Yianni Gogonas
A golfer since my first steps, I grew up in and around the public links of San Francisco, where the air is thick like clam chowder and the rough is tough as stale sourdough. I’ve spent countless hours in and around the game, playing, watching, contemplating, and eventually trying to understand what really goes on during that four-hour walk in the park, so it’s especially tough when the game shows it’s teeth just to let you know that you haven’t figured out a thing. When I’m not busy being perplexed by the sport and its many facets, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, going to the gym, watching Netflix, or participating in golf of any other composition (i.e. frisbee, mini, foot, Wii).
Recent Stories by Yianni
Grauman's Winter Invite title makes win No. 2 at Corica Park
Dec 18, 2018On a day that was difficult for most players, Ryan Grauman was right in his element, bringing home his second win at Corica Park
McCarthy goes low at Corica Park to lead AGC Winter Invite
Dec 15, 2018There was no shortage of scoring at Corica Park on Saturday. Joshua McCarthy took advantage of perfect conditions to lead.
Christmas Classic: H.S. Senior Chase Sienkiewicz leads
Dec 1, 2018The Univ. of Arizona-bound player from Carmichael, Calif. posts the only sub-70 round at Del Monte in. Monterey
Bucey and Jojola win Monterey Four-Ball by Five
Aug 19, 2018It wasn't as big as his win in the Cal Am, but shooting 16 under in 36 holes will always put a smile on your face
Monterey Four-Ball Round One Summary
Aug 18, 2018While the world's best Am's play just a mile away, another group of avid am golfers are duking it out at the poor man's Pebble
With Knox on the Bag, Salinda Continues to Roll at Pebble
Aug 16, 2018After breaking his driver on the second hole of the match, Salinda kept his cool all the way to a win over Stewart Hagestad
Salinda Ends Historic Pac Coast Am Showing with a Win
Jul 27, 2018After tying the all-time scoring record at Olympic in round three, local golfer Isaiah Salinda held on for a Pac Coast Am win
Salinda Makes History With 62 at The Olympic Club
Jul 26, 2018At the Pacific Coast Amateur, the hometown player did something that only one other has done at the U.S. Open venue
Bay Area's Wu Trails Eckroat by Three at Pac Coast Am
Jul 25, 2018With a handful of Bay Area golfers on his heels, Oklahoma Native Austin Eckroat is holding his lead at Olympic
Eckroat Leads Pacific Coast Amateur by One
Jul 24, 2018OSU's Austin Eckroat shot 65 at a U.S. Open venue, and it wasn't even the most exciting event in his pairing
Hayden Wood Wins OK State Am in Hometown
Jul 19, 2018Oklahoma State's Hayden Wood defeated his collegiate teammate and hometown friend Austin Eckroat in an exciting final match.
Eckroat Heating Up at Oklahoma Am
Jul 18, 2018NCAA team champion Austin Eckroat dominated Wednesday winning both of his matches 5&4
McCarty's Flawless Sunday Results in BBH Am Playoff Win
Jul 15, 2018Matt McCarty played twenty holes without a bogey on Sunday to win at one of the Monterey Peninsula's most challenging golf courses
Osborne Retains Lead at Bayonet Black Horse Am
Jul 14, 2018After shooting an incredible 67 in the opening round, the SMU golfer holds his lead heading into Sunday's final.
Musselman Secures Medalist Honors at North & South Am
Jun 26, 2018With a clutch birdie on the final hole of qualifying, Kentucky's Cooper Musselman takes medalist honors by a stroke