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Varsity Head Coach - Jim Tinker
Coach Tinker grew up in Long Beach, California where he attended St. Anthony High School. He graduated from CSU Long Beach and earned his Maters Degree from St. Mary’s College.
Jim started his teaching and coaching career in 1978 teaching mathematics and coaching both boys’ basketball and golf. Jim was the varsity golf coach at Daniel Murphy H.S. in Los Angeles (1981-1986), St. Patrick H.S. in Vallejo (1987-1992) and San Juan Hills H.S. in San Juan Capistrano (2007-2018). At San Juan Hills H.S. he coached the Stallions to three Sea View League Championships (2011, 2014, 2017) and a CIF South Coast Divisional Championship in 2011. Since coaching at SMCHS, Coach Tinker's teams have won the 2022 & 2023 Trinity League Championships.
As a varsity basketball coach, Jim won four league championships and two CIF Championships at Daniel Murphy H.S. and St. Patrick H.S. After teaching full-time as a mathematics instructor for over forty years, Jim retired in 2018. He prioritizes academics over athletics and supports his players to be successful in the classroom. His 2014 golf team won the CIF Academic Championship and he feels this was the greatest accomplishment that any of his teams ever achieved.
Jim is married to Susan Tinker who is a teacher at Truman Benedict Elementary School. They have four children and seven grandchildren.
Assistant Varsity Coach- Matt DePalma
Junior Varsity Head Coach- Craig Thorlakson
Frosh-Soph Head Coach- Noah Cook
Schedules
2024 Golf Schedules
Varsity
Varsity Schedule
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Boys Varsity Golf |
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Ayala Tournament
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Los Serranos GC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Servite Tournament
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Western Hills CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Huntington Beach
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The Huntington Club | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Huntington Beach
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Coto de Caza CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Tesoro
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Coto de Caza CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Tesoro
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Coto de Caza CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Elite 8
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Bayonet GC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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De La Salle
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Diablo CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
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Sage Hill
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Coto de Caza CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
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St John Bosco
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Lakewood CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
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Palm Desert (18-holes)
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Tacquitz Creek GC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
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St. John Bosco
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Tijeras Creek GC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Jserra
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Arroyo Trabuco GC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Orange Lutheran
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Black Gold GC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Mater Dei
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Coto de Caza CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Champion Invitational
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Tacquitz Creek GC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Champion Invitational
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Tacquitz Creek GC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Jserra
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Coto de Caza CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Servite
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Western Hills CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Servite
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Coto de Caza CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Orange Lutheran
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Tijeras Creek GC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Trinity League Finals
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Yorba Linda CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Trinity League Finals
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Yorba Linda CC | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
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Mater Dei
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Willowick | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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CIF Individual Regional
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TBD | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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CIF Team Divisional
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TBD | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | Subscribe to Alerts |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Southern California H.S. Team & Individual Qualifer
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TBD | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | Subscribe to Alerts |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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Southern California H.S. Team & Individual Championship
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TBD | Details about Boys Varsity Golf | Subscribe to Alerts |
Boys Varsity Golf |
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California State Championship
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Junior Varsity
Junior Varsity Schedule
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Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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Ayala Tournament
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Los Serranos GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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Huntington Beach
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Meadowlark GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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Huntington Beach
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Tijeras Creek GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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Tesoro
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Oso Creek GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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Tesoro
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Tijeras Creek GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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St. John Bosco
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Lakewood CC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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Mater Dei
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Tijeras Creek GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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St. John Bosco
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Tijeras Creek GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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Servite Tourney
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Western Hills CC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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J. Serra
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Arroyo Trabuco GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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Orange Lutheran
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Black Gold GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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J. Serra
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Tijeras Creek GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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Servite
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Tijeras Creek GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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Servite
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Western Hills CC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
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Mater Dei
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Willowick GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf | |
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Orange Lutheran
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Tijeras Creek GC | Details about Boys Junior Varsity Golf |
Frosh-Soph Schedule
Frosh-Soph Schedule
Team | Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Details | Alerts |
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Laguna Beach
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Oso Creek GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
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Laguna Beach
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Ben Brown GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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Huntington Beach
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Meadowlark GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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J. Serra
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Oso Creek GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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EDISON
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Meadowlark GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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Huntington Beach
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Oso Creek GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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Orange Lutheran
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Brea Creek GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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EDISON
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Oso Creek GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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Mater Dei
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Oso Creek GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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J. Serra
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Arroyo Trabuco GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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Marina
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Oso Creek GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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Servite
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Birch Hills GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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Mater Dei
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David L Baker GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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Servite
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Oso Creek GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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Marina
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Los Alamitos Navy | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf | |
Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
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Orange Lutheran
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Oso Creek GC | Details about Boys Frosh-Soph Golf |
Tryout Information
- Sign-Up
- New Player Qualifying
- JV/Frosh-Soph Qualifying
- Contact
- Varsity Shootout
- Program Fee
- Golf Club Storage
- Scoring Standards
Sign-Up
New Player Qualifying
All NEW golfers (majority are freshmen) must take part in a driving range session on October 14th (3:00 – 4:30) at Tijeras Creek GC to be considered for the program. Athletic Clearance is required for participation. Proper attire is also required. You must wear a collared shirt, with slacks or shorts. Shirt should be tucked in, and a belt is worn. No jeans or cargo shorts are allowed. Golf shoes are not required for tryouts. You are responsible for your own equipment and transportation to the golf course.
JV/Frosh-Soph Qualifying
All New Players along with returning Junior Varsity and Frosh-Soph players will tryout on Tuesday, October 22 (3:00 – 5:30) at Oso Creek GC and Monday, November 4th (2:30) at Tijeras Creek GC. These dates may change depending on course availability. Players will play 9-holes of golf. Proper attire is required. A make-up date in November will be scheduled for those players unable to attend because of any conflict with fall sports or other reasons.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Jim Tinker;
School Email tinkerj@smhs.org ; Cell # 949-370-5941
Varsity Shootout
Varsity Shootouts will take place on Wednesday, November 6th (2:30 – 6:00) and will be used to determine team ranking. Any New Player, JV or Frosh-Soph returning golfer who posts qualifying scores equal to or better than varsity standards will be included in the Varsity Shootouts. Dates for Varsity Shootouts will be announced later.
Program Fee
Golf Club Storage
Scoring Standards
The Trinity League is highly competitive. Selections for each level are based upon integrity, qualifying average, off season tournaments, overall competitive attitude and conduct.
Varsity Team (9 golfers)9-hole scoring averages should be +4 or below. This average varies from year to year.
Junior Varsity TEam (9 golfers)Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen may be on this team. Qualifying 9-hole average on the JV team should be between 40-45.
Frosh/Soph Team (10-12 golfers) Developmental in nature, this team is limited to freshmen and sophomores. Qualifying average on the Frosh-Soph team varies from year to year.
Mission
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide an exceptional golfing environment that nurtures talented players who share a mutual respect for the sport, for each other, for opponents and officials.
The Varsity team at Santa Margarita Catholic High School is among the most competitive in Southern California. Not only do we compete in the Trinity League, but we travel to Northern California to compete in the De La Salle Tournament and play at Pebble Beach, California. The Eagle Varsity team also competes at the Champions Invitational (Palm Desert, Ca.) which is considered the most competitive high school tournament in the nation. The varsity has qualified for the CIF-SS Championships every year since 1991 and we look forward to carrying on this tradition.
SMCHS golf program carries approximately 30 players and fields three teams. The junior varsity and frosh-soph teams are developmental. All students are welcome and encouraged to tryout no matter how little experience they have. We want to expose our players to a lifelong sport that teaches much more than how to swing a club. We encourage our golfers to have a positive sense of self-worth, self-discipline, personal responsibility, successful interpersonal relationships, and a commitment to Gospel values.
History
Notable Alumni
Beau Hossler
- 2012 Champions Invitational; Individual Champion (65-68-74)
- 2012 CIF Finals Individual Champion (65)
- 2012 California State High School Individual Runner-up
- 2012 Rolex Junior All-American First Team
- College Golf at University of Texas (2013 – 2016)
- 2016 Fred Haskins Award: Most Outstanding College Golfer in the United States
- Qualified for three US Opens. First one at the age of 16
- Currently on the PGA Tour: Best Finish was 2nd place in the 2018 Houston Open
Steve Conway
- 2000 California State High School Individual Champion (65)
- College Golf at UCLA (2000 – 2004) Two-Time All-American
- Competed in the 2003 United States Amateur Championship
- Played in the 2009 United States Open Championship at Bethpage