Tag archives: golf

Jimenez Tees Up First NCAA DII Win
By Scott Craig   |   March 17, 2026

Westmont’s Fernando Jimenez, a freshman from New Mexico, won his first tournament, posting a one-over-par 217 over three days at Coyote Creek Golf Club in Morgan Hill. As a team, the Warriors finished third at the RCA Electric Spring Invitational, which featured seven NCAA Division II teams. “Fernando entered the final round in fourth place […]

Golf Classic a Hole Lot of Fun 
By Scott Craig   |   October 28, 2025

Under sunny skies with temperatures in the 80s, about 30 foursomes of golfers drove toward victory with the goal of raising scholarship funds for Westmont students at Glen Annie Golf Club. The 14th annual Westmont Golf Classic awarded top golfers and offered unique raffle prizes, including Scottie Scheffler-autographed golf flags.  The foursome of Dr. Michael […]

St. Vincent’s 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic
By Joanne A Calitri   |   October 21, 2025

On Monday, October 6, St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara held its 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic at Ty Warner’s The Montecito Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. This annual favorite is sold out a year ahead, and its proceeds support single mothers and their children through St. Vincent’s Family Strengthening Program. The event started at […]

Women’s Golf Swings PacWest Honors
By Scott Craig   |   October 7, 2025

Westmont women’s golf competed in its second tournament of the young season, losing to the hosts, Westminster University, by one stroke to finish in second place out of the 11-team field Sept. 22 at Glenmoor Golf Course in South Jordan, Utah. As a result of the Warrior’s performance, the team was named the PacWest Women’s […]

Brian and Birnam: The Green Green Grass of Home
By Jeff Wing   |   April 15, 2025

Brian O’Laughlin was born to it – his awkward orientation at Washington State University notwithstanding. “Everybody shows up and all the other students are holding their major signs. You know, ‘What’s your major?’ And I was just walking around aimlessly looking for my group. I asked someone from admin, ‘Excuse me. Where’s Turf Management?’” The […]

Adam to the ‘Foooore’-front
By Richard Mineards   |   October 29, 2024

Santa Barbara Symphony conductor Nir Kabaretti and his wife Gaia are beaming over their 14-year-old son Adam’s golfing prowess, as well they should. Adam, a freshman at San Marcos High School, was selected among 60 applicants to compete in the Tiger Woods – TGR Jr. Invitational golf tournament last weekend. The 30 girls and 30 […]

St. Vincent’s 23rd Annual Golf Classic at the Montecito Club
By Joanne A Calitri   |   October 22, 2024

Monday, October 7, saw the 23rd Annual St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara Golf Classic at the Montecito Club. This charity tournament supports single mothers and their young children in the Family Strengthening Program.  Bill Cordero Sr. is one of its founders, and Event Chair for the past 12 years. His dedication to St. Vincent’s began with […]

Golf Teams Swing Early Wins
By Scott Craig   |   October 22, 2024

Westmont men’s and women’s golf received multiple honors from the PacWest Conference after outstanding performances at the Westmont Invitational earlier this month at Sandpiper Golf Club in Goleta.  The women’s team was named the PacWest Women’s Golf Team of the Week after capturing the tournament title with a four-stroke victory over both Point Loma and […]

Scheffler Putter Raffle
By Scott Craig   |   October 8, 2024

As part of the Westmont Classic Golf Tournament, the college will raffle off a TaylorMade Spider Tour X putter with the cover autographed by Scottie Scheffler. The golf tournament, which raises funds for student scholarships, will be held on Friday, Oct. 4, from noon to 6 pm at Glen Annie Golf Club. A barbecue dinner […]

Acolytes of St. Andrews visit Montecito Club and Pronounce it Magnificent
By Jeff Wing   |   August 27, 2024

The Montecito Club is unique – a sometimes-tiring adjective that doesn’t say a helluva lot. “How unique?” Thank you for asking. For starters, the MC’s Director of Agronomy is a guy named Tennessee McBroom, if you can imagine. McBroom is the soil and turf scientist whose Hulk-like green thumb has helped elevate the Montecito Club […]

New Golf Coach Joins Warriors
By Scott Craig   |   August 20, 2024

Leo Maes, former head golf coach at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona, will serve as the next head coach for Westmont’s men’s and women’s golf teams. Maes previously was the head coach for four years at Glendale Community College and three years as an assistant at Mesa Community College.  “He brings a well-rounded track record […]

Swing for a Cause
By Scott Craig   |   July 30, 2024

The Westmont Golf Classic, a charity golf tournament started in 2008 to raise funds for student scholarships, returns Friday, Oct. 4, at the Glen Annie Golf Club, 405 Glen Annie Road in Goleta. Registration is $200 per golfer and includes: 18 holes of golf with cart; tri-tip BBQ dinner, on-course games, raffles and awards. Additional […]

Golf Coach Wins Tourney
By Tim Buckley   |   January 2, 2024

Congratulations to Westmont men’s and women’s golf head coach Joshua Ault, who won his first mid-amateur tournament in the AmateurGolf.com Winter Invitational December16-17 at Corica Park Golf Course in Alameda. Ault finished at 2-over with rounds of 72-74. He led by one stroke heading into the challenging final two holes. Facing wind and rain, he […]

22nd Annual St. Vincent’s Golf Classic Fundraiser at the Montecito Country Club 
By Joanne A Calitri   |   October 31, 2023

Monday, October 16, saw the 22nd Annual St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara Golf Classic at the Montecito Club, a charity tournament supporting single mothers and young children in the Family Strengthening Program. There were 20 teams with 80 players who competed for grand prizes in over five categories. The event commenced at 10 am with breakfast, […]

Birdies for Horsies
By Richard Mineards   |   August 29, 2023

Golf clubs replaced mallets when Santa Barbara Polo Club’s Polo Training Center hosted its 5th annual golf tournament at the Montecito Club with 18 teams raising a hefty $100,000 for the Carpinteria-based facility. Players went round the Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole course in foursomes during the Farmers & Merchants Bank-sponsored event, although a BMW donated by […]

Golf Max 
By Kelly Mahan Herrick   |   February 21, 2023

The largest golf store in Santa Barbara and Montecito is under new ownership, featuring 25-year-old local resident Alex Bollag at the helm. Golf Max is located next to Harry’s Plaza Café in Loreto Plaza and opened for business last fall.  The location was formerly a golf store called The Golf Klub; owner Tom Noyes announced […]

St. Vincent’s 21st Golf Classic Fundraiser at the Montecito Country Club
By Joanne A Calitri   |   October 18, 2022

An overcast Monday, October 10 saw the 21st Annual St. Vincent’s Golf Classic Fundraiser at the Montecito Country Club touting 88 participants from 22 corporate sponsors, the most since its inception. This year the tee-gift for each participant was a pair of golf shoes. Overseeing the event were St. Vincent’s President & CEO Rosa M. […]

Teeing Off for the Warrior Golf 
By Scott Craig   |   September 27, 2022

Westmont men’s golfer Peyton Hendricks’ collegiate career is off to a stellar start. The freshman from Livermore notched the individual championship with a three-under score of 69 on September 8 to guide Westmont to a tri-match tournament against Hope International and Vanguard at El Dorado Park Golf Course in Long Beach. The following day at […]

PTCSB Hosts Annual Golf Tournament
By Montecito Journal   |   July 26, 2022

The Polo Training Center Santa Barbara (PTCSB) is hosting its annual benefit golf tournament on August 22 at the Montecito Club’s Jack Nicklaus Signature course. The PTCSB is a nonprofit dedicated to making polo more accessible for local youth. Not only does the organization envision the sport’s growth as increased training and collegiate scholarships, but […]

Golf Classic Brings in $120,000
By Nick Masuda   |   January 11, 2022

The United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County, the North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center, and the Technology in Schools Program each received $40,000 as part of the 2021 Chumash Charity Golf Classic at Alisal River Course in Solvang. The tournament returned after a one-year hiatus, with proceeds aiding funding for […]