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Kendra the wonderdog

Kendra the wonderdog

Kendra, a hard working canine, chases and harasses geese, gulls, and coots at Metro.
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Superintendent Gary Ingram now blogging

Superintendent Gary Ingram now blogging

Metro Superintendent extraordinaire and all-around great guy Gary Ingram is now blogging about the course. Check it out here.
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I just have to brag

I just have to brag

I can't help myself. I shot my best round at Metro on Feb.3. Three birdies, two bogies and the rest pars for a 71. My playing partners also had great rounds -- Jerry carded a 77, Jim and 78 and Ed an 80.What did I learn? That good rounds feel...
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Hahn qualifies for full status on Nationwide Tour

Hahn qualifies for full status on Nationwide Tour

Metro course record holder (along with Dong Yi) James Hahn came this close to qualifying for the PGA Tour. He needed a par on his last hole to make the number, but couldn't quite pull it off. Still, he had an incredible run and gets the chance to make...
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Hahn qualifies for Q School Finals

Hahn qualifies for Q School Finals

James Hahn is one big step away from qualifying for the PGA Tour.Here's a YouTube clip of Hahn's swing at the Metro range, where you can often catch a view of his practice sessions:The final stage of PGA TOUR q-school will be held Dec. 2-7 at Bear Lake...
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Hahn gets 2nd win on Canadian Tour

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 b...
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Metro and OTEI featured on Golf Channel program “Golf in America”

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. Participa...
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Win free tickets to President’s Cup

Win free tickets to President’s Cup

Heckuva deal: BART has a contest for free VIP tickets to next month's President's Cup. From the MyBART.gov site:Golf lovers - you've died and gone to hole-in-one heaven. myBART is giving five lucky winners VIP tickets to The Presidents Cup, October 6...
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Metro regular James Hahn wins Canadian Tour event

Metro regular James Hahn wins Canadian Tour event

Alameda's James Hahn, who can be found practicing often (and being very friendly and generous with golf tips) at Metropolitan Golf Links, shot a final round 66 to win the TELUS Edmonton Open."There is an unreal feeling about all of this," Hahn said. ...
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