Improved course conditions and cooler late-August weather set the stage for a competitive Veterans Golfers Association event as Trey Long, Jacob Hawn, Michael Lemieux and other military veterans captured flight victories.
PHENIX CITY, Ala. | The Veterans Golfers Association returned to Lakewood Golf Course for a late-August competition that combined improving course conditions, lower scores and the camaraderie that has become a hallmark of VGA events across the South.
Players representing the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard competed across multiple flights, with golfers traveling from Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.
The competition also featured four proximity contests, with John Johnson, Rodney Allen, Trey Long and Doug Fiest taking honors.
But the results told only part of the story.
For competitors returning to Lakewood after several years away, improvements to the golf course were immediately noticeable.
Lakewood's Course Improvements Draw Praise
Lakewood's fairways were in very good condition, while the greens showed significant improvement from the VGA's previous visit.
Players found putting surfaces with few noticeable imperfections, contributing to scoring conditions that helped produce lower numbers across several flights.
The course's continued progress made an impression on organizers.
