Freshman Tyler Loree putts the ball. (Jesus Ramirez/UCLA Athletics)
Some may melt amid hot and dry conditions under the unrelenting Arizona sun.
But as the Bruins look to push toward a strong finish to their 2025-2026 season, staying hot is a priority.
There is nothing like playing golf in the Southern California sun.
As much of the country braces for freezing cold temperatures across the Midwest and Eastern seaboard, the Bruins may heat up in their second tournament of the year.
First place not only heralds bragging rights, but it also signals that a team boasts consistency rather than just individual talent.
But with that attention comes the challenge of building on winning performances – and the Bruins struggled after besting the field at the Fighting Irish Classic earlier this month.
Having a short-term memory on the golf course is typically recommended for players to avoid becoming frustrated by setbacks during a round.
But keeping past successes in the back of one’s mind can help a player overcome adversity and push a team to achieve even further success.
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 6:28 p.m.
UCLA Athletics is no longer the new fish in the pond. After its inaugural year in the Big Ten, UCLA made its name known, winning four Big Ten tournament championships.
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