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
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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
Former players come out in bunches for Hart Baseball Alumni Game
January 28, 2018
It’s not often that you get TV cameras and a plentiful crowd for a high school baseball alumni game, but that’s become the norm for Hart over the years. When
Out of the bunker: It’s vital to know the rules
January 26, 2018
Golf is a game that requires plenty of confidence. Without it, you stand no chance of ever reaching your true potential. With confidence, however, you can overcome plenty of physical
Golfers have forgotten the math
January 26, 2018
Certain elements of the game of golf have gotten easier from when I was learning the game as a young kid. Equipment has gotten better, and golf balls now travel
Out of the Bunker: Playing in the rain
January 19, 2018
Do you enjoy playing in the rain? I know my kids enjoy it. Splashing through puddles and feeling the rain hit your face are just a couple of reasons they