Out of the Bunker: The Post-Shot Routine
September 8, 2017
I would suspect that you are all familiar with the idea of a pre-shot routine in golf. Whether it’s taking a certain number of practice swings, or breathing a certain
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The question: private or public?
September 8, 2017
We are fortunate to live in Southern California. There are so many great golf courses to play, and each one will challenge you in a unique way. Most of the
West Ranch girls golf’s Song is working her way up
September 7, 2017
West Ranch girls golf’s Noelle Song has two places to practice her swing: at practice and in front of the mirror. “We have big mirrors (in my house), so I stand
West Ranch girls golf wins first Foothill League meet of season
September 5, 2017
West Ranch girls golf won the first Foothill League match of the season with a score of 201 on Tuesday at El Cariso Golf Course. Hart followed in second place
West Ranch early favorite entering first girls golf league meet
September 5, 2017
After the first Foothill League golf meet, one thing is almost for certain: Golden Valley girls golf coach Tony Moskal will send out a premature, tongue-in-cheek email congratulating West Ranch
West Ranch golfer Campos commits to UCLA
September 4, 2017
Ever since she was about nine years old, West Ranch golfer Zoe Campos knew exactly where she wanted to go to college. She wanted to do as her golf mentor,
Out of the bunker: Widen your target area
September 1, 2017
I’ve been working with my students lately on how to free up their golf swings. Somehow, we all seem to fall into the trap of tightening up when our immediate
Friday football still set to go
September 1, 2017
The weather this week has been inconvenient, to say the least. Each Foothill League school has been forced to reschedule or cancel events over the week to work around the
Post-summer golf for juniors
September 1, 2017
With the summer ending and school back in session, it’s time to figure out how to keep your juniors interested in golf. Let’s face it, it’s a lot easier to
Out of the bunker: Learning golf from tennis
August 25, 2017
I was working with a student a few days ago, and he asked me how to stop putting so much spin on his chip shots. I must admit, I am
Justin Thomas — Player of the Year?
August 25, 2017
Before the PGA Championship, there were a few guys who could have claimed the right to win the award. Hideki Matsuyama is having the kind of breakout season that his
Out of the Bunker: The Hybrid Chip
August 18, 2017
Have you ever stopped to notice just how great professional golfers are able to chip the ball? Their ability to get their ball close to the hole is perhaps the
Catching up with a friend
August 18, 2017
I always enjoy watching the Major Championships during the golf season. They each have their own flair. The Masters is always spectacular in its beauty, and nothing can compare
Valencia resident’s time at Amateur ends, her time in golf spotlight just beginning
August 10, 2017
Zoe Campos’ run at the U.S. Women’s Amateur in Chula Vista came to an end Thursday. Her performance this week, however, made it hard not to run down the possibilities
SCV’s Felix ties for most medals, Valencia golfer advances at Amateur
August 9, 2017
After winning bronze in the women’s 400-meter race at the IAAF World Track and Field Championships in London on Wednesday, Allyson Felix further locked in her place as one of
Valencia resident advances to Round of 64 in Women’s Amateur
August 8, 2017
For today’s match play at the U.S. Women’s Amateur, Zoe Campos laid out a simple, three-part plan. One, she said she needs to hit more greens. Two, she needs to
Valencia resident posts strong showing on Women’s Amateur first day
August 7, 2017
At 14 years old, Zoe Campos is a realist. How was her first round at the U.S. Women’s Amateur on Monday? “It was OK,” she said. “I struggled in the
Golf tip: Save the bogey
August 3, 2017
Watching the final six holes of the Open Championship from Royal Birkdale was a fun experience. I have never seen a player play a four-hole stretch in five-under par on
Jordan Spieth is a true champion
August 3, 2017
The recently completed Open Championship at Royal Birkdale still has me shaking my head in amazement. The drama of the last hour of the tournament served as a fitting example
Pro golfer, Valencia grad relaxes after busy college career
August 2, 2017
Valencia grad and professional golfer Alison Lee is done with college and back home for a much-needed few days of relaxation. “I finally got back home this past Monday and