MISSION VIEJO, CA – Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club Head Golf Professional Michael Block fired a 67 at Hacienda Golf Club on Monday to qualify for the Northern Trust Open, set for February 14-17 at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. Block had six birdies and two bogeys en route to a three-shot victory. He birdied holes 15, 16 and 17 to take command of the event and collect the winner’s check of $1,150. When asked about his victory, Block responded: “I’ve been hitting it really well for the last nine months.”
“This is joining an elite group,” said Arroyo Trabuco Club Manager Geoff Cram. “We have quite a few good players around here, and it’s rewarding for all of us that he got into this PGA Tour event.”
Block is a veteran of Southern California professional golf tournaments. He last played in a Tour event when he qualified for the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA.
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club is a public-access daily fee facility featuring an 18-hole championship-length golf course designed by PGA Tour professional Tom Lehman and well-respected local golf course architect, Casey O’Callaghan. Arroyo Trabuco’s 240 acres provide an unforgettable golf experience for an unparalleled value. Arroyo Trabuco, located in Mission Viejo California, has been designed with five sets of tee boxes, playing from 5,100 to 7,000 yards for the challenge and enjoyment of golfers of all skill levels.
California Golf columnist Randy Youngman will be reporting on Michael Block’s play during Northern Trust Open tournament week. Click here to follow his blog.
