Author: Aaron Hartesveldt

Ellie Mae Classic Qualifier – Poppy Ridge GC

The winner of this event will earn a full sponsors exemption into the PGA’s Web.Com Tour 2019 Ellie Mae Classic at TPC Stonebrea.  This event is open to boys with an index of 4.0 or less who are active JTNC members.

 

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June 27, 2019

 

Reno resident Ian Gilligan will get a chance to tee it up with the pros at this year’s Korn Ferry Tour Ellie Mae Classic at TPC Stonebrae in Hayward.

Gilligan, a cancer survivor, shot a medalist-earning 4-under in Thursday’s JTNC Ellie Mae qualifier held at par-72 Poppy Ridge GC in Livermore. The 16-year-old posted six birdies to go against just two bogeys. On the back-nine, Gilligan carded a solid 32 that included back-to-back birdies on holes No.11 and No12.

Joseph Hayden of Dublin was second at 70.

This year’s Ellie Mae Classic, which has featured Warriors star Steph Curry in the field in recent years, will tee off July 29-Aug. 4.

Holiday Series III – Poppy Hills & Del Monte GC

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We have a room block and a very good rate at the Hyatt by Del Monte Golf Course.  Follow the link for reservations.

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Holiday Series III Parings and Results

CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Holiday Series III Championship at Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey and Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (December 30, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Saturday at the Holiday Series III Championship at Del Monte Golf Course and Poppy Hills Golf Course.

Geoffrey Jing shot 1-over par 144 and Shayna Lu shot 10-over 153 to win their respective divisions at the Holiday Series III Championship held Friday and Saturday at par-72 Del Monte GC and par-71 Poppy Hills.

Jing captured his first win of the season thanks to solid play both rounds. On Friday, he’d card seven birdies at Del Monte en route to a 2-under 70.

A day later at Poppy Hills, Jing posted 13 pars, helping him defeat co-runners-ups Baron Szeto and Logan Kim by a stroke. Szeto had a second round 72 and had a chance to tie for the lead but finished with a bogey. He’d earn second place in a card-off. Kim made a charge with a final round 69.

Fourth place went to Michael Burry at 146 after a final round 75. Sam Sommerhauser was fifth at 147.

 

In the Girls’ Championship, Lu also picked up her first win of the season thanks to steady play. She’d card rounds of 74-79 with a hole-out eagle on the par-4 12th at Poppy Hills to defeat runner-up Kiara Romero by three shots.

Romero had a final round 76 to finish at 156. Third place went to Claire Chen at 158.

Sophie Thai claimed fourth place at 159 and Varnika Achanta took fifth at 160.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Trevor Moquin shot a final round 79 to come in at 156 and defeat co-runners-up Alexander Kao and Thomas Molumphy by three strokes. Kao earned second place in a card-off.

Fourth place went to Jonathan Chen at 160. Christopher Pantaleon, Easton Hether and Ryan Nix all finished T-5 at 161.

 

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Cathy Zhang shot a final round 77 to come in at 153 and defeat co-runners-ups Gianna Singh and Lily Peng by 13 shots. Singh earned second place in a card-off.

Fourth place went to Allison Yang at 167. Yang had the shot of the event, carding an ace on the par-3 12th at Del Monte. Katie Burson was fifth at 168.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the annual Challenge Cup, to be held Jan. 3-4 at Poppy Hills Golf Course.

Holiday Series II – Morro Bay GC

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Holiday Series II at Morro Bay GC 

Please note: Pairings will be live on Wednesday Nov. 27th. 

CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Holiday Series II Championship at Morro Bay Golf Course in Morro Bay

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (December 9, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Holiday Series II Championship at Morro Bay Golf Course in Morro Bay.

Adam Duncan shot 4-over par 146 and Andrea Gomez shot 8-over 150 to win their respective divisions at the Holiday Series II Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-71 Morro Bay GC.

Boys’ Championship winner Adam Duncan, runner-up Kurtis Rodriguez and third place finisher Caleb Barstad (left to right)

Duncan captured his first win of the season thanks to solid play both rounds. He’d shoot 72-74, with two birdies in the opening round and one in the final round.

His clutch play helped him defeat runner-up Kurtis Rodriguez by three strokes. Rodriguez tried to make a Sunday charge with a final round 72.

Third place went to Caleb Barstad at 154, while Chad Flory was fourth at 155. Fifth place went to Sebastian Sandergaard at 156.

Girls’ Championship winner Andrea Gomez, runner-up Selena Tang and third place finisher Sophie Thai (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Gomez notched her second win of the season thanks to solid play.

Also the winner of the Fall Series V Championship, Gomez had rounds of 72-74 to defeat runner-up Selena Tang by four shots. Tang had a final round 77.

Sophie Thai and Clarie Alford finished T-3 at 154. Thai would earn third place in a card-off. Emily Luo and Naomi Danner tied for fifth at 159.

Boys’ First Flight winner Ayden Fynaut, runner-up Cooper Groshart and third place finisher Jonathen Chen (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Ayden Fynaut shot a final round 76 to come in at 151 and defeat runner-up Cooper Groshart by three strokes. Groshart had a final round 73.

Jonathan Chen was third at 155, Zackery Tarter was fourth at 158 and Jack Whitaker was fifth at 161.

Girls’ First Flight winner Bella Gunasayan, runner-up Gianna Singh and third place finisher Katie Burson (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Bella Gunasayan had a final round 79 to come in at 159 and defeat runner-up Gianna Singh by a stroke. Singh had a final round 83.

Katie Burson was third at 163, Millie Wang was fourth at 171 and Esther Sheu was fifth at 179.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Holiday Series III Championship, to be held Dec. 27-28 at Poppy Hills Golf Course and Del Monte Golf Course.

Holiday Series I – Del Monte GC

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Holiday Series I at Del Monte

Please Note: Pairings will be available Friday Nov. 15th. 

CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Holiday Series I Championship at Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (December 2, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Tuesday at the Holiday Series I Championship at Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey.

Kurtis Rodriguez shot 1-over par 145 and Selena Tang shot 7-over 151 to win their respective divisions at the Holiday Series I Championship held Monday and Tuesday at par-72 Del Monte GC.

Boys’ Championship winner Kurtis Rodriguez, runner-up Joseph Hayden and third place finisher James Watney (left to right)

Rodriguez notched his first victory of the season thanks in part to a great second round 3-under 69 that featured five birdies and just two bogeys.

In the first round, Rodriguez posted a 76. He’d win by two shots over runner-up Joseph Hayden, who came in at 147 after a final round 73.

Drew Kim and James Watney finished tied for third at 150 after final rounds of 77 and 74, respectively. Watney would earn third place in a card-off. Jacob Ponce was fifth at 151.

Girls’ Championship winner Selena Tang, runner-up Andrea Gomez and third place finisher Emily Hou (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Tang also captured her first title of the year thanks to solid play both rounds.

Tang opened with a 76 and followed that up with a 75. She’d card six birdies over her 36 holes.

Andrea Gomez was second at 155 after a final round 77. Emily Hou placed third at 159 after a 75.

Madison Pineda took fourth at 161, while Emily Luo placed fifth at 162.

Boys’ First Flight winner Easton Hether, runner-up Charlie Farrell and third place finisher Jack Hayden (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Easton Hether shot a final round 84 to come in at 163 and defeat runner-up Charlie Farrell by a shot. Farrell had a final round 79.

Jack Hayden was third at 165. Alexander Suen was fourth at 166 and Arnold He was fifth at 169.

Girls’ First Flight winner Lily Peng and runner-up Rachel Truong (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Lily Peng shot a final round 77 to come in at 157 and defeat runner-up Rachel Truong by a stroke. Truong had a final round 78.

Maya Dela Rama, Kate Burson and Allison Yang tied for third at 168. Dela Rama earned third place following a card-off.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Holiday Series II Championship, to be held Dec. 7-8 at Morro Bay Golf Course in Morro Bay.

Fall Series IX – Poppy Ridge GC

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Fall Series IX Pairings, Results and Tournament Information

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

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (October 21, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series IX Championship at Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore.

Sam Sommerhauser shot 10-under par 134 and Ashley Knepshield shot 3-over 147 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series IX Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Poppy Ridge.

Boys’ Championship winner Sam Sommerhauser, runner-up Ian Gilligan and third place finisher Justin Hopkins (left to right)

Sommerhauser notched his second victory of the season thanks to great play both days. He’d open with a 3-under 69 that featured seven birdies. A day later, he went even lower, posting a 65 with seven birdies and no bogeys.

His two-day total of 10-under 134 is tied for third for the lowest 36-hole total in JTNC history. Ian Gilligan was second at 140 after back-to-back rounds of 70.

Justin Hopkins and Paramdeep Sodhi tied for third at 141. Hopkins earned third place in a card-off. Gregory Lee and Chanhee Ryu tied for fifth at 153.

Girls’ Championship winner Ashley Knepshield, runner-up Gia Feliciano and third place finisher Charlotte Ryoo (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Knepshield grabbed her first win of the season thanks to solid play each round.

In Saturday’s opener, she shot a 75. A day later, she posted five birdies en route to a 72.

Gia Feliciano was runner-up at 149 after a final round 74. Charlotte Ryoo was third at 152.

Darla May Dela Torre took fourth at 153, while Vani Karimanal was fifth at 154.

Boys’ First Flight winner Edan Cui, runner-up Jayden Lizama and third place finisher Alexander Guan (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Edan Cui shot a final round 73 to come in at 143 and defeat runner-up Jayden Lizama by three shots. Lizama had a final round 75.

Alexander Guan was third at 149, while Ian Vodopich was fourth at 152. Ishdeep Sodhi and Ray Zhang tied for fifth at 153.

Girls’ First Flight winner Abigail Lin, runner-up Cathy Zhang and third place finisher Netra Kumar (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Abigail Lin shot a final round 75 to come in at 154 and defeat runner-up Cathy Zhang by two shots. Zhang had a final round 74.

Third place went to Netra Kumar at 158. Norah Yang was fourth at 159 and Lily Peng was fifth at 160.

The shot of the tournament came from Jayden Lizama, who aced the par-3 171-yard 3rd hole on the Chardonnay course.

The event concluded the Fall Series portion of the season. The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Holiday Series I Championship, to be held Nov. 25-26 at Del Monte GC in Monterey.

 

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