On Sunday, I embarked on another of my Short Course Blitzes, with a few rounds in the Long Beach/Peninsula/Port of Los Angeles region. Not really sure how else to categorize it geographically. After a long day of golf and driving in the desert Saturday, I enjoyed sleeping in Sunday morning. I got a later start... Continue Reading →
Short Course Blitz #1: Gangsta’s Paradise
Well, I guess you can call this my official declaration that I am going to try and play all the public “short” courses in Southern California. Since private course opportunities are proving to be few and far between at the moment, I’m going to play more of the public par-3s, executives and 9-hole courses when... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Los Verdes Golf Course
I played here today in a one-day SCGA tournament. I’ve participated in a couple of these events in the past, but today was mainly about having a convenient excuse to come back and revisit Los Verdes. The only other time I played here was quite a few years ago. I really liked the course then,... Continue Reading →
A Little Bit of Fun Before My Big Milestone
Tonight, I am heading out to Las Vegas in preparation for a very special round tomorrow. But more on that later. For now, I have a couple rounds to get caught up on… Tustin Ranch Golf Club • Tustin, CA • 8/22/14 I was able to finagle a half-day off of work yesterday in order... Continue Reading →
Different Views of Valencia
Recently, I had the opportunity to finally play TPC Valencia as part of a “member for a day” outing. It was an event I wasn’t going to pass up this time. Any other chance to play this course has just not worked out well with timing. With a shotgun start set for 10:00, I had... Continue Reading →
Course Review: California Country Club
There are two private courses that go by the initials of CCC in Whittier. I had the chance to play Candlewood Country Club earlier this year. I ended up liking that course a lot, so I was excited to play California Country Club yesterday. This is one that’s been on my radar for awhile. Though... Continue Reading →
GK Saturday in Ventura
Well, I’ve come back down to earth after my trip to the Northeast where I played some truly world-class courses. It was a bit tough getting back to “normal,” but I’m going to keep doing what I do! Yesterday found me traveling back up to Ventura to join the Greenskeeper.org crew for another fun outing... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Glendora Country Club
After a couple fun little warm-up rounds on nearby pitch and putt courses, Saturday’s main event was a rare SCGA casual member outing on a weekend. I would sign up for more of these outings if I could, in order to play some usually private courses at somewhat reasonable prices. However, they are almost all... Continue Reading →
A Little Bit of Fun in the Foothills
Along the 210 Freeway, there are a number of smaller courses that can be enjoyed. I’m sure if you really wanted to get hardcore, you could check out quite a few of them in one day. A friend and I were set to play at Glendora Country Club this afternoon, so we ended up checking... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Antelope Valley Country Club
I had a half-day off from work on Friday, so I made the long drive up to the high desert in Palmdale to play Antelope Valley Country Club with a group of friends. A little while back, we had all bought “member for a day” vouchers through MoreGolfToday.com. The deal was a reasonable $45 and... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 