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July 27, 2021

Amelia Garibaldi and Chanhee Ryu took home the titles at the annual JTNC Tour Championship at Poppy Hills.

Garibaldi shot a final round 74 and defeated Asterisk Talley on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to claim the win. Talley also shot a 74 as both players came in with 36-hole score of 150.

Third place went to Kaylyn Noh at 151 after a final round 76.

Ryu, who opened with a 2-under 69, shot a second round 72 to come in at 1-under 141 for a three-shot win over Jay Healy. Healy had a second round 70. Third place went to Jaden Dumdumaya at 145 after a 71.

The championship was sponsored by CIG Insurance. President and CEO Andy Doll was on hand during the award presentations.

In the Boys’ First Flight division, Ethan Lee shot a final-round 1-under 70 to come in at 3-over 145 and win by six shots over co-runners-up Cru Sullivan and Shane Moncrief. Sullivan (76) won second place in a card-off over Moncrief (77).

In the Girls’ First Flight division, Kathleen Xie shot a final round 78 to come in at 161 for a six-shot lead over Pepper Chai. Chai had a final round 79. Third place went to Alanna Lee at 182 following a final round 96.

Players of the Year

Adora Liu, who finished T-4 in the Girls’ Championship, claimed 2020-21 Girls’ Player of the Year honors.

“It means a lot to me,” said Liu, a 16-year-old senior at Irvington High in Fremont. “I put in a lot of work, and I won quite a few tournaments. I’m proud that I’m Player of the Year.”

Liu described her season as somewhat of a roller coaster.

“I had a pretty good start to the season, then I kind of had a break,” she said. “Then I got going again. It was up and down.”

Jaden Dumdumaya, a 15-year-old sophomore at De La Salle High, won Boys’ Player of the Year honors. Dumdumaya won a JTNC record five events during the season, and moved into a tie for third for most JTNC wins all-time (six) with Bryson DeChambeau and Joshua McCarthy. The only players ahead of him are Thomas Hutchison (nine) and Justin Suh (11).

“Winning Player of the Year means a lot to me because of all the hard work I’ve put in,” Dumdumaya said. “I wouldn’t be here either without my family. I’m thankful for them.”

At the Summer Series II Championship at Poppy Ridge, Dumdumaya set a JTNC record for lowest winning score (14-under par). His second round score of 9-under 63 is the second lowest 18 hole score in JTNC history. The lowest remains a 10-under 62 shot by Scott Munger at the 2012 Fall Series IV Championship.

“This is definitely one of the best seasons I’ve had,” Dumdumaya said. “I feel that I’m on the right track. Tying Bryson DeChambeau, he’s an amazing golfer. My dream is to be a pro golfer. As per the records, I’m definitely chasing them more.”

Second Round Photo Gallery

July 26, 2021

Kaylyn Noh and Chanhee Ryu are the players to chase after opening day of the annual JTNC Tour Championship at Poppy Hills presented by CIG Insurance.

Ryu was solid, posting three birdies to go against just two bogeys. Jake Bettencourt is in second place at 71. Ryan Firpo and Cole Kroeker are tied for third at 72.

Jaden Dumdumaya, who entered the event leading in the standings for Boys’ Player of the Year honors (2,635 points), shot 74 and is in a tie for ninth, five behind the leader.

Noh had a wild day, posting three birdies but also five bogeys and a double-bogey on the 14th. Just a shot behind Noh are four players—Adora Liu, Asterisk Talley, Amelia Garibaldi and Sammie Miler.

Liu, who came into the championship in the lead for Girls’ Player of the Year honors at 2,236 points, also had three birdies but five bogeys and a double.

In the Boys’ First Flight division, Drue Henry Sanchez took the lead with a 1-over 72. Shane Moncrief is in second place at 74.

Over in the Girls’ First Flight division, Kathleen Xie is the early leader after an opening round of 83. Alanna Lee is in second at 86.

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Pairings, Results, and Player Information

Please Note: Pairings will be available Friday, July 9

CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Summer Series II Championship at Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (June 16, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2020-2021 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Monday at the Summer Series III Championship at Spring Creek Golf and Country Club in Ripon.

Jaden Dumdumaya shot 3-under par 139 and Asterisk Talley shot 5-over 147 to win their respective divisions at the Summer Series III Championship held Sunday and Monday at par-71 Spring Creek G&CC.

Dumdumaya put himself in solid position to earn Boys’ Player of the Year honors and continued altering the JTNC record book. His win was his fifth this season, a JTNC record. He also now has six career JTNC wins, tied for third-most all-time with Bryson DeChambeau and Joshua McCarthy. At the Summer Series II, Dumdumaya was as hot as the weather, posting rounds of 63-67 to come in with the lowest 36-hole score in JTNC history.

Still hot, Dumdumaya had rounds of 69-70 to win by seven shots over runner-up Keiler Stone. Stone had a final round 75.

Third place went to Andre Zhang at 147 after a final round 72. Carlos Feliciano was fourth at 149. James Williams was fifth at 150.

In the Girls’ Championship, Talley earned her third win of the season, and in the process put herself in running for Girls’ Player of the Year honors.

Talley penciled in four birdies overall in defeating runner-up Sammie Miller by six shots. Miller had a final round 80.

Hannah Sangha was third at 154 after a final round 77. Ashley Mo and Emma Wang were T-4 at 156.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Logan Mills shot a final round 73 to come in at 144 and defeat runner-up Nathan Lee by a shot. Lee had a final round 70.

Third place went to Angelo Bidart at 149 after a final round 74. Bidart had finished tied with Dean Lemmon, who had a 75. Fifth place went to Robby Croslow at 153.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Lucinda Wu shot a final round 77 to come in at 151, defeating runner-up Serene Kim by 15 shots. Kim had a final round 83.

Trudy Tan was third at 169. Ella Williams and Michelle Euan tied for fourth at 177.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the JTNC Tour Championship, to be held July 26-27 at Poppy Hills.

Pairings, Results, and Player Information

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at First Flight Summer Tournament at Coyote Creek Golf Club in San Jose

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (June 28, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2020-2021 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday First Flight Summer Tournament at Coyote Creek GC.

Nathan Lee shot a round of 1-over 73 to win the Boys’ title. Nishad Wajge was second at 75, with Neal Lavelle placing third at 77. Arden Xu, Matthew Gerard Lee and Colton Duerson finished T-4 at 78.

Caroline Gao shot 2-over 74 to win the Girls’ title. Pepper Chai was second at 79, with Claire Addison Lee taking third at 80. Millie Wang, Lexi Lowe and Joelle Kim finished T-4 at 81.

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Please Note: Pairings will be available Wednesday, June 9th

Assuming spots in the PGA Junior National Championship are still available to the Northern California Section as in years past we will qualify for those spots in this event.

2020 Players of the Year Baron Szeto and Kiara Romero each earn an exemption into the Championship.

CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Summer Series II Championship at Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (June 16, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2020-2021 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Thursday at the Summer Series II Championship at Poppy Ridge GC in Livermore.

Jaden Dumdumaya shot 14-under par 130 and Sophie Thai shot 1-under 143 to win their respective divisions at the Summer Series II Championship held Wednesday and Thursday at par-72 Poppy Ridge GC.

With their finishes, the two earned automatic spots into this year’s PGA Junior Championships, slated for July 12-15 at Kearney Hills GL in Kentucky (Boys’) and July 27-30 at Valhalla GC in Kentucky (Girls’).

Dumdumaya was as hot as the weather, posting rounds of 63-67 to come in with the lowest 36-hole score in JTNC history. His opening 63, which featured nine birdies and zero bogeys, was a stroke shy of the all-time 18-hole low for a JTNC event.

In the second round, Dumdumaya remained hot, posting five birdies and an eagle to offset a pair of bogeys. He’d win by six shots over co-runners-up Nathan Wang, Kush Arora and James Williams, who each finished at 136 after final rounds of 67, 69 and 69, respectively. Wang earned second place in the ensuing card-off.

Jackson Koivun was fifth at 137.

In the Girls’ Championship, Thai was clutch, making birdie on the closing par-5 18^th to come in with a 74 to defeat runner-up Selena Tang by a stroke. Thai’s two birdies of the day came on the 13^th and 18^th.

A day earlier, Thai posted six birdies to go against three bogeys. Tang got within a shot of the lead with a birdie on the 15^th, but she’d have to settle for pars over her last three holes on the way to a 72 and 144 finish.

Lindsey Huang had back-to-back rounds of 73 to finish third at 146. Madelyn Gamble made a move with a second round 71 to finish fourth at 147. Alaythia Hinds took fifth place at 148.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Noah Kimbrell shot a final round 77 to come in at 144 and defeat runner-up Taiki Matsuya by two strokes. Matsuya had a final round 72.

Neal Lavelle was third at 148. Cru Sullivan and Drue Henry Sanchez were T-4 at 150.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Lucinda Wu carded a final round 74 to come in at 152 and defeat runner-up Millie Wang by four shots. Wang had a final round 74.

Alanna Lee and Jiana Park tied for third at 159. Lee earned third place via a card-off. Rayne Ripperger was fifth at 162.

Audrey Wang had the shot of the tournament, acing No.3 on the Chardonnay Course. It was her first hole-in-one.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the First Flight Summer Tournament at Coyote Creek Golf Course on June 27.

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Summer Series I Championship at The Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (June 14, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2020-2021 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Summer Series I Championship at The Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton.

Zachery Pollo shot even par 144 and defeated Maddox Yi and Jaden Dumdumaya in a playoff and Madelyn Gamble shot 3-over par 147 and defeated Asterisk Talley, Kiara Romero and Kaylyn Noh to win their respective divisions at the Summer Series I Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 The Reserve at Spanos Park.

Pollo made the Boys’ Player of the Year race tighter, picking up his second win of the season in dramatic fashion. He’d come up clutch not only in the playoff, but in simply getting there. To get into the playoff, Pollo birdied the 18^th hole in regulation. Overall, he had four birdies in the final round to offset four bogeys.

A day earlier, Pollo posted three birdies and an eagle to go against five bogeys. Yi, who earned second place after a card-off, finished with a solid 71 that included birdies on three of his final five holes. Dumdumaya, who came in as the points leader, could’ve won outright but had to settle for a par on the 18^th hole of regulation and a final round of 72.

Clark Van Gaalen was fourth at 145. Logan Green and Dean Cavanna were T-5 at 148.

In the Girls’ Championship, Gamble also pulled off the victory in dramatic fashion. The 2019 Girls’ Player of the Year, Gamble bounced back from a pair of late bogeys in regulation to get the win. Overall, she’d post four birdies over her two rounds (73-74).

Talley, who earned second place after a card-off, had a chance to win the title outright but had to settle for a par on 18 and a final round of 71. Romero, the defending Girls’ Player of the Year, also could’ve won with a birdie on the 18^th. She’d shoot rounds of 71-76. Noh, who had opened with a 70, also had a chance to win it on the 18^th, but had to settle for par.

Sophie Thai was fifth at 150. Natalie Vo, who finished 6^th, had the low Girls’ round, a 69 posted on Saturday.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Taiki Matsuya shot a final round 73 and defeated Sean Kwok in a playoff to win the title. Kwok had a final round 74.

Ian Vodopich and Richard Ding finished T-3 at 152. Vodopich earned third place via a card-off. Liam Eyer was fifth at 153.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Pepper Chai shot a final round 77 to come in at 155 and defeat runner-up Michelle Euan by two shots. Euan had a final round 79.

Rayne Ripperger was third at 158, while Jiana Park was fourth at 160. Caroline Gao and Saisha Vibhute were T-5 at 163.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Summer Series II Championship, to be held June 16-17 at Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore. The event will be a qualifier for the PGA Junior.

Rooster Run Tournament Information, Pairings and Results

CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Spring Series VIII Championship at Rooster Run Golf Club in Petaluma

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (June 1, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2020-2021 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Spring Series VIII Championship at Rooster Run Golf Club in Petaluma.

Chanhee Ryu shot 4-under par 140 and Asterisk Talley shot 2-under par 142 to win their respective divisions at the Spring Series VIII Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Rooster Run GC.

Ryu captured his first win of the season thanks to clutch play in the final round. On Sunday, he’d post a 4-under 68 that featured six birdies to go against two bogeys. A day earlier, Ryu was solid with an even-par 72.

Overall, Ryu had nine birdies over his 36 holes.

Ben Friedman and Andre Zhang came in tied for second at 147 after final rounds of 70 and 72, respectively. Friedman was awarded second place in a card-off.

Arjun Aujla, Will Huff and Jayden Ramos finished T-4 at 149.

In the Girls’ Championship, Talley won her second title of the season by also coming up big in the finale. On Sunday, she’d card a stellar bogey-free 69 with three birdies. She’d be the only girl to break 70.

A day earlier, Talley shot a 73 with two birdies and three bogeys.

Tavia Burgess was second at 145 after a final round 70, while Lily Peng was third at 147 after a 70.

Borina Sutikto placed fourth at 149. Audrey Wang was fifth at 151.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Joshua Kim shot a final round 72 to come in at 145 and defeat runner-up Sean Kwok by three strokes. Kwok had a final round 73.

Andrew Callahan was third at 152, with Ray Zhang fourth at 153. Arden Xu, Reid Bradway and Jonathan Ng finished T-5 at 154.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Rayne Ripperger shot a final round 76 and defeated Lucinda Wu in a card-off to win. Wu had a final round 78. Both players came in at 157.

Millie Wang was third at 159. Alanna Lee was fourth at 164, with Brielle Bedard taking fifth at 170.

The event concluded the Spring Series portion of the season. The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Summer Series I Championship, to be held June 12-13 at The Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton.

Crazy Horse Player Information, Pairings, and Results

CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Spring Series VII Championship at The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch in Salinas  

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (May 24, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2020-2021 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Spring Series VII Championship at The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch in Salinas.

Ethan Lien shot 8-under par 136 and Francesca Sumcad shot 2-over par 146 to win their respective divisions at the Spring Series VII Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch.

Lien picked up his third win of the 2020-21 season with stellar play both days. In Saturday’s opener, he’d post three birdies to go against just one bogey on his way to a 70. A day later, Lien was flawless, posting six birdies, including four on the back nine, on his way to a 66 and three shot win.

Runner-up Kyreece Romero also played under par each day, carding rounds of 70-69 to come in at 139. Third place went to Jaden Dumdumaya at 143 after a final round 72.

Trenton Stuart was fourth at 144. Arjun Aujla and Brady Siravo were T-5 at 145.

In the Girls’ Championship, Sumcad earned her first win of the season thanks to solid play each day. In the opener, she’d post two birdies helping her to a 74.

A day later, Sumcad had three birdies on her way to a front nine 34 and final round 72 to win by three shots over runner-up Sophie Thai. Thai came in at 149 after a final round 74.

Three players—Abigail Lin, Michelle Woo and Varnika Achanta—finished T-3 at 151. Lin would be awarded third place via a card-off (lowest final round).

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Ray Zhang shot a final round 75 to come in at 153 and defeat runner-up Hyunhu Na by three shots. Na had a final round 82.

Lucas Bernstein was third at 160, with Saxon McLane placing fourth at 161. Jonathan Ng was fifth at 162.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Tiffany Chang shot a final round 77 to come in at 160 and defeat runner-up Kathleen Xie y 10 shots. Xie had a final round 81.

Third place went to Diya Kumar at 172. Alanna Lee was fourth at 174 and Caroline Gao was fifth at 175.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Spring Series VIII Championship, to be held May 29-20 at Rooster Run Golf Club in Petaluma.

Tournament Information, Pairings & Results

CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Spring Series VI Championship at Corica Park in Alameda

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (May 17, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2020-2021 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Spring Series VI Championship at Corica Park.

Jaden Dumdumaya shot 1-under par 143 and defeated three others in a sudden-death playoff and Selena Tang shot 3-over par 147 to win their respective divisions at the Spring Series VI Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Corica Park GC.

Dumdumaya picked up his third win of the 2020-21 season in dramatic fashion and moved himself to second place in the Boys’ Player of the Year standings with a clutch win sudden-death win on the second playoff hole over Julian Monas, Niall Shiels Donegan and Leonardo Vieira.

Dumdumaya, who had rounds of 71-72, had five birdies and an eagle in the pivotal final round of regulation.

Monas (75-68)  got into the playoff by playing his final five holes at 3-under par. Shiels Donegan (71-72) was fueled in part by a front nine 33, while Vieira (69-74) had an opening 69.

Avinash Iyer finished in fifth place, just a shot out of the playoff at 144.

In the Girls’ Championship, Tang earned her first win of the season in what was another clutch performance. With the title on the line, Tang had two birdies in the final round to come in at 75, defeating runner-up Ellie Bushnell by a stroke.

Tang had three birdies in the opening round. Bushnell, who opened with a 79, made a charge with a stellar 69 on Sunday that featured five birdies, including a run of four in a row on the back nine.

Ryan Flynn was third at 149 after a final round 73. Nicole Iniakov and Lauren Sung were T-4 at 150.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Joshua Kim shot a final round 70 to come in at 141 and defeat runner-up Nathan Lee by seven shots. Lee had a final round 73.

Liam Eyer was third at 149, while Taiki Matsuya was fourth at 152. Richard Ding and Ray Zhang were T-5 at 155.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Malia Loo shot a final round 81 to come in at 155 and defeat runner-up Caroline Gao by nine strokes.

Millie Wang came in tied at 164 with Gao. Gao won the card-off (lower final-round score).

Rayne Ripperger and Jiana Park finished T-4 at 165.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Spring Series VII Championship, to be held May 22-23 at The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch in Salinas.

Spring Series V – Coyote Creek

Player Information, Pairings and Results

CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Spring Series V Championship at Coyote Creek Golf Club in San Jose

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (May 3, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2020-2021 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Spring Series V Championship at Coyote Creek GC.

Steven Chen shot 4-under par 140 and Borina Sutikto shot 7-over par 151 and defeated Kiara Romero in a playoff to win their respective divisions at the Spring Series V Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Coyote Creek GC.

Chen picked up his first win of the 2020-21 season thanks in part to steady rounds of 70 each day. In Saturday’s first round, he’d post five birdies and an eagle to go against five bogeys. A day later, Chen had three birdies and an eagle to go against three bogeys.

The most important of Chen’s birdies came on the 18^th on Sunday, which helped him hold off co-runners-up Zachery Pollo (69-72) and Jackson Koivun (70-71) by a stroke.

Pollo, who earned second place in a card-off, had a shot to tie Chen but had to settle for a par on the par-5 18^th. Koivun did birdie the 18^th but was still a stroke short.

Baron Szeto placed fourth at 144. Jaden Dumdumaya was fifth at 145.

In the Girls’ Championship, Sutikto notched her first win of the season in dramatic fashion, defeating Kiara Romero in a sudden-death playoff.

Sutikto, who had rounds of 76-75, came up clutch on the 18^th, making birdie to forge a tie with Romero, who settled for a par on the closing hole.

Natalie Vo also had a shot at joining the playoff, but she’d also make par on the 18^th to finish at 152.

Emily Luo was fourth at 155. Nicole Iniakov and Stella Cheng finished T-5 at 156.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Ray Zhang shot a final round 79 and defeated Dylan Schelegle in a playoff to win. Both players finished with a two-day total of 160.

Nishad Wajge was third at 164. Lucas Bernstein was fourth at 167 and Jacob Reed was fifth at 168.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Malia Loo shot a final round to come in at 156 and defeat runner-up Addison Claire Lee by seven shots.

Lucinda Wu was third at 168. Saisha Vibhute was fourth at 169 and Elana McGrew was fifth at 172.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the First Flight Mother’s Day Championship, to be held May 9 at Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey.