In case you missed it… here is everything you need to know from this past week!
Notable Mentions
Jack Fidler is one of our Morton Golf Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Eagles are section champs | Gold Country Media
Woodland golfer Peter Lansburgh makes it to final round of USGA US Open qualifiers
High School CIF San Joaquin Sectional Results
Early this morning (5/9/22), Sacramento Valley’s best high school golf teams descended on Elkhorn Country Club and battled some uncharacteristically strong spring winds to see who would qualify for the Masters round which then determines who goes on to NorCals. Masters will again be played at Elkhorn CC and then NorCals will be the following week at Berkley CC.
Qualifying for the next round was Davis HS at 396 led by Ryan Firpo’s 69, Jesuit HS at 396 led by Brady Siravo’s 74, Granite Bay HS at 399 led by Karson Kendelt’s 77, Lodi HS at 407 led by Jake Aberle’s 74, Rocklin HS at 414 led by Luke Prices’s 77 and another 414 by Stockton’s St. Mary’s HS.
Qualifying as an individual, Whitney High School’s Zach Pollo tied for medalist honors with another sizzling round of 69.
Monday – Rick Jennings Bringing The Game Of Golf Into Our Communities
There were superstars all over the place – many of the game’s top players, on both sides of the ball – when Rick Jennings II got on to the practice field during training camp as a rookie for the Oakland Raiders in 1976.
Tuesday –Improve Your Golf Practice With Desirable Difficulty
The next time you have your golf practice on the putting green, consider pushing yourself by creating desirable difficulty in your shots. Instead of practicing the shots, you’re comfortable with, practice the ones that are slightly out of your comfort zone. That’s the real way to improve out on the golf course. Watch this video by Mike Woods, Director of Golf at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, to learn how.
Wednesday – Haggin Oaks Newly Remodeled MacKenzie Putting Course
Come and check-out the newly remodeled “PUTTING COURSE” next to the Driving Range at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.
Just recently all 9-holes of the “PUTTING COURSE” have been remodeled and are ready to “roll”.
Invite your family and friends of any age and test your putting skills.
Thursday – Murray Olderman’s “Golf”toons
Recently, I had the rare opportunity to skim through a crate of Haggin Oaks hidden gems; old historic golf photographs dating back to the Progressive Era. of the early 1900s to the “Me” decade of the late 1970s. I
Friday – Staff Profile: Felicia Cheng, Accounts Payable Specialist
It’s always fun to hear about what our staff does behind the scenes and Felicia Cheng is one we all want to know.
Saturday – Music On The Green ReCap
With a bang, Michael Patrick Moore, Brandy Lane & The Blue Coyote Band kicked off the Music On The Greens series at William Land Golf Course.