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News and stories highlighting our members
Scholar Success: On the Course, Behind the Camera
The disparities between the golf course and the film studio might seem significant, but for scholar Ami Hamada, there’s really not much of a difference at all. “On the golf course, I learned the importance of not giving up and of having perseverance,” Hamada said. “I...
A Conversation With the Waite Family
In the coming months, the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation will be bringing its Player & Youth Development program to Riverside. Ahead of the new community launch, SCGA President Fred MacFarlane played a round of golf with longtime SCGA Junior member Shani Waite at the...
Girl Talk: Emma Kurata
Emma is a freshman at Gahr HS and is a member of the Girls Golf of Southeast LA Leadership Team. When did you start playing golf? How did you get involved? I started playing golf in the eighth grade. I got involved by taking lessons with SCGA Junior at Don Knabe GC....
Junior Spotlight: Kai & Bode Yuan
The Yuan brothers are both great golfers who impress their coaches with their skill and dedication. They regularly come to class and take lessons. What really stands out about the Yuan brothers to their instructors is how much fun they are to have in class by telling...
Recruiting 101
As a junior golfer, you might be planning or hoping to someday have the opportunity to play college golf. Representing a university, carrying a team bag and being a student-athlete is a wonderful experience. With so many different colleges and golf programs...
Junior Spotlight: Daniel Choi
Daniel is an avid golfer who has been with SCGA Junior since the beginning of the San Fernando Valley community. Daniel now participates in the Advanced Player Program and it has helped him take his game to the next level. How long have you been with SCGA Junior? I've...
Junior Spotlight: Madison Stout
Madison (left) began her SCGA Junior story as a Golf Pass member before getting more involved as a volunteer and mentor to younger girls. She is a member of Girls Golf of Southeast LA and has been chosen for several special events because of her dedication, character...
Junior Spotlight: Isabella Mendoza
Isabella loves to play golf and especially enjoys the girls-only class and Girls Golf of Southeast LA outings. Her coaches describe her as a sponge for one-on-one instruction and that she loves to learn more about the game. She always comes to the course with a smile...
Junior Spotlight: Vince & Jason Arciaga
The Arciaga brothers, Vince (right) and Jason love coming to class and interacting with all their friends at the course. Vince has been an avid golfer for several years and outside of class he's even played with his dad in SCGA Junior adult-junior tournaments. You can...
Junior Spotlight: Khloe Jones
Khloe is a dedicated golfer who always brings a smile and strong work ethic with her to class. She started with SCGA Junior as a Golf Pass member and is now a regular in the SFV community, coming to class weekly and is also a member of the Girls Golf of SFV chapter....
Junior Spotlight: Nathan Zet
Nathan is a dedicated golfer who is passionate about learning both on and off the course. A regular at all SCGA Junior events, Nathan frequently participates in college prep courses and other special events to learn more about the golf industry. When he isn't...
Scholar Success: A Resilient Mind
“The biggest thing that golf has taught me is resiliency to get past the difficult because anything can happen.” For SCGA Junior scholar Calista Reyes, a sophomore playing golf at Stanford, she doesn’t just talk the talk, she also walks the walk. Reyes sat down to...
Girl Talk: Megan Lee
Megan Lee, senior, Cleveland High School Favorite golfer: Lizette Salas Favorite course: Pebble Beach GL Favorite animal: Elephant Favorite food: Grilled cheese Favorite way to relax: Reading a good book with a snack in hand Dream foursome? Matt Kuchar, Tiger Woods...
Club Helps Give Girls a Future
Golf is a special game for many, many reasons. Peggy West, club president of the Associated Women Golfers of Annandale rattled off several reasons why she loves the game. It’s social. It’s a game you can play your whole life. It teaches integrity, sportsmanship,...
Junior Spotlight: Ayuka & Kaelyn Yang
Ayuka (left) and Kaelyn (right) are currently enrolled in our Advanced Player Program. We asked each of them a series of questions to learn more about them, why they love golf, and what else they like to do when they're not on the course! ...
Junior Spotlight: Kayla Payne
Kayla is a dedicated golfer who always has a smile on her face when she is at the course. She started golfing with us last year and hasn't looked back! She is currently enrolled in our Girls Golf class on Friday nights and always attends our monthly Girls Golf of...
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...