Out of the Bunker: Remember to be your best you
March 30, 2018
Golf can be a very competitive game. Whether you are competing against a player who can outdrive you by 50 yards, or you are competing against a player who gets
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Jordan, are you out there?
March 30, 2018
Is it just me, or does Jordan Spieth seem to be invisible these days? I’m not sure if it is the Tiger Woods effect, but Spieth’s name is rarely mentioned
Out of the Bunker: the role of the back foot
March 23, 2018
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
Great Scott: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson bring back rivalry from 2000
March 23, 2018
Do you remember the movie “Back to the Future?” It was a fun movie, and if you haven’t seen it, do yourself a favor and watch it. Something has happened
Out of the Bunker: A Good Decision
March 16, 2018
Do you make good decisions on the golf course? It’s probably something that you don’t think much about. Typically, golfers are focused on improving their swings and putting strokes
Dealing with the altitude effect
March 16, 2018
Did you happen to watch any of the World Golf Championship won by Phil Mickelson in Mexico City? Wow. What an amazing finish to that tournament. Had Justin Thomas gone
The importance of the 80/20 Rule
March 9, 2018
Have you ever had a staring contest with your golf ball? This may sound like a funny question, but chances are that you have this contest regularly with your ball.
So Long Cali!
March 9, 2018
As much as I enjoyed following the PGA Tour throughout the west coast swing, it’s always fun when the tour ventures back east to Florida. Playing golf in Florida is
Out of the Bunker: Play like Bubba Watson
March 2, 2018
Bubba Watson recently won the Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club. This was his third victory at Riviera, and his tenth PGA tour victory. This most recent victory further illustrates
Is the Shot Tracer golf’s greatest invention?
March 2, 2018
Do you remember the days when watching golf on television consisted of a camera capturing a player striking their shot, followed immediately by a camera further down the fairway attempting
Out of the Bunker: Making a ‘splash’ in the bunker
February 23, 2018
Are you a good bunker player? A few of you may think so, but most of you probably think otherwise. For those of you who struggle from the bunker, I
The lessons learned in golf
February 23, 2018
Golf teaches us many lessons. As adults, golf teaches us the importance of being patient. This lesson, of course, is much easier said than done. As children, however, golf teaches
The Weekend at Riviera
February 16, 2018
One of my favorite tournaments of the year is being held this week at the Riviera Country Club, in the Pacific Palisades. Not only is the golf course spectacular, but
Out of the Bunker: The importance of planning ahead
February 16, 2018
I’m sure that most of you have heard the message of “staying in the moment” when it comes to your golf games. The idea is to focus only on the
Former Valencia QB Mike Herrick reflects on life and football
February 14, 2018
Mike Herrick played quarterback for Valencia football from 2003 to 2005 and still holds records for passing yards in a season (4,069) and passing yards in a career (11,022). He
Remembering the 1966 Super Bowl of Golf
February 9, 2018
Let’s face it — there aren’t many comparisons between golf and football. In fact, you could argue that the two sports couldn’t be more opposite. However, thanks to the Waste
Out of the Bunker: Remember to visualize success
February 9, 2018
Golf is a mental game. Anybody who has played the game can recognize that. It messes with our minds, and occasionally fools us into believing we’ve got it figured out.
Valencia resident gives back after Hunter Greene delivers experience of a lifetime
February 2, 2018
Valencia resident Cayden Kollasch was already on cloud nine from having the opportunity to attend Hunter Greene’s Baseball Fest in Inglewood on Jan. 7. The clinic put on by Greene,
Out of the bunker: It’s all about distance control
February 2, 2018
Putting comes down to two things. Line and Distance. With the proper line and the proper distance, you are likely to make nearly any putt you strike. However, for those
Facing the pressure in sports
February 2, 2018
Pressure is good for an athlete. For those who become truly great at their chosen sport, learning how to handle the pressure of a big moment can be all that