Go Golf Arizona, Pro-Files, Southern Arizona News
In the old days, daring pilots used to go from town to town performing risky stunts, mostly using farms as their runways. There is a group of professional golfers who basically do the same thing. Fly from town to town, like the old barnstormers. to try to qualify for...
Courses & Travel, Go Golf Arizona, Southern Arizona News
The Randolph Golf Complex is changing things up a little this fall. With record play since the Covid 19 pandemic, the course has been able to steer some money into a few subtle improvements. The driving range has a much-needed improvement. Driving range mats have...
Go Golf Arizona, Pro-Files, Southern Arizona News
Outside of Arizona few people had ever heard of Sophia Popov. The USC graduate, and Scottsdale resident, had floundered in her first try on the LPGA tour, being relegated to the Symetra and even mini-tour events to keep her hopes alive. The Cactus Tour is an Arizona...
Go Golf Arizona, Pro-Files, Southern Arizona News
McKenzie Tour regular Yannick Paul ran away with the Arizona Open in Phoenix this year…capturing the $20,000 first prize…at 18 under par for a three shot win. Although the event is mostly populated by PGA professionals, it was also open to amateurs…and a few...
Go Golf Arizona, Pro-Files, Southern Arizona News
It took awhile, but Tucson born and raised Michael Thompson found his way into the winners circle again on the PGA Tour. He held on to win the 3M Open, 7 years after his only previous win at the Honda Classic in 2013. Very often, you have to go out and earn the...
Go Golf Arizona, Pro-Files, Southern Arizona News, Uncategorized
For elite Arizona golfers, this is their time of year. Playing in 100 degree heat is just part of the deal. The Arizona Amateur Championship kicks off on July 27. It features 36 holes of medal play to determine the 64 who will be paired off in match play. Among those...
