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Author: Judd Spicer

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Judd Spicer

Judd Spicer is an award-winning writer, radio host, columnist for The Desert Sun newspaper and an Associate Member of the Golf Writers Association of America.  A Minnesota native, he relocated to the Palm Springs region in 2011 to pursue his Champions Tour dream.  Sporting wayward accuracy off the tee, Judd refers to his 56-degree as his magic wand.  Visit www.juddspicer.com and @JuddSpicer for more.

  • FeaturedProfilesSummer 2023
    By Judd Spicer
    July 21, 2023
    1130
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    The Firefighter: Gary Klasse is Ready to Pass the Baton After 50 Years Helming the Socal Firemen’s Golf Association Tournament at Pebble Beach

    From siren to Srixon, hose to hosel, pump to pitching wedge, Gary Klasse knows how to put out fires. Klasse (pronounced “classy”), a San Clemente-based retired ...
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  • Classic CourseFeaturedSummer 2023
    By Judd Spicer
    July 21, 2023
    1568
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    Women of the Canyon: Bel-Air Country Club Readies for the U.S. Women’s Amateur

    This August, historic Bel-Air CC in Los Angeles will play host to the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. Among the trio of original USGA championships — alongside ...
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  • FeaturedProfilesSummer 2023
    By Judd Spicer
    July 20, 2023
    858
    0

    Bright Lights, Big Humble: Bel-Air Country Club’s Dave Podas, PGA

    The Director of Golf at historic Bel-Air CC since taking over for the legendary Eddie Merrins in 2003, Dave Podas has long filled the big spikes ...
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  • Modern ClassicSpring 2023
    By Judd Spicer
    April 23, 2023
    2222
    0

    New Age Golf: At Sensei Porcupine Creek, Personal Growth Outweighs Score

    For golfers, one of the world’s white whale courses has breached; for players seeking to experience an immersive coalescence of wedge and wellness, an entire ocean ...
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  • Spring 2023Travel
    By Judd Spicer
    April 23, 2023
    1073
    0

    Victoria, BC: The Local North

    Though a trip to another country may seem far away in theory, getting from L.A. to Victoria, B.C. — situated on the southernmost tip of Vancouver ...
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  • The PodiumWinter 2023
    By Judd Spicer
    February 7, 2023
    1159
    0

    Changing of the Guard: New Galleri Classic Set to Debut in the Desert

    In what can be viewed as an unprecedented, albeit unofficial baton pass, the Coachella Valley is trading one pro golf tour for another this spring. As ...
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  • At The TurnWinter 2023
    By Judd Spicer
    February 7, 2023
    1296
    0

    Pins & Needles: An Ancient Remedy for an Age-Old Problem

    Advil. CBD. Cannabis. Chiropractor. Hot oil massage. Hot stone massage. Swedish massage. Deep-tissue massage. Hot bath. Turkish bath. Reflexology. Athletic kinesiology tape. Titanium sports necklace. Vibrating ...
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  • ProfilesWinter 2023
    By Judd Spicer
    February 6, 2023
    4105
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    Unbreakable Spirit: The Amazing Journey of Tracy Drake

    For thousands of years, the Gabrielino-Tongva were the original inhabitants of this land, their lives and language spreading the indigenous tribe across more than 100 settlements ...
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  • Fall 2022SCGA Junior
    By Judd Spicer
    October 24, 2022
    1206
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    A Mission of Renewal: Supporting a New Generation of Golfers

    Along a humble, well-kept street in the city of Bellflower, a family of six resides. Inside the front door, stacked neatly and in order of ascent, ...
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  • At The TurnFall 2022
    By Judd Spicer
    October 24, 2022
    2017
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    A Homebase for Generations: A Century of Character (and Characters!) at Meadowlark GC

    If only turf could talk. Celebrating 100 years of swings and stories, Meadowlark GC in Huntington Beach remains the muni where everybody knows your name. Founded ...
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FeaturedSummer 2023

Recommended Reading: Course Knowledge

Ever redesign a golf hole in your mind? Pontificate to friends about how you would reposition some pesky bunkers? Or maybe think to yourself, ‘Man, what was (insert designer’s name) ...
  • This Game Belongs To You

    By Adam Hawk
    August 7, 2023
  • Only A Game? So Why am I So Damn Mad When I Play?

    By David Weiss
    July 21, 2023
  • Handicap Index Calculation

    By Kevin O'Connor
    July 21, 2023
  • Beached, But Not Trapped: If an Entire Rule is Dedicated to one Area of the Course, you Know it Must be Important

    By Jimmy Becker
    July 21, 2023
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