Stanford’s Rodgers, Wilson Get Exemptions Into Frys.com Open
Stanford’s Patrick Rodgers and Cameron Wilson will join Rory McIlroy at this year’s Frys.com Open. Tiger could also be in the mix.
Plenty of NCGA Connections at Monday’s U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier
There’ll of course be some pros, but there’ll also be a number of players with NCGA ties at Monday’s U.S. Open Sectional at Lake Merced and Olympic Club. Here’s a primer heading into the action.
Stanford’s Cameron Wilson Wins Individual Title
Stanford’s Cameron Wilson joined Sandy Tatum and Tiger Woods as the only Cardinal to earn medalist honors at the NCAA tournament. The lefty won with a birdie in a playoff.
The New Poppy Hills Makes Tourney Debut, Plays “Like U.S. Amateur Course”
The new Poppy Hills made its official tournament debut with the California Senior Women’s Amateur on Monday and Tuesday. Players compared the course to competing on a USGA-prepped venue.
14-Year-Old Joey Burlison Shoots 11-Under 60
Joey Burlison had never broken par. And then the 14-year-old eighth grader shot an 11-under 60.
Historic Sonoma Golf Club Sold to Golf Course Operator Escalante
Historic Sonoma Golf Club, located in Sonoma wine country, has been acquired by golf club operator Escalante. Legend Sam Snead once said that Sonoma Golf Club was his favorite course anywhere.
The Road to Pinehurst: U.S. Women’s Open Sectional Qualifying
Junior Tour of Northern California players Lucy Li and Kathleen Scavo and alum Paige Lee all advanced to the U.S. Women’s Open. Li, at age 11, is the youngest qualifier ever.
The Road to Pinehurst: U.S. Open Local Qualifiers in Northern California
Local qualifying for this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst is in full swing at a number of sites throughout Northern California. Here’s a quick one-stop post to keep you all caught up.
Stanford’s Rodgers Wins Ben Hogan Award
Stanford’s Patrick Rodgers and Cameron Wilson have been named finalists for the Ben Hogan Award. No Cardinal has ever won the award, created in 1990.
Alameda’s Popular Chuck Corica Golf Complex Getting Facelifts
Chuck Corica Golf Complex in Alameda, which hosts up to 150,000 rounds per year, is set to take on some new looks, including the Mif Albright par-3 executive course. The Jack Clark South Course will be redone by Rees Jones.