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Kyler Sauer hitting out of the bunker at the 11th hole during the first round of match play at the 2018 U.S. Mid-Amateur at Charlotte Country Club in Charlotte, N.C. on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. (Copyright USGA/Chris Keane)

Pro roundup: Valencia native Kyler Sauer advances to quarterfinals at 2018 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

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Post published:September 25, 2018
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Valencia native Kyler Sauer will move on to the quarterfinals of the 2018 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at the Charlotte Country Club in North Carolina after defeating Derek Busby 1 up…

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Out of the Bunker: Get your ball out of the bunker

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:September 21, 2018
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Do you consider yourself to be a good bunker player? If you do, congratulations. But if you don’t, it may be time to take on a new strategy. Let’s face…

What kind of sport is golf? Individual or team?

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:September 21, 2018
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We often think of golf as an individual sport. I would certainly agree with that assessment. In fact, golf may be the ultimate individual sport. However, regardless of the individual…

Out of the Bunker: public speaking vs. golf

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:September 14, 2018
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Students of mine have often heard me compare hitting a golf ball to public speaking. In particular, hitting the first tee shot of the day in front of a small…

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Memories of Coach Herb

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:September 14, 2018
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I was scrolling through social media a few days ago, and I came across a video honoring the man who was my first golf coach nearly forty years ago. His…

Mark Kagaoan, the Director of Golf at Sand Canyon Country Club, gives tips to students. EDDY MARTINEZ/THE SIGNAL

Country Club golf director is mentor to students

Post Author:Haley Sawyer
Post published:September 10, 2018
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A week prior to the first Foothill League meet of the season, the Saugus girls golfers were struggling with judging the distance on their putts. Cents coach Cal Linam didn’t…

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Out of the Bunker: Learning the difference between a chip, pitch shot

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:September 7, 2018
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I get asked quite often what the difference is between a chip and a pitch. Not all of my students ask this question, but those that do are typically higher…

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Out of the Bunker: Hit it and find it

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:August 24, 2018
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During the final round of the PGA Championship, Tiger Woods taught us all the importance of hitting fairways.Or did he? His final round 64 was a remarkable round. What was…

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Koepka’s impact on the golf course

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:August 24, 2018
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It’s been over a week since Brooks Koepka won the PGA Championship at Bellerive. With time to reflect on his performance, it’s still difficult to put into words how impressive…

Out of the Bunker: Getting back into golf

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:August 17, 2018
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As the summer winds down, it’s time for some high school golfers to get back into the swing of things. Though many remain competitive throughout the summer, some may not…

Is Justin Thomas underrated?

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:August 17, 2018
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Is it possible to be the No. 2 ranked golfer in the world and still be considered underrated? That just may be the case for Justin Thomas. I’m not sure…

Vista Valencia Golf Course pond after three days of draining last week. courtesy photo.

Reduced smell from stinky golf course pond on par with ongoing drainage

Post Author:Jim Holt
Post published:August 11, 2018
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As owners of Vista Valencia Golf Course continue to drain a stagnant, brown water hazard on its links, so goes the stinky smell neighbors of the golf course have been…

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Out of the Bunker: What Bruce Lietzke taught us about golf

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:August 10, 2018
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The recent passing of Bruce Lietzke was a sad day for golf. During his illustrious career, Lietzke won 13 PGA Tour events, and he also added another seven victories on…

Golf’s iconic spots to play

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:August 10, 2018
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I enjoyed watching the recently completed Senior Open from St. Andrew’s. Whether it is one of the greatest courses in the world is up for debate, but you certainly can’t…

Corby Segal hitting his third shot at the 17th hole during the second round of match play at the 2017 U.S. Mid-Amateur at Capital City Club in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. (Copyright USGA/Chris Keane)

SCV’s Segal makes name in golf world

Post Author:Signal Contributor
Post published:August 6, 2018
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By Natalie Gilmore Finding the balance between PGA tour caddy and amateur player, Corby Segal has put the Santa Clarita Valley on the map in the golf world once again.…

Out of the Bunker: Where to land your ball

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:August 3, 2018
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Watching The Open Championship is unlike watching any other tournament throughout the year. The typical PGA event showcases players landing their approach shots on fairly receptive greens. The Open Championship,…

Golfers practice their swing at the Vista Valencia Golf Course on Sunday. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Out of the Bunker: Johnny Miller’s rules

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:July 27, 2018
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In his prime, Johnny Miller was one of the purest ball strikers the game of golf has ever seen. He was often brash, and highly opinionated on the golf course.…

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Seeing the stars at play during the American Century Championship

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:July 27, 2018
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Did you happen to watch any of the American Century Championship last week? For those who may not be aware, it’s the celebrity golf tournament played each summer in Lake…

A golfer carts his clubs back to his car at the Vista Valencia Golf Course on Sunday. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Out of the bunker: Keeping cool in the heat

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:July 20, 2018
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The most recent heat wave we experienced was the worst on record for our area. At one point, I believe the temperature reached 118 degrees. The best thing to do…

Out of the Bunker: Be better at being bad

Post Author:Hans Kersting, Golf Professional
Post published:July 13, 2018
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Golfers are always focused on improving their games. As an instructor, I take pride in being a part of that goal. As I’ve mentioned many times in the past, golf…

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Pro roundup: Valencia native Kyler Sauer advances to quarterfinals at 2018 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

Out of the Bunker: Get your ball out of the bunker

What kind of sport is golf? Individual or team?

Out of the Bunker: public speaking vs. golf

Memories of Coach Herb

Country Club golf director is mentor to students

Out of the Bunker: Learning the difference between a chip, pitch shot

Out of the Bunker: Hit it and find it

Koepka’s impact on the golf course

Out of the Bunker: Getting back into golf

Is Justin Thomas underrated?

Reduced smell from stinky golf course pond on par with ongoing drainage

Out of the Bunker: What Bruce Lietzke taught us about golf

Golf’s iconic spots to play

SCV’s Segal makes name in golf world

Out of the Bunker: Where to land your ball

Out of the Bunker: Johnny Miller’s rules

Seeing the stars at play during the American Century Championship

Out of the bunker: Keeping cool in the heat

Out of the Bunker: Be better at being bad

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