Changing training for junior golfers
November 2, 2018
I read an interesting article on the airplane during my recent flight home from New Mexico. The feature story discussed kid’s playgrounds, and the thought process that goes into the
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Noelle Song moving onto CIF Regional Golf Championships
November 1, 2018
After finishing up play at the CIF-Southern Section Individual girls golf finals at River Ridge Golf Course in Oxnard on Thursday, West Ranch’s Noelle Song was both excited and apprehensive.
Foothill League girls golf teams well represented at CIF-SS team championships
October 29, 2018
Even though Foothill League play for girls golf ended over two weeks ago, there was still a sense of competition between league champions Valencia and runner-ups West Ranch at the
Out of the Bunker: Practice making putts
October 26, 2018
I have always been a believer that putting is the one component in golf that EVERYBODY can become great. Think about it. You don’t need strength, and you don’t necessarily
Returning to Championship Course
October 26, 2018
One of my favorite aspects of being a college golf coach is getting to determine the schedule my team will play during the season. Generally, I do my best to
Out of the Bunker: Taking a rehearsal swing
October 19, 2018
Do you take a practice swing? I’m sure most of you probably do. I’m also sure a few of you probably don’t. Whichever the case, it’s important that you do
Is Fred Couples an overrated golfer?
October 19, 2018
For those who may not know, the new PGA Tour season has already begun. It still seems odd to me that the new season tees off in October, but it
West Ranch girls golf’s Noelle Song claims individual league title; Valencia takes team crown
October 10, 2018
As West Ranch’s Noelle Song and Valencia’s Ashley Song came off the course at Elkins Ranch in Fillmore tallying their final scores, it was difficult to see who claimed medalist
Reflecting on a golf tragedy
September 28, 2018
The world of college golf was shaken recently at the horrific ending of the life of former Iowa State Cyclone golfer, Celia Barquin Arozamena. On Monday, Sept. 17, Arozamena’s body
Pro roundup: Valencia native Kyler Sauer advances to quarterfinals at 2018 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
September 25, 2018
Valencia native Kyler Sauer will move on to the quarterfinals of the 2018 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at the Charlotte Country Club in North Carolina after defeating Derek Busby 1 up
Valencia’s Sung Chae Park earns medalist as Vikings prevail at Foothill League girls golf meet No. 4
September 25, 2018
Sung Chae Park was surprised when she made the Valencia girls golf team. So when she was named medalist in Foothill League meet No. 4 at Hansen Dam on Tuesday,
Out of the Bunker: Get your ball out of the bunker
September 21, 2018
Do you consider yourself to be a good bunker player? If you do, congratulations. But if you don’t, it may be time to take on a new strategy. Let’s face
What kind of sport is golf? Individual or team?
September 21, 2018
We often think of golf as an individual sport. I would certainly agree with that assessment. In fact, golf may be the ultimate individual sport. However, regardless of the individual
West Ranch teammates share medalist title at Foothill League girls golf meet No. 3
September 17, 2018
Hours after winning co-medalist in Foothill League girls golf meet No. 3 on Monday at El Cariso Golf Course, West Ranch golf’s Allison Hwang was headed back to the course
Out of the Bunker: public speaking vs. golf
September 14, 2018
Students of mine have often heard me compare hitting a golf ball to public speaking. In particular, hitting the first tee shot of the day in front of a small
Memories of Coach Herb
September 14, 2018
I was scrolling through social media a few days ago, and I came across a video honoring the man who was my first golf coach nearly forty years ago. His
Local roundup: Saugus alumna Weitzeil makes USA Swimming roster, Campos competes at World Championships
September 12, 2018
Swimming Two-time Olympic medalist and Saugus alumna Abbey Weitzeil was named to the United States 2019 FINA World Championships roster on Wednesday. Weitzeil, along with 45 other Team USA swimmers
Noelle Song named medalist, West Ranch takes first in Foothill League girls golf meet No. 2
September 11, 2018
Early in Tuesday’s meet at Hansen Dam, Noelle Song heard a quiet chorus of “Oh my gosh,” uttered by her Foothill League counterparts. On a par-4, Song hit a driver
Out of the Bunker: Learning the difference between a chip, pitch shot
September 7, 2018
I get asked quite often what the difference is between a chip and a pitch. Not all of my students ask this question, but those that do are typically higher
2018 Ryder Cup: USA’s team tough to beat
September 7, 2018
I don’t know about you, but I am more excited about the upcoming Ryder Cup than any Ryder Cup in the past. The eight USA automatic qualifiers were recently revealed,