Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Hahn gets 2nd win on Canadian Tour



Alameda's James Hahn, former UC Berkeley player and frequent Metro visitor, has secured his second victory of the season on the Canadian Tour.

Hahn shot a four-under 68 on Sunday to earn the win at the Riviera Nayarit Classic in Mexico. His 269 was best by three strokes.

Hahn won the Edmonton Open earlier this year. He also shares the Metro course record of 63.

Metro and OTEI featured on Golf Channel program "Golf in America"



A recent Golf in America program on Golf Channel profiled Oakland Turf Education Initiative, which introduces inner-city youth to potential career paths in sports turf & golf course management, environmental sciences, and the green industry. Participating students go on study tours and field trips, attend after school programs, and participate in internships.

You can watch the segment here.

My favorite part of the story is when the reporter asks Metro Superintendent Gary Ingram how long he will be participating in OTEI. Gary's answer: "Are you asking me how long I plan to live?"




Here is another recent story on OTEI from the GCSAA: