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
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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
Out of the bunker: Higher equals straighter
July 28, 2017
I watch players every day throwing down alignment sticks to check their aim while practicing on the range. It’s a great idea. Anybody who plays the game recognizes the importance
A moment of anxiety
July 28, 2017
Have you ever noticed how calm professional athletes appear when you are watching them on television? I notice it all the time, and it fascinates me. In fact, I am
2016-17 West Ranch Year in Review
July 18, 2017
Casey Burrill remembers his first year coaching West Ranch baseball 12 years ago. The program’s first year. It was just a freshman team at the time. Then they added a
2016-17 Canyon High Year in Review
July 11, 2017
This year, Canyon High showed some serious potential. At the front of the pack was the girls basketball team, which made it to a CIF-Southern Section final for the second
How do you warm up before a round of golf?
July 7, 2017
How do you warm up before a round of golf? Every player seems to have their own routine, and there is no absolute right or wrong way to warm up.
The negative effects of over coaching
July 7, 2017
Over coaching in youth sports is a common occurrence these days. Regardless of the sport, you can witness coaches and parents over coaching young athletes at nearly every sporting event
2017 All-SCV Boys Golf Team
July 1, 2017
West Ranch’s Gunnar Murray didn’t receive medalist honors in a league match until the end of the season. And even then, in Foothill League Meet No. 6, he shared that
‘Go to’ shots: essential in improving your game
June 23, 2017
Do you have a ‘go to’ shot? I’m referring to that type of shot you can trust during a pressure packed moment on the course. That shot when you need
Do you have a golf superstition?
June 23, 2017
Do you believe in superstitions? I’m sure many of you do. Perhaps you have a lucky rabbit’s foot, or you are fearful of a black cat crossing your path. These
More Than an Athlete: Valencia’s Brett Currado
June 20, 2017
When Brett Currado sinks a putt, the whole course knows it. “BOO-YAHHH,” Currado, the recent Valencia golf grad would shout. “You can hear Brett throughout the course yelling at the
Seasons end for Foothill boys golf teams
May 15, 2017
West Ranch boys golf was 13 strokes away from advancing through the CIF-Southern Section Northern Division Team Divisional at Soule Park Golf Course in Ojai on Monday. “Thirteen strokes between
End of the road for Foothill League boys golfers
May 8, 2017
Five Foothill League boys golfers entered. None came out. The CIF Northern Individual tournament at River Ridge Victoria Lakes in Oxnard was not kind on Monday. The top 20 golfers