Monthly Archives: May 2009

Jerry West has been named the executive director of the Northern Trust Open. He replaces Tom Pulchinski. We’ll see if West can convince Tiger Woods to put Riviera back on his schedule. Here’s the release:

… The California Packing Club will host its annual fundraiser tournament at 1 p.m. June 9 at Industry Hills Golf Club. Cost is $130 per person. Contact Mike at 818-700-1440 or moneil@americancontainers.com

Tried to get 18 holes in before it got dark the other day. I barely made it, no thanks to a couple of slow groups on the back nine. What really got me was the foursome I joined on the … Continue reading →

Phil Mickelson is leaving the PGA Tour indefinitely to be with his wife, Amy Mickelson, who has breast cancer.

Quite a funny moment during last night’s Lakers-Rockets game. Phil Mickelson and his wife, Amy, were sitting courtside and were spotted on the JumboTron during the kiss cam. However, there was a man standing in front of them, blocking fans’ … Continue reading →

Today is National Golf Day! And it’s a good time for golfers to think about the proposed sales tax on playing golf in California. For more information, check out www.forecalifornia.com.

Anthony Kim and George Lopez played a round of golf together at Lakeside last week. Lopez, a member at Lakeside, and Kim are friends. From what I’ve heard, the sight of the popular Kim traveled quickly around the clubhouse and … Continue reading →

One of London’s top amatuer golfers has died in a car accident.