Manteca’s Ty Griggs a Champion at Augusta National
Making a final putt to win at Augusta National? Manteca resident Ty Griggs did it, as he captured the Boys 12-13 Division at the annual Drive, Chip and Putt Championships.
A Masters Diary: Former Cal Golfer Michael Weaver Played in the 2013 Masters
Thanks to making it to the finals of the 2012 U.S. Amateur, Cal alum Michael Weaver got a spot in the 2013 Masters. He later shared the tales of his experiences at Augusta National with NCGA Golf Magazine.
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.
LPGA Star Paula Creamer Continues Push for Women’s Masters
LPGA star Paula Creamer, who hails from Pleasanton, really wants to see a Women’s Masters at Augusta National. A few weeks after first broaching the subject, Creamer again brought it up during a press conference at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic.
Third and Fifth Place for NorCal Juniors at Drive, Chip and Putt
Meghan Paracuelles of Folsom and Megan Chou of Los Altos were among the 80 juniors who competed Sunday in the second annual Drive, Chip and Putt Finals at Augusta National. Both are members of Youth on Course and the Junior Tour of Northern California.
Pair of Northern California Juniors Headed to Augusta National for Drive, Chip and Putt
Northern California juniors Meghan Paracuelles and Megan Chou will tee it up at Augusta National on the Sunday before the Masters as part of the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals. Last year, Lucy Li of Redwood Shores won her age division.
A Playing Review of the New Poppy Hills
Poppy Hills Renovation Blog editor Kevin Merfeld was invited to play the newest course in Pebble Beach on Friday. After tracking the course renovation for the past 13 months, he shared his thoughts about playing the new Poppy Hills for the first time.