State Open of Virginia - Independence Golf Club
Larkin Gross Claimed his first State Open title with a record setting performance at the State Open of Virginia after shooting -16 over the three-day event.
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SOVA Last Chance Qualifier - The Dominion Club
Three MAPGA Professionals and 13 non-PGA Members secured their spot in the 2025 State Open of Virginia!
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Taylor Babcock & Cody Stadler, Bob Dudeck & Bobby Dudeck, Riley Tuttle & Joseph Easmeil, and Alex Hoffman & Billy Peel shared the champion title after tying with 34 points in the Stableford format!
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As part of our centennial celebration, we're honoring Dave Walker, who served as the MAPGA's 30th President from 1982-1983!
Dave's journey with MAPGA leadership began as Secretary, then Treasurer in 1981 before taking the helm as President. He is also a three-time MAPGA ...Section Award winner! In 1981 he was awarded the Professional Development Award, and in 1982 won both the Governor's Award, and Golf Professional of the Year!
His dedication to the game stretches back decades - in 1970, he represented Belair at the MAPGA Pro-Assistant Championship at Turf Valley, scoring an impressive 67 with partner Bill Deck.
Join us in celebrating the leaders who have shaped our organization's rich 100-year history! #mapga100
As part of our Centennial Celebration, today we are saluting Donald Saylor, our 29th MAPGA President Mr. Saylor's distinguished career and significant contributions to the MAPGA extend past his presidency in 1981. A WWII veteran who began his golf journey in Cumberland, Maryland, he dedicated ...decades to the profession before becoming a PGA Life Member after his retirement from River Bend CC in 1990.
Mr. Saylor's impact on the Section earned him numerous accolades, including MAPGA Professional of the Year (1978), Merchandiser of the Year (1983), and the inaugural MAPGA President's Award (1987). His leadership helped shape our organization, and his legacy continues through his family and the countless professionals he inspired throughout his career.
Before leading the MAPGA, Mr. Saylor honed his skills working alongside notable professionals like Carroll Boggs at Cumberland CC and Max Elbin at the prestigious Burning Tree Club. His journey from assistant professional to section president exemplifies the dedication and passion that has defined MAPGA's 100-year history. #mapga100
Hold the dots and swipe to relive the moment that sealed the deal for Larkin Gross, PGA at the State Open of Virginia! 🏆🔥
And we’re off for round 1 of our England Pro-Am! Hillside Golf Club is our host today. https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11712279607246879072
Larkin Gross claims his first State Open of Virginia title by SEVEN shots!! 🏆
Larkin shot a total score of -16 to claim the Championship, and he’s the first Class A MAPGA Professional to win the event since 2003 (22 years)
Congratulations Larkin!👏🏼
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