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September 2008
COURSES
Playing in peace
The author’s first round at Rancho Bernardo Inn featured tranquil conditions and an entertaining layout.
Published Sep 2008
San Diego Golf Report
The Crossing at Carlsbad celebrates its first year of operation – plus other news and updates.
Published Sep 2008Rock solid
With one of the most unique settings in Southern California, Oak Quarry Golf Club is an Inland Empire gem.
Published Sep 2008INSTRUCTION
Mastering the art of lag putting
Data shows that poor lagging of long putts is the key contributor to poor putting.
Published Sep 2008
Make more putts with a sound stroke
The easiest way to reduce strokes is to create a sound putting routine and then practice it regularly.
Published Sep 2008
Stroke savers
5 ways to improve your putting — and lower your scores in the process.
Published Sep 2008
Score one for integrity
Golf’s handicap system is an integral part of what makes the game so great.
Published Sep 2008
Short course
Knowing the fundamentals of chipping will help lower your scores.
Published Sep 2008
Words of wisdom
Some of Southern California’s top instructors, touring professionals and amateurs share some of their
best advice ever.
Published Sep 2008
In the zone
Dr. Michael Lardon helps golfers and other elite athletes achieve peak performance. He can help you, too.
Published Sep 2008
Honor Roll
Southland Golf magazine profiles the Southern California PGA’s six reigning award-winning instructors.
Published Sep 2008
Mark Reid
The senior instructor at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy in Irvine has taught the game all over the world.
Published Sep 2008
Healthy approach
Gearing up for tournament play in the short term produced some important long-term benefits.
Published Sep 2008
One on One with Paul Goydos
The Long Beach State grad and local standout offers instructional tips with Glenn Monday.
Published Sep 2008EQUIPMENT
Numbers game
Fourteen Golf has a strategic plan for getting more of its clubs into the hands of American golfers.
Published Sep 2008
PEOPLE
Renny Brown
Eight years working at Carlsbad’s Four Seasons Resort Aviara have been simply ‘awesome.’
Published Sep 2008
Name recognition
Lisa Scott is trying to keep her great-uncle Ben Hogan’s legacy alive through a new charitable foundation.
Published Sep 2008
Dynamic duo
The boys and girls Junior Americas Cup teams were among recent Southland victors.
Published Sep 2008
Jim Brown
The legendary football player known for powerful running employs a softer touch to score on the golf course.
Published Sep 2008FITNESS
Support System
Here’s a great exercise to strengthen your gluteal muscles and correct the dreaded reverse spine angle.
Published Sep 2008TRAVEL
Six can't-miss Southern California golf resorts
You can't go wrong with a stay at Desert Willow, the Four Seasons Aviara, Morgan Run, Pacific Palms, Rancho Bernardo Inn or Sycuan Resort.
Published Sep 2008Youth movement
Quality time at the La Quinta Resort & Spa extends to all family members.
Published Sep 2008APPAREL
Natural progression
Santa Clarita’s Anna Ott has complemented Bellasport for women with men’s offerings at Uomo Sport.
Published Sep 2008DR. GOLF
Degrees of separation
Before you replace a long iron with a hybrid, make sure not to disrupt the distance gaps in your set – plus, improve your greenside bunker shots.
Published Sep 2008NEWS
Playing the game the American Golf way
The management company keeps giving Southern California golfers more.
Published Sep 2008Hot Stix Golf opens clubfitting facility at Tijeras Creek in Rancho Santa Margarita
Published Sep 2008Upcoming golf events in Southern California
Check out the 2008 Jim Ellis Memorial Golf Classic, Kelly’s Desert Adult/Junior Open and the Tee It Up for the Troops Tournament.
Published Sep 2008Mahan one of four captain's picks for U.S. Ryder Cup squad
Orange native will join Mickelson and Kim as Southern California representatives at Valhalla this month.
Published Sep 2008Without full-time LPGA Tour status for 2009, Wie will go back to qualifying school
Sectional round begins Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Rancho Mirage’s Mission Hills Country Club
Published Sep 2008Higgins beats Simmons for Women's Mid-Amateur title
Glendora resident supplants Carol Semple Thompson as tournament's oldest champion
Published Sep 2008Wie tied for eighth after first round at Mission Hills
Southern California players also establish strong position in LPGA sectional qualifying
Published Sep 2008Wie jumps into second place after two rounds at Mission Hills
Southern California players also establish strong position in LPGA sectional qualifying
Published Sep 2008Wie struggles, but still poised to advance at Mission Hills
Pressure will be on Southern California competitors at final round of LPGA sectional qualifying school
Published Sep 2008Wie advances at LPGA sectional qualifying in Rancho Mirage
Southland residents Bates and Heckeroth also move on, while Wilson and Bowditch have tough finishes
Published Sep 2008COLUMNS
Tables turned
Playing the role of underdog is one reason why America’s Ryder Cup fortunes will change for the better.
Published Sep 2008
Honorable cause
The idea of the Ben Hogan foundation joining forces with Riviera Country Club is a venture that sounds too good to pass up.
Published Sep 2008
