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USGA Boatwright Summit
I knew I had to go when I first heard about the USGA Boatwright Intern Summit. Named after P.J. Boatwright Jr., the USGA’s legendary executive director of rules and competitions, this summit gathers interns from all over the country who love golf and want to help...
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Hangin’ With My Galentines
The LPGA -USGA Girls Golf chapters of Southeast LA and San Fernando Valley came together with love and empowerment on the brain for their February activities to celebrate their love for themselves, each other and the game they play. At each chapter's Galentine's Day...
Helping Juniors Give Golf A Go
For kids who have never swung a golf club, or even been to a course, accessibility is an issue. Golf is an intimidating and expensive sport to try, especially in communities where golf isn't a culturally relevant sport. SCGA Junior teamed up with the LA84 Foundation...
Scholar Success: From the Course to the OR
Golf teaches its players patience, hard work and competitiveness. For some junior golfers, though, those skills end up translating off the course into other passions. SCGA Junior scholar Bailey Osborne channeled the character traits that she developed on the course...
Golfer Creates High School Team, Soars to Great Heights
When Angelina Kim first started her high school career at Fairfax High School, she knew that they didn’t have a golf team. In fact, that was one of the reasons that she chose the school. Fast forward four years, and the high school senior has not only completed a very...
Girl Talk: Juliette Ruaux
Juliette Ruaux, Freshman, Occidental College Favorite golfer: Jessica Korda Favorite course: El Dorado GC Favorite animal: Goldfish Favorite way to relax: Read outside Dream foursome? Rory McIlroy, Jessica Korda, Barack Obama When did you start playing golf? How did...
Girl Talk: Shani Waite
Shani Waite, 12th grade, Mira Costa HS Favorite golfer: Lexi Thompson is because I love the way she carries herself on and off the golf course. She shows confidence throughout everything she does, and she is the sweetest person ever! Favorite course: Oak Valley GC in...