JOHN COLLETTStaff Writer When Courtney Young stepped onto the campus of Pepperdine University in the fall of 2004, her sole purpose was to play soccer. Fast forward four years and this former soccer standout now finds herself running long distance on the Pepperdine women’s track team. “I’ve never really ran track at all,” Young said. The junior grew up playing soccer all her … [Read more...] about Former soccer player turns to track
Sports
Freshman golfer drives team to new heights
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor As a freshman, Taylore Karle leads the Pepperdine women’s golf team with a 73 stroke average. In addition, Karle has been the top Waves finisher in each of the team’s eight tournaments. Before next week’s West Coast Conference Championships in Tacoma, Wash., the Scottsdale, Ariz., native sat down and chatted about her start in golf, crazy … [Read more...] about Freshman golfer drives team to new heights
Karle leads Waves again, team prepares for conference play
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The No.-17 Pepperdine women’s golf team, led by freshman Taylore Karle, took 11th place at the PING/Arizona State Invitational in Tempe, Ariz., over the weekend. This was the Waves’ final tournament before the West Coast Conference Championship. The Waves shot a respectable 303 in the final round Sunday to finish the tournament at 911. USC took … [Read more...] about Karle leads Waves again, team prepares for conference play
Stroke of genius: golfer Shane Mason
ALEC EAGONStaff Writer It seems like there isn’t a day that goes by without news of another pro athlete who has been caught doping or displaying poor conduct on or off the field. Few professional sports have been able to maintain a spotless image and also continue to present success as a result of hard work and discipline. Golf, however, has not followed the trend of other pro … [Read more...] about Stroke of genius: golfer Shane Mason
My final predictions
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor The beginning of the Masters always brings me a bittersweet feeling. This year, especially, it’s more bitter than sweet. That’s because today is day one of the season’s first major tournament in golf, but it’s also my last day to write a story for the Graphic. You know what that means? I wrote my first column about golf two years ago and, … [Read more...] about My final predictions
