Southern California's No. 1 Golf Source
February 2010
COURSES
A welcome return
Following a two-year closure, Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs returns to the Southern California scene in fine form.
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Eclectic eight
From high-end facilities to affordable layouts, there’s something for every golfer at these Los Angeles area courses.
Published Feb 2010INSTRUCTION
Mike Miles
The assistant PGA professional at Virginia Country Club makes it a point to instill trust when teaching his students.
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Better with age
Turning 50 doesn’t mean your game has to take a turn for the worse.
Published Feb 2010Keep your eyes on the prize
Visualizing your shots will go a long way toward helping you stay focused on the big picture and shoot better scores.
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Swing shifts
Move your weight back on the backswing and forward on the downswing to avoid the dreaded reverse pivot.
Published Feb 2010PEOPLE
Youth movement
The success that Cindy and John Warren have had with the JAGS Tour proves that young golfers are willing to work hard on the course and in the classroom.
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Jason Taylor
The SCPGA’s new president makes it a point to have a good time, but he won’t have a problem taking his new role seriously.
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Old-time fun
Chris McIntyre has found his calling — introducing others to hickory golf.
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Roller model
A Southland inventor and entrepreneur has adapted a painting device to make golf accessible for players with physical limitations.
Published Feb 2010TRAVEL
Get on a roll
It’s a safe bet that a memorable Las Vegas golf experience will be had by all who take a trip to the Strip and play these venues.
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Comfort zone
The Riviera Resort & Spa is a heavenly place to relax and unwind after a round at Escena.
Published Feb 2010NEWS
Round 3 Photos
Scenes from the PGA Tour's annual stop at Torrey Pines Golf Course.
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Final round photos
Scenes from the PGA Tour's annual stop at Torrey Pines Golf Course.
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Tournament Scenery
Taking in the beauty of Torrey Pines Golf Course during tournament week.
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Back to the future
Rancho Bernardo Inn’s Jason Egnatz hopes that a league using hickory clubs will help players embrace golf’s simpler times.
Published Feb 201010 ideas for your best tournament ever
'The Mulligan Man' shares his secrets.
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Up and down
Champions Tour’s Toshiba Classic thrives, but Valencia event folds — for now.
Published Feb 2010Local pros, amateurs enjoy Vista Del Verde O.C. Pro-Am
Fourth annual event won by Greg Knight at Yorba Linda's Black Gold Golf Club.
Published Feb 2010Experience matters
Organizers of the new West Coast Tour are confident their expertise will pay off for players.
Published Feb 2010Cox Communications event benefits injured Marines
Charity tournament to be held Monday, March 8 at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club.
Published Feb 2010Southern Californians Couples, Pavin commit to play
Event scheduled for March 1-7 at Newport Beach Country Club.
Published Feb 2010Goydos named assistant captain for the U.S. Ryder Cup team
Long Beach native has never played in biennial competition.
Published Feb 2010USC alum Stadler one behind Johnson's lead
Mickelson fizzles after solid start.
Published Feb 2010Stricker, Johnson tied for lead as rain soaks Riviera
Southland natives Mickelson, Kim ascend leaderboard with 5-under 66s.
Published Feb 2010Stricker leads by five heading to Sunday
Win could move him ahead of Mickelson to No. 2 in Official World Golf Rankings.
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Steady Stricker wins Northern Trust Open
Mickelson, Kim fade down stretch while Goydos picks up top-five finish.
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Final round photos
Sunday scenes from the PGA Tour's annual stop at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades.
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Steve Stricker photos
Shots of the 2010 tournament champion from Sunday's final round at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades.
Published Feb 2010Mallinger hosts clinic for First Tee of South Los Angeles
Program for 25 inner-city kids included instruction and putting contest.
Published Feb 2010Tickets for LPGA Tour's annual stop in Rancho Mirage now on sale
Charities to benefit from advanced ticket sales.
Published Feb 2010Kia Motors to be title sponsor of LPGA Tour event at La Costa
Auto manufacturer also signs agreement with LPGA superstar Michelle Wie.
Published Feb 2010Tournament to hold open pre-qualifying
Players with two lowest scores will be eligible to compete in Monday qualifier.
Published Feb 2010Woods to speak publicly Friday at 8 a.m.
News conference at PGA Tour headquarters will mark first live statement since late November car accident.
Published Feb 20102010 L.A. Golf Show returns to Long Beach
Attendees receive goody bag with tremendous value.
Published Feb 2010COLUMNS
Oldies but goodies
Our appreciation of golf seems to be increasing as we age. That’s apparent on the course and in our regard for the Champions Tour.
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Senior moments
Playing golf after the age of 50 takes a number of adjustments, but not all of them require the helping hands of a chiropractor.
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Damage control
The best way for Tiger Woods to repair his tarnished image and not hurt the game any more is by returning to competition.
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Mickelson goes for unprecedented three-peat at Northern Trust Open
Two-time defending champion heads most intriguing PGA Tour field of 2010 thus far.
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Local winners and losers from Southern California portion of PGA Tour’s West Coast Swing
Mickelson, Kim in the news for wrong reasons; Na starts year with two top 10s.
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Picking up the slack
Without Woods and Mickelson, a trio of Southern Californians will look to step up at Match Play Championship.
Published Feb 2010Apology comes with no return in sight
Woods speaks for first time in wake of car accident and transgressions but offers no timetable on when he will be back on a golf course.
Published Feb 2010Tiger Woods' apology a necessary step
His influence on Southern California children makes him more than world's best golfer.
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