Blake Nicolai Qualifies for Cal Am May 22, 2008
4 or below as of April 1, 2008, and are members in good standing of the Southern California Golf Association or the Public Links Golf Association of Southern California. The championship field will play 36 holes of stroke play using Lakeside Golf Club and Oakmont Country Club. (Lmulions.com)
Carlmont junior has humble approach to win May 20, 2008
"I was very confident in my putting," said Semmler, who is hoping to get a summer job at California Golf Club in South San Francisco to support his game. "I knew if I got it on the green, I was either going to one-putt or knock it real close.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
U.S. Open: A chance to dream, reason to scream May 20, 2008
A Southern California Golf Association official said yesterday Pechner is currently listed as a 0. 2 handicap, but a score hasn't been posted by him with the SCGA since November. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pace paves way for Clovis West May 14, 2008
They now focus on defending their CIF Southern California regional title May 29 at the Southern California Golf Association Course in Murrieta. Buchanan also advanced to the SoCal meet. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Preps Plus: Youth football cheerleaders needed May 8, 2008
Jeff Burda from Del Rio of Modesto rolled to a 10-stroke victory in the 47th annual Northern California Golf Association Senior Championship, held Monday and Tuesday at Saddle Creek in Copperopolis. He opened with a 6-under-par 66 and closed with a 69 for a 36-hole total of 135. (The Union Democrat)
Pintos participate in Tri-County Conference Golf Tournament; Bell earns All-Conference honors May 2, 2008
Last year Nate tied for first in the conference and this year he tied for second, California Golf Coach Doug Miller said. Early in the year, he struggled with the bad weather and the wind, but it's great now to see him putting it together at the right time of the year. (California Democrat, MO)
First to 100 Trivia - The Complete Quiz May 2, 2008
UCLA won its only NCAA men's golf title in 1988 on what famous Southern California golf course. A. Riviera Country Club B. Indian Wells Country Club C. North Ranch Country Club. (Uclabruins.com)
Cal Men's Golf Has Best Pac-10 Finish Since 2000 May 2, 2008
"I want to thank the pro shot staff, Jim O'Neill, the general manager, the food and beverage staff; everything worked like clockwork. We also want to give a pat on the back to the Northern California Golf Association. It made for a great partnership, the Meadow Club, the NCGA and Cal Golf. And lastly, I want to thank our departmental staff, because this event could not have been as successful without their great work. Put it all together and we wound up with a historic tournament that ran like... (Calbears.com)
Varsity Pinto and Cardinal golfers win Counties Cup Apr 3, 2008
We played well, California Golf Coach Doug Miller said. Our 1's and 2's played Stroke Play, our 3's and 4's played Best Ball and our 5's Scrambled. (California Democrat, MO)
Golf course networking: It's a hole in one Apr 1, 2008
The Northern California Golf Association, which owns both Poppy courses, noticed that golf was having a hard time. "We need to increase our rounds," Ahlman says. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Saddle Creek holds serve in competitive state market Mar 15, 2008
Saddle Creek is rated among such famous California golf destinations as Pebble Beach and Torrey Pines. Courtesy photo Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis is rated the No. 8 golf course in California in Golfweek s 2008 Best You Can Play rankings. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
No. 1 in the Nielsen ratings Feb 28, 2008
As a result, he earned a shot at the CIF Southern Section Individual Championship at the PGA of Southern California golf course. His run ended there, as he shot a 78. (Santa Maria Times)
Restored Don Pedro plays tougher Feb 13, 2008
"A Northern California Golf Association official told me it was one of the longest 6,500-yard courses he's ever measured." ... The First Tee of Modesto was a recipient of grants from the Northern California Golf Association Foundation last year. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Starting a policy that has no match Feb 10, 2008
The human zooComedian George Lopez, who has a home in Pebble Beach, crashed the annual California Golf Writers awards dinner Tuesday and delivered these observations: "On 17-Mile Drive you can pay $9 to see Caucasians in their natural habitat, watch them biking and walking their dogs." "I'm disappointed in white golfers. The No. 1 woman in the world is a Mexican girl and the No. 1 male is African-American."Old teammatesAlso at Tuesday's Golf Writers dinner, former Fresno State golfer Tim... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
The California State Amateur is heading South Feb 6, 2008
Instead the state am will be hosted by Lakeside Golf Club in Toluca Lake and Oakmont Country Club in Glendale as part of the California Golf Association's new directive to rotate the tournament between venues in Northern and Southern California ... "In Southern California we're trying to rotate the tournament around the different Southern California areas," said Bob Thomas, of the Southern California Golf Association. (North County Times)
Weather can't take this honor away Feb 3, 2008
On Tuesday, he'll be inducted into the California Golf Hall of Fame at the annual California Golf Writers dinner at Pebble Beach ... Former Fresnans Charles Seaver and Bill Glasson also are members of the California Golf Hall of Fame. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Rancho Santa Fe gets 2010 state amateur Jan 30, 2008
The California Golf Association decided last year to start rotating the event between Northern California and Southern California ... Bob Thomas, the senior director of communications for the Southern California Golf Association, said rising costs and a packed tournament schedule at Pebble Beach made it increasingly difficult to stage the state amateur at the famed seaside course. (North County Times)
World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame to Induct Eddie Merrins Jan 17, 2008
He also is a member of the LSU Sports Hall of Fame, the California Golf Hall of Fame and the Golf Coaches Hall of Fame. (Uclabruins.com)
Auction reveals market's struggle for footing Nov 19, 2007
Rivera walked away with a winning 131,000 bid on a three-bedroom house near the California Golf ountry Club in Sun City. It last sold for 290,000 in June 2004. (North County Times)
At ripe old age, Monache High golfer Allard keeps grip on Section Oct 30, 2007
She advances to the CIF Southern California regional Nov. 12 at The Southern California Golf Association Members Course in Murrieta. So will 11 other Central Section finishers. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Comcast and the Northern California Golf Association Foundation Create Partnership to Benefit Northern California Kids Oct 2, 2007
Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) Foundation, dedicated to promoting life skills and values to youth, and Comcast, the nation's largest cable provider of entertainment and communications for home and small business, have teamed up to support the development of Northern California youth ... About the Northern California Golf Association Foundation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Men's Golf To Host Saint Mary's Invitational on Monday and Tuesday Sep 8, 2007
Poppy Hills is also the home for the Northern California Golf Association (NCGA). About the Gaels Saint Mary's enters this season with nine returning players and just one newcomer to the roster. (Smcgaels.com)
Men's Golf Set for St. Mary's Invitational Sep 8, 2007
Poppy Hills is also the home for the Northern California Golf Association (NCGA). (Baylorbears.com)
Roundup: Dinner to benefit Bret Harte sports Aug 23, 2007
Any player with a handicap sanctioned by the Northern California Golf Association or the Women's Golf Association of Northern California is eligible to compete. Entry fees, covering golf, awards, a post-tournament dinner and prizes, are $50 for Sequoia Woods members and $100 for non-members. (The Union Democrat)
Aggie Golf Assistant Coach To Compete In U.S. Women's Amateur Aug 4, 2007
She added to her resume last Friday by capturing her second consecutive Northern California Golf Association (NGCA) Women's Championship at Poppy Hills Golf Course after posting a birdie on the final hole. She carded a two-round total of 146, edging San Jose State student Jenelle Gomez by a stroke for the second straight year. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Temecula's new course is Journey at Pechanga Aug 1, 2007
The first qualifier will be held Monday, Aug. 6 at The PGA of Southern California Golf Club's Champions Course in Beaumont. Other qualifying sites are Rio Hondo Country Club in Downey (Aug. (North County Times)
At virtually any D-1 school you make progress in year two or three. Craft did not do it in four and the sorry state he left in terms of talent is not Long's fault. Starting over will take time, but Long is on the right track. Brian Sipe certainly knows more about football than you or me and he feels Long is the long-term answer to the Aztecs becoming winners again. More... Jul 7, 2007
The former Cornell running back finished second in the 1971 Heisman Trophy balloting (to Auburn's Pat Sullivan) and went on to star in the television series "Hill Street Blues." Today, he splits time between his home in Hollywood and Fallbrook, where he is a member of the California Golf Club. - This may come as a shock to Dodger fans, but Hall of Famer Duke Snider says Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is his favorite player. (North County Times)
Phoenix Lake golfers earn third-place tie in NCGA tourney Jul 7, 2007
PEBBLE BEACH Four players representing Phoenix Lake tied for third place in the Northern California Golf Association's South Sierra Zone Championships at Poppy Hills. Rod Ditler, Joel Pluim, Gordon Sturm and Phil Gross with the Lake Tahoe Golf Club at 17-under-par 255 for 36 holes, with the two best of four net scores counting on each hole. (The Union Democrat)
Golf Trio Commits to LMU Jul 6, 2007
The 2007 first-team All-Conference selection by the Daily Breeze finished 40th out of 87 players at the Southern Sectional on May 23 at the PGA of Southern California Golf Course in Beaumont ... Posted a 75 in the Northern Individual Regional of the Southern Section Playoffs at Sterling Hills Golf Course in Camarillo on May 14 to advance to the Individual Final on May 23 at PGA of Southern California Golf Course in Beaumont. (Lmulions.com)
Kanda Wins 108th SCGA Amateur Championship Jul 3, 2007
LAS VEGAS - UNLV's won the 108th SCGA (Southern California Golf Association) Amateur Championship on Sunday, July 1 at the Victoria Golf Club in Riverside, Calif. Kanda, a redshirt sophomore, shot an even-par 71 to win the tournament by three shots over UC Irvine's Brian Edick. (Unlvrebels.com)
PG EAST: A change in equipment helps Penn-Trafford graduate Lodovico enhance his short game Jun 28, 2007
"Certain putters seem to fit certain styles," said California golf coach Justin Barroner. "I think Jon has found the one that fits his style. It's definitely made a big improvement for him.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pepperdine Recruit Josh Anderson wins California Amateur Championship Jun 26, 2007
By Robert D. Thomas Southern California Golf Association. Incoming Pepperdine recruit Josh Anderson of Murrieta, Calif. (Pepperdinesports.com)
Golf's Ten Commandments Jun 24, 2007
In 2005, Bill Horg opened a Northern California Golf Association tournament with a par 72. Based on his 8-handicap, the score dropped to 64. (Fresno Bee)
Coos Bay's oldest 18-hole course for sale Jun 8, 2007
One offer, from a California golf association, is considered dead due to the low price offered. Two other potential deals, with a company in Portland and another in Chicago, still are on the table. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
U.S. Open qualifier comes to Bear Creek next week May 30, 2007
"Only four players had lower rounds than Michaels under those conditions in the fourth round. One of them was individual champion Stacy Lewis of Arkansas, whose 6-under 66 gave her a 72-hole total of 6-under 282.ESPN ChallengeTwo teams advanced from the ESPN National Golf Challenge local qualifier at Diamond Valley on Saturday.Orville (Murrieta) and Boyd Suemnick (San Marcos), a father-son team, won the qualifier with a net score of 13-under 59. Earl Davis (Temecula) and Mark Haines (Lake... (North County Times)
Gerhart and Bell compete at State Golf Championships May 24, 2007
I appreciate the continued support for the California golf teams. All Contents Copyright. (California Democrat, MO)
Righetti's Barajas wins regional tourney May 16, 2007
With the win, Barajas earns a spot in the CIF Southern Section Individual Championship at the PGA of Southern California golf course in Beaumont on Wednesday, May 23. Advertisement. (Lompoc Record, CA)
LOCAL SCENE: Yogi isn't the only one with a good line May 7, 2007
The Local Scene has two recent examples: During a recent golf outing by the California Golf Writers at Monarch Dunes in Nipomo, course designer Damian Pascuzzo was standing on the first tee, explaining to all the media hackers how to negotiate the No. 1 hole, which doglegs left around a large body of water. The Local Scene, being resourceful and no stranger to hitting the wrong fairway, noticed that it might be a safer route to hit onto the No. 9 fairway and come to the No. 1 green from the left... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Pintos take second place at Tri-County Conference Golf Tournament May 3, 2007
If they keep improving, California golf should be strong the next couple of years. The varsity Pintos participated in a match at Tipton Country Club on Thursday, April 26, where California finished in second place with 165. (California Democrat, MO)
ASU's Leake a victim of his own mound mastery Apr 16, 2007
The Tigers won their first event in March at PGA of Southern California Golf Club in Calimesa. Jodi was the medalist with Marcie finishing second. (North County Times)
Editors' Picks Apr 9, 2007
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF GUIDE. Editors' picks. (Los Angeles Times)
Must-play list Apr 9, 2007
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF GUIDE. The Times' Top 10s. (Los Angeles Times)
Linfield victory over Murrieta Valley a bracket-buster Mar 21, 2007
"Chips and puttsLou Skovron, a longtime area teaching pro, has left California Golf and Art Country Club. Skovron had been the general manager and director of golf. The course, which used to be known as Cherry Hills Golf Club, underwent the name change last year after it was bought by a South Korean-based company. ... The 24th SCGA Mid-Amateur Championship will be held April 23-24 at Mission Viejo Country Club. Robert Funk of Canyon Lake is the defending champion.-- The Valley Golf Notebook runs... (North County Times)
It takes all types of characters to call it 'The City' Mar 1, 2007
The Northern California Golf Show runs Friday through Sunday at the San Mateo County Expo Center. Pleasanton native and Stanford alum Joel Kribel has received a sponsor's exemption into the Nationwide Tour event later this month at Wente Vineyards in Livermore. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
DC still hoping for event Feb 24, 2007
The Pebble Beach Company gave the California Golf Association a discount on green fees, but the price was still significant; after all, a standard round at Pebble now costs $450 (and will rise to $475 on April 1). -- San Francisco Chronicle. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Golf)
Match play needs the drama Tiger-Phil would provide Feb 22, 2007
The Pebble Beach Company gave the California Golf Association a discount on green fees, but the price was still significant; after all, a standard round at Pebble now costs $450 (and will rise to $475 on April 1) ... "There was a lot of hand wringing and a lot of anguish about this decision," said Bob Thomas, spokesman for the Southern California Golf Association. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Oceanside's Arrowood golf course sold for $12.75 million Feb 10, 2007
Jeska said that the property was attractive to investors because it has generated so much interest in the Southern California golf community. He said that many golfers from southern Orange County, especially those living in and south of Mission Viejo, have played the course. (North County Times)
Talented Veterans and Newcomers Aim to Lift California Golf Back Into the NCAAs Jan 26, 2007
California Golden Bears - Official Athletic Site. HISTORY TIONS TRAVEL CENTER. (Calbears.com)
