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
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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
Team rebounds to split series
DAVID TESIC/Assistant Photo Editor TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The No.-11 Pepperdine men’s baseball team split its two-game series with UC Santa Barbara, as it dropped the first game Tuesday, 14-0, before returning home Wednesday and notching a 14-3 victory. The Waves’ record now stands at 18-9 overall and 1-1 in conference play. The Waves had to play Tuesday’s game on just a … [Read more...] about Team rebounds to split series
Welcome to Leinart-Gate
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer Matt Leinart’s day started out simply. He met his best friend and significant other for a day out in his new stomping ground of Scottsdale. They meet for dinner, as they are in town to see how he is holding up away from home. After a few drinks and a great meal in one of the nicest restaurants in Scottsdale, the significant other says she is tired and … [Read more...] about Welcome to Leinart-Gate