The First Tee of Greater Pasadena is sending Leila Dizon and Mason Chiu to compete in the 2015 Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, an official Champions Tour event that will be held September 25-27 and televised internationally on Golf Channel. This marks the third time in four years that students from The First Tee of Greater Pasadena chapter have qualified for this event. Dizon and Chi... More »
The Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) is considering adding a mini-golf course to Brookside Golf Courses No. 1 and No. 2 but a local environment nonprofit contends the project is not appropriate to the natural character of the Arroyo Seco. The mini golf is part of efforts to find new revenue streams to support the century-old Rose Bowl stadium, the RBOC said. The Arroyo Seco Foundation, a non pr... More »
The month of October has been recognized as First Tee-Greater Pasadena Month by the Pasadena City Council in a proclamation signed by Mayor Victor Gordo on behalf of the city’s Councilmembers. First Tee-Greater Pasadena is a local organization helping kids and teens learn life lessons — through the game of golf. “Every year since the inception of our chapter, October has been, traditionally, the... More »
TodayTix Group (TTG), which provides ticketing services to show producers in news and media, travel and leisure, lifestyle, and entertainment across the globe, has acquired Goldstar, a live events discovery and ticketing platform based in Pasadena. A TTG statement on Wednesday said the addition of Goldstar to their portfolio will significantly increase the company’s ability to serve audiences. The... More »
Golfers who frequent Brookside Golf Course near the Rose Bowl in Pasadena may have to pay a little more – up to about $50 during ordinary days and up to $90, including golf carts, during tournaments and shotguns. The increase in fees would go into effect if the Pasadena City Council approves the increase the Rose Bowl Operating Company is seeking. The golf course currently collects a maximum of $4... More »
As part of Monday’s consent calendar, the City Council agreed to allow the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) to adjust rates at the Brookside Golf Course on a yearly basis based on the prevailing inflation rate instead of the local golfing market. In 2020 the City Council approved a “not to exceed” fee adjustment for Brookside allowing RBOC General Manager to approve golf rate recommendations bas... More »
More than 80 Girl Scouts will be honored for their dedication to community service at the annual Gold Award Ceremony, hosted by the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles on Sunday. The prestigious Gold Award recognizes Scouts who have completed at least 80 hours of work on sustainable impact projects. The ceremony, set to take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, highli... More »
The San Rafael Neighborhood Association expressed support for the Rose Bowl Family Golf Project in a statement on Monday. The Rose Bowl Operating Committee (RBOC) is undertaking an environmental review of the Family Golf Project and anticipates it will soon return to the RBOC Board for consideration and adoption. The RBOC is proposing to expand the driving range and construct a new miniature golf ... More »
Pasadena-based Brazil Minerals Inc. has begun using a branded gold bar mold with its logo and stock symbol in high relief for its gold production. Gold bars produced by the company from material mined in its properties have a 96 percent gold content, the company said in a press release Tuesday. Brazil Minerals subsidiary, Jupiter Gold Corporation, has submitted 53 samples collected in its recent d... More »
Five Acres will host its golf classic at the Annandale Golf Club on Monday, September 29, 2014. The annual event which raises money for Five Acres various programs will include a speakeasy themed cocktail hour, silent, live auction and finish with a private dinner and entertainment. Five Acres is thrilled to announce Tesla joining the fun this year as the hole-in-one partner. In addition to the co... More »
