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
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Football Challenge: Week 6 Results, Week 7 Entry Forms Available
October 18, 2018
The results are in from week 6 of The Signal’s Football Challenge, and congratulations go to this week’s $75 winner, Jim Madera! Here are this week’s top 10 scores out
GV baseball honors alumnus and MLB pitcher with jersey retirement
October 13, 2018
On April 30, 2018, with the stands singing “Sweet Caroline,” Golden Valley alumnus Scott Barlow stepped onto the mound at Fenway Park in Boston to make his MLB debut on
Local coaches react to Hart alumnus becoming first athlete with cerebal palsy to sign with Nike
October 13, 2018
A quiet piano piece starts. A young man wearing a red sweatband, and a green uniform with a giant yellow O is seen running. His name is Justin Gallegos. After
Football Challenge: Week 4 Results, Week 5 Entry Forms
October 11, 2018
The results are in from week 4 of The Signal’s Football Challenge, and congratulations go to this week’s $75 winner, John Thomas! Here are this week’s top 10 scores out
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
Football Challenge: Week 3 Results, Week 4 Entry Forms
September 26, 2018
The results are in from week 3 of The Signal’s Football Challenge, and congratulations go to this week’s $75 winner, Mike Pontius! Here are this week’s top 10 scores out
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
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
Football Challenge: Week 2 Results, Week 3 Entry Forms
September 19, 2018
The results are in from week 2 of The Signal’s Football Challenge, and congratulations go to this week’s repeat $75 winner, Paul Sweigart! Here are this week’s top 10 scores
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
NFL defenses welcome SCV alumni to ranks
September 13, 2018
While offensive players often get the headlines, the SCV has been producing top defensive athletes that have succeeded at the professional level for years. Add Golden Valley alumnus Leon Jacobs
Football Challenge: Week 1 Results, Week 2 Entry Forms
September 12, 2018
The results are in from week 1 of The Signal’s Football Challenge, and congratulations go to this week’s $75 winner, Paul Sweigart! Here are this week’s top 10 scores out
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,
The Signal’s Football Challenge Is on!
September 5, 2018
The Signal is bringing back a tradition from years past: The Football Challenge, in which participants can win prizes by correctly picking the winners of NFL, college and local high
Local sports roundup: Cents girls tennis opens season with win
August 27, 2018
The Saugus girls tennis team opened up the season Monday, defeating Bishop Alemany 68-67 in games and tied them 9-9. Sophomores Riyana Chhabra and Natalie Ratzlaff, who was brought up
Out of the Bunker: Hit it and find it
August 24, 2018
During the final round of the PGA Championship, Tiger Woods taught us all the importance of hitting fairways.Or did he? His final round 64 was a remarkable round. What was