October 2010
COURSES

Natural growth
Top Southland golf facilities, including Oak Creek and Pelican Hill, have implemented sustainable practices.
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Environmentally friendly
Everything you need to know about golf course sustainability.
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Tour caliber
Beaumont’s East Valley Golf Club is a complete venue for serious golfers.
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Hot commodity
Black Gold remains an Orange County staple thanks to course enhancements and a revamped loyalty program.
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Change for the better
Facility improvements and new promotions at Los Angeles area courses enhance golf for everyone.
Published Oct 2010INSTRUCTION

Get a grip!
Five things you need to know to master the most important part of your swing.
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Plan for success
Building a solid foundation is crucial for junior golfers.
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Corey Pavin
The U.S. Ryder Cup captain has found success with a simple swing.
Published Oct 2010EQUIPMENT

The total package
Sonocaddie’s new and improved V500 is a GPS gem.
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Spark your game with Sizzle Wedges from Henry-Griffitts
Custom grind process allows for new level of specialization.
Published Oct 2010PEOPLE

Game on!
Our 20 favorite Southern California sports celebrities who love golf.
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Alfonso Ribeiro
The former “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star now packs plenty of power on the links.
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Northern star
San Diego native Aaron Goldberg is hoping Canadian Tour momentum carries him to the PGA Tour.
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On the big stage
Two San Diego juniors earn the chance to play alongside champions tour pros.
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Players of the Month: September 2010
Hoffman earns second career PGA Tour victory, Starkjohann continues assault at SCPGA events.
Published Oct 2010TRAVEL

Las Vegas: Party like a golf star
Amazing deals at these Las Vegas courses allow any visitor to feel like a celebrity.
Published Oct 2010APPAREL

High-end approach
Fairway Styles offers an array of high-end golf clothing.
Published Oct 2010NEWS

Fun(d) raiser
Stephanie Goss rallies support to bring golf to underprivileged youths.
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Canadian Tour to begin three-year stint at Desert Dunes Golf Club
Three-time winner Goldberg expected to compete at Palm Springs event.
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Desert Showdown
The Palm Springs Amateur returns to the Coachella Valley.
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Noble mission
Hacienda Golf Club welcomed the Special Operations Warrior Foundation for an event last month.
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Northridge’s Hogarth finishes runner-up at U.S. Mid-Amateur
Smith wins record-tying third title, second in a row.
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Bowditch seizes second career Nationwide Tour title
Southland resident Steele fails to capitalize in final round.
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Final round photos
Sunday scenes from the Nationwide Tour's Soboba Golf Classic at the Country Club at Soboba Springs in San Jacinto.
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Erdman prevails at SCPGA Women’s Section Championship
Altadena PGA professional cards only under-par round at Palm Valley Country Club.
Published Oct 2010Negri, Liu, Kim named to HP Scholastic Junior All-America Team
Trio of Southland juniors has excelled in classroom as well as golf course.
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O'Meara prevails in sudden death for first Champions Tour victory
First individual triumph for Southern Californian since 2004 Dubai Desert Classic.
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Steele creeps closer to PGA Tour card with fourth-place finish
Idyllwild native stands 26th on Nationwide Tour money list after tying career-best effort at Chattanooga Classic.
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Tomasulo breaks bone in foot, status uncertain
Long Beach native stands 15th on Nationwide Tour money list.
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Desert Dunes Classic Pro-Am to feature sports stars, celebrities and Canadian Tour pros
Event slated for Tuesday, November 2; Tournament runs November 4-7.
Published Oct 20102011 Kraft Nabisco Championship tickets now on sale
First major of LPGA Tour season celebrating 40th anniversary.
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Winiecki recognized as 2010 Southern California PGA Professional of the Year
Talega's Chang is Teacher of the Year; Wilson of Vellano honored with Horton Smith Award for contributions to education.
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La Quinta resident Couples wins Administaff Small Business Classic for fourth Champions Tour crown
Oxnard's Pavin comes up short after entering final round with lead; Wiebe enters top 30 on money list.
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Former U.S. Amateur champion Lee advances on number in first stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School at Carlton Oaks
Cyr, Lee, Aragon, Barber also move on to second stage; Trimble, Perez, Demsey come up short.
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Mike Moulton, charismatic long driver, dies
'Lava' grew up competing against Tiger Woods in Southern California junior tournaments.
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'Classic Girls' selected for 2011 Bob Hope Classic
2011 event slated for week of January 17-23.
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Paolucci, Park are 2010 Rolex Junior Players of the Year
Southern Californians have both given verbal commitments to play golf at USC next fall.
Published Oct 2010COLUMNS

Second wind
For athletes with a desire to stay competitive, golf provides the perfect avenue.
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Crossover athletes
Many sports stars find there’s much to be gained by spending time on the links.
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Crime and punishment
Golf is difficult enough as it is, but sometimes harsh rules make it seem downright unfair.
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Despite win, Gore still faces uphill climb
L.A. native sits 39th on Nationwide Tour money list with two events left.
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