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GOLF RESOURCE GUIDE:
May 2009
COURSES
Back to nature
A return trip to CrossCreek Golf Club and its refreshing ambiance had the author feeling good and reinvigorated about the game again.
Published May 2009
We love L.A.!
The variety of Los Angeles area courses offers players of all skill levels a chance to unwind and enjoy an array of top-notch venues.
Published May 2009
A quality option
It’s hard to find a municipal venue that offers as much as Anaheim Hills Golf Course.
Published May 2009INSTRUCTION
Wristy business
Let the momentum of your swing dictate the movement of your wrists in the backswing.
Published May 2009Putting it all together
Getting your mind and body to work in concert will help you find the right blend for a better swing.
Published May 2009
Nick Kumpis
The PGA professional at Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Coast has learned from some of the game’s most revered teachers.
Published May 2009
Sizing up the situation
Extra-large drivers take some getting used to, but they could be your best option; plus, getting started again takes a step-by-step plan.
Published May 2009
One on One with Fred Couples
Fan-favorite Fred Couples offers some insight to Glenn Monday.
Published May 2009EQUIPMENT
Premium blend
These new hybrids remain great alternatives to long irons and fairway woods.
Published May 2009
PEOPLE
Two of a kind
It’s a safe bet you’ll find Derek or John hardy at a golf course, because they’ve each had a hand in the game for more than 50 years.
Published May 2009
Dennis Paulson
The veteran touring pro has found another calling as a commentator at select PGA Tour events on Sirius XM Satellite Radio.
Published May 2009FITNESS
Straighten up
A proper setup and a simple yoga stretch will have you feeling better about your overall game and body awareness.
Published May 2009TRAVEL
Spring into action
When the snow melts in the Sierra Nevadas and the skis have been put away, it’s time for golf — and Lake Tahoe Golf Course is a great place to get started.
Published May 2009
Leisure time
10 ways to stretch your budget and get the most out of your next golf vacation.
Published May 2009
Time to get away
Whether local, domestic or overseas, these golf destinations offer amazing value.
Published May 2009
Fringe benefits
With three nine-hole layouts and a serene setting with easy access to side trips, Temecula Creek Inn has everything a golfer or traveler could want.
Published May 2009
Santa Barbara Splendor
Sandpiper and Rancho San Marcos golf courses have a lot of stay-and-play packages, including one linked to the luxurious Four Seasons Resort.
Published May 2009NEWS
PGA Tour's Bob Hope Classic returning to desert in 2010
Published May 2009
More than skin deep
Mark Wishner’s San Diego-based Sun SafeTee Program aims to educate golfers on a serious health problem.
Published May 2009
Funny business
Will Ferrell lends his image to sunscreen products that also benefit worthy students.
Published May 2009
OC Golf Championship Returns to Strawberry Farms
The 36-hole event will be held Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17; registration ends Sunday, May 10.
Published May 2009Receive a free 10-minute golf lesson during May
Visit PlayGolfAmerica.com to find participating instructors in your area.
Published May 2009Terranea names Nichols head golf pro
New oceanfront resort, slated to open in June, features nine-hole par-3 course.
Published May 2009Marriott Golf instroduces 'Fairway Furloughs' at Desert Springs and Shadow Ridge
Members of the armed forces can take advantage of golf savings at pair of Coachella Valley courses.
Published May 2009Na and Mallinger tie for third at Players Championship
Southern Californians continue to knock on door of first PGA Tour victory.
Published May 2009Skins Game will not be held this year
Coachella Valley 'silly season' event could not secure title sponsor; unclear whether tournament will return in 2010.
Published May 2009Goydos shoots 63 to grab early lead at Valero Texas Open
Long Beach native looking to find consistent form after missing cut in seven of first 11 events in 2009.
Published May 2009Goydos holds three-shot lead heading to weekend
Mallinger climbs into contention with six-under 64.
Published May 2009Amy Mickelson diagnosed with breast cancer
Major surgery could be within two weeks; Phil Mickelson has suspended PGA Tour schedule indefinitely.
Published May 2009
Perez tears two ligaments in ankle
Torrey Pines High School graduate could miss two months.
Published May 2009Mallinger tied for first after three rounds at HP Byron Nelson Championship
Long Beach resident tied with Sabbatini entering final round.
Published May 2009UCLA's Travis among winners at OC Golf Championship
Hiraoka, Kacic and Burke capture A, B, C flights.
Published May 2009UCLA and USC finish second, third, respectively, at NCAA Division I Women’s Championships
Arizona State wins title with stellar play over final 36 holes.
Published May 2009Hogarth wins third straight Pasadena City Golf Championship
Northridge resident also shoots course-record 65 at Annandale in U.S. Open Local Qualifying.
Published May 2009Wilson wins Santa Barbara City Championship
Event celebrates 50th anniversary.
Published May 2009Troon Golf selected to manage Indian Wells Golf Resort
Acclaimed 36-hole facility regarded as one of top golf destinations in Southern California.
Published May 2009Lakers legend West named executive director of Northern Trust Open
Appointment coincides with partnership between Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce and PGA Tour's Championship Management division.
Published May 2009‘It is believed we caught this early’
In first public statement since wife Amy’s breast cancer diagnosis, Phil Mickelson thanks fans and braces for road ahead.
Published May 2009Lovemark turning pro
USC junior, one of this decade's most accomplished amateur golfers, hails from Rancho Santa Fe.
Published May 2009COLUMNS
Playing through
The tough economic times haven’t had a negative impact on some avid Southland golfers who use the game as their emotional rescue.
Published May 2009
For love of the game
Desire to play golf comes and goes — but as long as a passion for the game exists, the sport remains an exhilarating endeavor.
Published May 2009
Forward thinking
The best move golfers can make is playing from tee boxes that best suit their game. it will lead to more enjoyment, lower scores and faster rounds.
Published May 2009
Higher learning
Three college standouts with Southland ties hope the campus experience provides a springboard to success in professional golf.
Published May 2009
