Out of the Bunker: The Hybrid Chip
August 18, 2017
Have you ever stopped to notice just how great professional golfers are able to chip the ball? Their ability to get their ball close to the hole is perhaps the
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Catching up with a friend
August 18, 2017
I always enjoy watching the Major Championships during the golf season. They each have their own flair. The Masters is always spectacular in its beauty, and nothing can compare
SCV pair’s stay at U.S. Amateur concludes after stroke play
August 15, 2017
Santa Clarita Valley resident Corby Segal said Monday that in all his years of caddying on the PGA Tour he’d never seen Riviera Country Club look as pristine as when
2 SCV residents need to go low in U.S. Amateur
August 14, 2017
Both Santa Clarita Valley residents competing in the U.S. Amateur this week have ground to make up if they hope to advance past today’s stroke play. The SCV’s Corby Segal
Practicing Pressure
August 11, 2017
Have you ever noticed how calm you are while you practice, but you become a nervous wreck as soon as you step onto the course? It happens to us all,
Minor league report Pt. 1: Brian Mundell fine-tunes approach
August 11, 2017
Bad question: While hitting a modern minor-league record 59 doubles in Low-A ball last year, did Valencia High graduate Brian Mundell ever tire of watching the ball hurtle into the
The Player – Caddy Dynamic
August 11, 2017
How significant is the player – caddy dynamic on tour? I would suspect that many of you have wondered this in the past, and I was made more aware of
COC, Hart alum Tim White turning heads at Baltimore’s training camp
August 10, 2017
Tim White isn’t sure exactly who put the No. 6 jersey in his locker at Baltimore Ravens training camp. But he sure knows what it means to him. “Once I
SCV’s Felix ties for most medals, Valencia golfer advances at Amateur
August 9, 2017
After winning bronze in the women’s 400-meter race at the IAAF World Track and Field Championships in London on Wednesday, Allyson Felix further locked in her place as one of
Miami Dolphins pass on Hart grad Matt Moore as quarterback
August 8, 2017
For a few days, it looked like Hart High graduate Matt Moore was going to be the Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback. After being a reliable backup for the Fins since
Golf tip: Save the bogey
August 3, 2017
Watching the final six holes of the Open Championship from Royal Birkdale was a fun experience. I have never seen a player play a four-hole stretch in five-under par on
Jordan Spieth is a true champion
August 3, 2017
The recently completed Open Championship at Royal Birkdale still has me shaking my head in amazement. The drama of the last hour of the tournament served as a fitting example
Pro golfer, Valencia grad relaxes after busy college career
August 2, 2017
Valencia grad and professional golfer Alison Lee is done with college and back home for a much-needed few days of relaxation. “I finally got back home this past Monday and
SCV in MLB alumni update
July 29, 2017
Seven was a recurring number for the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night. They broke a tie in the seventh inning to beat the Angels 2-1 for their seventh straight win,
Out of the bunker: Higher equals straighter
July 28, 2017
I watch players every day throwing down alignment sticks to check their aim while practicing on the range. It’s a great idea. Anybody who plays the game recognizes the importance
A moment of anxiety
July 28, 2017
Have you ever noticed how calm professional athletes appear when you are watching them on television? I notice it all the time, and it fascinates me. In fact, I am
Blue Heat women’s soccer falls in final
July 24, 2017
The Santa Clarita Blue Heat fought and fought against a staunch Grand Rapids defense, but upon the final whistle in extra time, reality set in. The local pro-am team had
Focus on distance control on your putts
July 21, 2017
Have you ever thought about the keys to becoming a good putter? Let’s face it, most of you probably don’t spend nearly as much time on the practice green as
The Importance of Junior Golf
July 21, 2017
We are at that time of year where junior golf camps begin popping up throughout courses around the nation. It’s an awesome sight to see, and it’s perhaps the most
The meaning of awareness
July 14, 2017
I recently began reading a book given to me by one of my students. The book is titled “Be a Player,” and it’s co-written by Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott.