Freshman Andrew Perez fired a 4-under-par 68 and Matt Siporin added a 2-under 70 on Monday, leading SBCC to a seven-stroke victory over Citrus in the first WSC men's golf tournament of the year at par-72 Santa Maria CC.Perez, a former Santa Barbara High standout who's averaging 69.8, had four birdies and an eagle on a day when four Vaqueros shot par or better. SBCC's total of 2-under 358 was the lowest in coach Chuck Melendez's eight years. … [Read more...]
Perez, Wilson take Vaqueros to second title
Saturday, February 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Andrew Perez and Steve Wilson shot even-par 72s on a rainy Friday, leading SBCC to its second straight men's golf title in the Rio Hondo Invitational at California CC in the City of Industry. The Vaqueros topped the 23-team field with 374 strokes, two better than Palomar and Santiago Canyon.Wilson was 4-under par after four holes and had two eagles in his round. The first eight holes were played in dry conditions but the rain came for the last 10 holes and produced some puddles.Conner … [Read more...]
SBCC Golf Classic approaching fast, set for March 16
Friday, February 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Sign-ups are being accepted for the 16th annual SBCC Golf Classic, which will take place on Monday, March 16 at La Cumbre Country Club. The four-person scramble gets underway with registration at 10 a.m. and a shotgun start at 11:15 a.m. The entry fee is $900 per foursome or $940 after March 3. Individuals can play for $225 or $235 after March 3.The entry fee covers green fees, a luncheon, cart and tee prizes.Last year, local banker Jeff DeVine sank a 51-foot putt to win the Chumash … [Read more...]
Ex-Don Perez leads SBCC to title in college debut
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 By 1 Comment
Andrew Perez opened his collegiate golf career with a bang on Tuesday, firing a 6-under 66 at Rio Bravo CC to capture the individual title and help SBCC claim the championship at the Bakersfield Invitational.Perez, a freshman who won the CIF Southern Section individual crown at Santa Barbara High last year, set a tournament course record with his 6-under-par 66. He shot 73 in Monday's first round at Seven Oaks CC for a 36-hole total of 5-under 139. … [Read more...]
Siporin, Perez put Vaqueros in 3rd after Round 1
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Freshman Matt Siporin fired an even-par 72 on Monday and former Santa Barbara High standout Andrew Perez shot 73, leading the SBCC men's golf team to third place in the opening round of the Bakersfield Invitational at Seven Oaks CC.Canyons and Fresno share the lead at 5-over 365 in the 36-hole, 13-school event that concludes today at Rio Bravo CC. Jim Weltig of Canyons was the medalist with a 5-under 67. … [Read more...]
Sim’s state title carries Vaqueros
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
VENTURA -- Asaka Sim fired a 2-over-par 74 on Tuesday and SBCC rallied to capture its second State Community College title in women's golf in the last three years. The Vaqueros, who started the day four shots off the lead in third place, recorded a season-best 311 at Olivas Links GC to finish 15 strokes ahead of Sacramento City. … [Read more...]
City College golfers in 3rd at state finals
Monday, November 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
VENTURA -- SBCC is in familiar territory after the opening round of the women's State Golf Finals.The Sim sisters, Asaka and Sumika, each shot 79 for the Vaqueros, who totaled 326 at par-72 Olivas Links GC and are four strokes behind the leader. At last week's Southern Cal Regional, SBCC was in third at the midway point, five strokes off the pace, and roared back in the final round to win by 19. … [Read more...]
City College rebounds for Socal Regional title
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
DESERT HOT SPRINGS -- What a difference a day makes.SBCC improved its first-round score by 20 strokes on Tuesday and cruised to a 19-stroke victory in the Southern Cal Regional women's golf tournament at Desert Dunes GC. The Vaqueros shot 340 in the final round, beating Palomar by 12 shots.SBCC shot 340 and won the six-team competition with 700 strokes. The Vaqueros earned their third straight berth to the four-team State Finals on Nov. 17-18 at Olivas Links in Ventura. They'll be joined … [Read more...]
Vaquero golfers need to come from behind
Monday, November 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
DESERT HOT SPRINGS — SBCC didn't play its best golf on a cold, windy day in the desert Monday during the first round of the Southern Cal Regional at par-72 Desert Dunes GC. The WSC champion Vaqueros are in third place in the six-team field at 360, five strokes behind the leader, Irvine Valley, and four behind second-place Santiago Canyon.The top two teams advance to the State Finals on Nov. 18-19 at Olivas Links in Ventura."We came in as the favorite, now we're the underdog," said SBCC … [Read more...]
Vaquero golfers finish off stellar WSC season
Monday, November 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
VENTURA — SBCC completed a near-perfect WSC women's golf campaign Monday with a nine-stroke victory in WSC Meet No. 9 at Olivas Links Golf Course. The Vaqueros beat Canyons 334-343 in the six-team competition to finish at 44-1, nine games ahead of the Cougars (35-10).SBCC, which captured eight of the nine WSC meets, had already clinched its fourth WSC title in five years with a win on Sunday.Sumika Sim shot 80 for the Vaqueros on a cold, windy day to earn medalist honors for the second … [Read more...]
Sim, Vaqueros sink Canyons, WSC at SBGC
Monday, October 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Asaka Sim, a freshman from Dos Pueblos High, fired a 3-over-par 75 on Monday at the Santa Barbara Golf Club, leading SBCC to its sixth win in seven WSC meets.The Vaqueros finished at 323 in their only home match to beat runner-up Canyons by 20 shots. Sim turned in a 1-under 33 on the back nine to earn medalist honors for the second time this year. … [Read more...]
Weir, Bowman and Sherry go way low for Gauchos
Saturday, October 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
UC Santa Barbara shot its best round in recent memory, a third round 273, to come from nine shots back a narrowly miss winning the title at the Sycuan Collegiate Invitational at the Willow Glen Golf Course in El Cajon. The Gauchos, who were seven shots better than the next closet team in the final round, finished at 26-under par 838, one shot behind Colorado State. … [Read more...]
