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2 // BREAKING NEWS New digital magazine CGCOA
Insider to help support organization's goals, mission.
4 // GOOD VIBES CGCOA campaign extols the
virtues of the game and the positive impact it makes
in the state.
6 // WELCOMING COMMITTEE The Latina Golfers
Association gets women to realize the benefits of golf.
8 // GAME-CHANGING DECISION A California
Supreme Court ruling dramatically impacts golf courses
and professionals.
10 // GROWTH FACTORS How some golf courses are
changing the playing field with innovative initiatives that
help increase participation.
2018 CGCOA AWARD-WINNERS:
12 // REACHING FOR THE STARS Skylinks Golf
Course in Long Beach goes above and beyond to win
2018 Course of the Year.
15 // AS GOOD AS IT GETS Los Serranos Golf Club's
David Kramer honored for contributions to the better-
ment of the game.
16 // ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY The Ranch
at Laguna Beach recognized for its commitment to
sustainability.
18 // GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND Ed Smilow has
made a positive impact on the golf course and in the
courtroom.
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ON THE COVER: The 2018 CGCOA's Course of the Year, Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach.