Summer Series III – Spring Creek G&CC

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Summer Series III Championship at Spring Creek Golf and Country Club in Ripon

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (July 21, 2020) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Monday at the Summer Series III Championship at Spring Creek Golf and Country Club.

Ryan Meyer shot 2-over 144 and Kiara Selena Tang shot 5-overer 147 to win their respective divisions at the Summer Series III Championship held Sunday and Monday at par-71 Spring Creek.

Meyer captured his first win of the season due in part to a terrific opening round 69 that featured four birdies and just two bogeys. Meyer would close out the round with back-to-back birdies on the 17^th and 18^th holes.

A day later, Meyer was again steady, posting a 75 to run away to a four-shot victory over runner-up Tylor Chou. Chou also had a nice opening round, carding a 72. He’d fall back to a 76 on Monday to come in at 148.

Third place went to Chanhee Ryu at 149 after a final round 76. Joe Hayden was fourth at 150. Three players—Arthur Lyons, John Snyder and Howard Shu—were T-5 at 152.

In the Girls’ Championship, Tang captured her second win of the season due in part to a crucial birdie on the 16^th hole in the final round. She’d have four total birdies on the day en route to a final round 74, helping her edge runner-up Cynthia Zhang by a stroke. Zhang, who had opened with a solid 71, had a chance to force a playoff but bogeyed the 18^th for a final round 77 and two-day total of 148.

Third place went to Samantha Lin at 157, with Ashley Knepshield placing fourth at 158. Ryan Flynn and Hannah Sangha were T-5 at 159.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Matthew Lin shot a final round 73 and defeated Ethan Lien in a card-off playoff for the win. Both players had finished at 7-over 149.

Third place went to Benjamin Wang at 151, with Joshua Kim taking fourth at 154. Arnold He and Ben Friedman were T-5 at 155.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Emma Wang shot a final round 75 to come in at 156 and defeat c-runners-up Lily Peng and Madalynn Lee by three shots. Peng and Lee each finished at 159. Peng would earn second place in a card-off.

Fourth place went to Ashley Mo at 164. Sohini Pillay and Leila Moassessi were T-5 at 169.

Ethan Lien had the shot of the tournament, acing the par-3 15th on Monday.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the season-ending JTNC Tour Championship, set for July 28-29 at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach.

JTNC First Flight Tournament at Coyote Creek GC – Player Information, Pairing and Results

CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at First Flight Championship at Coyote Creek Golf Course in San Jose

Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the First Flight Championship at Coyote Creek Golf Course.

Winston Pan shot 3-over 75 and Cathy Zhang shot 4-over 76 to win the Boys’ First Flight and Girls’ First Flight titles, respectively.

Pan had three birdies in his round to edge runner-up Ethan Lee (76) by a stroke. Pan double-bogeyed the 18th, but Lee had to settle for a par on the hole and was unable to force a playoff.

Third place went to James Lee at 77. Mark Zhou and Jay Udinsky were T-4 at 78.

Zhang had a pair of birdies in defeating runner-up Emma Wang  (79) by three.

Third place went to Ashley Mo at 82, Joomi Park was fourth at 83 and Allison Yang was fifth at 84.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Summer Series III Championship, to be held July19-208 at Spring Creek CC in Ripon.

Please note – the 2020 PGA Junior National Championship has been cancelled.  Summer Series II at Poppy Ridge will still be played as planned, but it is not a qualifier for the PGA any longer.

Summer Series II at Poppy Ridge – Player Information, Pairing and Results 

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 19, 2020) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Thursday at the Summer Series II Championship at Poppy Ridge Golf Course.

Geoffrey Jing shot 4-under 140 and Kiara Romero shot 1-under 143 to win their respective divisions at the Summer Series II Championship held Wednesday and Thursday at par-72 Poppy Ridge.

Jing captured his second win of the 2019-2020 season via a card-off playoff win (better back-nine score, 34-36) over Jaden Dumdumaya. In Thursday’s final round, Jing posted a 4-under 68 that featured six birdies and one double-bogey. A clutch birdie on the finishing par-5 18^th tied him with Dumdumaya. Dumdumaya had a final round 69 with five birdies and two bogeys. He’d also come up with a birdie on 18 to set up the playoff.

Third place went to Julian Monas at 142 after a final round 70. Jackson Koivun and Wyatt McGovern finished T-4 at 143 after rounds of 68 and 70, respectively.

In the Girls’ Championship, Romero secured her third victory of the season thanks to solid play both rounds. She’d post an opening round 71 that featured an eagle on No.5, three birdies and three bogeys.

A day later, she carded a 72 with 14 pars, two birdies and two bogeys to edge runner-up Faith Low by a shot.

Low, who had opened with a 2-under 70 featuring six birdies, slipped back to a 74 in the second round. She’d have a chance to tie Romero on the 18^th but had to settle for a par.

Charlotte Ryoo and Kiana Briggs finished T-3 at 145 after matching rounds of 74. Ryoo was awarded third place in a card-off. Fifth place went to Jaclyn LaHa at 146.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Andrew Doll shot a final round 68 to come in at 144 and defeat runner-up Ishdeep Sodhi by a shot. Sodhi had a final round 72.

Third place went to Benjamin Wang at 139. Joshua Kim was fourth at 150 and Arnold He was fifth at 151.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Cathy Zhang shot a final round 74 to come in at 145 and defeat runner-up Ashlee Xu by 12 shots. Xu had a final round 78.

Third place went to Lily Peng at 158, with fourth place going to Tavia Burgess at 159. Ashley Mo and Madalynn Lee were T-5 at 164.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the JTNC First Flight Tournament, to be held June 28 at Coyote Creek GC in San Jose.

Summer Series I – The Reserve at Spanos Park

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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 8, 2020) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Summer Series I Championship at The Reserve at Spanos Park.

Ben Soicher shot even-par 144 and Kaleiya Romero shot 5-under 139 to win their respective divisions at the Summer Series I Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 The Reserve at Spanos Park. The event marked the return of play following a nearly three-month suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Soicher captured his second win of the season thanks to solid play each day. In the first round, he’d open with a 1-under 71 that featured four birdies and three bogeys.

A day later he’d post a 73 with four birdies and five bogeys to beat the field by four shots. Baron Szeto and Edan Cui both came in at 148 after final rounds of 77 and 75, respectively. Cui would win second place following a card-off (low back-nine score).

Fourth place went to Jaden Dundumaya at 149. Alexander Iniakov and Kurtis Rodriguez tied for fifth at 150.

Girls’ Championship winner Kaleiya Romero

In the Girls’ Championship, Romero notched her second victory of the season after a stellar performance. In the opening round, Romero posted a 1-under 71 featuring two birdies, 15 pars and a bogey.

A day later she was even better, carding seven birdies to go against just three bogeys. Romero went on to beat the field by 10 strokes.

Second place went to Kaylyn Noh at 149 after a final round 72, while Skyler May and Faith Low both came in tied at 150. May was awarded third place in a card-off. Ryan Flynn was fifth at 151.

Boys’ First Flight winner Trenton Stuart

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Trenton Stuart shot a final round 77 to come in at 145 and defeat runner-up Ishdeep Sodhi by three.

Arjun Aujlka was third at 149, Ron Friedman was fourth at 151 and Matthew Liu was fifth at 152.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Lily Peng shot a final round 79 to come in at 164 and defeat runner-up Madalynn Lee by a stroke. Lee had a final round 82.

Third place went to Cathy Zhang at 166, Elizabeth Lenton was fourth at 168 and Sohini Pillay and Elizabeth Liu were T-5 at 172.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Summer Series II Championship, set for June 17-18 at Poppy Ridge.

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.

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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 12^th 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 12^th 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.

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Holiday Series II at Morro Bay GC 

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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.

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Holiday Series I at Del Monte

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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.

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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.