Vikes’ Johnson wins medalist; West Ranch closing in on team title
April 23, 2019
You can just call Travis Johnson Mr. 75. For the fourth time in two weeks, Johnson shot 75 at a prep golf event. Most, recently he shot a 3-over 75
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Out of the Bunker: Practicing pressure
April 19, 2019
Have you ever noticed how calm you are while you practice, but you become a nervous wreck as soon as you step onto the course? It happens to us all,
Tiger Woods sees green
April 19, 2019
There are certain events that happen in our lifetime that we will never forget. For me, many of these events revolve around sports. I’ll never forget sitting on my living
Valdez cards 6-under as West Ranch wins Foothill League boys golf meet No. 4
April 17, 2019
For West Ranch golfer Ben Valdez, Foothill League boys golf meet No. 4 both went very fast and very slow. At hole 18, as the Wildcats’ No. 4 golfer, he
Hart, Saugus student-athletes make college choices official
April 17, 2019
Saugus student-athletes signed their National Letters of Intent at Saugus High School on Wednesday. Top from left: Hewitt Grissom, Chico State, baseball; Bobby Garcia, Cal State Stanislaus, baseball; Aubrey Finicle,
Twelve Wildcats ink with colleges
April 15, 2019
Each of the 12 West Ranch student-athletes who signed a National Letter of Intent on Friday afternoon at West Ranch High School has a unique story as to how they
West Ranch’s Zoe Campos reflects on time at Augusta National Women’s Amateur
April 10, 2019
Holding a physical invitation to the first-ever Augusta National Women’s Amateur, Zoe Campos was in shock. “My ranking was pretty low, but I was pretty excited to be part of
West Ranch boys golf remains undefeated in League play
April 9, 2019
The West Ranch boys golf team continued its quest for a Foothill League title and a trip to the CIF state finals with a comfortable win in the third league
Out of the Bunker: Get closer to the ball
April 5, 2019
There is one thing I am very accustomed to seeing with most golfers — they stand too far from the golf ball. There can be many reasons for this, but,
What’s the deal with Matt Kuchar?
April 5, 2019
Every sport needs a villain. Someone who can fuel the emotion of the audience and add drama to an otherwise drama-less situation. A few months back, I wrote about Patrick
Zoe Campos advances to final round of Augusta National Women’s Amateur
April 4, 2019
West Ranch student Zoe Campos advanced to the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur after hitting a 3-over par on Thursday in Augusta, Georgia. Campos went 4-under par
Loving Dell Technologies Match Play
March 29, 2019
This is one of my favorite weeks of the PGA Tour season. The week we break away from the traditional 72-hole stroke play format and venture into the wonderful world
Out of the Bunker: The role of the back foot
March 22, 2019
How much do you think about your back foot in the golf swing? For you right-handed players, I’m referring to your right foot. Your back foot can play a couple
Experiencing Pebble Beach
March 22, 2019
I recently took my California State University, Los Angeles women’s golf team to a tournament in Monterey, California. It was a great tournament played on the difficult Black Horse Golf
West Ranch boys golf wins Foothill League meet No. 1; Busnawi named medalist
March 19, 2019
Before every round, the West Ranch boys golf team repeats the same phrase: “Playing for Poppy.” The CIF state finals are hosted at Poppy Hills, and that’s the destination the
Race for Foothill League boys golf title starts today
March 19, 2019
For the past few seasons of Foothill League boys golf, the battle for the league title has been pretty predictable. West Ranch usually returned with a loaded lineup and Hart
Hans Kersting: Golf’s positive role models
March 15, 2019
This is a great time to be a junior golfer. Between the tournaments available and the quality of instruction, there are plenty of reasons for junior golfers to become successful.
Hans Kersting: Closing the window
March 15, 2019
Each night before heading to bed, there are a couple of things I need to check in my house. Are the doors locked, and are the windows closed? Remembering to
Out of the Bunker: Getting a grip
March 8, 2019
I work with players who struggle getting comfortable with the way they grip the golf club all the time. Sometimes the left hand feels wrong, sometimes the right hand feels
How golf imitates life
March 8, 2019
There is no greater game than golf. It’s extremely challenging, and it can be incredibly rewarding. Your success is based on the work you put into it — in addition