on to see the triumphant comeback of Poppy Hills. Since its reopening in April 2014, the course has gone on to earn a number of accolades and awards, including Best Renovation from Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Golfweek and Links Magazine. The course is also hosting profes-
sional golf once again. The Cham- pions Tour Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach was co-hosted by Poppy Hills last year, and will stay there through at least 2016. As his days at Poppy Hills wind
down, Sousa is soaking it all in. “It’s very satisfying, going from the old course and having seen this one develop. I knew this one would be the jewel in the forest, the way they made it fi t into the surroundings,” Sousa said. “It’s been an incredible journey. I feel extremely good about what I did, what I left and the future of the course. For our members, they’ve got the ultimate.” For 25 years, so too did Poppy
Hills. –Jerry Stewart
The bridge on the fi rst hole has been named the Sousa Span for longtime Poppy Hills Superintendent Manny Sousa (pictured).
POPPY HILLS
Make The Turn Sets Up Shop at Poppy Hills
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he home of the NCGA recent- ly welcomed renowned teacher Jeff Ritter and his progressive “Make The Turn” Performance program to Northern California. A Golf Channel Academy, Make The Turn “MTT Perfor- mance” is a company dedicated to creating winning strategies for people seeking inspired action in golf performance and lifestyle development. MTT experiences are comprised of four pillars of achievement which include golf- based skill building, mindset, fi tness and nutrition. MTT’s partnership with Golf Channel Academy positions the company within “a premier group of top professionals, who all share the goal of providing high-quality instruction with the support of a unifi ed and recognized brand,” said Mike McCarley, Golf Chan- nel’s president. Coaches will appear on instruc-
tional programming across Golf Channel’s television and digital platforms. Golfers enrolled at Golf Channel Academy locations can track their progress alongside their
coach using advanced software to measure specifi c goals. The inaugural group of Golf Channel Academy locations was announced Masters Week via Golf Channel programming. MTT Performance at Poppy Hills is cur- rently the featured location serving the Northern California market. MTT programming includes
two-day schools, corporate leader- ship retreats, private coaching, online training, membership por- tals, Lean 18 nutrition, weekend challenges and lifestyle strategies. MTT team members have
been featured in Golf Digest, Fox Sports and ESPN among other major media outlets. “To ‘Make The Turn’ is to possess the knowledge, tools and support to go the distance in dedicated pursuits both on and off the course,” says founder and CEO Jeff Ritter. “It’s when goals are authentic, visible and within reach that you live with passion and purpose.”
For more information on MTT programs and upcoming events, visit
mttperformance.com. SPRING 2015 /
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