Veteran Golf Association Members Battle Alabama Heat to Finish Strong at RTJ Highlands; Flight Champions Crowned Across Multiple Divisions
DOTHAN, Ala. | The final round of the Veteran Golf Association (VGA) South Region tournament at RTJ at The Highlands delivered another day of competitive golf as players battled soaring temperatures on the Marshwood-to-Magnolia course Sunday.
Despite the sweltering Alabama heat, 44 VGA members gathered before teeing off for one final group photo with Dothan's iconic Peanut statue, highlighting the camaraderie that has become synonymous with the Veteran Golf Association's mission of bringing veterans, military families, and supporters together through the game of golf.
As temperatures climbed throughout the afternoon, golfers navigated demanding course conditions while competing for flight championships across multiple divisions. The event concluded another successful weekend of competition at Alabama's renowned Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail facility.
Among the day's standout performances, Vernon Kwiatkowski (USAF) of Navarre, Florida, captured the Veteran B Flight with an impressive 80, while Ben Salter (USAF) of Evergreen, Alabama, claimed the Veteran C Flight title with an 85.
The No Handicap Flight was won by George Enslow (USAF) of Tallahassee, Florida, who carded a 105, while Ross Morrison (USA) of Enterprise, Alabama, led the Senior divisions by winning Senior A with a score of 79.

