Category Archives: Sports

Pancake Breakfast/PPBA Opening Day Tradition Continues

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER When it comes to one of the happiest days in the Palisades, residents know that the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association Opening Day and Pancake Breakfast is second only to Fourth of July. Parents and children alike gather … Continue reading →

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Come One, Come All. The PPBA Pancake Breakfast Will Be Held Saturday

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Sue

Some residents call the annual pancake breakfast, which opens the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association’s season, the second-best day of the Year in Pacific Palisades. July Fourth, with its parade and fireworks holds the top spot. But for pure excitement, community … Continue reading →

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Spain’s Jon Rahm Triumphs at the 2023 Genesis Invitational

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Sue

Sunday was a lucrative day for Jon Rahm as he won the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club, a $3.6 million purse and a GV70 Genesis. This was the Spaniard’s third victory in five tournaments in 2023 and re-established his … Continue reading →

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Golfer Tiger Woods Supports Kids and Military

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Sue

The press seems to focus on Tiger Woods the golfer, which is natural because he is an iconic sports figure. Woods just completed in his first tournament this season, the Genesis Invitational. He made the cut and finished one under, … Continue reading →

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New to the Genesis Golf Tournament? Head to Hole 4

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Sue

If this is your first time at the Genesis, which is played on the historic Riviera Golf Course, it can seem overwhelming. There are crowds, volunteers and 129 professional golfers and their caddies on this par 71, 18 hole golf … Continue reading →

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Tiger Woods Will be Part of 129 Player Field at the Genesis

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Sue

“I’m excited about being able to compete and play and play here at Riviera where basically it all started,” Tiger Woods told reporters on Tuesday. “I’m excited to get out there and play, play tomorrow and get a nice little … Continue reading →

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Steve Underwood Recounts 45 Years of Volunteering at the Riviera Golf Tournament

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Sue

Steve Underwood has a love affair that has lasted 45 years — and it is still going strong. He holds the record for having volunteered at the L.A. Open, the Nissan Open, the Northern Trust Open and the Genesis Invitational … Continue reading →

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The Silent Player at the Genesis: the Riviera Course

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Sue

Expert strategy is one of the key components needed to do well on the historic Riviera golf course. The course has been the site of a U.S. Open, two PGA Championships, a U.S. Senior Open and of course The Genesis … Continue reading →

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Competing with Fighting Games on E-Sports

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER Fighting games are a one-on-one computer game usually played in a competitive environment or casually with friends. You pick a character, your opponent picks a character, and each have differing moves they can use, as well as … Continue reading →

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Get Tickets for the Genesis: Tiger Woods Is Playing

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Sue

It was announced on February 10 that Tiger Woods will make the first start of his 2023 PGA TOUR season at the Riviera during this week’s Genesis Invitational. All of the top 30 players in the FedExCup standings will be … Continue reading →

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