Month: November 2018

Spring Series V – Darkhorse GC

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Spring Series V Championship at Darkhorse Golf Club in Auburn

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (April 29, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2018-2019 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Spring Series V Championship at Darkhorse Golf Club in Auburn.

Curtis Dasilva shot 5-over 149 and Jaclyn Laha shot 1-under 143 to win their respective divisions at the Spring Series V Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Darkhorse Golf Club.

Boys’ Championship winner Curtis Dasilva, runner-up Gregory Mouser and third place finisher Julian Monas (left to right)

Dasilva notched his first win of the 2018-2019 season thanks in part to a solid second round 73 that featured three birdies to go against four bogeys.

In Saturday’s opener, Dasilva had two more birdies. He’d defeat runner-up Gregory Mouser by four strokes. Mouser had rounds of 77-76.

Julian Monas took third place at 154 after a 73. Jacob Aaron was fourth at 155 and Camdan Indelicato was fifth at 160.

Girls’ Championship winner Jaclyn LaHa, runner-up Danielle Suh and third place finisher Meredith McDougal (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Laha nabbed her second win of the season after starting off with a red-hot 3-under 69. In Saturday’s opener, LaHa carded five birdies to go against just two bogeys.

A day later, LaHa shot a 74 to defeat runner-up Danielle Suh by five shots. Suh, the current leader in the Girls’ Player of the Year points race, came in at 148 after a second round 71.

Third place went to Meredith McDougal at 151, with Hannah Harrison taking fourth at 155. Finishing in a tie for fifth at 157 were Nikki Chindavong and Lily Landt.

Boys’ First Flight winner Brandon Knight, runner-up Ryan Firpo and third place finisher Akhil Sharma (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Brandon Knight shot a final round 72 to come in at 148, defeating runner-up Ryan Firpo by eight shots.

Third place went to Akhil Sharma at 160. Jack Brown and Jayden Lizama finished T-4 at 162.

Girls’ First Flight winner Ryan Flynn, runner-up Mia Gribskov and third place finisher Jordan Chan (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Ryan Flynn shot a final round 79 to come in at 157, defeating runner-up Mia Gribskov by two shots.

Third place went to Jordan Chan at 161. Cindy Wang was fourth at 162 and Tara Ng was fifth at 165.

Next up on the JTNC calendar is the Spring Series VI Championship, to be held May 4-5 at Paradise Valley and Rancho Solano GC in Fairfield.

Spring Series IV – Franklin Canyon GC

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Spring Series IV Championship at Franklin Canyon Golf Course in Hercules

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (April 15, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2018-2019 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Spring Series IV Championship at Franklin Canyon Golf Course in Hercules.

Luke Jun shot 7-over 151 and Cynthia Zhang shot 9-over 151 to win their respective divisions at the Spring Series IV Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Franklin Canyon Golf Course.

Boys’ Championship winner Luke Jun, runner-up Zachery Pollo and third place finisher Moses Greene (left to right)

Jun notched his first win of the 2018-2019 season in dramatic fashion, winning on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff with a par. He’d defeat Zach Pollo and Moses Greene, who also finished with 36-hole totals of 151.

Jun posted three birdies on Sunday in regulation on his way to a 73. He’d card a par on the 18th. Pollo looked like he was out of it after a bogey on the 17th, but he’d respond with a clutch birdie on No.18 for a 72. Greene had been in the driver’s seat after an opening 75, but he shot a second round 76. Pollo earned second place in a card-off.

Third place went to Davis McDowell at 154, while Kane Lauterman took fifth at 155.

Girls’ Championship winner Cynthia Zhang, runner-up Kiara Romero and third place finisher Selena Tang (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Zhang also notched her first win of the season in dramatic fashion.

Zhang birdied the 12th hole and made par on the 17th and 18th hole on Sunday to hold off runner-up Kiara Romero by a stroke. Helping Zhang along was a stretch of five pars in a row.

Romero played her final six holes at 1-under thanks to a clutch birdie on the 18th for a 75 but it wasn’t enough to catch Zhang.

Selena Tang was third at 153 after an 80. Three players—Bridget O’Keefe, Claire Chen and Jasmine Chen—finished T-4 at 156.

Boys’ First Flight winner Howard Shu, runner-up Brandon Knight and third place finisher Giuliano Kaminski (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Howard Shu shot a final round 71 to come in at 148, defeating runner-up Brandon Knight (149) by a shot.

Giuliano Kaminski was third at 151. Fourth place went to Connor Song at 153, while Andre Chung took fifth at 155.

Girls’ First Flight winner Joyce Zhang, runner-up Michelle Ho and third place finisher Amelia Gladys (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Joyce Zhang shot a final round 76 to come in at 146, defeating runner-up Michelle Ho (154) by six strokes.

Third place went to Amelia Gladys at 163. Fourth place went to Darla May Dela Torre at 166.

Next up on the JTNC calendar is the Spring Series V Championship, to be held April 27-28 at Darkhorse Golf Course in Auburn.

Spring Series III – Rancho Murieta CC

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Spring Series III Championship at Rancho Murieta Country Club in Rancho Murieta

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (April 8, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2018-2019 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Spring Series III Championship at Rancho Murieta Country Club in Rancho Murieta.

Ben Soicher shot 2-over 146 and Jaclyn LaHa shot 5-over 149 to win their respective divisions at the Spring Series III Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Rancho Murieta Country Club.

Boys’ Championship winner Ben Soicher, runner-up Zach Mate and third place finisher Zachery Pollo (left to right)

Soicher notched his first win of the 2018-2019 season thanks to solid play in Sunday’s final round. He’d go 4-under through his first 11 holes, giving himself enough cushion to hold off co-runners-up Zach Mate and Zachery Pollo by a shot.

In Saturday’s opener, Soicher posted two birdies en route to a 75. Mate had a chance to tie Soicher but bogeyed the 18th on Sunday for a 71. Pollo also had a shot at the win but played his final four holes at 2-over. Mate earned second place following a card-off (low back-nine score).

Fourth place went to Jonathan Le at 152 after a 77. Patrick Dumag was fifth at 157 following a 77.

Girls’ Championship winner Jaclyn LaHa, runner-up Claire Chen and third place finisher Kiana Briggs (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, LaHa ran away with a comfy nine-stroke win thanks to solid play each day.

In Saturday’s opener, she’d post three birdies en route to a 75. A day later, LaHa carded two more birdies on her way to a 74.

Claire Chen finished second at 158 following a 77. Third place was a tie between Kiana Briggs and Madison Pineda at 159 following final rounds of 78 and 83, respectively. Briggs earned third place following a card-off. Fifth place went to Kaylyn Noh at 161.

Boys’ First Flight winner Al Esguerra, runner-up Trent Vink and third place finisher Matthew Almajano (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Al Esguerra shot a final round 77, thanks to a birdie at No.15, to come in at 162 and hold off co-runners-up Trent Vink and Matthew Almajano by a stroke. Vink and Almajano both closed with 80’s.

Alexander Suen was fourth at 164, while Colton Hunt took fifth at 165.

Girls’ First Flight winner Riley Yang, runner-up Michelle Ho and third place finisher Belinda Sutikto (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Riley Yang shot a final round 85 to come in at 171, defeating runner-up Michelle Ho by three shots. Ho shot a final round 88.

Third place went to Belinda Sutikto at 177, with Carolyn Liu placing fourth at 181. Audrey Brust was fifth at 183.

Next up on the JTNC calendar is the Spring Series IV Championship, to be held April 13-14 at Franklin Canyon Golf Course in Hercules.

 

Spring Series II – Paso Robles GC

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Spring Series II Championship at Paso Robles Golf Club in Paso Robles

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (April 1, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2018-2019 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Spring Series II Championship at Paso Robles Golf Club in Paso Robles.

Garrett Boe shot 3-under 139 and Madelyn Gamble shot 5-over 147 to win their respective divisions at the Spring Series II Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-71 Paso Robles Golf Club.

Boys’ Championship winner Garrett Boe, runner-up Ethan Chung and third place finisher Baron Szeto (left to right)

Boe claimed his first title of the 2018-2019 season thanks to a stellar 3-under 68 in Sunday’s second round. He’d post five birdies—four on the crucial back-nine—to go against just two bogeys to claim a three shot victory over runner-up Ethan Chung. In Saturday’s opener, Boe carded a 71.

Chung, the defending JTNC Boys’ Player of the Year, had rounds of 72-70.

Third place went to Baron Szeto at 144 after a 71. Curtis Dasilva and Jake Bettencourt tied for fourth at 146 after rounds of 72 and 73, respectively.

Girls’ Championship winner Madelyn Gamble and runner-up Faith Low (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Madelyn Gamble posted solid rounds of 74-73 to earn a four-shot win over runner-up Faith Low. Gamble posted five birdies over her two rounds.

Low had rounds of 73-78.

Third place was a tie at 157 between three players—Divya Tadimeti, Selena Tang and Megan Yang. Tadimeti earned third place following a card-off.

Boys’ First Flight winner Luke Montoya, runner-up Jamison Tan and third place finisher Armaan Sahota (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Luke Montoya had a final round 72 to come in at 146, defeating runner-up Jamison Tan by five shots. Tan had rounds of 75-76.

Armaan Sahota took third at 152. Giuliano Kaminski was fourth at 153 and Alexander Suen was fifth at 158.

Girls’ First Flight winner Della Gunasayan, runner-up Gillian Galicia and third place finisher Riley Yang (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Bella Gunasayan shot 160 (79-81) to defeat runner-up Gillian Galicia by four shots. Galicia went 84-80.

Third place went to Riley Yang at 165. Fourth place went to Allison Yang at 168.

Next up on the JTNC calendar is the Spring Series III Championship, to be held April 6-7 at Rancho Murieta Country Club.

Spring Series I – Stockton GCC & Elkhorn GC

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Spring Series I Championship at Stockton Golf and Country Club and Elkhorn Golf Course in Stockton

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (March 19, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2018-2019 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Spring Series I Championship at Stockton Golf and Country Club and Elkhorn Golf Course.

Oakdale resident Ryan Meyer shot 2-under 140 and Saratoga resident Sophie Zhang-Murphy shot 1-under 141 to win their respective divisions at the Spring Series I Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-71 Stockton Golf and Country Club and Elkhorn Golf Course.

Boys’ Championship winner Ryan Meyer, runner-up Paramdeep Sodhi and third place finisher Sam Sommerhauser (left to right)

Meyer notched his first win of the 2018-2019 season after back-to-back solid rounds of 70. In Saturday’s opener, Meyer posted five birdies to offset two bogeys and a double-bogey. A day later, he’d card three birdies with two bogeys.

Paramdeep Sodhi of Folsom was second at 142 after a stellar second round 69. Sam Sommerhauser of Rocklin was third at 143.

Fourth place went to Reese Sato at 146 after a second round 69. Jake Bettencourt and Baron Szeto finished T-5 at 147.

Girls’ Championship winner Sophie Zhang-Murphy, runner-up Naomi Danner and third place finisher Katherine Sung (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Zhang-Murphy ran away from the field for a 15 shot victory. In Saturday’s opener, Zhang-Murphy shot a 72 that featured 16 pars, a birdie and a double-bogey. A day later, she’d post three birdies to go against just one bogey.

Sunnyvale resident Naomi Danner and Palo Alto resident Katherine Sung both finished tied for second at 156 after final rounds of 80 and 78, respectively. Danner earned second place after a card-off.

Boys’ First Flight winner Jamison Tan, runner-up Alexander Suen and third place finisher Maddox Yi (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Jamison Tan shot a final round 77 to come in at 156 and defeated Alexander Suen on the first playoff hole for the win. Suen had rounds of 81-75.

Third place went to Maddox Yi at 158. Fourth place went to Howard Shu at 159 and fifth place went to Nicholas Mouser at 163.

Girls’ First Flight winner Camille Thai, runner-up Aleythia Hinds and third place finisher Olivia Duan (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Camille Thai shot a first round to come in at 159, holding on for a one-shot win over Aleythia Hinds. Hinds finished at 160 after a final round 81.

Third place went to Olivia Duan at 162, with Michelle Woo placing fourth at 163. Taylor Baik was fifth at 165.

Next up on the JTNC calendar is the Spring Series II Championship, to be held March 30-31 at Paso Robles Golf Course.

Challenge Cup Set to Return to Poppy Hills Jan. 3-4

November 19, 2018

Challenge Cup Set to Return to Poppy Hills Jan. 3-4

The best of Northern California are set to take on the best of Southern California again.

Come Jan. 3-4, the fourth annual Challenge Cup will return to Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach. The Cup features 12 members (eight boys, four girls) of the CIG-sponsored Junior Tour of Northern California taking on 12 players from the Southern California Junior Tour in a Ryder Cup-like format.

Last year, the JTNC took a 2-1 lead in the series with a dominating 17-7 victory.

But there’s much more to the Cup than just the regional rivalry. For the juniors, the Cup provides a rare opportunity to compete not only in a team format but also in match play.

The 2017 JTNC and SoCal teams

“I like that it’s a team format. Everything else I play in is an individual tournament so it’s a new experience,” said Mika Jin at the 2017 event. “It’s fun too to get to meet the players from SoCal. It’s fun to compare your games.”

The Cup also has become a scouting hot spot for coaches from collegiate programs such as UCLA, University of Oregon, Cal, Stanford and New Mexico State.

Play on Thursday, Jan.3 will consist of nine holes of Foursomes and nine holes of Four-Ball. Friday’s (Jan. 4) action will feature the Singles matches.

The four girls who’ll tee it up for the JTNC are:

Mika Jin—A returner from 2017, Jin is a two-time winner this season (Fall Series VI and IX Championships)

Danielle Suh—Like Jin, Suh is a two-time champion this season, having won the Fall Series I and II titles.

Jasmine Chen—Along with winning the Fall Series III Championship, Chen placed T-3 at the Fall Series IX Championship.

Jacqueline Lucena—A high school senior, Lucena has three Top 10’s, including a victory at the Fall Series VII Championship.

 

The eight JTNC boys will be:

Dylan McDermott—McDermott has four Top 5’s including victories at the Fall Series II and IV Championships.

Sebastian Iqbal—Iqbal has a win at the Fall Series IX Championship and a runner-up finish at the Fall Series VII Championship.

Lucas Carper—Along with a win at the Fall Series VI Championship, Carper has two-runner-ups (Fall Series IV and IX Championships).

Sam Sommerhauser—Sommerhauser has three runner-up finishes on the season (Fall Series I, II and IV Championships).

Connor Motherway—Motherway has four Top 5 finishes this season, including a win at the Fall Series I Championship.

Caleb Shetler—Shetler won the Fall Series VII Championship and was T-2 at the Fall Series V Championship.

Jackson Koivun—Koivun has placed in the Top 3 twice, at the Fall Series III and VI Championships.

George McNeely—McNeely, who had a breakout season last year, was runner-up at the Fall Series VI Championship.

 

Southern California PGA Junior Tour Roster

Girls

Sherilyn Villanueva-Anaheim

Serena Sepersky – Temecula

Kamille Dimayuga-Buena Park

Jasmine Koo-Cerritos

Boys

Clay Seeber-Newport Beach

Guy Clauss-Newport Beach

Joseph Chun-Irvine

Ian Maspat –San Diego

Johnny Walker-Riverside

Lincoln Melcher-Burbank

Caden Fioroni-San Diego

Sebastian Vallejo-Long Beach

 

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