the golfer. They also do carry-out and catering,
and you can view their daily specials on Facebook.
Colonial Williamsburg’s premier golf course, the Golden Horseshoe’s Gold Course,
closed on May 9 to undergo a complete renovation of all grasses and bunkers and will
remain closed until spring of 2017. “Colonial Williamsburg’s board of trustees has
approved a significant investment for the renovation of the Gold Course,” said Mitchell
B. Reiss, Colonial Williamsburg president and CEO. “It is vital that we take care of
the precious assets left in our stewardship so that we can offer our guests the premier
resort experience today’s travelers demand.” The renovation will not be a redesign,
although elevations on greens 2, 6, 12, and 18 will be altered. According to Colonial
Williamsburg, the improvements will ensure the Golden Horseshoe remains one of the
top golf resort destinations in the nation. Colonial Williamsburg has also recently entered
into a partnership with Brightview Golf Maintenance for comprehensive maintenance
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New Products
New Products
Pitchfix Twister 2.0 – Twist and Shout
pitchfixusa.com
I was delightfully surprised the first time I reviewed the Pitchfix Twister.
The caliber of their line of switchblade divot tools should have prepared me
for the quality of their new product. Well, the Twister just got better with
the 2.0 version with its upgraded shape and size that is noticeably sleeker
and easier to carry. The 3-pronged retractable system has not changed
and still remains one of the most efficient ways to repair bite marks on
the market. No pun intended, but I’ve been a “pitch” man for this product since I first used it. I’ve shown
head pros, superintendents, caddies, and my playing partners the benefits of the Pitchfix Twister. Each one
comes with a magnetic ball marker attached so it handles multi-tasking well. If you are having an event, it
makes an excellent goodie bag addition that you can customize. Not only will fixers find it easier to repair
any of the up to 12 ball marks on average one might have in a round, but the Pitchfix Twister does much
less damage than the traditional divot tool. So, shake it up baby now, and ditch the old tool for the Twister.
Varick Golf Balls – Sis Boom Ahh!
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Always remember that golf is just a game, and games are meant to be
fun. To add some spice to your golf ball arsenal, get Varick Golf Balls. At
first glance one might think that only ladies would choose this golf ball
with its somewhat sparkly design. After a nine-hole, after-work escape
using Varick Golf Balls, I can emphatically say that couldn’t be further from the truth. The ball delivered
comparable distance and even spun better than my normal ball selection. I will say that the one drawback
with these balls is that you won’t want to lose them, so you may be exchanging balls on holes where water
and possible OB may be in play, but once you see the balls, you’ll see that’s probably normal practice. You
won’t have any problem finding your ball on the course with these attractive additions to your golf bag. The
golf balls conform with USGA rules and come in both Classic and Bright assortments with three different
colors in each sleeve. With the Varick Golf Ball, expect the unexpected, not just a flash in the pan!
ICONIC Protein Drinks – Tastes are Made Not Born
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As I approach my 60th year on the big round ball, I find myself searching
for better ways to improve my health. When I drink a protein drink, I
normally hold my nose with my fingers. That stigma doesn’t exist with
ICONIC Protein Drinks, which I found to be as tasty as a milkshake. Three
flavors, Cafe au Lait, Chocolate Truffle, and my favorite Vanilla Bean, just
about run the gamut for anyone’s taste buds. Each 12 ounce serving goes
down easy and is packed with 20 grams of protein and fiber to curb hunger.
Oh, and did I mention the taste? At just 130 calories and containing only
3 grams of sugar, it rivals other protein drinks. Be Well Nutrition out of New Orleans brings us this drink
with their goal of creating a healthy product not packed with sugar, artificial ingredients, and calories.
ICONIC Protein Drinks serve as the perfect sidekick for anyone who may be looking to lose weight that
needs a healthy, nutritious, quick, and convenient meal replacement. All Wegmans located in the DMV
area stock the ICONIC line. Now, about that taste thing.
UV Skinz Sun Sleeves – The Strongest Part of Your Skin
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Top Flite has always been a leader in the value ball market, so this
reviewer was taken aback when I put the new Gamer™ in play during a
recent round. When I do a review on a golf ball, I always play another
comparable brand to get a side-by-side evaluation. It had been awhile since
I had played a ball from Top Flite, although I was a regular supporter back
in my younger playing days. This ball features unique Dimple In Dimple™
Aerodynamics that provides a longer flight without losing spin. Man, did
this ball feel good off the club face. That soft feel was totally unexpected in a distance ball, and whether
I was hitting the big dog or my sand wedge, I felt it there! The Gamer comes in at nearly half the price
per dozen than the high end performance balls. Most of my golfing buddies play those higher tariffed golf
balls, but I’m challenging them to take the Top Flite Gamer out for a test drive. Don’t be surprised if I’m
the one taking an extra skin or two in the morning group. Game on boys!
Walter Hagen® Eleven Majors
Golf Shorts – MajorWear
dickssportinggoods.com
Want a nice feel and look in a traditional golf short? The Walter Hagen®
Eleven Majors Golf Shorts will fit the bill. The classic look immediately
caught my eye since I don’t care for pleats, especially on shorts. The soft
single pleat look on the Walter Hagen’s makes a perfect transition from
course to clubhouse. The 4-way stretch fit provided just what my soon-to-be 60-year-old waistline needs for
real comfort, and an interior gripper waistband held my golf shirt in place. I chose a sunny day to don my
shorts for the first time to see how they performed in warm weather. The fabric, called HydroDri™, kept
me cool and comfortable, always an advantage on the course. Plenty of pockets, including waterproof back
pockets, allowed me to carry golf essentials with ease. The Walter Hagen Eleven Major Golf Shorts can be
found at all Dick’s Sporting Goods. They make for a most important addition to summer golf wear.
CEP Compression Socks – Free Flow
cepsportsUSA.com
Golfers who suffer from poor circulation in their legs and feet need to
listen! CEP Sports, a German-based company that been around for the
past 10 years, provides compression technology products that can really
benefit anyone who needs to keep their blood flowing. CEP uses medical
expertise and knowledge of athletes’ needs to make one great line of golf
socks. The Dynamic+ No-Show socks worked their magic on my troubled
feet, which have always caused issues on the course. The Short and Knee-High socks provide even more
circulation and support to tendons and ligaments. The socks cut, style, and fabric offer real comfort, and
because they are also super ergonomic and never bunch, they don’t rub and you won’t get a blister. All
socks feature right and left foot for the snuggest fit possible. Get those feet and legs moving again with
CEP Compression Socks.
“18 Holes with Bing” By Nathaniel Crosby with John Strege (Dey Street)
harpercollins.com
uvskinz.com
Attending outdoor summer events presents the need to protect yourself
from the harmful rays of the sun (for more, see pages 44-45), and no one
does it quite as well as UV Skinz. Excessive exposure to the sun is the
most common cause of skin cancer, the most universal form of cancer
in the United States. Obviously, golfers become main targets since we can spend up to 5 hours exposed,
sometimes during the sun’s strongest time of the day. UV Skinz Sun Sleeves provide the ultimate in sun
protection while letting your skin breath without the greasy sunscreen mess. They also protected my arms
and hands from scratches where I occasionally hit my golf ball, which I found equally as important. Just
slip them over your arms for defense down to your fingertips. Then remove them when you don’t need
them. I found the UV Skinz Sleeves comfortable and a must-wear on those dangerous sun days. UV Skinz
are available in a variety of colors and sizes for women and men. They also have very popular child and
infant wear for those beach and pool journeys. Block the sun, not the fun!
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Growing up in my house Bing Crosby represented two things: 1) White
Christmas and 2) the annual Bing Crosby Pebble Beach Pro-Am Golf
Clambake. Get an insight into one of golf’s greatest ambassadors and a
legend unparalleled in the entertainment industry with “18 HOLES WITH
BING.” Bing’s son Nathaniel, quite the golfer himself (the 1981 United
States Amateur Champion), translates eighteen terrific tales covering all
of Crosby’s loves. Find out more about the crooner’s music years, the road
to Hollywood including all those movie comedies and wacky times with Bob
Hope, and most notably, Nathaniel’s personal relationship with his dad.
No chapter hits closer to home than Nathaniel’s narration of him winning
the U.S. Amateur for his dad. If you were introduced to the game of golf by your dad like I was, you will
especially enjoy this entertaining read about a famous father and his son and their love of the game. It
includes a touching tribute in the forward by Jack Nicklaus.
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Feature Story
Sun Protection ~ Hot Fun in the Summertime
Wes Bolyard
It’s time to have more fun on the links and shed those sweaters and jackets. But
remember, by getting rid of those arm coverings, exposure to the sun’s UV rays
comes along with possible skin damage. As a melanoma survivor, I can tell you
first-hand how important it is to understand how the sun can cause skin damage
and how to protect yourself from future problems. You can safeguard your arms
from the sun by using sunscreen and protective sleeves.
Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) is divided into three types, UVA, UVB, and UVC. The
ozone layer filters out virtually all UVC, but the other two types reach earth in
significant amounts. While UVB is “stronger” than UVA in the sense that UVB has
a greater ability to cause sunburn, UVA encounters occur about 100 times more
often than UVB. So despite being weaker, UVA dangers still exist. Your sunscreen
must offer broad spectrum protection, which means that it effectively protects
against both UVA and UVB rays, solar wavelengths proven to damage skin. UVA
rays penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB and are the chief cause of wrinkles,
sagging skin, and other signs of aging. UVB rays damage the skin’s upper surface
and are the main cause of sunburn. Both types cause skin cancer.
UVR is strongest between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Clouds filter some but not
all UVR, so you can get burned on a cloudy day. For every 1,000 feet increase in
altitude, UVR increases by 4%.
in the sunscreen product to learn what it uses to protect your skin against UV
rays; the two main types are chemical and physical. Chemical ingredients such as
avobenzone and benzophenone work by absorbing UV, reducing its penetration into
the skin. Whereas physical ingredients such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide stay
on top of the skin and deflect UV rays. Many sunscreens available today combine
chemical and physical ingredients.
When applying sunscreen, be sure to include your neck
and upper chest where the open top shirt buttons leave
skin exposed. If you don’t want to apply sunscreen to
your arms, you can use an excellent alternative, Solumbra
BodyShade® Arm Protectors. This pair of simple tube-like
sleeves delivers a wallop of full-on sun protection. Made
of super soft and lightweight four-way stretch Solumbra
IV fabric with wicking technology, they shield your arms
from cuff to bicep. Silicone gripper tape at the bicep holds
the protectors in place while thumbholes help protect the
back of hands. They offer a SPF rating of 100+ and can be
purchased at sunprecautions.com.
So remember, before heading out for that round of golf, put on your sunscreen
BEFORE leaving the house, use a wide brim hat to add further protection to your
face, and wear those BodyShade sleeves. Taking these steps can assure you of many
more future golf rounds in the summertime.
For more information visit sunsafetee.org
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a measure of how long a person can stay in the
sun before UVB rays start to burn the skin. To establish an SPF, researchers first
determine the minimal erythemal dose (MED), or how long it takes to get the skin
red. Let’s say with no sunscreen, your skin starts to redden in 20 minutes. An SPF
30 will theoretically allow you to stay in the sun 30 times longer without getting
burned. In the real world, no matter what the SPF, sunscreens start to lose potency
over time, so it’s important to reapply every two hours and after swimming or
heavy sweating. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends always using a broad
spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher – SPF 30 or higher for extended
stays outdoors.
Sunscreens have ingredients that, when applied topically, keep UVR
from reaching your skin. They work either by absorbing UVR or by
reflecting it. All sunscreens, regardless of the ingredients, MUST
be applied PRIOR to exposure to achieve maximum effectiveness.
Referring to our earlier example, if that same individual would
expose themselves to the sun for 10 minutes before applying the
sunscreen, they would have already received 50% of their MED. The
SPF 15 sunscreen would now only provide 150 minutes of protection
instead of the 300 minutes it could have. Apply sunscreen about 20
minutes before going out to give it time to “set up” on your skin
so that it can do its job. An SPF 15 stops about 95% of UVR and
an SPF 30 blocks about 97%. Look at the active ingredients label
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Accommodations & Packages
A
Quicken Loans National ~ Tiger’s Town
Nick Ciattei
The year is 1996, the U.S. Open has returned to
Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD,
and “Tiger-mania” was born in the Washington,
DC, area. Spectators climbed trees to get a glimpse
of the young phenom who stood on the cusp of
taking the golf world by storm. Fast forward to
this May, and Tiger Woods returns to the area,
albeit for just a day, to promote the upcoming
Quicken Loans National. Woods has hosted
the event, now in its 10th year, that aids his
Tiger Woods Foundation and also pays tribute
to our armed forces. The famed Blue Course
at Congressional will be the site this year for
the seventh time and for three of the next five
summers.
During the pre-tournament press conference,
Woods spoke about the success of the event having
raised more than $24 million for his foundation’s
college access programs and embracing the
military, which has become a staple of the weeklong classic. Tiger started by saying “this golf
course itself has been one hell of a test for us as
players, whether it’s the U.S. Open or it’s just the
Quicken Loans event, it’s still just an amazing
test.” Having been brought up in a military family
with his dad Earl, Woods added “how important it
was to have the military involvement here. Over
30,000 tickets are given away each and every year
to people who are men, women in the service, and
all their dependents. So it means a lot to us.” When
asked to give an update on his health and whether
he could play in this event, Woods quipped “it would be nice to know that I am
going to play on such a date, but I don't know. I'm still trying to get stronger.”
Those fans who have attended know the
PGA Tour and Congressional do a great
job putting on this event at this natural
venue for golf viewing. The unique
topography just inside the beltway also
makes for an easy access anywhere
in the DMV. Tickets can be purchased
online at QLNational.com or by calling
1-855-492-8051.
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Shanks & 3–Putts
Oh no Jordan!
Mike Ahrnsbrak — Golf Guide Senior Writer
PGA Professional, Lexington Golf & Country Club
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I’m watching the Masters in the comfort of my
home, cold beverage in hand, slow-cooking some
awesome ribs while fully expecting Jordan Spieth
to run away with the tournament. But there was
this dark little corner of my brain saying “What
if”? Then, what if happened.
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I know I don’t need to recap, but because I’m the
writer, I get to help you relive an epic 45 minutes.
Spieth birdies the last four holes on the front nine to take a 5 shot lead over Danny
Willett. Then, the most exciting (or painful) two hours in sports begins, the back nine at
the Masters on Sunday afternoon. Spieth goes bogey, bogey but still has the lead going
into the 12th. I’m sitting there watching and saying to myself, okay, another bogey
will really make this exciting. My jaw literally hit the floor when Jordan hit it in the
water, followed by an “Oh my God” when he chunked his third shot into Rae’s creek.
In the blink of an eye, after making a quadruple bogey 7, Spieth found himself 3 shots
back with six holes to play. It would have been a Herculean effort to come back, and
he tried valiantly, but Willett played the round of his life and benefitted from Spieth’s
unfortunate 45-minute brain fart.
Funny how the brain works. I get nervous just watching athletes perform in pressure
situations. The ability to channel nervous energy into positive outcomes can often be the
difference between victory and defeat. The more you put yourself into those situations,
the more you know how your brain and body are affected by the pressure. Here’s a little
reminder of some epic golf collapses.
1999 - Jean Van de Velde makes triple bogey on the 72nd hole at the British Open
and loses in a playoff
1996 - Greg Norman in the Masters loses a 6-shot lead
1966- Arnold Palmer losing a 7 shot lead with nine holes to play in the US Open
at Olympic Club
Jordan Spieth led the Masters wire to wire for 65 holes, then disaster struck. We’ve
seen how golfers handle epic collapses and how it has affected their career. Some
(Dustin Johnson, Scott Hoch, Doug Sanders, Ed Sneed to name a few) have never been
able to reach the pinnacle and capture a major championship. For others who have
suffered similar fates (Rory McIlroy, Jason Dufner, Phil Mickelson) they found a way
to learn from their failures in major championships and go on to capture one of golf’s
ultimate championships.
As far as Jordan Spieth goes, don’t be surprised to see him in the mix at the
season’s remaining major championships. Something about him shares many of the
great qualities of golf’s most iconic figures – Tiger’s clutch putting, Jack’s course
management and control of his emotions, Arnie’s connection with the fans, and Ben
Hogan’s steely determination. If anyone has the ability to reach and exceed Nicklaus’
record of 18 major championships, for my money it’s Jordan Spieth. I can’t wait to see
what the future holds, and I’m sure the next time Spieth plays the 12th at Augusta on
Sunday afternoon, he won’t be flag-hunting! Cheers, and remember…. Play more golf!
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Winchester, VA
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with any other discount offer or special. Good for up to a
foursome. Expires 10-27-16
39
Green Fee & Cart
Good Monday thru Thursday Anytime!
One Free Basket of Range Balls
Good Monday-Thursday, Anytime!
No additional purchase necessary
The Gauntlet Golf Club
Fredericksburg, VA
540-752-0963
golfgauntlet.com
Whitetail Golf Resort
Mercersburg, PA
717-328-4169
golfatwhitetail.com
Pro’s Corner
How do you do in HOT weather?
Price includes cart and is not valid with any other offer or
discount programs. Good for up to 4 players. This offer is good
Monday through Friday anytime.
Expires 10-31-16
Price includes cart and is not valid with any other offer and
Good Monday thru Friday excluding holidays. Must have coupon
to receive this offer. Expires 10-31-16
Bowling Green Country Club
Front Royal, VA
North 540-635-2024 South 540-635-2883
bowlinggreencountryclub.net
Bristow Manor Golf Club
Bristow, VA
703-368-3558
bristowmanorgc.com
Offer valid Saturdays only. Expires 8-27-16
Cannot be combined with any other offers or used for
tournaments or special events. Good for up to a foursome.
Expires 8-31-16
Penn National Golf Club & Inn
Mont Alto, PA
800-221-7366
penngolf.com
Ingleside Golf Club
Staunton, VA
540-248-7888
inglesidegolf.net
Price includes cart and is not valid with any other offer. Good for
up to four players. Expires 10-31-16
Good for up to 4 players. Cannot be combined with any other
offer. Price per person. Must present coupon when checking in
for golf. Expires 10-31-16
Pleasant Valley Golf Club
Chantilly, VA
703-222-7900
pleasantvalleygc.com
South Riding Golf Club
South Riding, VA
703-327-6660
southridinggc.com
Good for 1 free basket of range balls with coupon. This offer
is good Monday through Thursday only and excludes Holidays.
Expires 8-31-16
Price includes cart and is not valid with any other offer or
discount programs. Good for up to 4 players. This offer is good
Monday through Thursday only and excludes Holidays.
Valid 7-1-16 through 8-31-15
Larry Ringer, PGA Teaching Professional
MAPGA Hall of Fame
Musket Ridge Golf Club, Myersville, Maryland
Have you ever been on the golf course and started to
get a bit dehydrated and feel somewhat dizzy when
you survey your twenty foot par putt? Well, I have and
I can tell you that I know that I am not competing
at the highest level I normally do. So, what should
I do? The first thing I do is to get some fluids into
me and try to get to a shady area and cool my body
temperature down and try to get back to normal. Then, if I’m not better, I get the
heck off the course and go see someone with a medical background.
Now, has this happened to you despite people reminding you of the dangers of
playing in intense heat? I will bet the answer is yes and you still continued playing.
I can assure you that this situation happens all the time in this area and we all test
the hands of fate with Mother Nature and try to forge through those hot and humid
days. But, I think we can avoid many of those problems by preventing them with
the following advice:
1. Ride, do not walk, during those intense and humid days!
2. Drink plenty of NON–alcoholic beverages before and during your round of
golf.
3. Make sure you have cool (or cold!) towels with you to wrap around your
neck or head.
4. Stop at any moment you are feeling dizzy and get to a shady area with a
bit of breeze.
5. Pay attention to the weather forecast and don’t play golf that day, but go to
the club for a sandwich and enjoy the company of your friends. If you want
to gamble, play gin!
6. Finally, avoid all alcoholic beverages prior to and during your round. They
may taste great because they are cold, but they are deadly to you on hot
and humid days. Beer works much better AFTER the round.
Now, if you think I am a medical expert, you are wrong! But, I can assure you
that I have seen way too many instances of people who have not followed these few
words of advice and have suffered more than they needed. So, please take the time
to be smart and drink plenty of fluids before and during play of your round. Make
a point of taking an energy drink or bottles of water that keeps your fluid levels up
just in case the course does not have them. Also, I make a point of drinking at least
one power drink on my way to the course on hot days. Remember, you must be able
to do some physiological things in order to keep from getting dehydrated.
Finally, even if you are on par and having your best round of golf ever, make sure
you are hydrated! It is your responsibility to take care of yourself and know your
body. Nobody will know until it is too late to help you. I urge you to start thinking
about what you can do to help yourself before the heat and humidity get too severe
this Summer.
Stay in touch and I hope to see you at Musket Ridge GC this year.
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