LPGA Amateurs Rochester Region - Women's Golf Community and Events

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FarView Golf Course and its Owner James (Jim) Millar - Feb 1, 2026
Our February 2026 Sponsor Spotlight highlights FarView Golf Course and its Owner James (Jim) Millar. We so appreciate FarView and Jim and all they do to support growing golf in the Rochester area, especially women’s golf. We would like to take this opportunity to recognize Jim and FarView and allow our members to get to know them a bit better.
FarView Golf Course lies in the heart of the Genesee Valley, just 20 minutes from downtown Rochester. FarView offers one of the most beautiful and interesting layouts in Livingston County. The greens at FarView are some of the largest and best manicured in the area. The course is kept in championship class condition.
Jim built FarView with his brother Stewart (who is now retired) and opened 9 holes in 1992 and the full 18 holes were completed and opened in May of 1995. FarView presents a rare variety of challenges, hills and dales, water and doglegs. The forward, red tees are 4,645 yards so it is not an overly long course. For those ladies looking for longer yardage the green tees are 5,211 yards. FarView offers some of the most spectacular scenic views in all of Rochester.

Getting to Know Jim
- What is your current occupation?
“My current occupation is Owner and Operator of FarView Golf Course in Avon New York.”
- What do you love most about your industry, company or occupation?
"The thing that I love most about FarView and my job is the personal impact that it has had and continues to have on the players who come to the course, their enjoyment of the course itself and how they are treated when they walk thru the doors. Being a little family business, they appreciate that we are very grateful of all their support.”
- What’s one thing — either industry-related or not — you learned in the last month?
“Having just turned 60!!.....How important my family is and to enjoy time with them as much as possible.”
- What is a recent project or initiative you’ve been involved in that you’re particularly proud of?
“That would be my 2 year membership program that I initiated several years ago, $389.00 Monday-Friday/$479.00 any day play that is 2 full seasons. Being in the industry for a while now, I know how expensive golf has become; I decided to offer a program for golfers that is affordable without breaking the bank. I have many players telling me they wouldn’t be able to afford to play on a regular basis if it wasn’t for this program, it has been a great success.”
- What’s one thing you wish people knew about FarView Golf Club?
"One thing that I wish people knew about FarView is that during construction a prehistoric dinosaur, a wooly Mammoth, was found on the Course…. one of the most complete finds in the world. It is now an exhibit at the Rochester and Science Museum.”
- How long have you lived in the Rochester area/Western NY? Where are you from originally?
“I have lived in the Rochester area since 1992, my family is originally from Scotland.”
- Do you golf?
“I do golf, when you own a Course it is a must.”
- Who got you into the game of golf and when did you start playing golf?
“I got into the game of golf around 6 years old, my brother and father were golfers, guess it runs in the family.”
- What are your hobbies?
“My hobbies are golf and weight training, spending time with my family.”
- What’s your favorite way to unwind after a busy day?
“After a busy day at the course, my favorite way to unwind……that’s a tough one as I work around 60-70 hours a week so for me going home and getting as much rest and sleep as possible, I’m not getting any younger!”

As Jim mentioned, FarView offers a 2-Year Membership Special at a great value --
$389/person: Monday – Friday Play
$479/person: Any Day Play
FarView also offers several types of leagues – including women, mixed and seniors as well as 9 or 18 hole morning, afternoon and evening leagues.
In closing, we want to sincerely thank Jim and the entire staff at FarView for all of your support of our LPGA Amateurs Rochester Chapter. You are a valued sponsor as well as a supporter of our 1^st Annual PINK tournament, which raised over $5,000 for The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester. We look forward to playing many rounds of golf at FarView in 2026!
If you are interested in memberships, leagues, or tournaments please email Jim at info@farviewgc.com for more information.
FarView Golf Course
2419 Avon-Geneseo Road
Route 39
Avon NY 14414
Phone: (585) 226-8210
Email: info@farviewgc.com

Sponsor Spotlight -- Tim Vangellow RDGA - Jan 2, 2026
We start our 2026 ‘Sponsor Spotlight’ by recognizing our biggest Sponsor to date, RDGA and its Executive Director Tim Vangellow. We so appreciate RDGA (Rochester District Golf Association) and all they do to support growing golf in the Rochester area, especially women’s golf. We would like to take this opportunity to recognize RDGA and allow our members to get to know them and Tim a bit better.
RDGA was founded in 1929 and started with 12 Founding Clubs. Today RDGA has a close relationship and supports --
- 7 Counties in and around Rochester
- 75 Member Clubs
- 66 Courses
- 21,000 Member Golfers
RDGA is a subsidiary and leading Allied Golf Association of the USGA and strives to provide “great service and support to ALL of our golf community.”

RDGA’s major focus moving into 2026 is –
- GROWING THE GAME OF GOLF
- A primary goal is to grow the number of people enrolled in having a handicap through GHIN
- Tim encourages all of our members to enroll in GHIN as having and keeping an active handicap has proven key benefits –
- Having a GHIN is the best way to IMPROVE your golf game
- A GHIN equalizes the play with other golfers and allows you to fairly play and compete with a golfer of any skill level
- BRINGING GOLF TO OUR YOUTH, GIRLS AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
- RDGA will emphasize the FUTURE of Rochester Golf for Boys and Girls under the age of 18 through the following services and programs –
- Junior Golf Membership
- The cost is only $40 per year
- Since their focus on Junior Golf, RDGA has grown Junior membership from 400 to 2,400 Junior Members
- Youth on Course
- Allows our youth to play at 15+ local golf courses for only $5
- During 2025, 8,000 Youth on Course rounds of golf were played by RDGA Junior Members
- Jerry Stahl Scholarship Program
- 50 children will receive access to First Tee programming and RDGA Junior Membership with Youth on Course program. These students will come from YMCA of Rochester, Boys and Girls Clubs of Rochester, and the Monroe County Youth Bureau. The program will be provided free for disadvantaged youths who want to learn to play golf.
Mary Kay Masters and Tim Vangellow. RDGA's Staff (from left): Dave Eaton, Ty McHerron, Cody Dubiel, Tim LaGeorge, & Tim Vangellow

Our Past and Current President's Patty Pitts and Mary Kay Masters at Locust Hill RDGA Event RDGA 2025 US Kids Boys 8 Division Winners
Getting to Know Tim
What is your current occupation?
- Executive Director of RDGA. Tim started with RDGA 15 years ago, as the first full time paid staff person. In the beginning, Tim was blessed to learn from a group of Board members, teachers and mentors from RDGA.
What’s one thing you wish people knew about RDGA?
- “That we are so much more than an organization that runs golf tournaments.” The RDGA promotes and conserves the true spirit of the game of golf.
- RDGA is committed to enhancing the golfer experience in the Greater Rochester Area and GROWING and improving the long-term health of the game we love. They play a significant leadership role in Rules, Golf Genius, Handicapping (GHIN), RDGA Foundation, supporting Girls Golf and much more.
- RDGA Foundation
What is a recent project or initiative you’ve been involved in that you’re particularly proud of?
- “Our US Kids Junior Tournament Program. It is a super fun, family-friendly beginning competitive program for girls and boys ages 6 to 18. It features the parent caddying for the player and helping all the way in a fun and teaching atmosphere. We have been doing it now for 8 years and I have seen so many young juniors grow into lots of very good golfers and become fantastic young people. It is a joy to experience it!”
How long have you lived in the Rochester area/Western NY? Where are you from originally?
- Tim was born & raised in Pittsford NY. He attended Sutherland High School and was Captain of the Golf Team and played Ice Hockey at Sutherland High School.
- He attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland FL.
Who got you into the game of golf and when did you start playing golf?
- His parents, who were members at Monroe Country Club and he began golfing at a very young age.
Favorite place that you have golfed?
- “My greatest golf experience was playing Pebble Beach and shooting a 78 from the back tees on a gorgeous, sunny perfect day!"
What are your hobbies?
- Tim’s hobbies include golf, working out and having fun with his two children, a daughter who lives in Florida and works for the PGA Tour Valspar Championship and a son that lives in Boston and enjoys the game of golf…..”I am so blessed with two great kids!”
We close our Sponsor Spotlight with some “you heard it here first” information from Tim. The 2026 RDGA Tournament schedule will be released on Thursday, January 15th and Tim has informed us that the Tournament focus is playing on Rochester’s Premier Private Clubs. In addition, the Women’s Open is scheduled for Monday, August 24th and will be held at the historic, private Donald Ross-designed Monroe Golf Club in Pittsford. Mark your calendar now!
Today RDGA has a staff of five paid employees, three paid summer interns and the all-important 120 Volunteers that lead and assist on a daily basis. The other four staff members include – Cody Dubiel, Junior Golf Director & RDGA Foundation Administrator; Dave Eaton, Communications & Marketing Director; Ty McHerron, Director of Rules & Competition; and Tim LaGeorge, Director of Handicapping & Course Rating Department.
If you are interested in volunteering, Tim encourages you to contact the RDGA offices at (585) 292-5950 or email info@rdga.org.
We leave with a great quote…..”Golf is Rochester’s Major League Sport – we truly are a special golf community”
--Tim Vangellow, Executive Director RDGA
Thank you Tim and the entire RDGA staff and volunteers for your unending friendship and support of the game we love and respect so much….GOLF. Especially growing the game of golf among girls and women!