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GOLF RESOURCE GUIDE:
July 2009
Junior Golf Directory
A comprehensive listing of Southern California golf services catered specifically to juniors.
Published Jul 2009COURSES
Better with age
Tustin Ranch Golf Club turns 20 this month, and the facility’s ties to the community keep it a major player on the high-end scene.
Published Jul 2009
Short and sweet
For beginners and those on the go, The Big Easy at Tustin Ranch is an ideal alternative.
Published Jul 2009
Back at the Ranch
A return visit to Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club is a refresher course on the ability of public facilities to provide a special atmosphere.
Published Jul 2009
Gold standard
Yorba Linda's Black Gold Golf Club continues to be a pace-setter for local high-end facilities.
Published Jul 2009
Ripe for the playing
Summer means hot deals and beautiful days on some of the top golf courses in Orange County.
Published Jul 2009
Newport Beach Country Club a premier site for tournaments
The host site of the Champions Tour's Toshiba Classic also hosts local qualifying for the U.S. Open. Your tournament can be there, too.
Published Jul 2009INSTRUCTION
Betty Chen
The PGA head professional at Sterling Hills Golf Club in Camarillo is grateful for all the game has given her.
Published Jul 2009
Playing catch-up
Use this drill to let your body generate more speed in the downswing.
Published Jul 2009
Chipping away
Mastery around the green requires an understanding of two methods that will help you get the ball closer to the hole.
Published Jul 2009
Playing it smart
Launch your shots farther with a driver that fits your swing; and, shoot lower scores by thinking your way around the golf course.
Published Jul 2009
One on One with Michael Allen
Veteran Michael Allen chats with Glenn Monday.
Published Jul 2009EQUIPMENT
PEOPLE
Straight shooter
One of the NBA’s living legends, Jerry West is confident and passionate about helping the city of Los Angeles as the new executive director of the Northern Trust Open.
Published Jul 2009
A closer look at Jerry West
Facts and figures on the Northern Trust Open's new executive director.
Published Jul 2009FITNESS
Get up and go
Even without much time, it’s possible to get your body and game up to par with these golf-specific exercises and nutrition tips.
Published Jul 2009TRAVEL
Global golf
The World Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championship continues its run in Malaysia, offering players a chance to play some diverse courses in exotic locales.
Published Jul 2009
Hot start
Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club near Fresno hopes to capitalize on its early praise.
Published Jul 2009NEWS
Setting a new course
Here’s what new executive director Jerry West and the Northern Trust Open brass are planning for in 2010 at Riviera.
Published Jul 2009
Learning experience
The Southland has plenty of options for junior golfers who want to learn more about the game or hone their competitive skills.
Published Jul 2009
That's the ticket
The inaugural Soboba Classic hopes to build relationships with surrounding communities through a new nationwide tour charity model
Published Jul 2009Top juniors set to compete at fifth Annual AJGA West Junior Open
Gulugian, Arboleda among competitors getting ready to face-off at Robinson Ranch.
Published Jul 2009Pacific Palms prepares for second annual Industry Hills City Championship
$195 gives players the opportunity to challenge both courses at Industry Hills.
Published Jul 2009Oxnard's River Ridge prepares to welcome 2009 AJGA Junior All-Star
Upcoming AJGA event boasts representatives from 14 states, but is ripe with talented Southland youngsters.
Published Jul 2009Southland youngsters qualify for the U.S. Junior Amateur
USGA event will be held July 20-25 at Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey.
Published Jul 2009'Beer Man' qualifies for U.S. Senior Open
2005 Toshiba Classic champion qualifies for USGA event along with Indian Wells resident Wilson.
Published Jul 2009Goydos headed for British Open at Turnberry
Long Beach native qualifies for season’s third major thanks to second-place finish on special money list.
Published Jul 2009Castrale and Parmlid tie for eighth at Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic
Parmlid’s career-best tie for eighth highlighted by career-low 62 in third round.
Published Jul 2009
First annual Jordan Farmar Celebrity Golf Classic and Gala on July 19-20 will raise funds for his Foundation
Los Angeles Lakers point guard played golf during postseason to stay relaxed and maintain competitive edge.
Published Jul 2009The SCPGA encourages families to experience their Neighborhood Golf "Carnival"
Free admission allows participants to have fun with contests, prizes, food and more.
Published Jul 2009Mary Mickelson diagnosed with breast cancer
Tragedy strikes family twice as Mary Mickelson prepares to undergo surgery for breast cancer.
Published Jul 2009Trio leads boys division after one round of West Junior Open
Joyce Kim paces girls at Robinson Ranch Golf Club in Santa Clarita.
Published Jul 2009Southland juniors dominate field at San Diego Junior Masters
Boys Jun, Ochoa and Tanabe all win; Jutanugran sisters star in girls divisions.
Published Jul 2009San Diego area residents shine at County Amateur Championship in Fallbrook
Russell victorious after two hole playoff test.
Published Jul 2009Kang cruises to win at AJGA West Junior Open
Vasilic shoots 3-under-par 69 in final round at Santa Clarita's Robinson Ranch to come back from eight shots and win girls division.
Published Jul 2009Kevin Marsh prepares to defend his title at 110th SCGA Amateur Championship
Talented Southland golfers Hogarth, Rudolph, DuBois hope to challenge defending champion Marsh.
Published Jul 2009Austin Graham wins Long Beach Men's City Championship
Graham scorches field by eight shots after 18-under-par 198.
Published Jul 2009Former Trojan Roger Tambellini wins Wayne Gretzky Classic in Ontario, Canada
Tambellini sets new tournament record and scores the largest pay day of his career at Wayne Gretzky Classic.
Published Jul 2009
Fowler to turn professional after Walker Cup
Murrieta native ends collegiate career at Oklahoma State; will play in Nationwide Tour’s Soboba Classic.
Published Jul 2009Lopez wins second straight L.A. City Women's Championship
Lopez's 69 in the second round was tournament's only sub-70 effort.
Published Jul 2009Soon to be professional Rickie Fowler through to third round at Publinks
Medalist Nick Taylor sails through opening rounds, Fowler in pursuit.
Published Jul 2009Fowler loses to Lyons in round of 16 match at Publinks
Murrieta native, who will turn professional later this year, falls short after opponent makes birdie on No. 18.
Published Jul 2009Lim and Diaz-Yi win at AJGA Junior All-Star
Oxnard tournament part of a series of events designed specifically for juniors ages 12-15.
Published Jul 2009Young competitors from home and abroad shine at Junior Worlds
In 10 age flights that finish Thursday, four winners hail from Southern California and six come from outside United States.
Published Jul 2009Grillo and Jang capture 15-17 age divisions at Junior Worlds
Southern Californians fail to contend in either grouping at Torrey Pines.
Published Jul 2009Mallinger has runner-up finish at U.S. Bank Championship after playoff loss to Van Pelt
Southland players Na, Gore and Riley finish tied for seventh.
Published Jul 2009San Clemente’s Graham wins 110th SCGA Amateur Championship
Incoming junior at UC-Davis drains key birdie putt on 71st hole to best former Amateur champions Hogarth and Marsh.
Published Jul 2009Three playoffs make it interesting at Oxnard City Championship
Weltig, Keller and Gordan all victorious at River Ridge.
Published Jul 2009Mickelson says wife and mother are doing well after surgery
Family says support from friends and fans is helping in recovery.
Published Jul 2009Ho gains early edge and hangs on to win irvine City Amateur Championship
Six-under-par 65 in first round is enough to offset closing 76 and defeat Chu and Cota.
Published Jul 2009Lovemark makes cut in professional debut at RBC Canadian Open
Rancho Santa Fe native and former USC standout signs with Nike Golf.
Published Jul 2009Five Southland standouts to represent U.S. at Junior Solheim Cup
Gulugian and Lua among selections.
Published Jul 2009Hwang finishes second in U.S. Junior Amateur
Sixteen-year-old San Diegan falls to Spieth in 36-hole final after beating two Southern Californians in early rounds of match play.
Published Jul 2009Smith wins by five at Simi Valley City Amateur
Westlake Village resident posts pair of 6-under-par 65s at Simi Hills Golf Course.
Published Jul 2009Mickelson will play at WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
World’s No. 2 player also announces intentions to play in PGA Championship and the Barclays.
Published Jul 2009Southern Californians represent strongly at U.S. Amateur sectional qualifiers
Graham follows SCGA Amateur win with medalist honors at U.S. Amateur qualifying; Cyr, Bittick, Pieri also win.
Published Jul 2009Hillcrest Country Club's Ron Skayhan wins 2009 SCPGA Sectional Championship after sudden-death
Skayhan holds Fiedler and Casagranda at bay during playoff, Starkjohann falters in final round.
Published Jul 2009COLUMNS
Daly double
The bad boy of golf has been welcomed back on the PGA Tour, and he’s eager to show galleries his new attitude and colorful clothing.
Published Jul 2009
Black Monday
Closing struggles from Southland natives Mickelson and Mahan cast disappointing shadow over U.S. Open at Bethpage Black.
Published Jul 2009
Following the leader
Tustin Ranch Golf Club, which was among the first high-end public courses to open in the Southland, set a good example for other facilities that came along.
Published Jul 2009