“Well, that was different.” That is what people are saying about the Dirty Derby by the crazy guys and gals at Dirty Bird Golf, the irreverent makers of golf apparel, which is definitely not your grandpa’s gear. So, on a beautiful Southern California morning, 50 golfers of all levels of skills, 25 teams of 2 people playing the same hole simultaneously. This is not your typical golf tournament.
Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, CA was the site for a bit of an unusual tournament. The Barstool Classic was in town for fun, shenanigans, friendship, and rest assured, golf. This stop was one of the qualifying 16 events leading to the finale this November at the famed Pinehurst #2 in North Carolina.
Another great turnout for the latest Malbon Golf Club (MGC) golf tournament. It was held this time at the beautiful Monarch Beach Golf Links (MBGL) located in Dana Point, CA. As we expected, many remain anxious to return to “normal” conditions as we deal with this pandemic, so the fact nearly fifty players made the decision to come out and participate in the first tournament post COVID-19 lockdown, was a great sign that we are adapting to this new norm.
We live in strange times. Things are either canceled, postponed, put away, or forgotten. Amidst COVID-19 worries, the sports world took a back seat to public safety, and one by one, all major sports halted their seasons; basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, tennis, and yes, one of our favorites, golf. It was quite disheartening to see all tournaments cease, and it extended to all public and private tracks. One of our local gems, the Monarch Beach Golf Links, was not immune to the quarantine, and for two long months, in a glorious spring, the club ceased its operations. For us at GSocial, all avid golfers, it was an excruciating time, which was echoed by people all around Orange County. For those of you who have not experienced some of the best golf in this county, or any other for that matter, Monarch Beach Golf Links is a fantastic track right by the beach (hole #3 is something to behold) at times challenging and scenic, it is paradise.
My parents vision was to connect vibrant California culture with genuine Irish charm. Our menu celebrates comfort foods like warm Guinness bread with salted honey butter, or fish and chips, but also calls to the more adventurous hoping to try something like grilled octopus or rabbit fricassee.
I’ve always heard great things about Urban Golf Performance, and from the moment I set foot inside the door, I knew I was in for a special treat. I was quickly greeted by Leo Rooney, the Director of Performance, who welcomed me and gave me a guided tour of the entire facility.
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One nation, indivisible, under God. A nifty statement, isn’t it? But, where has that gone? It has gone in the way of beatings, unwarranted arrests, profiling, harassing, and all too frequently, murder. In the wake of the events of this past week, I was going to write that: “our fair city has seen its share of…” Then again, the concept of fairness is somewhat nebulous these days.
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In what might be one of the last social gatherings, at least for a little while, Ceron Cigars, in a
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