FEBRUARY 2022 FEATURES 4 Enjoying Every Round If heaven existed on Earth, Seward and Ann McGhee have found it on Villages' golf courses. The couple played 711 holes in just six months, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. 8 The Villages Golf Festival This year marks the 16th annual edition of The Villages Golf Festival, and the celebration kicks off with a two-day community-wide event at various locations around The Villages. 9 Golf by the Numbers Check out impressive statistics for golf in The Villages in 2021. 10 The Beauty of Golf Grab your clubs, hop in your golf car and take in the natural Florida beauty that Villages executive courses offer. 20 Southern Oaks Golf Club Golf pro Tyler Krager takes on new tees and greens at Southern Oaks Golf Club, the first championship course south of State Road 44. 26 Meet the Pros Here, we pay tribute to the Head Golf Professionals in The Villages who work hard so golfers can play hard, and who help manage the day-to-day operations - keeping the balls rolling on the greens and beyond. 44 Dan's Picks Golf pro Dan Machande shares some of his favorite clubs available at The Villages Custom Club Shop at Sarasota Golf Practice Center. 20 10