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THURSDAY · JULY 29, 2010 THE PENINSULA BEACON
SUMMER ADVENTURES Sail Ho is far from par for the course BY DEBBIE HATCH | THE BEACON
Sail Ho Golf Club, the nine-hole executive course at the north end of Liberty Station, seems to some golfers a well-kept secret. This may not be true for long, however, as Sail Ho’s popularity grows among its patrons — particularly during the lazy days of summer. A.G. Spalding of Spalding Sports fame built the original course in 1926, and it was then owned and operated by the Navy. The course opened to the public in 2006. “It’s a very friendly environment,” said Tim Parun, the professional golfer on staff. Parun acknowledged the stigma assoA golfer swings into action at the nine-hole executive golf course at Sail Ho – a facility expectciated with executive courses, but said PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON ed to lure plenty of action during the lazy days of summer.
the shorter course enables players to get a round in before work and to work on their short game. “There is a lot of character to the course that makes if enjoyable for all levels of golfers,” he said. Rui Anjo has lived in Point Loma since 1975 and has been playing at Sail Ho since it opened to the public. “Number five is a very scenic hole that faces the downtown skyline,” Anjo said. His daughter has taken lessons from Parun and enjoys playing whenever she has time. PGA pros Phil Mickelson and Craig Stadler used to play the course for junior golf tournaments when the Navy still owned it. A young golfer makes the most of a sand trap
SEE GOLF, Page 13 at Sail Ho Golf Course. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON
SPORTSbriefs Sports arena to host Fed Cup final in November
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The tennis world will have an eye on the San Diego Sports Arena this November. On June 29, the U.S. Tennis Association announced that the local venue will host the 2010 Fed Cup final, the biggest team event in women’s tennis. The U.S. hasn’t hosted a Fed Cup Final since 2000 and San Diego was one of 10 cities nationwide that put in a bid for the event. The sports arena also hosted a Davis Cup tie in 1989, making it only the eighth U.S. venue to host the men’s and women’s tennis equivalent of the World Cup. The city has hosted a Fed Cup event before in 2008, when the U.S. beat Germany in the 2008 quarterfinals in La Jolla. The U.S. team is 7-0 all-time in California. In the final on Nov. 6-7, the U.S. will host Italy in a rematch of the 2009 finals, which the host Italians won 4-0. The U.S. team currently leads all nations with 17 Fed Cup titles, with the last championship coming in 2000. Tickets are expected to go on sale for the event in August. For more information, call the U.S. Fed Cup hotline at (888) 334-8782, or visit www.usta.com/fedcup.
Young Angler Tournament to reel in youth Saturday
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Young anglers between the ages of six and 15 will compete in the free eighth annual Young Angler Tournament on Saturday, July 31 at the Shelter Island Pier, 1776 Shelter Island Drive. The saltwater event, sponsored by the International Game Fish Association (IFGA) and the San Diego Sportfishing Council and the Port of San Diego, will feature a points system to allow for catch and release. Winners in the various age categories will be determined by adding up points for fish caught. The angler with the most points overall will be recognized on the tournaments’ perpetual trophy. IGFA representatives and volunteers from the United Pier and Shore Anglers Club, San Diego Rod & Reel and the San Diego Anglers will be on hand to assist young anglers and to tally points. Young anglers in the competition are encouraged to bring their own gear, although a limited number of loaner rods will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Small quantities of bait will be provided each angler while supplies last. Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by fishing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prizes are awarded by 2 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, and sodas will be served to all registered anglers. For more information,call the San Diego Sportfishing Council at (619) 234-8793 or visit www.sportfishing.org. SEE BRIEFS, Page 13