Pro Sports

SCV baseball alums grinding in the pros

Here’s a look at how Santa Clarita Valley products have fared in Major League Baseball so far this season: Trevor Bauer (Cleveland Indians, Hart High grad) In four starts, Bauer

Poor Lexi Thompson

Did you happen to see what transpired with Lexi Thompson at the ANA Inspiration golf tournament a few weeks ago? The ANA Inspiration is the first major championship of the

Golf Course Strategy

As I was watching the Masters, I was struck by a comment made by one of the players after concluding their first round. As you might recall, the players were

My Trip to the Masters

I recently had the great fortune of experiencing the 2017 Masters for a couple of days. After having been in 2008, I was anxious to revisit golf’s great cathedral. Once

Focus on Solid Contact

Do you make solid contact with the golf ball? At times, all of you can claim solid contact.  However, it happens less frequently than you might think. On top of

Do You Suffer from Golfer’s Memory?

Do you suffer from golfer’s memory? Last I checked, it’s not exactly a recognized disease, yet, I know quite a few who suffer from it. Heck, I know for a

Which Golf Movie Is For You?

Are you a fan of sports movies?  I would imagine that many of you have enjoyed a sports movie at one time, or another.  When I think of some of

Be Creative for More Fun

How good is your short game?  I would venture to guess that it’s not nearly as good as it can be.  Most likely, the reason is because most of you

The Excitement of Match Play

As I write this, the world’s greatest golfers are set to tee off in the World Golf Championship-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin, Texas.  It is somewhat fitting that this

Learning how to coach yourself

Do you consider yourself an analytical thinker, or are you more intuitive when it comes to learning about your golf swing?  It’s important to understand the differences between the two,

Where did you learn how to play golf?

Where did you learn how to play golf?  The answers are sure to vary, considering how many of us our transplants to the area. Here in California, we are fortunate

Does Your Game Have Rhythm?

How much thought do you put into the rhythm of your golf game?  I don’t mean the rhythm of your golf swing, I mean the rhythm of your golf GAME. 

Golf’s Greatest Players

Who is the greatest golfer in the world?  The obvious answer right now would be Dustin Johnson.  The guy is an absolute beast off the tee, and when he is

Practicing at Home

All of the rain we’ve been experiencing here in Southern California has left many golfers with mixed feelings. Sure, the rain has certainly been needed and will help golf courses

The Struggles of Charles Barkley

Back in the early 90s, I spent a lot of time working with a well-known golf instructor in Scottsdale, Arizona. I would make the drive from Albuquerque, New Mexico to

Lessons Learned Through Golf

Golf can be therapeutic. During the most stressful times of our lives, there is something about being at a golf course that helps to bring our mind and our thoughts

Kevan Miller: The SCV-bred Bruin

Some say Kevan Miller, defenseman for the Boston Bruins and a Santa Clarita Valley native, hasn’t changed much since his days playing in California. “I’m probably crazy for saying it,