A Special Sunday: Making it to My First Masters
We’ve all seen the setting on TV. So what’s it like to actually be at hallowed Augusta National for the Masters? The NCGA’s Kevin Merfeld made his long-awaited first visit in 2015.
NCGA Mixed Team Formats a Hit With Members
Want to play with your spouse or best friend of another gender? If so, the NCGA has a lineup of tournaments, including the new One-Day Competitions, for you.
NCGA Golf Notebook: New Look for Preserve, Greenhorn Creek Turns 20
The Preserve Golf Club in Carmel Valley is poised to take on a new look, and more importantly save water. Happy 20th anniversary to Greenhorn Creek Resort! Author Don Anslow releases golf novel, Night Lessons. New Relic Golf brings golf fun to the Bay Area.
NorCal’s DeChambeau, McNealy and The King
Getting a chance to play in the Arnold Palmer Invitational was one thing for NCGA members Maverick McNealy and Bryson DeChambeau. Getting to spend some time with The King, Arnold Palmer, was another.
NCGA Mourns the Loss of Former Director Gary Curto
Gary Curto, who served on the NCGA Board of Directors for eight years, recently passed away at his home in Santa Rosa. A longtime Rules official volunteer, Curto was also a lieutenant for the San Francisco Fire Department.
No.1 Lydia Ko Returns for 2016 Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic
World No.1 and two-time defending champ Lydia Ko, who’s still only 18, was back at Lake Merced GC on Thursday in anticipation of this year’s Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic. If you’re looking for a favorite for the event, look no further than Ko.
2016 NCGA Pace of Play Policy: What to Know
Do you know what’s changed with the 2016 NCGA Pace of Play Policy. If you play in NCGA Amateur Tour or NCGA Women’s Amateur Tour events, you need to know these things.
2016 Junior Tour of Northern California Season Set to Resume
After a lengthy winter break, the 2015-2016 JTNC season continues this weekend with the Spring Series I in Stockton. Ahmed Ali of Palo Alto and Yoonhee Kim of San Ramon currently lead in the Boys’ and Girls’ Player of the Year points standings, respectively.
Farewell and Thanks to Members of the Spyglass Founders Club
One of the greatest chapters in the history of the NCGA is coming to an end. On March 10, the lease agreement between the Spyglass Founders Club and the Pebble Beach Company will expire. Created by the NCGA, the Founders Club helped get Spyglass Hill built.
Global Golf Post to Pay Greens Fees for 2016 San Francisco City Finalists
As part of the celebration of the event’s 100th anniversary (and just because they’re good guys), Digital golf news magazine Global Golf Post announced that it will cover the greens fees for all 22 finalists at this year’s San Francisco City Golf Championship.