Out of the Bunker: The importance of quiet footwork
June 15, 2018
How much attention do you pay to your feet while swinging a golf club? Some of you may give it some thought, while most of you probably do not. Whether
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Bryson Dechambeau’s many colors
June 15, 2018
I don’t know about you, but I’m beginning to enjoy watching Bryson DeChambeau play golf. His recent win at the Memorial Golf Tournament cements his status as one of golf’s
Out of the Bunker: Learning the language of golf
June 8, 2018
The article I just wrote about my golf experience in Japan got me thinking about the occasional language barrier between some students and their teachers. As an instructor, the question
Never forgetting the chance to compete in Japan
June 8, 2018
Have you had an opportunity to golf in various parts of the world? I’m sure many of you can say yes, while others may only dream of such an experience.
Vikes alum gets drafted, continues trend
June 7, 2018
Sitting in his garage with friends and family Wednesday night, Valencia High alum and University of Hawaii pitcher Dylan Thomas received some big news that he has been waiting on
TMU Insider: Master’s alum Connor Menez shines in Triple-A
June 6, 2018
Gina Menez will never forget the day she received a call-up to Triple-A. Menez, a Florida resident, had flown across the country last week to watch her niece graduate from
Out of the Bunker: How good is your grip?
June 1, 2018
How much time to you spend focusing on the way you grip the golf club? Let’s be honest, your grip is often the least of your concerns while practicing. However,
How outside disturbances can affect your game
June 1, 2018
Have you been following the drama surrounding 2009 U.S. Open Champion, Lucas Glover, and his wife? According to police reports, on May 12, after a third round 78 at The
How do you mark your golf ball?
May 25, 2018
When I was younger, one of my favorite things to do was mark my golf balls on the night before a tournament. I know, pretty exciting, right? I would put
Out of the Bunker: Chip the ball softly
May 25, 2018
Do you have good touch around the greens? In other words, do you have a good short game? It’s pretty easy to spot a player who does have good touch
Out of the Bunker: Your own private island
May 18, 2018
I always look forward to The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. It’s always considered to be the strongest field in golf, with perhaps the most demanding finishing holes anywhere on
Should golfers implement music into their routine?
May 18, 2018
There seems to be a direct correlation between music and sports. If you go to any large sporting event, you will always be surrounded by music. Baseball players have walk-up
Out of the Bunker: Mats versus Grass
May 11, 2018
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
May 11, 2018
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
Heel Up or Down?
May 4, 2018
There has always been plenty of debate throughout the years about what to do with the front heel in your golf swing. Should it come up, or should it stay
Flying with the Golden Eagles
May 4, 2018
That’s a Wrap! I recently concluded coaching the inaugural season for the women’s golf team at California State University, Los Angeles. It was a season I will certainly never forget.
Out of the Bunker: Reverse the Warmup
April 27, 2018
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
April 27, 2018
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
Out of the Bunker: The power of optimism
April 20, 2018
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?
April 20, 2018
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