AN OVERVIEW OF GOLF IN THE SOUTHLAND
April 9, 2007
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF GUIDE
This was Tiger's proving ground
Woods lives in Florida now, but he grew up in Orange County playing the courses of Southern California. He describes how the experience helped him become the dominant force in the game.
April 9, 2007
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF GUIDE
History in the making
Unlike many of American golf's established hotbeds, Southern California has seen a great deal of history played out over its private and public courses, giving even the humblest muni player numerous opportunities to walk, literally, in the footsteps of the game's giants. Profiled here are 10 of the Southland's most historic layouts, a group that includes the old, the very old and even, surprisingly, the new.
April 9, 2007
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF GUIDE
Sweet spots
Nothing against beverage-cart service, pinstriped fairways and clean carts, but there is more to classic course design than vanity-driven amenities.
April 9, 2007
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF GUIDE
In due course
It's still 14 months away, but the 2008 U.S. Open is getting closer to the bruising South course at Torrey Pines than you might expect.
April 9, 2007
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF GUIDE
Link to the links
Conventional wisdom dictates that you need a tee time before you hit the links. Soon, however, you may need to click a few links before you can get a tee time.
April 9, 2007
FIRST PERSON
He's Lefty's right-hand man
Dave Pelz was flabbergasted when one of the world's most accomplished golfers approached him about providing instruction on the short game.
April 9, 2007
Q&A with Dave Pelz
Question: Why did you quit your job as a NASA scientist to become a golf instructor?
April 9, 2007
Five overrated public layouts
Four Seasons Aviara Resort, Carlsbad — This Arnold Palmer design relies on an excessive number of flower beds and other nonsensical accouterments to justify the excessive price. If mountainside golf and lavish water features are your thing, then get down to Carlsbad as soon as possible.
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