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GOLF RESOURCE GUIDE:
December 2009
Seasonal offerings
Still shopping for the golfer on your list? Here are 25 great ideas.
Published Dec 2009COURSES
Diverse terrain
From short and tight to long and challenging, here are 25 affordable places to tee it up in the Inland Empire.
Published Dec 2009
Old glory
The Links at Summerly is a modern masterpiece that will have players thinking they’re Playing a course on the British isles.
Published Dec 2009INSTRUCTION
Tough to top
The Golf Academy by The Sports Club/LA is an unprecedented game-improvement facility.
Published Dec 2009
How low can you go?
It’s possible to keep your ball under branches or out of the wind by following some simple guidelines.
Published Dec 2009Timely tip
Focusing for 30 minutes on certain short shots can go a long way toward improvement on your scorecard.
Published Dec 2009
Bunker mentality
Avoiding common mistakes in sand traps will help you get up and down on a more consistent basis.
Published Dec 2009
Scott Wilson
The PGA director of golf at Vellano Country Club is humbled by the honor he received from the SCPGA.
Published Dec 2009
No pain, no game
After consulting with a chiropractor, I’m convinced that I can no longer swing a club without suffering crippling damage.
Published Dec 2009PEOPLE
Youth is served
A top-notch course and member interest make Mission Viejo Country Club a supportive environment for junior golfers to excel.
Published Dec 2009
Brent Boznanski
The new president of Orange County: California’s Golf Coast has fresh ideas for helping the game grow during turbulent times.
Published Dec 2009
Two for the show
Courtney and Kevin Erdman hope their time on the ‘Big Break’ series pays off, but even if it doesn’t, they’ve always got each other.
Published Dec 2009
Make or 'Break'
Several Southland golfers have taken advantage of their opportunity on the show.
Published Dec 2009
Hall pass
This year’s inductees have persevered and flourished during different eras.
Published Dec 2009
Greg McLaughlin
The president and CEO of the Tiger Woods Foundation has known the Cypress native and world’s best golfer for almost 20 years.
Published Dec 2009TRAVEL
Safe bets
Refurbished golf courses and hot deals are two of the benefits currently available to Las Vegas visitors.
Published Dec 2009NEWS
News flashes
People, places and trends that made headlines in Southern California golf in 2009.
Published Dec 2009Drew Brees named new host of Celebrity Championship at Morgan Run
Proceeds from event will benefit Brees Dream Foundation.
Published Dec 2009Butkys wins Carlsbad City and High Desert Amateur Championships
Pair of 36-hole events took place last month.
Published Dec 2009
Playboy Golf Scramble successfully brings celebrities, Playmates to Fantasy Springs
Among those on hand included '24' star Dennis Haysbert and Miss December 1999 Brooke Richards.
Published Dec 2009Tiger Woods: 'I have not been true to my values'
Cypress native issues statement amid rumors of affair with Los Angeles waitress.
Published Dec 2009Harris beats Duncan in six-hole playoff to win City of Coronado Amateur Championship
San Diegan is first repeat champion in event’s 51-year history.
Published Dec 2009Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort named Golf Course of the Year
Award comes on the heels of comprehensive renovation.
Published Dec 2009LPGA Classic Presented by J Golf launches website
New LPGA Tour event slated for March 25-28 at Carlsbad’s La Costa Resort & Spa.
Published Dec 2009
Scenes from Playboy
Golf Scramble at
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Two-day event held November 13-14, 2009 at Eagle Falls Golf Course and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio.
Published Dec 2009
Chin surges into tie for lead at LPGA Tour Qualifying School
UC-Irvine alumna posts tournament-low 65 in second round.
Published Dec 2009Wiebe defeats Mickelson in 18-hole playoff, earns spot in Century Club of San Diego Invitational
USD men’s golf team member makes birdie on 18th hole on South Course at Torrey Pines to top his collegiate coach.
Published Dec 2009Southland natives Fowler, Tringale, Riley earn 2010 PGA Tour cards
Double-bogey on final hole dooms Pernice; Gore falls short.
Published Dec 2009Woods' return to professional golf uncertain
Cypress native and world's No. 1 golfer offers apologizes in statement, acknowledges 'infidelity.'
Published Dec 2009COLUMNS
High praise
It’s nice to know that Mickey Wright, one of our first Hall of Fame inductees, continues to be recognized on a national level for her contributions to the game.
Published Dec 2009
Tiger's Top 10
In one of the greatest decades ever by an athlete, these moments stand out as the best for the Cypress native.
Published Dec 2009
Holiday memories
The yuletide spirit of celebration and giving can have a lasting effect when it comes to developing a lifetime appreciation for golf.
Published Dec 2009
Tiger decides not to attend Chevron World Challenge
Absence of Cypress native amid controversial turn of events is unacceptable.
Published Dec 2009
