Can Dustin Johnson be the next ‘Great One?’
January 19, 2018
We may be about to witness a golf season unlike any we have seen since Tiger Woods in his prime. This isn’t meant to discredit Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas or
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Out of the Bunker: Remember, you’re never too close
January 12, 2018
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 different reasons for this, but
What a year 2018 will be
January 12, 2018
I don’t recall being more excited about an upcoming year on the PGA Tour than I am for 2018. It is going to be epic. The return of a healthy
Foothill League basketball trio preparing for pro experience overseas
January 11, 2018
Foothill League basketball alumni Taylor Statham, Jawhar Purdy and Robert Looper have always been connected by basketball, but their careers on the hardwood recently diverged. Statham was enjoying a successful
Finding your sweet spot
January 5, 2018
How much do you focus on striking the sweet spot on your golf clubs? It may sound like a silly question, but I’m always amazed at how rarely that idea
The Power of one in sports
January 5, 2018
The human race seems to be fixated on numbers. We are consumed with our age, our weight and countless other things. Forty-nine years old seems so much younger than 50.
Out of the Bunker: How do you hold a baby bird?
December 29, 2017
Are you familiar with the quote Sam Snead gave regarding proper grip pressure? His exact words were to “grip the club as if you were holding a baby bird.” Though
Guest column: Canyon football alum Drew Wolitarsky reflects on Canyon Country upbringing
December 28, 2017
The following is a column by Canyon football alum, former Minnesota Golden Gopher and current Canadian Football League receiver Drew Wolitarsky. In this two-part series, Wolitarsky explores how his youth
Stevenson Ranch native Hunter Greene staying busy through the holidays
December 26, 2017
Stevenson Ranch native Hunter Greene is home for the holidays. But this year’s second overall pick of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by the Cincinnati Reds isn’t taking
A great decision for golf
December 22, 2017
I could not be happier with the recent decision made by the United States Golf Association and The R&A regarding television viewers being allowed to phone in rules infractions. This
Close the Windows
December 22, 2017
Each night before heading to bed, there are a couple of things I need to check in my house. Are all the doors locked, and are all the windows closed?
Out of the Bunker: The Tiger Effect
December 15, 2017
A strange thing happened at the Hero World Challenge a couple of weeks ago in the Bahamas. Those watching the tournament noticed glimpses of what was once the most mesmerizing
Baby, it’s cold outside — defeating the morning chill on the golf course
December 15, 2017
Have you felt the chill in the air? Not so much during the day, but it is there first thing in the morning. I love it. The cool air feels
Golden Valley baseball alum Scott Barlow nearing first shot at big leagues
December 9, 2017
The road to Scott Barlow’s first guaranteed major league contract, like most players, was far from a direct path. It started in Quaker Hill, Conn., brought him out to Golden
Out of the Bunker: Don’t focus on perfection, just relax and play the game
December 8, 2017
Golf is not a game of perfect. Many of you have probably heard those words before, and they most certainly ring true. In fact, noted sports psychologist Bob Rotella wrote
Fairways: Dead or alive?
December 8, 2017
We are in the time of year where many golf courses are changing colors. I’m not only referring to the trees, but also to the grass. Back in late October,
Out of the Bunker: The secret of soft elbows
December 1, 2017
I have been a lucky guy when it comes to golf. I have shared many great experiences with some of the best players the game has ever seen. I competed
Unwrapping the magic box
December 1, 2017
We all have that moment at some point in our lives. What moment, you might ask? I’m referring to that moment in our lives when something happens that ultimately paves
SCV baseball alums discuss what it takes to make it through minor leagues
November 24, 2017
Jared Oliva’s first day in the minors followed a similar script to many getting their first crack at pro ball. The Valencia alum, who spent four years at Arizona, was