Elizabeth Wang from San Marino, California shot an even-par 71 and leads the Girls’ Division by a single shot over Mariel Galdiano (Pearl City, Hawaii) after three rounds at the 40th Junior PGA Championship presented by Under Armour and Genesis Networks. Wang’s third round was an up-and-down affair for... Read more
The first annual Calaveras Junior Open is set to make its debut at Greenhorn Creek Resort, with the first round to be competed on Monday, August 10, 2015. The tournament, part of the Junior Golf Association of Northern California’s (JGANC) schedule, will conclude at nearby Saddle Creek Resort the... Read more
SRGC’s Dave Tuttle is looking for volunteers for Monday, July 20th, as San Ramon Golf Club will again be hosting the Ernie Barbour Memorial Junior Tournament. Junior golfers from around the Bay Area will be competing in a JGANC event and you can help! As in past years, we are looking for volunteer... Read more
Chapter is Sending Tiffany Cha and Ardin Lo to The Nature Valley First Tee Open… The Nature Valley First Tee Open is an official Champions Tour event, the first of its kind, in which junior golfers from chapters of The First Tee play alongside Champions Tour players. Eighty-one juniors... Read more
At press time, the current world number one Rory McIlroy headed a star-studded field at the lucrative Wells Fargo Championship in the US. After finishing tied for eighth at the recent Players Championship ““ a disappointing result by his own high standards ““ McIlroy will be looking to kick... Read more
Located in the heart of California’s Gold Country, Greenhorn Creek Resort, through its new partnership with The First Tee of San Joaquin, is set to kick off its Spring Tour beginning March 21, 2015. As an extension to Greenhorn Creek’s successful youth golf programs, kids participating in The First... Read more
TIPS FROM THE PRO By Scott Barrow, Head Club Pro at Roddy Ranch How many putts do you have per round? Are 3-putts a little too common in your game? Reducing the number of putts missed in your round is easier than it sounds, but it does take practice.... Read more
EDITOR’S NOTE: This feature ran in our May 24 issue. On June 6, Smotherman closed his prep career by firing a 4-under par 67 at San Gabriel Golf Club “” good enough to take home individual CIF state champion honors. View our state championship coverage here. By JIM McCUE... Read more
The FCA Golf Classic was held at Roundhill Country Club in Alamo this past week. We had great weather (thank you Lord!) and a great day together! Lance Easley, 2012 NFL Replacement Referee and maker of “The Call””¦Packers vs. Seahawks game, gave a very sincere and engaging speech on the aftermath... Read more
By CHACE BRYSON | Editor At this point, it’s gotten ridiculous. Over the past three seasons, the Foothill High boys golf team has been as consistently good “” scratch that, dominant “” as any high school sports program in Northern California. That goes for any sport. After their most recent... Read more
Blustering Winds didn’t stop the Juniors today in Round One of the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association (HSJGA) Junior World Qualifier played on the Ka’anapali Kai Course (LAHAINA, HI)““ The Hawaiian Wind God, Paka’a was in full force for the 137 kids competing in the first round of the Junior... Read more
By JIM McCUE | Contributor Golf is a rare sport where young players can not have a favorite team to root for while growing up. As kids often choose a preferred group of players to cheer for on the football field, baseball diamond, or basketball court, young... Read more