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GOLF RESOURCE GUIDE:
August 2009
Southern California Golf Course Directory
Your comprehensive source for finding the best places to play anywhere in the Southland.
Published Aug 2009COURSES
The price is right
No matter where you play in the Inland Empire, courses are offering a variety of scintillating summer savings.
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The art of design
Ten golf course architects with Southland ties reflect on their visions and reveal the secrets of success.
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George C. Thomas
The famous designer of courses like Riviera Country Club was at the forefront of golf's golden age.
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A.W. Tillinghast
The 'ultimate eccentric' influenced Southland gems like Virginia Country Club.
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William P. Bell
Not only did the designer leave a legacy in Southern California with his own designs, he also helped his son into the architecture business.
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Ted Robinson Sr.
The former land planner made his mark with tough greens and majestic water features.
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Tom Fazio
The architect of such gems as Shady Canyon and Pelican Hill is credited as a modern design pioneer.
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Casey O’Callaghan
The up-and-coming designer has crafted charismatic Southland tracks like Arroyo Trabuco and Hidden Valley.
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Clive Clark
The Englishman has incorporated beauty and tradition into his works.
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Public notice
With its private-club feel and demanding layout, San Diego County’s Maderas Golf Club is really tough to beat.
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Smooth move
Riverside’s Jurupa Hills Country Club has retained its old-school values with a seamless transition of control from one family to another.
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Classic elegance
With a state-of-the-art clubhouse and a refurbished Golden Age course, Hacienda Golf Club is one of the Southland’s top private facilities.
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Todd Eckenrode
The architect has worked on newer gems like the Links at Terranea and Barona Creek Golf Club.
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Damian Pascuzzo
Los-Angeles born architect stresses the need for designers to 'be evocative.'
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John Harbottle
With renovations at old-school tracks like Hacienda Golf Club, the architect has made a business out of refurbishments in Southern California.
Published Aug 2009INSTRUCTION
The big picture
Focusing on simple repetition and working on the little things in your swing can go a long way toward lasting improvement.
Published Aug 2009
Keys to success
A good setup and proper swing path are essential ingredients to making a fluid motion and solid ball contact.
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Randy Chang
The longtime teaching pro enjoys helping juniors improve and, in the process, getting their parents involved in the game.
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Professional advice
PGA tour rookie Peter Tomasulo is learning to stay focused on the course and become more relaxed away from the game.
Published Aug 2009EQUIPMENT
PEOPLE
Jordan Farmar
Fresh off an NBA title, the Lakers point guard has used golf to help children in Southern California.
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Captain America
Fred Couples, one of the most dominant players in Presidents Cup history, will take on a leadership role for the U.S. team at the 2009 matches in San Francisco.
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Patriotic endeavors
Navy Golf Course’s Joe Grohman helps disabled veterans at his quarterly clinics; also, how to get involved in Patriot Golf Day.
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Air support
Veteran broadcaster Andy Thuney helps promote amateur golf and the SCPGA with his work on weekly TV team matches.
Published Aug 2009FITNESS
Getting it right
Allowing your left arm to be responsible for the start of the backswing will lead to a better path and solid impact.
Published Aug 2009TRAVEL
Island shopping
Hawaii’s top golf destinations are offering deals to entice budget-conscious travelers who don’t want to miss out on a slice of heaven.
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In good company
Par Mates will spice up your round at Bali Hai or Royal Links in Las Vegas.
Published Aug 2009NEWS
Scary proposition
The Hardest Tournament Ever at Carlton Oaks is definitely not for the faint of heart.
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Ready for its close-up
The Country Club at Soboba Springs will host Nationwide Tour stars in October, but until then area amateurs have the opportunity to feel like a pro.
Published Aug 2009Fowler loses in playoff at Nationwide Tour’s Children’s Hospital Invitational
Twenty-year-old Murrieta native was aiming to become Tour’s second amateur winner ever.
Published Aug 2009Van Aswegen wins by seven at Long Beach Open
Southlanders finish strong at the finale of the Long Beach Golf Festival.
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Bobby Arranaga victorious despite late strugges at Industry Hills City Championship
Lingua makes hard charge in final round, but bogeys two out of last three holes.
Published Aug 2009Bittick wins Costa Mesa City Championship by four strokes
Recent Estancia High School graduate Ryan Knapp takes second.
Published Aug 2009San Diego and Southern California finish second and third at Junior America's Cup
British Columbia comes from behind to defeat 36-hole leader San Diego.
Published Aug 2009Buick ends 51-year partnership with PGA Tour due to GM restructuring
San Diego's Century Club "optimistic" about finding new sponsorship for the tournament previously known as the Buick Invitational.
Published Aug 2009Southlanders play strongly at 109th U.S. Women's Amateur
Johnson, Michaels, Lua move on, Salas, Kang, get eliminated.
Published Aug 2009USC’s Song defeats La Quinta’s Johnson 3-and-1 for U.S. Women’s Amateur title
Song joins Southern Californian Sinn-Bonnani as second woman ever with two USGA wins in same year.
Published Aug 2009Fowler named to U.S. Walker Cup team
Murrieta native plans to turn professional after competing in biennial amateur event.
Published Aug 2009Tidland eagles final hole to win Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open
Victory assures Torrance native’s spot inside top 25 on Nationwide Tour money list.
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Mountain Gate to host Playboy Golf Scramble August 23-24
Event offers golfers a chance to mingle with Playmates.
Published Aug 2009No. 1 seed Tim Hogarth advances to the quarterfinals at the SCGA Match Play Championship
Delio, Graham and defending champion Matt Hoffenberg also move on.
Published Aug 2009Rancho Bernardo Inn offers customizable "Survivor Package" in August
The San Diego resort has rates as low as $19, tent included.
Published Aug 2009Clutch chip nets Delio 2009 SCGA Match Play title
SCGA Amateur winner Graham rallies back in final but comes up short.
Published Aug 2009Knodt continues to dominate with title at 2009 SCGA Senior Match Play
Two-time U.S. Senior Amateur champion Richardson finishes second.
Published Aug 2009Southland natives Woods, Mickelson and Kim qualify for U.S. Presidents Cup team
Orange’s Mahan reportedly will be one of two selections by Captain Couples.
Published Aug 2009Will Ferrell will return to host the 16th annual Golf Classic
Cancer for College offers college scholarships to youths who have survived cancer.
Published Aug 2009San Diego's Hwang wins California State Junior Amateur
Runners-up Levitt and Hoey finish four strokes back.
Published Aug 2009Southern California wins second annual Oak Valley Cup Matches
Southern California bests Chinese for second year in row, is victorious by one point.
Published Aug 2009Wisz earns victory at SCPGA Senior Section Championship
Starkjohann loses in playoff; Sheehan, Sowinski finish well.
Published Aug 2009Ten Southern Californians to watch at the U.S. Amateur
From mid-amateur stars like Hogarth and Bittick to young guns like Fowler and Tringale, keep an eye on these players from August 24-30 at Oklahoma's Southern Hills Country Club.
Published Aug 2009Riley holds share of Wyndham Championship lead heading to weekend
San Diego native looking to lock up 2010 PGA Tour card and entry into 2009 FedEx Cup playoffs.
Published Aug 2009Stadler nearly nets first PGA Tour win at Wyndham, still qualifies for FedEx Cup playoffs
Spotty final round sends Riley down leaderboard, but a tie for 13th earns him spot in playoffs, too.
Published Aug 2009Siporin wins L.A. City Match Play Championship
Stanchev finishes runner-up at Rancho Park.
Published Aug 2009Tringale, Fowler among locals to qualify for match play at U.S. Amateur
Hogarth comes up short in 27-man playoff for final four spots in match-play bracket.
Published Aug 2009Bakersfield’s Patel reaches semifinals of U.S. Amateur
Unlikely sensation outlasts Southland stars Fowler and Tringale in match play.
Published Aug 2009Goydos tied for second at The Barclays
Forty-five-year-old Long Beach native looking to contend for FedEx Cup title; Hoffman in top 10 heading to weekend.
Published Aug 2009Patel falls to eventual champion An in semifinals at U.S. Amateur
Loss concludes ‘unbelievable week’ for Bakersfield resident.
Published Aug 2009Goydos vaults 16 spots in FedEx Cup standings
Disappointing finish at The Barclays still leads to tie for ninth.
Published Aug 2009Laguna Niguel’s Tringale named to U.S. Walker Cup team
Southern Californian Fowler also on squad of accomplished amateurs.
Published Aug 2009Orange’s Mahan among PGA Tour professionals showing support for Patriot Golf Day at Duetsche Bank Championship
Weekend-long initiative aims to provide scholarships to spouses and children of wounded and fallen military service men and women.
Published Aug 2009SCPGA to host Scoring Skills workshop on September 16
Event will feature Glenn Deck, Eric Lohman and Rick Sessinghaus.
Published Aug 2009COLUMNS
High-tech links
Golf is everywhere in the digital world these days, including Twitter, where constant updates offer real-time information and savings.
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Course of action
Great layouts and course designs are in the eye of the beholder, but the best way to judge a venue is whether golfers enjoy the experience and return for more.
Published Aug 2009
Face value
Rickie Fowler has added excitement to the area’s new nationwide tour event, but he’s not the only local player to keep an eye on.
Published Aug 2009Miller Time
Thoughts on the LPGA Tour, the Presidents Cup and Tiger Woods.
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