Foresters’ Turkey Day Shootout is tomorrow

The Foresters might know how to swing a bat best, but they'll do their best on the golf course to raise money for Hugs for Cubs.

Celebrate the Santa Barbara Foresters' third national championship by taking part in the annual Turkey Day Shootout golf tournament on Wednesday, November 23 at Montecito Country Club.It's the 12th year of the event, which helps raise money for Hugs for Cubs and the Foresters program.Along with local and national baseball celebrities, look for the baseball-tee drive and other special holes, plus enjoy terrific tee prizes. This year's prizes will feature the Foresters' 2011 NBC World … [Read more...]

Dons beat Simi in tune-up for DP showdown

Santa Barbara tuned up for its Wednesday showdown with Dos Pueblos by beating Simi Valley in a non-league girls golf match at Montecito Country Club.Playing on the par-37 back nine, the Dons fired 260 to Simi’s 281. Isabella Doub edged teammate Saralisa Ortega for medalist honors, 43 to 44. Alissa Crane shot her lowest round Montecito with a 52, Claudia Fanaro shot 55 and Caitlyn Morton fired a 66.The Dons play host to DP at Montecito. They need a win to tie for first place in the … [Read more...]

Ortega paces Dons to season-opening victory

The Santa Barbara High girls golf team jumped right into regular-season action on Monday, beating Orcutt Academy 260-315  in a non-league match at Montecito Country Club.Saralisa Ortega paced the Dons with a 43, Claudia Fanaro was next with a 51.The Dons are back in action today at home against Santa Ynez and host Rio Mesa on Thursday. … [Read more...]

2011 Junior Golf Tour Schedule

Monday, June 13 —  Buddy Allin No. 1, Montecito Country Club, 1:00 PM Monday, June 20 —  Buddy Allin No. 2, Sandpiper Golf Club, 7:00 AM Wednesday, June 22 —  Jack Elder No. 1, Santa Barbara Golf Club, Noon Monday, July 11 —  Jack Elder No. 2, Rancho San Marcos, 7:00 AM Monday, July 18 —  Glen Annie Golf Course, 6:30 AM Wednesday, July 20 —  Joe Blake Best Ball, Santa Barbara Golf Club, Noon Thursday, July 21 — Team Event, Alisal River Golf Club, Noon Monday, July 25 … [Read more...]

Warriors’ best score bested by La Reina

Christine Saito and Lauren Taira shot rounds of 50, but the Carpinteria girls golf team fell to visiting La Reina on Friday at par-36 Montecito Country Club, 213-275.The match began with a moment of silence for Carpinteria coach, teacher and athletic director John Ward, who passed away from cancer less than two weeks ago."This match was in his honor on a beautiful afternoon at Montecito Country Club, a course John loved to play, and which graciously allows to us to use for our matches," … [Read more...]

Dons enjoy their best day at Montecito CC

Santa Barbara continued its hot play on the golf course Thursday, shooting its best score at Montecito Country Club in a Channel League win over Buena.The Dons fired a 239 to Buena’s 266 at Montecito.“It was eight shots better than our previous best score there,” said coach Ryan Throop.Haley True was the match medalist with a 45. Olivia Fanaro and Sarah Kirkwood were next with 47s and Saralisa Ortega was a stroke back at 48.Santa Barbara (13-3, 5-0) can wrap up the outright … [Read more...]

Disc golf a part of third Wiersma Memorial

Jeff Shelton competes in last year's disc golf tournament at Montecito Country Club.

Local disc golfers will join traditional golfers Monday, Oct. 4, at Montecito Country Club for the third annual William Wiersma Golf and Disc Tournament, which benefits the William Wiersma Memorial Scholarship Endowment at Westmont.Golfers will tee off at 1 p.m., following a light lunch at noon. Hors d’ oeuvres will be served at 6 p.m., while awards and prizes are handed out. Greens fees are $150, $115 for recent college graduates (’05-’10) and $75 for current students. To register, … [Read more...]

Dons stay True to form in beating San Marcos

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Haley True earned her fifth medalist honor of the season to lead the Santa Barbara High girls golf team to a 244-290 win over San Marcos in a Channel League match at Montecito Country Club on Thursday.True shot an 8-over par 44 to lead three Dons in the 40s. Kyle Wagner shot 48 and Sarah Kirkwood 49.“Haley’s playing her best golf of the season right now, which is great,” said Santa Barbara coach Ryan Throop. “She hoping to make it to the Channel League Individuals and then go … [Read more...]

Santa Barbara drops first golf match of the season

Montecito Country Club is Santa Barbara High’s home course, but there at times when it isn’t much of an advantage for the home team.That was the case on Thursday as the Dons suffered their first loss of the season, falling three shots behind Oxnard in a three-way nonleague match. The Yellowjackets, behind medalist Drew Thomas’ 4-over par 40, scored 244 to Santa Barbara’s 247, and Oak Christian’s 265.“The girls have a challenging time at Montecito,” coach Ryan Throop said. … [Read more...]