Author: Randy Youngman
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Dug from the Dirt: The Ballard of Rancho Park’s Steven Vilts
Some of his students call him “Mr. Golf.” Or the “Golf Whisperer.” Or the “Golf Savant.” Why? Because Steven Vilts, club professional and longtime instructor at ... -
A Witness to History: Sportscaster Ted Sobel’s Firsthand Stories Of Greatness
If you’re an avid Southern California sports fan who has been lucky enough to attend an event that became sports history, or if you had a ... -
A Good Walk Unspoiled: The Natural Genius of Shady Canyon GC
As the rustic wooden gates swing open and you head to the first tee at Shady Canyon GC in Irvine, it soon becomes difficult to decide ... -
Golden Days: Red Hill CC Celebrates 100 Years
One hundred years ago, the United States was coming out of World War I, triggering a decade of economic prosperity and cultural enlightenment that would become ... -
Coming Attractions: Prepping For The 2023 Open At LACC
As Torrey Pines South prepares for the U.S. Open Golf Championship in June, another iconic Southern California golf club is waiting in the wings for an ... -
Trends: The Surge
2020 Has Been a Tough Year Everywhere, but Golf Has Been a Rare Bright Spot IT IS THE ULTIMATE IRONY. A global pandemic that led to ... -
A Family Tradition
SCGA Member Kyle Sauer Juggles Golf & Life in Difficult Times On a day in late June during a week that saw the highest coronavirus case ... -
On The Road: An Insider’s Look at Life in a Tour Van
Wade Liles has driven than 500,000 miles in his small rv trailers by Scamp as PGA Tour technician for TaylorMade Golf Company. “Half the week, I’m a ... -
A Classic in Every Way: Virginia CC
The history of professional golf at Riviera CC goes back to the Roaring Twenties and has been well documented over the years. What has not been ... -
Best of the Best: A Look At The Impressive Resume of Michael Block
Who is the best golfer among PGA club professionals in Southern California? It’s a question that often sparks arguments in golf shops and clubhouses from Santa ...
