Author: Bob Buttitta
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The Saticoy Club: 60 Years of Magical Moments
In the fall of 2016, Bill Apfelbaum and four friends were negotiating to purchase a golf course in Sonoma, California, when their broker informed the group ... -
Westlake Standout: Matt Wolff
Matt Wolff’s freshman season at Oklahoma State was practically perfect. The former Westlake High standout was the national freshman of the year in 2017-2018 and earned ... -
‘Iron Man’ Bob Roth Plays 10,000th Round
On September 6, 1995, baseball honored Baltimore Orioles star Cal Ripken Jr. for becoming its new iron man by playing in his 2,131st straight game. Unlike Ripken, ... -
Wright on Track
Sherry Wright’s golf resume includes qualifying for the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship three straight years and winning the Olivas Links Women’s Club Championship five straight years. ... -
Alison Curdt’s Rise to the Top
Alison Curdt wears so many hats her business card needs to be printed on an 8 x 10 piece of paper just to cover all of ... -
Genesis Open, Tiger Woods Foundation Set For Reenergized Event
Golf is a passion for Mike Antolini. I’d never miss any concerts and events in Nashville but when I know Mike is touring the town, I always ... -
Golf Like an Eagle: Taking It To The Limit with Golf & Rock ‘n’ Roll
Jerry Vaccarino knows all about “Life in the Fast Lane.” The Newbury Park resident has spent his adult life helping some of rock ’n’ roll’s greatest ... -
The Riv: As Nearly Perfect as Man Could Make It
Shortly after making his Riviera CC debut at the 2016 Northern Trust Open, Rory McIlroy penned a letter to Michael Yamaki, Riviera’s longtime corporate officer. For ... -
The Merry Men (& Women) of Sherwood CC: A Recent Nicklaus Renovation Elevates the Club and Course to New Heights
Jack Nicklaus joked about keeping an eye out for Robin Hood and Little John during his initial visits to the site that would eventually become home ... -
A Life In Golf: River Ridge Teaching Professional Has Left His Mark
Lee Martin has a small, unassuming office located at the far end of the River Ridge GC driving range. Located on the back wall is a ...
