Date/Time
8/19/2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern
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Event Type(s)
VGCSA
Event Description
Kingsmill Resort, River Course, Williamsburg, VA
Location
Kingsmill Resort
1010 Kingsmill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
UNITED STATES

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Contact Person
Tyler Eastham
(phone: 757-329-3577)
Details


VGCSA Championship
Kingsmill Resort River Course
Williamsburg, VA
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Field Limited, Sign up Early!




1010 Kingsmill Rd | Williamsburg, VA

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Join us for one of the premier events of the season — the 2025 VGCSA Championship! Open to all VGCSA members and their guests, this tournament promises great competition, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments on the course.

Tee it up on hallowed ground at Kingsmill Resort’s River Course, a Golf Digest Top 100 Course in America that has challenged the world’s best for over 30 years. Designed by the legendary Pete Dye, the River Course winds along the majestic James River, combining breathtaking scenery with masterfully crafted challenges that demand every club in your bag.

This iconic layout has played host to both PGA and LPGA tour events, where champions like Johnny Miller, Tom Watson, Billy Casper, and David Duval etched their names into golf history. The LPGA’s elite—Cristie Kerr, Karrie Webb, Annika Sorenstam, and Lexi Thompson—have also conquered its pristine fairways and lightning-fast greens.

The format is gross individual stroke play, with divisions for Superintendents, Assistants, Senior Superintendents, Affiliates. And new this year will be the low net affiliate championship.

While this event traditionally determines our Virlina Cup qualifiers, this year’s team has already been selected. Due to last year’s cancellation caused by Hurricane Helene, the previously qualified players will proudly represent VGCSA at the rescheduled Virlina Cup, taking place October 12–14, 2025, at the stunning Wildcat Cliffs Country Club in Highlands, NC.

Don’t miss your chance to compete, connect, and enjoy a great day of golf!

Including:

  • Golf, Cart, Range, Trophies, Gross & Net prizes
  • 4 Divisions: Superintendent, Assistants, Senior Superintendent, Affiliate 
  • Closest to the pin & long drive contests
  • Morning Refreshments
  • On course Beverages
  • Awards reception with Mexican Fiesta, open beer & wine bar, trophy presentation

 

Defending Gross Champions



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Hole Sponsors
     

 

Event Overview

Championship - The VGCSA Championship features the top players of the VGCSA, vying for gross and net championships in 4 divisions, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Senior Superintendent and Affiliate/Vendor. The low gross among superintendents age 55 & over will be the Senior Champion. The River Course at Kingsmill Resort plays host on August 19th in this stroke play event.  Class A, B, C and F (including VGCSA Corporate Partners) are eligible.

Format & Rules – Individual Stroke Play with four Divisions: Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, Assistant, Vendor.  USGA Rules Govern Play.  All ties decided by USGA scorecard method.

Eligibility – Class A, B, C and F (including Partners) members in good standing of VGCSA. Members may invite one unaffiliated guest.

Virlina Cup Qualifying – Due to last year’s cancellation caused by Hurricane Helene, the previously qualified players will proudly represent VGCSA at the rescheduled Virlina Cup, taking place October 12–14, 2025, at the stunning Wildcat Cliffs Country Club in Highlands, NC.

Senior Championship - Class A and B members who are age 55 & over as of the tournament date will compete for the Senior Championship based on gross score. Please check the box on the registration page if you are eligible. All players will play the same tees, so seniors are also eligible for the regular championship and the Virlina Cup team.

Entry Fee - Includes Golf, Cart, Range Balls, Awards, Prizes and Open Bar and Mexican Fiesta & Prize Reception. The tournament is subsidized by our sponsors. Winners will receive trophies.

  • Members/Partners - $85
  • Unaffiliated Guests - $105

Sponsorships Available
(sponsorships are separate from entry fee)

Reception Sponsor - $600
Recognition as the reception sponsor with on-site signage and recognition on digital event promos

Driving Range Sponsor - $600
Recognition as the driving range sponsor with on-site signage and recognition on digital event promos.

Morning Refreshments Sponsor - $600
Recognition as the morning refreshments sponsor with on-site signage and recognition on digital event promos.

Beverage Sponsor - $600
Recognition as the a beverage sponsor with on-site signage and recognition on digital event promos.

Manned Hole Sponsor - $600 (partner price) - $1,000 (non-partner price)
2 reps can set up on a hole during the tournament, includes on-site signage and recognition on digital event promos.

Closest to the Pin Sponsor - $400
Recognition as a closest to the pin sponsor with on-site signage and recognition on digital event promos.

Hole Sponsors - $300
Recognition as a hole sponsor with on-site signage and recognition on digital event promos.

Schedule

8:00 am
Registration / Range Open
Morning Bar Avaiable

9:00 am
Shotgun Start

2:00 pm
Awards Reception, Riverview Room

Special Recognition

 In memoriam, the Assistants Championship Trophy is named the "J.D. Dickinson Trophy" to honor J.D., who tragically passed in 2014.

Past Champions

Superintendent Champions
2024 Cameron Yancey
2023 Cameron Yancey
2022 Jeff Whitmire, CGCS
2021 Cameron Yancey
2020 Robert Friend, CGCS
2019 Cameron Yancey
2018 Cameron Yancey
2017 Jeff Whitmire, CGCS
2016 Cameron Yancey 
2015 Cameron Yancey
2014 Jeff Whitmire, CGCS
2013 Chester Guzek 
2012 Brian Vincel
2011 Jeff Whitmire, CGCS
2010 Jeff Whitmire, CGCS
2009 Chester Guzek
2008 Robert Friend, CGCS & Jeff Whitmire, CGCS
2007 Robert Friend, CGCS
2006 Robert Friend, CGCS
2005 Jeff Whitmire, CGCS
2004 Troy Hall
2003 Jeff Whitmire, CGCS
2002 Robert Friend, CGCS
2001 Rick Wakefield, CGCS
2000 Jeff Whitmire, CGCS

Assistant Champions
2024 Jonathan Swartout
2023 Damian Beasley
2022 James Goble
2021 Rhett Martin
2020 Ben Longest
2019 Garrison Fowler
2018 Garrison Fowler
2017 Garrison Fowler
2016 Terry English
2015 Terry English
2014 J.D. Dickinson
2013 Eric Sheets 
2012 Brendan McNulty
2011 Matt Sobotka
2010 Josh Saunders
2009 J.D. Dickinson
2008 Andrew McCormick
2007 Ryan Severidt
2006 Pete Alvord

Senior Champions
2024 Dick Fisher, CGCS
2023 Dick Fisher, CGCS
2022 Jeff Yarborough
2021 Jeff Holliday
2020 Jeff Snyder
2019 Robert Friend, CGCS
2018 Robert Friend, CGCS
2017 Robert Friend, CGCS

Affiliate Champions
2024 Chip Bass
2023 Chris Roberts
2022 James Hockman
2021 Tommy Adams
2020 Randy Rider
2019 James Hockman
2018 Jim Wilson
2017 Jim Wilson
2016 Jim Wilson

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