NAPA â Andy McDowell said one of the âhighlightsâ of his job as executive director of the Fortinet Championship, a PGA Tour event at Napaâs Silverado Resort and Spa, is contacting those players who have been awarded sponsor exemptions. This yearâs tournament, a FedExCup Fall event, the Fortinet Championship begins with first-round play on Thursday… Continue reading →
Cameron Champ, photo from Cleveland 19 News (left) & Austin Smotherman, photo from bignewsnetwork.com Cameron Champ & Austin Smotherman, Two Sacramento Golfers Place in the top 10 Tourâs Mexico Open At Vidanta The recent success of two local golfers, Cameron Champ, and Austin Smotherman, in the PGA Tourâs Mexico Open at Vidanta has been making… Continue reading →
In case you missed it⊠here is everything you need to know from this past week! Tuesday- Cameron Champ 2022 Pro-Am at Silverado Country Club Cameron Champ teeâs off his 2022 Charity Pro-Am event at Silverado C.C. benefiting the Cameron Champ Foundation, leading up to his season debut at the Fortinet Tournament on the PGA… Continue reading →
NAPA â After playing nine holes during a practice round for players on Tuesday, Austin Smotherman talked about several things â the work he has put into his short game over the last few weeks, seeing family and friends as he plays in the Fortinet Championship starting on Thursday at Silverado Resort and Spa, and… Continue reading →
In case you missed it⊠here is everything you need to know from this past week! Monday – 2022 Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship (Winners: Duncan+Webb, LaCasse+Wells, San Flippio + San Flippio) The 52nd annual County Mixed Team Scotch Championship was contested at Mather Golf Course on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Tuesday – Congratulations To… Continue reading →
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., â PGA TOUR professional and First Tee alumnus Austin Smotherman has been named an official ambassador of First Tee. A Loomis, Calif. native, Smotherman participated in the Greater Sacramento chapter from age seven until 18 and developed his golf game and character during his time in the program. As an ambassador,… Continue reading →
In case you missed it⊠here is everything you need to know from this past week! Catch up on this week’s local golf news: Interested in competing in Amateur or Professional Long Drive? Now’s your chance! No membership is required! Cost: $50 per entry Location: Haggin Oaks Driving Range Powered by Toptracer Range â 3645 Fulton Avenue… Continue reading →
Champ, Smotherman, and Gibbs started their golf journeys at a very young age. The First Tee of Greater Sacramento was just the beginning for these three golfers. Age 8 Age 17 Where are they now? The three men are now in their late 20s and have all taken different golf paths. Cameron Champ, age 26… Continue reading →
In case you missed it⊠here is everything you need to know from this past week! Catch up on this week’s local golf news: PGA Tourâs Fortinet Championship: Smotherman in debut not far from hometown of Loomis He looked back on a practice round that he had played earlier in the day with Jon Rahm,… Continue reading →
In case you missed it⊠here is everything you need to know from this past week! Catch up on this week’s local golf news: Austin Smotherman earns the final spot on The 25, first PGA TOUR card at Pinnacle Bank Congratulation to The First Tee of Greater Sacramento Alum, Austin Smotherman for earning his PGA… Continue reading →