Author Archives: Jill Painter

About Jill Painter

Jill Painter is a sports columnist for the Los Angeles News Group, covering everything from the Dodgers, Lakers, Clippers, USC, UCLA, Kings, golf and all human interest stories in sports.

Golf’s governing bodies ban anchoring putters; PGA Tour is up next

Painter column Anchoring long putters to any part of the body will be illegal beginning in 2016. No one should be in shock. Last year, the USGA and R&A, golf’s governing bodies, announced plans to look into such a ban … Continue reading

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USC freshman and USC team win Pac-12

USC freshman Annie Park shot a 3-under 69 to win the Pac-12 Championship by two shots over teammate Sophia Popov. Park birdied the last hole with a 22-foot putt. USC won by 24 shots and was the lone team to … Continue reading

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Park bombs it off the tee for USC

Here’s today’s column on USC freshman golfer Annie Park, who was tied for the lead heading into today’s final round. JILL PAINTER on GOLF: USC freshman Park finding place up front at Pac-12 tournament By Jill Painter, Staff Columnist Posted: … Continue reading

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Popov grooving for USC

USC junior Sophia Popov is 6-under through 12 holes and leads the final round of the Pac-12 Women’s Championships by three shots.

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Adam Scott is your Masters champion

Adam Scott drilled a 15-foot putt on the 10th hole, the second playoff hole, to win the Masters. First time an Australian golfer has won the Masters.

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Huh first trip to Masters is masterful one

Jill Painter on the Masters: John Huh, Crescenta Valley graduate, has fantastic tournament in first Masters By Jill Painter, Columnist AUGUSTA, Ga – John Huh did so well in his first Masters appearance that he should automatically qualify to play … Continue reading

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Hello, Huh

John Huh just made a 15-foot eagle putt to move into a tie for 7th with three holes to go. If he finishes in the top-12, he’ll automatically be back next year. He’s played fantastic this week, made more incredible … Continue reading

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Don’t cry for Argentina

An Argentinian was elected Pope already this year. Now, will one win the Masters? Must have been remarkale odds on that in Vegas. Angel Cabrera is your three-way co-leader at 8-under throuhg two holes.

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Sunday at the Masters

Who do you have to win the Masters? I’ve got Angel Cabrera, whose already won two majors, including here at Augusta in 2009. There’s just something about the Argentenian and the Masters. He’s fallen to No. 269 in the world … Continue reading

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And your Masters leader after 54 holes is …

Brandt Snedeker and Angel Cabrera are tied for the lead in the Masters at 7-under. Adam Scott is one shot back in third at 6-under and Jason Day and Marc Leishman are at 5-under. Day bogeyed the last two holes … Continue reading

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