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.

Huh’s first tee shot…

finds the fairway. That’s a good omen for the 22-year-old who’s playing in the Masters for the first time. The first tee shot at Augusta can be nerve-racking, but he was safely in the fairway. Huh has the good fortune … Continue reading

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Huh to tee off in 10 minutes

John Huh – the Crescenta Valley High graduate – will tee off in his first Masters in 10 minutes. Huh has been loose all week and has yet to battle nerves, but that could change today. He birdied the 16th … Continue reading

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Masters postcard

Day Two at the Masters, Wednesday, the day before the tournament begins! The sun-drenched day was absolutely gorgeous. I took a photo outside the gates with the sun shining so brightly, and it was a good day from there. I … Continue reading

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Good morning from Augusta!

Today is the Par-3 Contest day, and that’s always a highlight before the tournament begins, watching many of the game’s biggest stars playing golf with their kids. It’s a gorgeous, sunny day. Tomorrow might not be as nice, although the … Continue reading

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Tiger attributes happiness to…

Balance.. At the Masters on Tuesday, Woods said this when asked about happiness: “Well, I think life is all about having a balance, and trying to find equilibrium and not getting things one way or the other, and I feel … Continue reading

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Huh’s first Masters appearance will kick off with …

a pairing of Michael Thompson and John Senden… 7:30 a.m. Pacific on Thursday. Huh – who prepped at Crescenta Valley – was the PGA Tour’s rookie of the year last year and is ranked 105th in the world.

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Clippers earn franchise’s 50th win

The Clippers domianted the Phoenix Suns, 126-101, as they should’ve and set a franchise record with their 50th victory. No mention of it on the video board, no streamers, no 50 cake, nada! Guess they’re trying to act like they’ve … Continue reading

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John Merrick’s victory speech at the Northern Trust Open

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Here comes Jacobson

Fredrik Jacobson is moving up the leaderboard and is at 6-under through 12 holes. He’s now tied with Sang-Moon Bae atop the leaderboard. Bae finished hours ago, and Jacobson has six holes to play.

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It’s USC day, but UCLA grad Merrick shines

Today is USC day out here at Riviera Country Club, but former UCLA golfer John Merrick is stealing the show. Today, he shot a 5-under 66 and is tied for second, along with Luke Donald, one shot back of Sang-Moon … Continue reading

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