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.

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Surgical team puts golfer back in the swing

Rey Buack is among 10 percent who survive ruptured aortic aneurysm, thanks to UC Irvine Medical Center surgeons.

UC Irvine News Brief: John Chin awarded Golfstat Cup trophy at homecoming game

A 2010 All-American at UCI, he had a 70.05 average and finished first in four tournaments last year.

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.

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UCI Podcast: A history lesson in sports television

As March Madness begins, Victoria E. Johnson teaches us how sports TV has changed over time