Local Golf News

More Majors for Tiger in 2012?

by Bogeyman on January 25, 2012

Will 2012 be the year that Tiger Woods get back on track to catching Jack?  2011 ended with an improved Tiger and now he says he healthy.  So will he start collecting majors again this year?  And is time still on his side? Even if he never returns to his superhuman golf form of 2008 [...]

2012 VSGA One-Day Events

by Bogeyman on January 21, 2012

If you are looking for a little more competition than the weekend nassau the Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA) has some events for you. The VSGA will host 105 One-Day golf events open to male and female golfers of all ages and abilities.  Players signing up online for VSGA One-Day events may sign up individually [...]

2011 Best Casino Golf Courses

by Bogeyman on December 26, 2011

Now that Christmas is over you’re gonna need to do something about that holiday stress and as well as figure out how to pay off those holiday bills. It might be time to consider a quick golf trip to a casino.  Relax a little bit on the course and then hit the slots or tables. [...]

The DC area Nationwide event started at Woodmore Country Club, moved to the University of Maryland Golf Course, and now is headed for its new home at TPC Potomac at Avenel in Potomac, MD. A recently remodeled Avenel was the host for the 2010 Senior Players Championship and received praise from the players.  We look [...]

2011 VGCSA Holiday Auction

by Bogeyman on December 6, 2011

The 2011 VGCSA Holiday Auction run from December 5th thru December 12th.  This is a good way to pick up some rounds of golf at good prices and help support the NGCOA VA initiatives for the golf industry in Virginia. The VGCSA Holiday Auction is an important fundraiser.  The association initiatives include education, advocacy and [...]

Hilltop’s Toys for Tots Promotion

by Bogeyman on November 9, 2011

In 2010, the Toys “R” Us fundraising campaign raised more than $3.6 million and collected more than 325,000 toys, which helped the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation provide gifts to more than 7 million children across the United States. According to a recent report published by the United States Census Bureau, the poverty rate climbed [...]

High school Seniors and aspiring Virginia college students, the VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation is again going to be awarding merit and need-based scholarships as well as turf grass study awards. The scholarships are awarded annually to Virginia high school students who have an interest in golf and wish to attend an institution of higher learning in [...]

2011 Marlton Winter League

by Bogeyman on October 29, 2011

The 2011 Marlton Winter Golf League begins play on Wednesday November 2, 2011. Play is each Wednesday (excluding holidays and weather permitting) through February 22, 2012. The golf league is open to all golfers. Tee-Off time is between 8:30am and 10am each Wednesday (subject to frost delays). The cost is $25 ($15 for Members) and [...]

The Golf Club at South River Goes Private

by Bogeyman on October 23, 2011

The Golf Club at South River is going private on November 1st.  They have accelerated their timeline to become a private, member only golf club. So if you want to play South River one more time you’ll have to do it soon.  The fall is a great time to play the course and enjoy the [...]

Rocky Gap’s Out of Town Membership

by Bogeyman on October 4, 2011

Do you enjoy golfing at Rocky Gap near Cumberland, MD?  If visiting Rocky Gap Resort is more than just a day trip for you then you should consider their Out of Town Membership. For $600 you’ll get the same benefits as any other member plus TEN room nights at the resort. Use those room nights [...]

Bill Haas’ $11 Million Dollar Water Shot

by Bogeyman on September 26, 2011

“WOW!”  That was all that I could say. If you haven’t seen Bill Haas’ water shot on the 2nd hole of the playoff in the PGA TOUR Championship then check this out. With his golf ball sitting in shallow water just off the green on #17 at East Lake Golf Club, Bill Haas hit a [...]