Category Archives: Sports

Players Tee Off for the First Round of the Genesis Open

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

FIRST ROUND ON THURSDAY: Seventy-seven elite golfers teed off today at the Genesis Invitational in Pacific Palisades. Tournament host Tiger Woods is one of those competing for the $4 million first place and a 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe. The tournament … Continue reading →

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Australian Golfer Adam Scott Always a Threat at the Riviera

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Australian Adam Scott won the Genesis Invitational in 2020, but earlier that week, this editor was already betting he would come out on top. There are a lot of ways for spectators to approach the tournament at the Riviera Country … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Traffic Warnings for Genesis: Tee times

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Genesis Invitational is being held February 12 to 18. Tiger Woods has announced he will play, which means traffic will be heavy on the roads surrounding the Riviera Country Club, including Paul Revere Middle School. Teeing off at 9:25 … Continue reading →

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The  “Love Song” of Tiger Woods

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Tiger Woods, 48, will host and play in the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club this coming week. It will be his first tournament in 2024. The Genesis is a limited field for top performers, and Woods will be … Continue reading →

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Plan to Go to Genesis Invitational February 15 to 18

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Genesis Invitational, hosted by Tiger Woods, will open its doors to the public at the Riviera Country Club Thursday, February 15 to Sunday, February 18. A collegiate showcase will be held February 12, with the winning collegiate player gaining … Continue reading →

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Local Nonprofits Urged to Apply for Grants

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Local nonprofits that benefit youth are urged to apply to the Palisades Optimist Club’s Annual Grant awards program. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2024. The Palisades Will Rogers Run Foundation, which annually holds the Will Rogers 5/10K Fourth … Continue reading →

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Toppel Donation Brings Volleyball to the Palisades Rec Center

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Haldis Toppel, son Curt, daughter-in-law Nicole and daughter, handed Palisades Recreation Center Director Jasmin Dowlatshahi a check for $10,000, which will bring volleyball to the Center. “I’m so pleased that we are able to bring the sport to the children … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades Baseball Association Registration Underway

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Registration for the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association spring season is underway. Boys and girls aged 6 to 14 as of April 30, 2024, are welcome to participate. Tryouts will be held for six-year-olds on Friday, January 19. On Saturday … Continue reading →

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Sam Lagana Honored by CBS as a Hometown Hero

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Sam Laganà, who grew up in Pacific Palisades and is now famously known as the announcer/stadium “voice” of the Los Angeles Rams, was honored by CBS-Los Angeles Sports as a Hometown Hero, in October. Whenever an announcer/emcee is needed in … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Combines Community and Sport

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  The 9th Annual Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot saw more than 2,000 runners, family members, strollers and supporters assemble at the Palisades Charter High School Stadium Thanksgiving morning.   One of the founders of the race, David Houston, was putting … Continue reading →

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