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
By George Maxe Anyone who plays the game of golf cherishes that one great shot they hit over the course of a round and only wishes they could replicate it. “If only”¦!” There’s one great “shot” at The First Tee of Silicon Valley that I cherish, and that... Read more
With top flight technology, Fisher Golf continues to produce some of the best putters in the game. Known for being silky smooth, Fisher Touch putters will turnaround your short game in a few rounds. Not all inserts are created equl. Most are injection molded plastic or injection molded polymers.... Read more
As boys golf nears the halfway point of the season, we thought we’d take the time to offer up our thoughts on who has shown the most promise and what to expect the rest of the way in the North Coast Section. TEAM TO BEAT: FOOTHILL The defending North... Read more
2012 NorCal Boys Golfer to Watch Will Brueckner “¢ Sophomore “¢ Acalanes-Lafayette Most high school golfers don’t enter their sophomore year with high expectations. Not, Will Brueckner. He set the bar pretty high for himself as a freshman in 2011, winning the North Coast Section on a drizzly afternoon... Read more
RIPON, Calif. ““ The St. Francis golf team shot a 455 team score and missed advancing to the state championships Monday at the NCGA/CIF Girls Nor Cal Championship held at Spring Creek CC. “I am really proud of the team for reaching Nor Cals,” said Head Coach Cindy Mah-Lyford.... 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
2012 NorCal Boys Golfer to Watch Austin Smotherman “¢ Senior “¢ Del Oro-Loomis It’s been more than nine months since Austin Smotherman fired a 1-under par 71 at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach to snag a Top 5 finish at the California Interscholastic Federation boys golf state... Read more
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dan McKegney, Executive Director for The First Tee Tri-Valley, offered the space of his column to Troy Maxoutopoulis, one of his Ace level participants. Here’s a little more info about Troy: Troy Maxoutopoulis, currently a junior at Amador Valley High School, has been a member at The... Read more
