The 2021 State Open of Virginia presented by Virginia Lottery began Friday at Independence Golf Club. The field of 144 had great course conditions and scored well on the fast greens. Post round interviews include 2020 champion Mark Lawrence, Jr., 2010 Champion Evan Beck. Lawrence and Beck are both one shot off the lead held by our third interviewee, Robb Kinder. Our final interview of the episode is with PGA Tour journeyman Dick Mast. Weekend television coverage by WTVR CBS 6 News. The 2021 State Open of Virginia is supported by Truist, Virginia Lottery, Delta Dental of Virginia, Pleasants Hardware Since 1915, Tee It Up RVA, Landscape Supply, Inc., Peebles Golf Cars & Powhatan County, Virginia.