Local duffers have always known that Northern California is the center of the golf universe, but recently the game's governing bodies have made it official, locking in an unprecedented 15-year slate of big-time tournaments in Pebble Beach and San Francisco. It begins in August 2018 with the U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach Golf Links and then the hits just keep on coming. Here's … [Read more...] about Northern California Golf Heats Up
Shaking the Line Up
Just when you thought the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am couldn’t get any better, along came the 2016 version. One of the strongest fields of professionals in the tournament’s history enjoyed perfect weather for four days, and in the end it came down to the Prince of Pebble, four-time champion Phil Mickelson, battling a down-on-his-luck journeyman named Vaughn Taylor, ranked … [Read more...] about Shaking the Line Up
In the Game with Ol’ Blue Eyes
For the past quarter century, Tom Dreesen has been a fixture at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. After 45 years in show business, Dreesen has acquired a lot of famous friends. Sammy Davis, Jr. was one. David Letterman and Clint Eastwood still are. But the man who meant the most to Dreesen, personally and professionally, was Francis Albert Sinatra. For 14 years, … [Read more...] about In the Game with Ol’ Blue Eyes
An Iconic Tournament Improves
A golf tournament is largely defined by which pros it attracts…even the 2014 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Yes, the famous golf courses are in many ways the stars of the show, and celebrities from Hollywood and the sports world are enough to keep certain casual fans entertained, but part of what has always made the Pro-Am a great sporting event is its champions. From … [Read more...] about An Iconic Tournament Improves
Fun for the Fans
The 2013 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am will have all the familiar touchstones that have made the tournament so popular: beautiful golf courses, big-name pros, and an eclectic mix of famous amateurs drawn from Hollywood and the world of sports. But this year’s Pro-Am will also boast a number of significant upgrades that reflect the passion and vision of Steve John, who … [Read more...] about Fun for the Fans