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The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors is considering converting the Oakmoore Golf Course in Stockton into a safe camping site for the unhoused. The property, totaling 67.25 acres, includes the golf course clubhouse and three homes, and is owned by Gurpartap Singh of Oakmoore Properties. The board has not yet decided on a specific use for the property but is planning to discuss short-term and long-term plans that involve safe camping for the unhoused population. Safe camping provides a dedicated space for unhoused individuals to live in tents provided by the county on a temporary basis. The 2024 Point-in-Time…

The ISPS Handa Australian Open is one of the most prestigious national opens in the world of golf. Since 2022, the tournament has featured both men’s and women’s fields competing together across two courses for equal prize money. The new format was deemed a success by Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland, who noted that it had a positive impact on the tournament attendance, attracting its largest crowds in a decade. Despite this success, chairman of the PGA of Australia Ian Baker-Finch expressed reservations about the format, arguing that it diminishes both the men’s and women’s Opens. During an interview…

GOLF’s 2024 Top 100 Teachers Summit is set to take place at Cabot Citrus Farms in Brooksville, Fla., featuring a lineup of renowned speakers and presenters. The event, scheduled for Dec. 9-11, is already sold out and not open to the public. Attendees can look forward to a packed schedule of informative sessions, social dinners, and golf challenges under the lights. The first day of the summit, Dec. 9, will include a welcome cocktail reception and social dinner with speakers such as David DeNunzio, Jules Cowan-Dewar, Anthony Gerard, Chris Como, and more. Attendees will also get the chance to compete…

L.A.B. Golf has introduced the OZ.1 and OZ.1i putters, priced at $599.99 each, offering golfers the benefits of zero torque and more consistency on the greens in a traditional putter shape. These putters are made of 100% aluminum (OZ.1) or feature an aluminum body with a stainless steel face insert (OZ.1i), with customizable options for lie angle, head weight, alignment markings, and grip. The OZ.1i is set to be available in December, while the OZ.1 will be available in January. These putters are designed for golfers who want to eliminate face rotation during their strokes for increased consistency. L.A.B. Golf…

Olivia Schmidt, a professional golfer, is among several female players expressing dissatisfaction with the LPGA Tour’s current gender participation policy. In a documentary series called ‘Tee Time: Keep Women’s Golf Female’, Schmidt shared her frustration at competing against a player who was previously male before gender reassignment surgery during her efforts to reach the LPGA Tour. Despite reaching round two of the LPGA Tour Q-School alongside Hailey Davidson, a trans golfer, Schmidt missed out on advancing to the top tier and earned Epson Tour status. This disappointment led Schmidt to support the Independent Women’s Forum’s campaign urging the LPGA Tour…

Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer, has recently announced that he will not be participating in the Hero World Challenge in December. This news comes after Woods underwent back surgery in September and has not played in a tournament since The Open more than four months ago. Despite his disappointment at not being able to compete in the event he hosts in the Bahamas, Woods remains excited about being the tournament host. Following his surgery, Woods stated that he had intended to play at the Hero World Challenge, but his recovery has not progressed as quickly as he had hoped. The…

Reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau recently embarked on a unique challenge that has taken social media by storm. In a video posted on his social media channels, DeChambeau can be seen standing on the driveway of his Texas home, equipped with an artificial hitting mat and a drone camera capturing his backyard setup, featuring an artificial green with a hole cut a few yards from the front edge. The challenge? To make a hole-in-one over his house. The two-time Major champion has been attempting this feat for the past two weeks, with each day bringing new challenges and close…

The fall semester at Salisbury University presented a new opportunity with the introduction of a new golf team, marking the first season of competitive play for the team. The initiative to bring a golf team to the university had been in the works for several years, starting with former athletic director Gerry Dibartolo and continuing under the leadership of Monica Polizzi. After a rigorous selection process, Dalton Deardorff was appointed as the head coach of the men’s and women’s golf teams, bringing with him over 25 years of experience as a player and coach. Deardorff’s journey with the Salisbury University…