Monthly Archives: July 2011

Holley wins Simi Valley City amateur title

James Holley (Chatsworth, College of Canyons) won the Simi Valley amateur title by two strokes Sunday, finishing with a final-round 65. He opened with a 67 on Saturday. Here’s the release from Simi Hills Golf Course:

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Perez leads Simi Valley City Championship

Andrew Perez of Oxnard has a two-shot lead after Saturday’s first round of the Simi Valley City Amateur. Here’s the release from Simi Hills Golf Course:

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Tiger’s back… up next: Bridgestone

Tiger Woods announced on his Web site that he’ll play in the PGA Championship – the season’s final major – and also entered next week’s WGC-Bridgestone next week. The PGA Championship is the following week. Still no idea who he’ll … Continue reading

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Tierra Rejada lowers ”green tee” green fees

Tierra Rejada has lowered its green fees to $40 on its green tees during the month of August, Monday through Friday. The green tees are part of the ”tee it forward” program in which golfers play a shorter course, which … Continue reading

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A fifth major?

The LPGA is reportedly considering the France event to become the Tour’s fifth major. Like it or hate it?

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Garrigus says he, other Nationwide Tour players smoked pot

Robert Garrigus details in an interview with Golf DigestGolf Digest how he used to smoke mariijuana during rounds on the Nationwide Tour in 2002. Garrigus has since quit drugs and his life and career are back on track. Great read. … Continue reading

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$1 golf in L.A. County if…

You’re a junior! Junior golfers can play on LA county courses, like Knollwood and El Cariso, for the month of July. Supervisor Don Knabe declared July ”Junior Golfers Appreciation Month” in Los Angeles County, so green fees have been reduced … Continue reading

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