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Scholars Shine at Mid-Year Reception
On Saturday, January 6, 29 SCGA Junior Golf Foundation scholars gathered at Old Ranch CC in Seal Beach to reunite, network and reflect on their first semester of the 2023-2024 collegiate school year. Between bites of sliders, fries, pizza and cookies, scholars...
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Summer Success
After sinking the last putt on 18, Alexa Melton breathed a sigh of relief after her record-setting performance to capture the SCGA Women’s Amateur at Valencia CC on July 30-31. With a final score of 9-under, Melton notched the best score to par in championship...
Play Day Recap: North Ranch CC
Connecting with fellow players, regardless of age, is one of golf’s great assets. Recently, a group of 12 SCGA Juniors were afforded the opportunity to meet and play with members at North Ranch CC during a Play Day. The North Ranch members mentored their Junior...
One Word: Undefeated
How did SCGA Junior manage to have two teams go undefeated in the PGA Junior League? Simply by following the course, which always involves compassion, hard work and good times in a family environment. This was their first year involved in the PGA Junior League— a...
A Scholar’s Success
When speaking about golf and teaching the game to youth, there’s an incredible sound of passion in Giovanni Sandoval’s voice. Not to mention after only four years, he’s a 3 handicap. He went from an SCGA Junior student to now working as a coach. Thanks to the SCGA...
SCGA Junior Alumna Kristy Harada Hosts Current Juniors at Chapman University
On February 10th, SCGA Junior along with the Chapman University Golf program hosted a group of SCGA Juniors and their parents for a campus tour and information session with three members from the Women’s Golf team and head coach, Ming Lao. This was a great opportunity...
Back To School
SCGA Junior golf instructors have been given a unique homework assignment – one that has them packing up their (golf) bags and hustling to make the first-period bell. They have been tasked with helping several local secondary schools – John Glenn High School, Bell...