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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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Fall Series VII at Ridge Creek Dinuba GC

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Fall Series VII Championship at Ridge Creek Golf Club in Dinuba

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (October 7, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series VII Championship at Ridge Creek Golf Club in Dinuba.

Cutter Ayres shot 3-under par 141 and Charlotte Ryoo shot 5-over 149 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series VII Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Ridge Creek Golf Club.

Boys’ Championship winner Cutter Ayres, runner-up Paramdeep Sodhi and third place finisher Jacob Von Roekel (left to right)

Ayres won his first event of the season after coming up with two clutch pars on the 17^th and 18^th holes in Sunday’s finale. The pars helped Ayres hold off runner-up Paramdeep Sodhi by a stroke.

Ayres made a big move on Saturday, carding seven birdies en route to a 3-under 69. A day later, he posted two more big birdies on the front-nine.

Sodhi, who was coming off a win at the Fall Series VI Championship, played his last five holes at 2-under but was unable to catch Ayres. Sodhi finished with rounds of 70-72.

Third place went to Jacob Von Roekel at 146 after a final round 75. Adam Duncan was fourth at 148 and Chris Bettencourt was fifth at 149.

Girls’ Championship winner Charlotte Ryoo, runner-up Sloane Bayer and third place finisher Brooke Yi (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Ryoo also got her first win of the season thanks in part to a solid first round.

In Saturday’s opener, she’d post a 73. Overall, Ryoo posted five birdies, helping her hold off runner-up Sloane Bayer by three shots.

Bayer had rounds of 75-77. Third place went to Brooke Yi at 156. Naomi Danner was fifth at 160.

Boys’ First Flight winner Ayden Fynaut, runner-up Zackery Tarter and third place finisher Ansen Tran (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Ayden Fynaut had a final round 73 to come in at 147 and defeat runner-up Zackery Tarter by two shots. Tarter had a final round 75.

Third place went to Ansen Tran at 150. Alexander Guan was fourth at 150 and Ben Sebilian was fifth at 157.

Girls’ First Flight winner Karina Dorn and runner-up Aryana Satheesh (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Karina Dorn shot a final round 84 to come in at 171 and defeat runner-up Aryana Satheesh by 15 shots. Satheesh had a final round 92.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series VIII Championship, to be held Oct. 12-13 at Baylands Golf Links in Palo Alto.

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Fall Series VI at Greenhorn Creek Resort 

CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Fall Series VI Championship at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (September 30, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series VI Championship at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp.

Paramdeep Sodhi shot even-par 144 and Kiara Romero shot 6-over 150 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series VI Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Greenhorn Creek Resort.

Boys’ Championship winner Paramdeep Sodhi and third place finisher Zachery Pollo (left to right)

Sodhi claimed his first win of the 2019-2020 season thanks to solid play each day. He’d run away with an 11-shot victory powered by scores of 74-70.

Overall, Sodhi carded 10 birdies. He would be the only player to shoot a score lower than par. On Sunday, he opened with back-to-back birdies.

Finishing in a tie for second were Ethan Korock and Zachery Pollo at 155. Korock earned second place via a card-off.

Jack Deaner was fourth at 156. Jacob Van Roekel was fifth at 157.

Girls’ Championship winner Kiara Romero, runner-up Sophie Thai and third place finisher Vani Karimanal (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Romero notched her second win of the season thanks to a solid second round.

Also the winner of the Fall Series IV Championship, Romero had five total birdies. She’d post a clutch par on the 17^th hole to hold off runner-up Sophie Thai by two shots.

Thai came in at 152 after back-to-back rounds of 76. Third place went to Vani Karimanal at 155.

Emily Hou and Varsha Ramachandran were T-4 at 156 after rounds of 75 and 77, respectively.

Boys’ First Flight winner Alexander Suen, runner-up Enzo Scaccalosi and third place finisher Ishdeep Sodhi (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Alexander Suen shot a final round 75 to come in at 151 and defeat runner-up Enzo Scaccalosi by a shot. Scaccalosi had a final round 74.

Third place went to Ishdeep Sodhi at 161. Athan Yang was fourth at 163 and Hayden Sanders was fifth at 164.

Girls’ First Flight winner Jordan Chan, runner-up Carolyn Liu and third place finisher Cathy Zhang (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Jordan Chan shot a final round 84 to come in at 166, defeating runner-up Carolyn Liu by five shots. Liu had a final round 79.

Cathy Zhang was third at 173. Gianna Singh was fourth at 176 and Sohini Pillay was fifth at 177.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series VII Championship, to be held Oct. 5-6 at Ridge Creek GC in Dinuba.

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Fall Series V at Pajaro Valley GC

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Fall Series V Championship at Pajaro Valley Golf Course in Pajaro

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (September 23, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series V Championship at Pajaro Valley Golf Course in Pajaro.

Ben Soicher shot 3-over 145 and Andrea Gomez shot 8-over 150 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series V Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-71 Pajaro Valley Golf Course.

Boys’ Championship runner-up Jake Bettencourt and third place finisher Tyson Rutledge (left to right)

Soicher notched his first win of the 2019-2020 season thanks to a clutch final round 2-under 69 that included a clinching birdie on the closing 18^th.

Coming off an opening round 76, Soicher posted seven birdies in the finale to overcome co-runners-up Jake Bettencourt and Tyson Rutledge by a stroke.

Bettencourt, who had a Sunday 73 and claimed second place in a card-off, was stung by a late bogey on the par-5 17th. Rutledge also had a chance but had to settle for pars on the final two holes.

Jack Deaner and Alexander Iniakov both finished T-4 at 157.

Girls’ Championship winner Andrea Gomez, runner-up Sophie Zhang-Murphy and third place finisher Sloane Bayer (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Gomez also captured her first win of the season thanks to a stellar final round. On Sunday, Gomez posted a 1-over 72 featuring three birdies.

Second place went to Sophie Zhang-Murphy at 153 after a 77. Sloane Bayer was third at 154 following a 76.

Three players—Nicole Kaminski, Lauren Shaw and Selena Tang—tied for fourth at 155.

Boys’ First Flight winner Ryan Gay, runner-up Joshua Wang and third place finisher Bennett Adams (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Ryan Gay shot a final round 73 to come in at 150 and defeat runner-up Joshua Wang by six shots. Wang had a final round 80.

Third place was a tie between Bennett Adams and Alexander Guan, who each came in at 158. Adams won third in a card-off. Jonathan Chen and Ryan Ruy were T-4 at 159.

Girls’ First Flight winner Norah Yang, runner-up Brielle Bedard and third place finisher Carolyn Liu (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Norah Yang had a final round 80 to come in at 159 and defeat runner-up Brielle Bedard by a shot. Bedard had a final round 81.

Caroyln Liu was third at 161, Allison Yang was fourth at 162 and Lily Peng was fifth at 166.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series VI Championship, to be held Sept.28-29 at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp.

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Fall Series IV at Haggin Oaks GC

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Fall Series IV Championship at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (September 9, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series IV Championship at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento.

Sam Sommerhauser shot 4-under 140 and Kiara Romero shot even-par 144 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series IV Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.

Boys’ Championship third place finisher Leonardo Veira, winner Sam Sommerhauser, and runner-up Kursh Arora (left to right)

Sommerhauser notched his first win of the 2019-2020 season after making a clutch birdie on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to defeat runner-up Kush Arora. Both Sommerhauser and Arora had shot identical rounds of 70 each day.

During regulation, both players were clutch, making birdie on the closing 18^th to get into the playoff.

Leonardo Veira and Ryan Meyer also tied, for third place, with identical finishing scores of 141. Veira, who was awarded third place in a card-off, made the biggest move, carding a final round 67 that featured seven birdies. Paramdeep Sodhi was fifth at 142.

Girls’ Championship winner Kiara Romero, runner-up Nicole Kaminski and third place finisher Yewon Jang (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Romero made par on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff to defeat runner-up Nicole Kamsinski.

Romero, who also notched her first win of the new season, had a Sunday 70 with three birdies. Kaminski had a clutch par on the closing 18^th for a 69.

Yewon Jang was third at 147 after a final round 72. Ellie Bushnell and Sophie Thai finished T-4 at 148 after final rounds of 68 and 69, respectively.

Boys’ First Flight winner Jayden Lizama, runner-up Giuliano Kaminski and third place finisher Ansen Train (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Jayden Lizama shot a final round 71 to come in at 149 and defeat runner-up Giuliano Kaminski by two shots. Kaminski shot a final round 70.

Ansen Tran and Ishdeep Sodhi finished T-3 at 152 after final rounds of 70 and 74, respectively. Tran was awarded third place in a card-off. Alexander Kao was fifth at 153.

Girls’ First Flight winner Lily Peng, third place finisher Gianna Singh and runner-up Cathy Zhang (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Lily Peng shot a final round 77 to come in at 154 and defeat runner-up Cathy Zhang by three strokes. Zhang had a final round 77.

Third place went to Gianna Singh at 158. Kara Lee was fourth at 159 and Lea Han was fifth at 160.

The shot of the weekend went to Andre Chung on the par-3 16th hole on MacKenzie Course.

The Ace: Andre Chung

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series V Championship, to be held Sept.21-22 at Pajaro Valley Golf Course in Pajaro.

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Fall Series III at San Juan Oaks

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Fall Series III Championship at San Juan Oaks Golf Club in Hollister

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (September 3, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series III Championship at San Juan Oaks Golf Club.

Michael Burry shot 5-under 139 and Faith Low shot 3-over 147 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series III Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 San Juan Oak Golf Club.

Boys’ Championship winner Michael Burry, runner-up Jackson Koivun and third place finisher Will Clark (left to right)

Burry captured his first win of the 2019-2020 season thanks to a spectacular second round 65.

A day after opening with a 74, Burry caught fire, posting seven birdies to go against zero bogeys. Overall, Burry would post 11 birdies to knock off runner-up Jackson Koivun by two shots.

Koivun, who had a first round 74, posted a second round 67. Will Clark finished third at 146 after a final round 70.

Five players tied for fourth at 149—Krishan Patel, Garrett Takeuchi, Calvin Kong, Jonathan Le and Greg Mouser.

Girls’ Championship winner Faith Low, runner-up Vani Karimanal and third place finisher Kiara Romero (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Low notched her first win of the new season thanks in part to a solid front-nine, 1-under 35 on Sunday.

Overall, Low had seven birdies on the weekend to defeat runner-up Vani Karimanal by six shots. Karimanal had a final round 74.

Third place went to Kiara Romero at 154 after a final round 77. Selena Tang and Chanel Hong finished T-4 at 156.

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

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Edan Cui shot a final round 71 to come in at 143 and defeat runner-up Nicholas Mouser by four shots. Mouser had a final round 74.

Alexander Guan was third at 149, while Jonathan Chen took fourth at 150. Michael Borke was fifth at 152.

Girls’ First Flight winner Kelly Yu, runner-up Norah Yang and third place finisher Carolyn Liu (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Kelly Yu shot a final round 80 to come in at 157 and defeat runner-up Norah Yang by a shot. Yang had a final round 77.

Carolyn Liu placed third at 159. Lily Peng was fourth at 163 and Emma Wang was fifth at 166.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series IV Championship, to be held Sept.7-8  at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento.

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Junior Tour Fall Series II – Windsor GC

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Fall Series II Championship at Windsor Golf Club in Windsor

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 26, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series II Championship at Windsor Golf Club.

Zachery Pollo shot 6-under 138 and Kaleiya Romero shot 1-under 143 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series II Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Windsor Golf Club.

Boys’ Championship winner Zachery Pollo, runner-up Jackson Koivun and third place finisher Baron Szeto (left to right)

Pollo captured his first win of the 2019-2020 season thanks to steady play over both rounds.

In Saturday’s opener, he’d card a 70 with five birdies (shooting 35 on each nine). A day later, Pollo went 4-under through his first 13 holes (four birdies, zero bogeys) fueling a three-shot win over Jackson Koivun.

Koivun, coming off a first round 73, tried to make a charge in the second round but also shot a 68.

Baron Szeto was third at 144 after a final round 75. Jacon Van Roekel and Kyreece Romero tied for fourth at 147.

Girls’ Championship winner Kaleiya Romero, runner-up Vani Karimanal and third place finisher Bridget O’Keefe (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Romero claimed her first victory of the new season via a solid six shots.

She’d open play with five birdies en route to a 73. On Sunday, she went even lower, posting a 70 that included five birdies within her first 10 holes.

Vani Karimanal was second at 149 following a final round 74. Bridget O’Keefe was third at 152 after a final round 75.

Three players—Stella Cheng, Naomi Danner and Viveka Kurup—all finished T-4 at 153.

Boys’ First Flight winner Edan Cui, runner-up Kyler Thurston and third place finisher Arjun Aujla (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Edan Cui shot a final round 72 to come in at 143 and defeat runner-up Kyler Thurston by 10 shots. Thurston had a final round 78.

Arjun Aujla was third at 154, while Jayden Lizama was fourth at 159. Fifth place went to Ian Vodopich at 161.

Girls’ First Flight winner Lily Peng, runner-up Carolyn Liu and third place finisher Netra Kumar (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Lily Peng shot a final round 80 to come in at 161 and defeat runner-up Carolyn Liu by six shots. Liu had a final round 84.

Third place went to Netra Kumar at 168. Madalynn Lee and Alexa Pineda finished T-4 at 172.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series III Championship, to be held Aug. 31-Sept.1 at San Juan Oaks Country Club in Hollister.

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Junior Tour Fall Series I – Cypress Lakes

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Fall Series I Championship at Cypress Lakes Golf Course in Vacaville

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 19, 2019) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series I Championship at Cypress Lakes Golf Course.

Ethan Flynn shot 3-over 147 and Viveka Kurup shot 12-over 156 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series I Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Crystal Lakes Golf Course.

Boys’ Championship winner Ethan Flynn, runner-up Zachery Pollo and third place finisher Paramdeep Sodhi (left to right)

Flynn claimed the first win of the season thanks in part to a solid opening round even-par 72 that featured three birdies and three bogeys.

On Sunday, Flynn struggled through an opening-nine 41, but he’d bounce back with a 2-under 34 for a round of 75 and a one shot win over co-runners-up Zachery Pollo and Paramdeep Sodhi.

Pollo got within a shot of Flynn with a birdie on the 16^th but had to settle for pars on the 17^th and 18^th. Sodhi had a chance to win but shot a back-nine 40. Pollo earned second place in a card-off.

Fourth place went to Kurtis Rodriguez at 151. Baron Szeto was fifth at 152.

Girls’ Championship winner Viveka Kurup, runner-up Kaylyn Noh and third place finisher Yewon Jang (left to right)

In the Girls’ Championship, Kurup notched the first win of the season thanks to a second round 76 that featured two key birdies. They’d help her defeat runner-up Kaylyn Noh by a stroke.

In the first round, Kurup shot 80 while Noh had an 83. Noh made a charge with a second round 74 and had a chance to tie Kurup but had to settle for a par on the 18^th.

Yewon Jang was third at 158 after a second round 79. Stella Cheng was fourth at 160 after an 82.

Three players—Meghan Paracuelles, Kaylen Tu and Skyler May—tied for fifth at 161.

Boys’ First Flight winner Jayden Lizama, runner-up Freddy Hoch and third place finisher Giuliano Kaminski (left to right)

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Jayden Lizama shot a final round 78 to come in at 156 and defeat co-runners-up Freddy Hoch, Giuliano Kaminski and Ethan Schloss by two shots.

Arjun Aujla was fifth at 159.

Girls’ First Flight winner Erica Villegas, runner-up Lily Peng and Sophie Lee (left to right)

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Erica Villegas shot a final round 80 to come in at 158 and defeat runner-up Lily Peng by a stroke. Peng had a final round 79.

Third place went to Sophia Lee at 162. Amelia Garibaldi was fourth at 163 and Kaydee Tu was fifth at 165.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series II Championship, to be held Aug. 24-25 at Windsor Golf Club in Windsor.

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JTNC Tour Championship

July 30, 2019—Second Round

Griffin Long and Faith Low captured the biggest prizes at the season-ending JTNC Tour Championship at par-71 Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach.

Long shot 2-under 140 and 6-over 148 as the two locked up wins in the Boys’ and Girls’ Championships, respectively.

Coming off a stellar opening round 67, Long closed out his JTNC career by draining a 25-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th for a final round 73 and two-shot win over runner-up Jackson Koivun.

Long will start attending University of Pacific in a few weeks.

“It’s awesome to win this event,” said Long, who had never previously won a JTNC event. “It’s a great way to go out.”

Koivun had a second round 70 to finish at even-par 142. He’d opened with a front-nine 32 but stumbled with a double-bogey on No.10.

Dylan McDermott was third at 144 following a 70. For McDermott, his finish sewed up 2018-2019 Boys’ Player of the Year honors.

“It means a lot to be Player of the Year,” said McDermott, who’ll be a junior at Granite Bay High. “I had some events where I played really well and some where I didn’t play well. I played good enough and consistent enough to keep my points up.”

Past JTNC Boys’ Players of the Year include PGA Tour winner Bryson DeChambeau and former USC standout and No.1 world-ranked amateur Justin Suh.

“I really want to follow in the footsteps of those guys,” McDermott said. “Hopefully I’ll be playing with them in the future.”

Low was solid for the second day in a row. She’s hit 17 greens in regulation en route to posting 14 pars to go against just four bogeys.

“I was making sure that if I did miss a shot, I’d still be on the green,” said Low, a sophomore at Futures Academy. “When I’m out there I try not think of technique. I just play.”

It was Low’s second win of the season. She’d also won the Holiday Series III Championship last December.

“I’m really proud of the accomplishments I’ve had this year,” Low said. “I think this will lead to greater things in the future.”

Caroline Wales was second at 150 after a 75. Danielle Suh was third at 152 after a 73. Suh had a chance to win Girls’ Player of the Year honors but needed to finish at least in second place. Due to the finish, Madelyn Gamble won Girls’ Player of the Year.

Fourth place in the championship went to Claire Chen at 153. Charlotte Ryoo and Alexandria Christeson were T-5 at 155.

Among those on hand to award medals was Capital Insurance Group CEO and President Arne Chatterton. CIG sponsors the JTNC.

“Supporting the Junior Tour is a way for us to give back to the kids,” Chatterton said. “The discipline it teaches them. We know everyone isn’t going to be a pro player, but the lessons the Junior Tour teaches the kids can make them successful for life.”

In the Boys’ First Flight division, Giuliano Kaminski shot a final round 76 to come in at 151, defeating co-runners-up Hyun Woo Pyo and Michael Bourke by two shots. Pyo had a final round 76 while Bourke shot a 78. Pyo was awarded second place in a card-off.

Fourth place went to Alexander Suen at 156. Arjun Aujla was fifth at 157.

In the Girls’ First Flight division, Mary Griffin shot her second straight 80 to come in at 160 and defeat runner-up Anne Griffin by six shots. Griffin had a final round 81.

Akshaya Ramakrishnan and Kelly Liu finished T-3 at 167. Liu was awarded third place following a card-off. Sydney Craven took fifth place at 171.

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July 29, 2019—-First Round

The chase for not only Tour Championship titles but also Boys’ and Girls’ Player of the Year honors are on the line as play got underway Monday at par-71 Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach.

In the Boys’ Championship, Griffin Long took a commanding four shot lead after opening with a sizzling score of 4-under 67. Long, who would capture his first title of the season with a victory, had a sensational front-nine 31 that featured consecutive birdies from holes Nos. 6 through 8. On the back-nine, he’d post another birdie on 18 to offset a bogey on the 14th.

In second place, four shots back at 71, is Darren Pang. Drew Kim and Jackson Koivun are also in the hunt, with both shooting 72.

Entering the Tour Championship, Dylan McDermott led in the Boys’ Player of the Year standings with 1,924 points. The only player capable of catching him was Sam Sommerhauser (1,846 points). They both are currently T-11 after opening rounds of 74.

In the Girls’ Championship, Faith Low took a two shot lead over the field after opening with a 73 that featured a pair of birdies.

Three players–Alexandria Christeson, Kaylyn Noh and Caroline Wales–are all tied for second at 75, just two shots back.

Coming into the event, Madelyn Gamble led in the Girls’ Player of the Year standings with 2,113 points. Danielle Suh could win Player of the Year honors if she wins the Tour Championship (Gamble is not playing). Suh opened with a score of 79 and is T-9.

In the Girls’ First Flight division, Mary Griffin took the first round lead with an 80. Candus Shi and Kathleen Xie are tied for second at 84.

In the Boys’ First Flight division, there’s a logjam at the top of the leaderboard. Three players–Michael Bourke, Giuliano Kaminski and Arjun Aujla–all grabbed a share of the lead with matching rounds of 75. Hyun Woo Pyo and Ansen Tran are just two shots back at 77.

Tuesday’s final round will also be held at Poppy Hills GC.

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