FALL 2008 GOLF NEWS

TIM RANDALL will be playing for SANTA ANA COLLEGE on the men's golf team in the Spring of 2009. Not bad for a guy who picked up a golf club just over a year ago, made his high school varsity golf team after just 9 months of being on his lesson/practice game plan, and then being recuited by coaches Gorie and Morgan at SANTA ANA COLLEGE. I look forward to watching Tim's game improve as he competes for the Dons.

NATALIE DINGAS qulified for a spot on her high school varsity girl's golf team, and will be playing for Foothill High School for the Fall 2008 season. Quite an accomplishment, given Natalie has only been playing and taking lessons for about 6 months!! She's been working hard, sticking to her game plan, having fun, and is ready to lead Foothill into a great season. Go get em' Natalie!

Way to go DANTE FARANACCI for shooting 79 at Riverview Golf Course, and breaking 80 for the first time. Dante has been staying on his game plan, playing golf and taking lessons since April 2008 and has seen his scores coming down almost weekly. Dante will be playing for Foothill High School in the spring on the boys golf team as a freshman.

SPRING 2008 GOLF NEWS

KRIS OLSEN named the Central and North Orange County Instructor for the EWGA's EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM for 2008. The EWGA is the largest national organization of women executives who use golf as a means of business contact, as well as for fun and relaxation. Visit their site at EWGA.com.

Congratulations to TIM RANDALL for making the Boy's Varsity Golf Team at Orange High School! Tim has only been working on his golf game for 9 months, and has come a long way, with a great desire to practice and improve. Way to go Tim!!

VICKI VALLEJOS of ARGENTINA has agreed to play for the Santa Ana College Women's Golf Team for the Fall 2008 season! Vicki is a great competitor, with much to offer to this team. She has an eye toward a future degree in Architecture, and is really looking forward to this coming season and getting to play golf in the U.S.A!

FALL 2007 GOLF NEWS

LPGA NATIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE:Kris Olsen, Director of Instruction at Riverview Golf Course, and Karen Bogen of Strawberry Farms teamed up for this year's event December 6-8th at Palm Valley CC in Palm Desert, California. Scoring 142 over the two days (77-65), Kris and Karen left a few birdies on the course, but played well over all. One of the premier golf tournaments of the year for the LPGA, the National Team Championship will again be played next year at Palm Valley CC.

Congratulations to SAM SHADE AND CHRISTI WHITTEMORE who finished 8th and 11th in the Orange Empire League as individuals. Both Sam and Christi continued on to the Regionals at Solvang, CA playing the River Course at Alisol November 3-5th. Great job and great season you guys!!

The 1st annual "Summer Scramble" fundraiser for the Santa Ana College Women's Golf Team was a great success. Held at Riverview on August 20th, it should have been named the "Summer Sizzle" with temps in the mid 90's! But with lots of water handy, everyone stayed cool, though some of the play was "hot". Winning team was Whittemore, Shade, Reed, and Leahy. Congratulations, and thanks for your super support for the SAC Women's Golf Team. Tell a friend about next year's event on Friday Aug 29th 2008, 1:00 at Riverview. $99 per player.

Speaking of sizzle, Sam Shade of the SAC Women's Golf Team shot a 78 on 10/3/07 at Oak Creek GC in Irvine....just one shot shy of being medalist for the day. Way to go Sam!

SPRING 2007 Golf News

2/7/07 CONGRATULATIONS TO DALTON CARTER for making the Foothill High School Golf Team for Spring 2007!! Dalton shot an adventerous 43 on the front nine at Riverview during qualifying that included 4 pars and a birdie! And just yesterday, he shot a 40 on the front nine. He's worked very hard on his game, and is ready for a great season. Foothill is lucky to have you Dalton!

2/1/07 THE LATEST EWGA WORKSHOP, "THE ART OF SCORING" was a huge success. Everyone learned something new about the short game, how to zero in on exact yardages 75 yards and in, course strategy and alignment. Then, on to the golf course to play 9 holes and apply what was learned. A great time was had by all involved.

2/7/07 THE SANTA ANA COLLEGE "PLAYING LESSON " CLASS is underway for the spring. 16 weeks on Tuesdays from 3:00-6:10. We will be learning all aspect of the game: full swing, pitching, chipping, putting, rules, course conditions, mental approach, alignment, and the importance of balance, all enhanced by specific drills each week. Then, we go onto the golf course for 4 to 5 holes to apply what we learn. Great fun!! There's still time to register. Pick up an "ADD" slip in the pro-shop at Riverview, take it to Admissions at Santa Ana College and come join us. $34 for the class plus $6 for the bucket of balls each week....such a deal!

2/1/07 SANTA ANA COLLEGE WOMEN'S GOLF TEAM is looking forward to a great season in fall 2007. We already have some great players coming to join us: The Empire League champ ALICIA BEDOSA of Katella High, REBECCA FLORES of Western High who we are very proud to have on board, and ADRIANA MURILLO of Western High, who has enough enthusiasm over her golf to carry the whole team! I and Santa Ana College are very proud to have these girls, with more to come so stay tuned!

12/30/06  Congratulations to Kaylyn Dodge of Mater Dei High School! Kaylyn helped lead her team to an undefeated season: 12-0 overall and 8-0 league. Mater Dei was ranked #1 all season by the O.C. Register, and the team won 1st place in the Diamond Back Tournament and took 1st place in the Trinity League, with Kaylyn taking 3rd in the Trintiy League Championship. Kaylyn has also been picked to play for the University of Portland Women's Golf Team starting in the fall of 2007. Go Kaylyn!!

Girl's College and High School Update: 10-19-04

     Congratulations to Kristine Lee of Connelly High School!!
     During her league match against Fairmont and Valley Christian, Kristine shot 32 to take medalist honors!!      Talk about going low! Kristine has been medalist in 3 of her 4 matches this year. You go girl!
 

    Speaking of medalists, Kristin Medlin of Irvine Valley College has been medalist in 4 of  her 8 college  matches with the Lasers this year, with an eye toward league overall champion. Kristin has helped lead her team to a 8-1 record for the season so far!!  Kristin....you ROCK!

    Kaylyn Dodge of Mater Dei High School shot her best league match round ever on Oct 5th with a 39 at Victoria Golf Course to win medalist honors for the match. But wait...there's more! Two days later    Kaylyn shot a 41 at Willowick to take medalist honors again!! In her second season, Kayln has dropped her scoring average by four shots!  Looking good!

Do You Know a High School or College player who is looking to improve their game? Kris Olsen, LPGA (the swing and game coach for the above mentioned players) is available to help advance your player's ability. Call her to schedule an appointment at:    714-585-2223

APRIL 2005

WISEPlace "Chip In For WISEPlace" fundraiser, April 21st at 1:00. Join Kris, Ray Carrasco Eurepean Senior PGA Tour Player, and Lew Cooper PGA Tour Instructor for a unique afternoon of instruction, competition and BBQ dinner. Proceeds go to women's re-entry program. Last year was awesome, so don't miss out. Only 5 spots remain as of 4-11-05.Call 714-585-2223 for more details or to register. See ya there