JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer The thought of spurs sinking into a putting green just doesn’t seem like it would fly at a golf course. However with a name like cowboy golf, the only thought that probably comes to mind is a showdown between Wrangler and Polo. Cowboy golf is known by a variety of names including Snakes and Ladders, Bola Toss and Monkeyball. It involves PVC … [Read more...] about Giddy up luck on cowboy golf course
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Struggles in tourney land men in 14th spot
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine men’s golf team concluded its regular season action when it placed 14th of 15 at the National Invitational Tournament that ended Tuesday. The Waves posted a final-round 6-over par 294 to total a 54-hole score of 18-over par at the par-72, 7,200-yard OMNI Tucson National in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona State captured the team title … [Read more...] about Struggles in tourney land men in 14th spot
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Waves chew out No.-2 Anteaters ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant Facing both defending national champion and this season’s favorites in back to back games, while simultaneously gunning to revise school history, the top-ranked Pepperdine men’s volleyball team had more food on their plate than the wealthiest man in Malibu. However, the battle-tested Waves passed yet another test with … [Read more...] about JOHN TOCCI/Assistant Photo Editor
The life of a coach: The Walberg way
DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant The professional life of Vance Walberg, head coach of the Pepperdine men’s basketball team, is dominated by matchups, percentages, and Xs and Os. Off the court, the essence of Vance Walberg, a husband and a father, is consumed by five people: his wife Rose, and their four children – Jason, Heather, Jaimie-Rose and Ian. Most people recognize … [Read more...] about The life of a coach: The Walberg way
Women exit fifth at Arizona course
NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer The No. 5 Pepperdine women's golf team traveled to Tempe, Ariz. last weekend to compete in the PING/ASU Invitational, finishing fifth overall with sophomore Jayvie Agojo leading the Waves at No. 8 through the competition. The difficult course posting at par-72 and measuring at 6,230 yards brought the Waves down to the lowest score on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Women exit fifth at Arizona course