San Jose’s Jim Ono Becomes Oldest Player to Win NCGA Points Event
San Jose resident Jim Ono described it like a Phoenix rising from the ashes. It was certainly darn impressive.
Lucy Li earns entry into ANA Inspiration
At just 14 years old, Lucy Li of Redwood Shores has earned her way into her second LPGA major championship.
Champions Crowned at NCGA Mixed Team Spring Championship
The sun came out at Poppy Hills Golf Course and winners picked up shiny medals as the 2017 NCGA Mixed Team Spring Championship concluded on Saturday.
Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Begins Renovation at North Ridge CC
Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects (RTJ II) is set to begin renovations at North Ridge CC outside of Sacramento.
Lucy Li, Yealimi Noh Give Back to NCGA
Junior Tour of Northern California members Lucy Li and Yealimi Noh recently were the catalysts in the NCGA receiving a $10,000 donation from ANA (All Nippon Airways) as part of this weekend’s ANA Junior Inspiration.
Ma, Iqbal Win at Annual S.F. City Championship
A giant Junior Tour of Northern California broom showed up at the annual San Francisco City Championship. Brian Ma and Sabrina Iqbal, both JTNC members, swept the Men’s and Women’s Championship divisions, respectively, following a long and cold Sunday afternoon at par-72 TPC Harding Park.
Strengthen Your Finish
Swing Tip of the Week: Strengthen Your Finish Jeff Ritter shares a tip to help you stop falling to your back foot and create a stronger finish to your golf swing. The MAKE THE TURN Performance, Golf Channel Academy at Poppy Hills is dedicated to creating winning strategies in golf performance and lifestyle development.…
NorCal’s McNealy, Morikawa Named to 2017 Palmer Cup Squad
Stanford’s Maverick McNealy and Cal’s Collin Morikawa will represent the U.S. at this year’s Palmer Cup.
Sharp Park Plan Moves Forward
After eight years of non-stop political battles, efforts to preserve the historic Sharp Park Golf Course have received a long-term commitment from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Gang of Eight Book Captures Love of the Game
Book Review: Darby Lofstrand’s Gang of Eight: The First Tee is a must-read for anyone with an interest in, or a love, of this crazy game called golf.