Titanium clubs can cause golf course fires, UCI study finds

Irvine, Calif., March 19, 2014-Titanium alloy golf clubs can cause dangerous wildfires, according to UC Irvine scientists. When a club coated with the lightweight metal is swung and strikes a rock, it creates sparks that can heat to more than 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit for long enough to ignite dry foliage, according to findings published recently in the […]

UCI women's golf partners with Kia for exclusive sponsor exemption

The UC Irvine women’s golf program and Kia Motors have teamed up to create a unique and elite women’s collegiate golf opportunity: A sponsor exemption into the 2013 Kia Classic will be awarded to the winner of the 2013 UC Irvine Invitational, presented by Kia.

UCI women’s golf partners with Kia for exclusive sponsor exemption

The UC Irvine women’s golf program and Kia Motors have teamed up to create a unique and elite women’s collegiate golf opportunity: A sponsor exemption into the 2013 Kia Classic will be awarded to the winner of the 2013 UC Irvine Invitational, presented by Kia.

UCI golfer to tour Asia with NCAA all-star team

Lalita Patipaksiri became the first UC Irvine women’s golfer to be chosen to participate with the prestigious NCAA All-Star Golf Team, which will tour Asia this summer.

Golf tournament will benefit UCI dermatology department

All net proceeds of an April 18 golf tournament held in honor of melanoma patients will benefit UC Irvine’s Department of Dermatology and efforts to find a cure.

UC Irvine News Brief: Former UCI golfer Kenny Kim qualifies for U.S. Open

A member of the UC Irvine program from 2004-08, he’ll play June 17-20 at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

UC Irvine News Brief: Senior golfer John Chin named National Player of the Week

‘Golfweek’ honor comes after leading UCI to its sixth Big West Conference title since 2001.

James Earthman

Playing with fire

Titanium golf clubs can generate sparks, ignite brush in the rough, UCI study finds

UC Irvine News Brief: NBA coach and ex-Anteater Scott Brooks aids Athletics fundraiser

He hosts Sept. 21 golf invitational at Irvine’s Oak Creek Golf Club to raise money for UCI scholarships.

Highlights of 2011 at UCI

UC Irvine students, staff and faculty stepped up in the face of another year of budget challenges and fee increases with continued drive, talent and innovation. The results? More research breakthroughs, national honors and global outreach — even a second dodgeball world record. Here are snapshots of UCI 2011. As always, it was quite a […]