Mary Burroughs is a dedicated volunteer at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, where she takes on the roles of greeter and rover at the Mackenzie Golf Course. Mary devotes her time on Friday afternoons and Sunday mornings to warmly welcome guests to the golf course. Mary recently returned to Sacramento after retiring in Baja, California, Mexico,… Continue reading →
Taking free relief in golf is simple, but most golfers misunderstand when they can take it. All golfers know that every stroke matters. One swing can be all the difference between winning and losing, and nothing feels worse than that one swing being from a penalty. There are however some instances where you can get… Continue reading →
After 23 Years Jim Fitzpatrick Is Closing His Gallery At The End Of 2023, With a Gallery Sale starting at 50% off. EVERYTHING MUST GO! Are you a fan of golf art, or just art in general? You do not want to miss this one-of-a-kind Gallery Closing sale by the talented Jim Fitzpatrick. Jim Fitzpatrick… Continue reading →
Find the perfect gift for your golfer at the Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop. The Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop is your best destination for gifts this holiday season. With everything from the biggest names in golf, there’s something for everyoneâeven non-golfers! Why shop local? As a consumer, you are a vital part in helping… Continue reading →
Haggin Oaks Director of Golf Mike Woods shares how to get backspin on your iron shots. We all want to play like the pros we see on the PGA Tour. Hit one those masterful approach shots onto the edge of the green and have it roll back to the hole. For most golfers, it can… Continue reading →
Long drive athletes from near and far competed in the first annual California Long Drive Championship at Haggin Oaks. Over the last few years, long drive has exploded in popularity all across the world. You might have seen someone practicing on the driving range or the World Long Drive Championship on the Golf Channel. Haggin… Continue reading →
Haggin Oaks Director of Golf Mike Woods shares how to hit when your ball is on a steep, uphill lie. Landing in a bunker is already a difficult situation to be in. But what do you do when your ball rests on an uphill lie, like the edge of a bunker? You can’t just hit… Continue reading →
A buried lie is one of the most difficult shots in golf, but you can recover from it easier than you think. We all end up in the bunker from time to time. Sometimes it’s a simple chip onto the green, but sometimes you find that dreaded buried lie, when your ball is embedded in… Continue reading →
Halloween Fun with the Sacramento Womenâs Golf Club to celebrate the memory of Jean Hock. Approximately 76 women joined the SWGC ( Sacramento Womenâs Golf Club ) Wednesday Club for the âJean Hock Memorial Guest Dayâ Tournament. Jeanâs favorite holiday was Halloween so the ladies celebrate it in style (see photo attached). This group meets… Continue reading →
Haggin Oaks Director of Golf Mike Woods shares how to curve the golf ball. Picture this: you’re playing a par 4 and you’ve just hit a wonderful tee shot straight down the fairway. All you need to do is get it on the green and you have a good shot for birdie. You find your… Continue reading →