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Fall Series VI & Junior Golf Scoreboard Next 100 – Elkhorn GC

The Junior Golf Scoreboard Next 100 event will be run in conjunction with our Junior Tour Summer Series VI tournament.  Any Junior Tour member eligible for the Next 100 will automatically be entered into that division along with their normal JTNC division.   Members please log in and sign up as you normally would.

Non members are encouraged to sign up for the Next 100.  You will only be playing in the Next 100 division.  Non members, please access the following link to register.

Non Member Next 100 Registration

Fall Series VI at Elkhorn GC

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Please note pairings will be available on Sep. 21st.

CIG-Sponsored Junior Golf Tour of Northern California Crowns Winners at Fall Series VI Championship and Junior Golf Scoreboard Next 100 at Elkhorn Golf Course in Stockton

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (September 28, 2020) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2020-2021 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series VI and Junior Golf Scoreboard Next 100 Championship at Elkhorn Golf Course.

Jackson Koivun shot 6-under 136 and Saanva Kotti shot 7-over 149 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series VI Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-71 Elkhorn GC.

Koivun earned his first win of the 2020-21 season thanks in part to a sizzling second round 6-under 65 that included eight birdies to go against two bogeys. During a hot run, Koivun birdied seven of eight holes in a stretch. In the first round, he’d open with a solid 71.

Zachery Pollo earned second place at 138 after rounds of 69-69. Pollo had a chance but played the second round back-nine at 1-over with a  bogey and eight pars.

Third place went to Jaden Dumdumaya at 139 after a final round 68. Aiden Tiet was fourth at 142 and Carter Jones and Trenton Stuart were T-5 at 143.

In the Girls’ Championship, Kotti earned her first win of the season with solid play both rounds. She’d card a first round 74 and follow that up with a 75. Kotti ws clutch coming in. She’d secure a one-stroke win over runner-up Francesa Sumcad after she played her final four holes at even-par.

Sumcad came in tied for second with Joyce Zhang at 150 after the two finished with final rounds of 72 and 76, respectively. Sumcad would be awarded second place in a card-off.

Fourth place went to Hannah Sangha at 152. Kaylyn Noh and Asterisk Talley came in T-5 at 153.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Joshua Kim shot a final round 72 to come in at 145 and defeat runner-up Benjamin Wang by six shots. Wang had a final round 77.

Ben Friedman was third at 154. Jack Vanderbeek was fourth at 155 and Cru Sullivan was fifth at 157.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Belinda Sutikto shot a final round 75 to come in at 148 and defeat runner-up Pepper Chai by 14 shots.

Ashlee Xu was third at 163, with Michelle Euan fourth at 164. Elizabeth Liu and Millie Wang were fifth at 171.

Zachery Pollo won the JGS Next 100 with a score of 138 (69-69). Saanva Kotti won the JGS Girls’ Next 100 with a score of 149 (74-75).

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series VII Championship, to be held Oct. 3-4 at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp.

 

Fall Series V – Pajaro Valley GC

Fall Series V – Pajaro Valley (Pairings, Information, and Live Leader-board)

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 21, 2020) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2020-2021 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series V Championship at Pajaro Valley Golf Course.

Robert Degroot shot even-par 142 and Sophie Thai shot 5-over 147 and defeated Kiana Briggs in a playoff to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series V Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-71 Pajaro Valley GC.

Degroot notched his first win of the 2020-21 season thanks in part to a solid back-nine 34 on Sunday that included three birdies to go against just one bogey. Degroot would par the last two holes to hold on and win by a stroke.

In Saturday’s opener, Degroot shot 70. Matthew Almajano and Christian Chang both finished a shot back at 143 after closing rounds of 72 and 71, respectively. Chang was awarded second place in a card-off.

Both Almajano and Chang could’ve tied Degroot but could only make par on the closing 18th. Sam Higaki was fourth at 145. Niall Shiels Donegan took fifth at 146.

In the Girls’ Championship, both Thai and Briggs finished regulation tied at 147 after coming in with matching final round scores of 147. Briggs earlier had a chance to win in regulation but bogeyed the 18th. Thai caught Briggs by playing her final three holes at 1-under thanks in part to a birdie on the 16th.

Third place went to Adora Liu at 149 after a final round 76. Liu had been going for her third win in a row, which would’ve tied the JTNC record for second-most wins in a row.

Fourth place went to Nicole Iniakov at 152 after a 72. Saanvi Kotti was fifth at 153.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Joshua Wang shot a final round 75 to come in at 151 and defeat runner-up Ben Friedman by two shots. Friedman had a final round 76.

Third place went to Mark Zhou at 154, with Carson Mac taking fourth at 155. Eddie Zhang was fifth at 157.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Emma Wang shot a final round 83 to come in at 15 and defeat runner-up Ashlee Xu by a shot. Xu had a final round 80.

Third place was a tie between Sydney Craven and Ashley Mo at 161. Craven was awarded third place in a card-off. Madeline Reed was fifth at 165.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is the Fall Series VI and Junior Golf Scoreboard Next 100 at Elkhorn GC in Stockton.

 

Fall Series III – San Juan Oaks GC

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. (August 31, 2020) – 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.

Giuliano Kaminski shot 4-under 140 and Adora Liu 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.

Kaminski notched his first win of the 2020-21 season thanks in part to a stellar second round 67 that included seven birdies and just two bogeys. On his front-nine, Kaminski posted a bogey-free 32.

In Saturday’s opener, he’d card a 73. Armaan Sahota, who placed second at 143, had rounds of 73-70.

Third place went to Edan Cui at 144. Ryan Sear was fourth at 145 and Alexander Guan was fifth at 146.

In the Girls’ Championship, Liu ran away with a three-shot win thanks in part to a second-round 71 that featured three birdies and just two bogeys. It was Liu’s second straight win.

The only girl to break par, Liu opened with a 74. Runner-up Claire Chen had rounds of 75-73 to come in at 148.

Third place went to Stella Cheng at 149. Michelle Woo was fourth at 151 and Janna Andaya was fifth at 151.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Aiden Tiet shot a final round 72 to come in at 139, defeating runner-up Arnold He by a stroke. He had a final round 68.

Third place went to Akira Ransi at 142. Ben Friedman was fourth at 149 and Austin Wang was fifth at 151.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Lily Peng had a final round 74 to come in at 149 and defeat runner-up Allison Yang by six shots. Yang ha a final round 75.

Third place went to Emma Wang at 159. Maya Dela Rama was fourth at 163 and Kathleen Sunga was fifth at 171.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is Fall Series IV Championship, to be held Sept. 12-13 at Haggin Oaks Golf Course in Sacramento.

Fall Series II – Rancho Murieta CC

Fall Series II – Rancho Murieta CC– Player Info, Pairings, Results

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

 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 31, 2020) – Sponsored by Capital Insurance Group, the 2019-2020 Junior Tour of Northern California (JTNC) crowned champions Sunday at the Fall Series II Championship at Rancho Murieta Country Club.

Ian Gilligan shot 3-under 141 and Adora Liu shot 1-over 145 to win their respective divisions at the Fall Series II Championship held Saturday and Sunday at par-72 Rancho Murieta.

Gilligan captured the opening event of the 2020-2021 JTNC season thanks in part to a solid first round 3-under 69 that included six birdies to go against just three bogeys. The Fall Series I Championship was canceled due to poor air quality.

A day later, Gilligan, winner of the JTNC Tour Championship, posted three more birdies en route to a 72 to defeat runner-up Edan Cui by two shots. Cui had rounds of 73-70 and made a late charge with closing birdies on the 17th and 18th holes.

Aditya Das placed third at 145 after a final round 75, while Zachery Pollo took fourth at 146. Armaan Sabota, Andre Chung and Niall Shiels Donegan all were T-5 at 147.

In the Girls’ Championship, Liu shot a second round 69, propelling her to victory. Liu’s round included four birdies and an ace on the par-3 16th. In the first round, she’d post a 76.

Both Kaylyn Noh and Darla May Della Torre came in tied for second at 150 after final rounds of 75 and 78, respectively. Noh was awarded second place in a card-off.

Norah Yang was fourth at 153. Kayla Tu, Meghan Paracuelles and Ryan Flynn were all T-5 at 154.

In the Boys’ First Flight Championship, Ethan Lien shot a final round 1-under 71 to come in at 145 and defeat runner-up Arnold He by three shots. He had a final round 72.

Third place went to Joshua Wang at 150. Akira Ransi was fourth at 152, with Joshua Kim and Landon Abaleto finishing T-5 at 153.

In the Girls’ First Flight Championship, Lily Peng shot a final round 77 to come in at 154, defeating runner-up Emma Wang by 12 shots. Wang had a final round 85.

Third place went to Giselle Morris at 174, after she defeated Elizabeth Liu in a card-off. Millie Wang and Ashlee Xu were T-5 at 178.

The next event on the JTNC calendar is Fall Series III Championship, to be held Sept. 5-6 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club in Hollister.

 

Tour Championship – Poppy Hills GC

Tour Championship – Poppy Hills GC

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July 28, 2020

Boys’ Championship

Reno resident Ian Gilligan was clutch when he had to be.

Gilligan made a birdie on the closing par-5 18th hole at Poppy Hills Golf Course to shoot a final round 3-under 68 and win the Boys’ overall title by a stroke over co-runners-ups Jackson Koivun and Greg Mouser. For Giligan, who finished with a two-day total of 8-under 134, the win was personally huge for a few reasons. Less than a month ago, he held a two-shot lead at the NCGA Junior Championship but failed to hold on. Back in 2018, meanwhile, he was diagnosed with lymphoma. He is now cancer-free.

“This is definitely a big win for me,” said Gilligan, who is headed to CSU-Long Beach in the fall of 2021. “I had a tough loss at Lake Merced (NCGA Junior). It’s nice to know I can play well down the stretch.”

Helping Gilligan both days, but most importantly towards the end, was a solid short game.

“I made a lot of clutch up-and-downs for par,” said Gilligan, whose round included a pivotal eagle on the par-5 9th. “My short game was really huge.”

Looking to make a charge, Koivun made things interesting with a bogey-free final round 8-under 63 that included six birdies and a chip-in eagle on the 18th. The 63 was a personal competitive low for Koivun. Mouser shot a final round 68.

“I played solid,” Koivun said. “My putting was insanely good. I don’t think I missed a putt the whole day.”

Girls’ Championship

Madelyn Gamble completed the double-double.

Gamble, coming off a recent win at the NCGA Junior Championship, shot a final-round even-par 71 to win the Girls’ title by two shots over runner-up Kiara Romero.

A senior at Carondelet High, Gamble was the lone player to shoot par or better both rounds. Headed to Washington State University in the fall of 2021, she’d post three birdies to go against three bogeys. Two clutch pars to finish sealed the victory.

“I just stayed relaxed and thought about it one shot at a time,” Gamble said. “I enjoy playing Poppy Hills. Every time I play it, I like it more.”

Romero, who led after the first round, fell into second after a 74. Third place went to Gia Feliciano at 143 after a 71.

 

Brenden Ashman aced the par-3 2nd hole

Clovis resident Brenden Ashman had an incredible start to his final round, going 5-under through his first four holes (birdie, ace, birdie, birdie). And he did it all playing in his socks. Ashman back in March broke the pinky toe on his left foot in three places when he accidentally dropped a 25-pound weight on his foot. To avoid discomfort while healing, he began playing without any shoes on.

“I’ve just gotten used to playing without shoes on,” said Ashman, who said that going shoeless has helped his balance.

As for going back to shoes, Ashman said he’s not planning to anytime soon. “Nope, not right now,” he said.

Boys’ First Flight

Matthew Lin shot a final round 75 to come in at 5-over 147 for the victory. Second place went to Joshua Wang at 148 after two straight 74s.

Girls’ First Flight

Emma Wang shot a final round 78 to come in at 158 for the win. Second place went to Joomi Park at 160.

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Ian Gilligan remains hot, as does Kiara Romero.

Gilligan, who was in the running for the title at the recent NCGA Junior Championship, opened this week’s JTNC Tour Championship with a stellar first-round leading score of 5-under 66. Gilligan would post seven birdies to go against just two bogeys. On the front-nine he’d post two birdies with zero bogeys.

In second place at 67 is Greg Mouser. Mouser posted four birdies and an eagle on the closing par-5 18th to go against just two bogeys. Alone in third place is Baron Szeto at 69. Along with going for the win, Szeto is also looking to sew up 2019-2020 Boys’ Player of the Year honors. He entered the event leading in the points standings at 1,183 points. In second place was Paramdeep Sodhi (1,078 points), who opened with a 74 and is at T-19.

Romero took the lead in the Girls’ Championship, carding a solid 3-under 68 that featured four birdies and just one bogey. Romero entered the event leading in the Girls’ Player of the Year race with 1,655 points. In second place was Selenat Tang at 1,548. Tang is not in the field.

In second place at 69 is Madelyn Gamble. Gamble, who won the title at the recent NCGA Girls’ Junior, carded three birdies and just one bogey. Gia Feliciano is in third at 72.

In the Boys’ First Flight division, Matthew Lin and Ben Friedman are tied at the top of the leaderboard with scores of 1-over 72. Joshua Wang is just two shots back at 74.

In the Girls’ First Flight division, Allison Yang leads after an opening 79. Emma Wang is in second at 80.

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Summer Series III – Spring Creek CC

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 17th and 18th 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 16th 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 18th 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 – Coyote Creek GC

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.

Summer Series II – Poppy Ridge GC

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 18th 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 18th 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.

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