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Fall Series V – Bay View GC

Jan 5, 2021Comments Off on Fall Series V – Bay View GCCurrent Year, Past Results, Tournaments

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Fall Series V Championship at Bay View Golf Club in Milpitas

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2021-2022 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series V Championship at Haggin Bay View Golf Club in Milpitas.

Jaden Dumdumaya shot 1-over par 145 and Adora Liu shot 4-over 148 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series V Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Bay View GC.

Dumdumaya picked up his fifth win of the calendar year—one off the record of 6 held by Thomas Hutchison—thanks to steady play each day.

He’d record rounds of 73-72, and made a critical birdie on the 18th hole on Sunday to hold off runner-up Cole Kroeker. Overall, Dumdumaya had six birdies over his 36 holes.

Kroeker, looking for his first JTNC win, was also steady, posting back-to-back rounds of 73 with a total of six birdies. The big difference for Kroeker, who lost by a shot, was a crucial bogey on the 18th.

James Lee was third at 149 after a final round 72. Lequan Wang was fourth at 151, with Micah Paik taking fifth place at 152.

In the Girls’ Championship, Adora Liu got her first win of the 2021-22 season with steady play of her own. She’d card rounds of 75-73 and also came up with a huge birdie on the 18th hole to hold off runner-up Asterisk Talley by a shot.

Talley, who was looking for her second win of the season, could only muster pars on the 17th and 18th holes, leaving her with a final round 75 and 149 total, just one behind Liu.

Three players—Janna Andaya, Cindy Wang and Kara Lee—finished T-3 at 153. Wang was awarded third place following a card-off.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Richard Ding shot a final round 75 to come in at 152 and defeat runner-up Danish Sharma by five shots. Sharma had a final round 81.

Third place went to Colton Duerson at 158. Fourth place went to Matthew Gerad Lee at 160. Three players—Dawson Loo, Brandon Pantaleon and Maximus Choi—finished T-5 at 165.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Jayleen Sito shot a final round 81 to come in at 171 and defeat runner-up Chelsie Chin by two shots. Chin had a final round 84.

Third place went to Trudy Tran at 178, while Hayley Fong was fourth at 181. Cynthia Liu was fifth at 184.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series VI Championship, to be held Sept. 25-26 at Yolo Fliers Club in Woodland.

Fall Series IV – Haggin Oaks (MacKenzie & Arcade GC)

Jan 5, 2021Comments Off on Fall Series IV – Haggin Oaks (MacKenzie & Arcade GC)Current Year, Past Results, Tournaments

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Please Note: Parings will be available Friday, September 3rd

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. (Sept. 13, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2021-2022 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series IV Championship at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento.

Zachery Pollo shot 14-under par 130 and Brenna Preap shot 4-under 140 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series IV Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Haggin Oaks GC.

Pollo got the win in record-tying fashion. His 36-hole score of 14-under 130 tied Jaden Dumdumaya for lowest 36-hole score total in JTNC history. Dumdumaya shot 14-under at last season’s Summe Series II at Poppy Ridge.

Pollo would card back-to-back rounds of 65. He’d post seven birdies each day with zero bogeys.

Runner-up Edan Cui had back-to-back rounds of 69 to come in at 138. Third place went to Jack Jerge at 139 after a final round 69.

Jake Aberle and Akira Ransi were T-4 at 140.

In the Girls’ Championship, Preap was the lone player to break par both days. She’d card 71-69 with a total of 10 birdies. In capturing the title, she’d play her final eight holes at 3-under par.

Runner-up Lexi Booras came in at 143 after a final round 71. Two players—Meghan Paracuelles and Janna Andaya—finished T-3 at 144.

Iliana Rubio and Asterisk Talley finished T-5 at 145.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Alejandro Formosa shot a final round 73 to come in at 144 and defeat runner-up Sohom Patel by two shots. Patel had a final round 76.

Third place went to Ian Cheng at 148. Fourth place went to Dawson Loo at 149 and fifth place went to Jerred Scott at 151.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Pepper Chai shot a final round 79 to come in at 154 and win by a shot over runner-up Victoria Cui. Cui had a final round 76.

Third place went to Serene Kim at 157, while Trudy Tan was fourth at 159. Elizabeth Gong was fifth at 160.

Coleman Dupre had the shot of the championship, acing the par-3 14th hole on Sunday.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series V Championship, to be held Sept. 18-19 at Bay View Golf Club in Milpitas.

Fall Series III – San Juan Oaks GC

Jan 5, 2021Comments Off on Fall Series III – San Juan Oaks GCCurrent Year, Past Results, Tournaments

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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. (Sept. 7, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2021-2022 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series III Championship at San Juan Oaks Golf Club in Hollister.

Matthew Almajano shot 2-under par 142 and Michelle Woo shot 1-over 145 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series III Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 San Juan Oaks GC.

Almajano got his first win of the new season thanks in part to great first round 67 that included four birdies and an eagle on the par-5 2nd. A day later, Almajano shot a final round 75.

Jamison Tan was second, coming in at 145 after rounds of 72-73. Ben Ragland took third at 146 following a final round 70, while Luke Montoya was fourth at 147 after a final round 72.

Three players—Giuliano Kaminski, Calvin Kong and Mark Zhou—finished T-5 at 150.

In the Girls’ Championship, Woo came back to take the title thanks to a final round 70 that included four birdies. From holes Nos. 7 through 12, Woo would go 4-under par. In the opening round, she carded a 75.

Asterisk Talley and Michelle Ho finished tied for second after both came in at 146 (73-73). Ho would be awarded second place following a card-off.

Vani Karimanal was fourth at 149 after a final round 76, with Sophie Thai placing fifth at 150.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Lucas Lee shot a final round 79 to come in at 150 and defeat runner-up Kirin Desai by two shots. Desai had a final round 78.

Third place went to Drue Henry Sanchez at 154. Richard Ding was fourth at 156 and Craig Rowen and Aaron Young were T-5 at 159.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Caroline Gao shot a final round 73 to come in at 147 and defeat runner-up Tiffany Chang by 14 shots. Chang had a final round 82.

Third place went to Elizabeth Gong at 164, while Trudy Tan was fourth at 165. Saisha Vibhute was fifth at 170.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series IV Championship, to be held Sept. 11-12 at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento.

Fall Series II – Napa GC at Kennedy Park

Jan 5, 2021Comments Off on Fall Series II – Napa GC at Kennedy ParkCurrent Year, Past Results, Tournaments

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CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Fall Series II Championship at Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park in Napa

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 30, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2021-2022 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series II Championship at Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park in Napa.

Aditya Das shot 3-under par 141 and Asterisk Talley shot 3-over 147 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series II Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Napa GC at Kennedy Park.

Das got his first win of the new season thanks to stellar play in the final round. On Sunday, he’d post four birdies with just one bogey for a 69. A day earlier, Das was steady, carding three birdies to offset three bogeys for a 72.

Runner-up Joshua Kim, who opened with a 73, could only muster a 72 in the finale, finishing four shots behind Das. Ray Zhang placed third alone at 146 after a final round 72.

Three players—Alexander Suen, Brandon Torres and Ted Davenport—finished T-4 at 147.

In the Girls’ Championship, Talley got her first win of the season thanks in part to a solid opening round of 72. In the opening round, she’d card four birdies to offset four bogeys.

A day later, Talley carded a 75 to win by three over runner-up Ryan Flynn. Flynn had also opened with a 72, but fell back to a 78 on Sunday.

Three players—Ellen Jun, Nikki Chindavong and Camille Thai—finished T-3 at 151. Jun would be awarded third place via a card-off (low final round; 71).

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Drue Henry Sanchez shot a final round 75 to come in at 149 and defeat runner-up Ian Vodopich by three shots. Vodopich had a final round 78.

Matthew Gerad Lee and Ian Cheng finished T-3 at 153. Jerred Scott was fifth at 155.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Pepper Chai shot a final round 78 to come in at 160 and defeat runner-up Trudy Tan by a stroke. Tan had a final round 81.

Third place went to Armani Starke at 166. Diya Kumar was fourth at 167 and Victoria Cui was fifth at 168.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series III Championship, to be held Sept. 3-4 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club in Hollister.

Fall Series I – Cypress Lakes GC

Jan 5, 2021Comments Off on Fall Series I – Cypress Lakes GCCurrent Year, Past Results, Tournaments

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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 23, 2021) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2021-2022 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series I Championship at Cypress Lakes GC in Vacaville.

Zachery Pollo shot 9-under par 135 and Amelia Garibaldi shot 6-over 150 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series I Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Cypress Lakes GC.

Pollo opened up the new season with bang, posting rounds of 69-66 to defeat runner-up Brandon Torres by eight shots.

Pollo on Saturday got going with an eagle (No.5) and two birdies to go against just one bogey. A day later, he’d go even deeper, posting an opening eagle on the 1st hole to go with five more birdies, including three in a row from holes Nos. 12 through 14.

Torres was steady, carding rounds of 71-72 to finish alone in second place. Jayden Lizama and Ted Davenport had final rounds of 68 and 72, respectively, to finish T-3 at 145.

Last season’s Player of the Year Jayden Dumdumaya, Anfre Zhang and Aitya Das finished T-5 at 147.

In the Girls’ Championship, Garibaldi was solid down the stretch, going just 2-over par on Sunday’s back-nine to edge runner-up Asterisk Talley by two shots.

Garibaldi had four birdies over her 36 holes. Talley had a nice comeback. After opening with a 79, she’d post a 73 to put some pressure on Garibaldi.

Cathy Zhang was third at 153. Nikki Chindavong was fourth at 154 and Michelle Ho was fifth at 155.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Richard Ding shot a final round 79 to come in at 153 and defeat runner-up Matthew Gerad Lee by four shots. Lee had a final round 77.

Christian Maggard and Aaron Young finished T-3 at 159. Ian Cheng was fifth at 160.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Pepper Chai shot a final round 79 to come in at 161 and defeat runner-up Samantha Chiou by five strokes. Chiou had a final round 85.

Third place went to Jayleen Sito at 168. Diya Kumar was fourth at 169 and Jiana Park was fifth at 171.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series II Championship, to be held August 28-29 at Napa GC at Kennedy Park in Napa.

JTNC Tour Championship – Poppy Hills GC

Dec 31, 2020Comments Off on JTNC Tour Championship – Poppy Hills GCPast Results, Tournaments

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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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Summer Series III – Spring Creek CC

Dec 31, 2020Comments Off on Summer Series III – Spring Creek CCPast Results, Tournaments

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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.

First Flight Summer Tournament – Coyote Creek

Dec 31, 2020Comments Off on First Flight Summer Tournament – Coyote CreekPast Results, Tournaments

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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.

Summer Series II & PGA Jr. Championship Qualifying – Poppy Ridge GC

Dec 31, 2020Comments Off on Summer Series II & PGA Jr. Championship Qualifying – Poppy Ridge GCPast Results, Tournaments

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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 18th 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 13th and 18th.

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 15th, 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.

Summer Series I – Reserve at Spanos Park

Dec 31, 2020Comments Off on Summer Series I – Reserve at Spanos ParkPast Results, Tournaments

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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 18th 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 18th 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 18th. She’d shoot rounds of 71-76. Noh, who had opened with a 70, also had a chance to win it on the 18th, but had to settle for par.

Sophie Thai was fifth at 150. Natalie Vo, who finished 6th, 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.

 

 

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