Author: Judd Spicer
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
On Air/On Course: A Q&A With San Diego Radio’s Steven Woods
San Diego sports radio personality and SCGA contributor Steven Woods is downright addicted to golf. Co-host of the “Ben & Woods” show, mornings from 6 – ... -
Show Up, Keep Up, Shut Up: The Adventures of an Amateur Looper
We ascend toward the elevated green of the par-5 ninth hole on the Champions Course at Tukwet Canyon in Beaumont. The 90-yard, uphill approach shot from ...
