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GOLF RESOURCE GUIDE:
October 2009
COURSES
Seaside gem
A unique golf experience and luxurious accommodations have instantly made Terranea Resort one of the Southland’s must-see destinations.
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Save for the holidays
You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy golf in the Los Angeles area thanks to great deals at a variety of courses.
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Better with age
Menifee Lakes Country Club, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this month, remains a solid bet.
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Bold and beautiful
There’s fun for everyone at Arrowood Golf Course, and the scenic layout will test even the most seasoned golfers when played from the tips.
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The Hot 100
From the best courses, clubhouses and resorts to the best golf monuments and places to walk in the footsteps of local legends, here’s our annual list of everything we love about golf in Southern California.
Published Oct 2009INSTRUCTION
Give it a whirl
Finishing your swing with a flourish is a cool thing to do — if you’ve hit a good, balanced shot.
Published Oct 2009Calming influence
Learning to get comfortable on the course will go a long way toward more success and enjoyment.
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Pick up the pace
A well-read putt can only go in with enough speed. Use this drill to focus on consistently rolling the ball to the hole.
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Steve Soule
Black Gold Golf Club's PGA director of instruction is a Southland veteran who enjoys passing along his years of knowledge to students.
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Reality check
Performance on the course doesn’t always mesh with our great expectations — consider Tiger Woods as an example.
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Comfort zone
Familiarity with greens is the easiest way to figure out breaks; plus, assess the risks and rewards before hitting a driver or laying up.
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One on One with David Duval
The runner-up at the 2009 U.S. Open talks about what he's trying to feel in his backswing.
Published Oct 2009Practice habits
Get the most out of your time on the range with these useful tips.
Published Oct 2009PEOPLE
Name recognition
Cal State Fullerton’s hiring of Pearl Sinn-Bonanni as women’s golf coach gives the resurrected team a big boost as it returns to action.
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Cream of the crop
The 2009-10 college season is underway — keep an eye on These top Southland collegians.
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Second stage
How former PGA Tour pro Pat Burke has transitioned from the competitive golf grind to teaching — and making a difference in children’s lives.
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Kim Kouwabunpat
In addition to pursuing an LPGA Tour career, the 'Big Break' contestant and Upland resident has designs on other ventures.
Published Oct 2009TRAVEL
Sin City savings
A tourism slump has prompted top Las Vegas courses to roll out special packages for golfers who want to stay and play.
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Redefining luxury
Already one of California’s most opulent getaways, Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore Santa Barbara has upped the ante thanks to recent enhancements.
Published Oct 2009APPAREL
Clothes minded
Avoiding flashy trends and using common sense are the best ways to select attire for the golf course.
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Play it cool
Whether seeking classic styles or shirts that help beat the heat, consider these new options for the fall.
Published Oct 2009NEWS
Birdie Savings Cards provide instant green fee discounts
Savings cards available at Roger Dunn Golf Shops and The Golf Mart locations.
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Birdies and beauties
Playboy Golf Scramble returns to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio.
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Tournament ready
Registration is now underway for the Inaugural Palm Springs Amateur championship.
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Training grounds
The International Junior Golf Tour offers young players a chance to prepare for college by staging events with top competition.
Published Oct 2009Five things to watch at Nationwide Tour’s Soboba Classic
From low scores to a heralded young pro, here’s what to keep an eye on at the Country Club at Soboba Springs.
Published Oct 2009JC Golf Junior Tour begins October 11
Golfers age 10 to 17 have opportunity to play great courses and win prizes.
Published Oct 2009California Senior Amateur Championship: Martin's consistent play not enough
Modesto’s Jeff Burda secures back-to-back championships.
Published Oct 2009Bowden, Osborn, Putnam lead after one round of Soboba Classic
Course yields only four bogey-free rounds; Murrieta’s Rickie Fowler in tie for 28th at 1-under par.
Published Oct 2009Lamely shoots course-record 62, tied for lead with Stuard at Soboba Classic
Fowler falls off the pace after setting course record a day earlier.
Published Oct 2009Samsung out as title sponsor of LPGA Tour event at Torrey Pines
Memo from interim commissioner Evans expressed surprise regarding decision.
Published Oct 2009Soboba Classic notebook: Tidland fires Sunday’s low round
Also: Chappell earns spot in next week’s field, Pate wears heart-rate monitor, May finishes tied for 11th.
Published Oct 2009Inaugural Soboba Classic has unlikely champion in Turner
Murrieta’s Fowler finishes outside top 25 and fails to secure exemption; San Diego resident Van Aswegen ties for third.
Published Oct 2009A third of U.S. Presidents Cup team made up of Southern California natives
While Woods and Mickelson are seasoned veterans at bienniel team event, Mahan and Kim look to build on strong recent performances at team competitions.
Published Oct 2009Woods, Mickelson shine on first day of Presidents Cup
U.S. gains 3.5-2.5 edge over International team after foursomes matches at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco.
Published Oct 2009Woods musters two clutch shots to help U.S. gain point in come-from-behind win
Mickelson moves to 3-0-0, Mahan helps squeeze out a half-point to put Americans ahead 10-7 through first half of Saturday’s Presidents Cup matches.
Published Oct 2009Woods/Yang rematch highlights Sunday singles
U.S. holds 12.5-9.5 lead over Internationals, needs five points to clinch Presidents Cup.
Published Oct 2009U.S. wins Presidents Cup, 19.5-14.5
Woods caps perfect 5-0-0 week with clinching point against Yang.
Published Oct 2009The Prestige at PGA West a romp for TCU
TCU’s Daniel Jennevret finishes first overall; USC, UCLA tie for fourth place.
Published Oct 2009SDSU alum Piercy falters at Las Vegas PGA Tour stop, but welcomes baby boy
Murrieta’s Fowler finishes inside top 10 to earn automatic spot in Frys.com Open.
Published Oct 2009USC’s Song continues torrid streak with win at Stanford Intercollegiate
Trojans finish fifth overall, UCLA places second.
Published Oct 2009PGA Tour Notebook: Fowler earns spot in Frys.com Open field
San Diegans Lunde and Riley on the edge of gaining 2010 PGA Tour cards.
Published Oct 2009Murrieta’s Bear Creek Golf Club under new ownership
New general manager Max Anderson brings over 40 years of experience.
Published Oct 2009Coronado’s Smock ties for second at Miccosukee Championship, qualifies for Nationwide Tour Championship
Season-high check vaults 36-year-old from 64th to 41st on money list.
Published Oct 2009COLUMNS
Pioneer spirit
Jack Kramer made a name for himself in tennis, but his love for golf and family will always be evident at his pride and joy — Los Serranos Golf and Country Club.
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Range finders
Golfers searching for good places to practice will be happy to know there are still some nice stand-alone facilities in the area.
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