Golf

Out of the Bunker: Mats versus Grass

I get asked quite often about the difference between practicing on mats versus grass.  I think most of you would agree that hitting off grass is preferred, but what if

The life of a student athlete

Being a student athlete was one of the greatest experiences of my life. For many incoming college freshman, the transition can be a tough one. However, being a student athlete

Out of the Bunker: Reverse the Warmup

I remember being a young golfer and grabbing my driver the moment I stepped onto the practice range. It seemed like the obvious choice, because it’s my favorite club in

Putting the fun in fundraisers

My golf team at California State University, Los Angeles recently held a fundraising golf tournament.  There was quite a bit of work putting the tournament together, and I was happy

West Ranch wins league team, individual titles

For some Foothill League golfers, competing back-to-back days in the Newhall Cup can seem daunting both mentally and physically. West Ranch’s Gunnar Murray, however, felt completely at ease. “There was

West Ranch top team in Newhall Cup Day 1

After every Foothill League meet this season, West Ranch golf’s Jack Dudeck’s dad asked him what went well and what didn’t, as most parents do. And every time, Dudeck had

Out of the Bunker: The power of optimism

Are you a glass half-full, or a glass half-empty kind of person? In other words, are you an optimist, or a pessimist? I certainly work hard at being an optimist,

Does golf need a villain?

I’ve been hearing a lot of talk lately about Patrick Reed being the “villain of golf.” Reed is often described as cocky, arrogant, unappreciative and even a cheater. Recently, in

Jordan, are you out there?

Is it just me, or does Jordan Spieth seem to be invisible these days? I’m not sure if it is the Tiger Woods effect, but Spieth’s name is rarely mentioned

West Ranch wins Foothill League golf meet

By Jon Stein For The Signal Aerated greens made putting a chore on Wednesday at Valencia Country Club during the Foothill League’s second league meet of the season. But when