2014 NCGA Annual Meeting
Lee Gidney of Cypress Lakes GC was officially named the 88th president of the Northern California Golf Association
The Lucky Ball That Wasn’t and Was–Monterey Man’s Ace at Poppy Hills
Part-time Pacific Grove Golf Links marshal Jerry Robertson had no idea where the ball he found would take him. It ended up being quite a journey.
The Best Job in Golf? A Playing Marker
Assistant Director of Communications Kevin Merfeld got to experience Poppy Hills set up for a USGA championship while playing as a marker.
Big Names at Poppy Hills for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier
Casey Boyns, Randy Haag and a host of other big names will be at Poppy Hills for Monday’s U.S. Amateur Four-Ball qualifier. Only a few teams will advance to next year’s championship at Olympic Club.
San Jose’s Christina Kim Returns to Winners’ Circle
The sun came up for San Jose’s Christina Kim, who broke a nine-year winless skid with a win south of the border. The last time Kim won was in 2005.
NCGA’s DeChambeau, McNealy Among 16 Invited to Walker Cup Practice Session
SMU junior Bryson DeChambeau and Stanford sophomore Maverick McNealy could be headed to Royal St. Lytham and St. Annes in 2015.
Annika Sorenstam Will Return Again to Pebble Beach for 2014 Callaway Invitational
Legend Annika Sorenstam is headed back to Pebble Beach Golf Links for the annual Callaway Pebble Beach Invitational. The tournament is the only event Sorenstam has competed in since retiring in 2008.
NCGA Assistant Superintendent Boot Camp
The NCGA hosted its annual two-day Assistant Superintendent Boot Camp at the newly renovated Poppy Hills, geared around the theme “Some Assembly Required.”
Stanford’s Badhwar Meets Tiger One Day, Shoots 59 the Next
Stanford sophomore Viraat Badhwar got to meet Tiger Woods. The next day he did something Tiger never did, firing a 59 at Stanford Golf Course.
The Pros Love the New Poppy Hills
From 1991 to 2009, Poppy Hills co-hosted the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. What did Champions Tour pros think about the new Poppy Hills?