July 9, 2018 118th U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach Golf Links: Preview Day Already exempt thanks to his victory at last year’s U.S. Junior Amateur, Noah Goodwin was on hand at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Monday as part of Preview Day for the upcoming U.S Amateur Championship. It’s the first time that Goodwin, who…
June 28, 2018 Dana Dormann Named San José State University Women’s Golf Coach After conducting a national search, San José State University has promoted former Spartan All-American and San José State Sports Hall of Fame honoree Dana Dormann to head coach of the women’s golf program, effective August 1. Marie Tuite, the Spartans’ director of athletics,…
June 27, 2018 House of Royalty-NorCal Winners of the U.S. Girls’ Junior A look at NorCal winners of the U.S. Girls’ Junior as the tournament returns to Northern California By Gary McCormick The USGA’s U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship is making a return visit to Northern California this year, at the NCGA’s home course, Poppy…
June 25, 2018 NorCal Players at U.S. Senior Open Along with professionals David Carr and Kevin Sutherland, Northern California will be represented by a trio of amateurs when the 2018 U.S. Senior Open tees off Thursday at The Broadmoor (East Course) in Colorado Springs. Jeff Wilson of Fairfield has played in over 30 USGA championships.…
June 23, 2018 Justin Suh Cruises at Northeast Amateur San Jose resident Justin Suh continues to have a hot hand. The USC senior and former Junior Tour of Northern California Player of the Year birdied five of his final 11 holes Saturday at Wannamoisett Country Club to cruise to a six-shot victory at the Northeast Amateur.…
June 21, 2018 Ban, Suh Named All-American Fellow San Jose residents and NCGA members Shintaro Ban and Justin Suh were recently named PING Division I All-American as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Ban, who recently wrapped up his senior season at UNLV, was the 2016 NCGA Player of the Year. His wins…
June 20, 2018 WGANC Stroke Play Championship Fort Washington G&CC, San Joaquin CC, Copper River GC Overall Champion: Holly Bare, Sunnyside CC, 80-80-71-231 Flight A Gross: Vernie Miller, Kings Country Club, 79-74-79-232 Flight B Gross: Lynda Donahue, Half Moon Bay Women’s GC, 86-81-90-257 Flight C Gross: Crystal Lee, Copper River CC, 94-92-91-277 Flight D…
June 19, 2018 U.S. Girls’ Junior Preview Day LPGA great and former champion Pat Hurst got reacquainted with the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship trophy during Preview Day festivities held June 19 at Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) headquarters in Pebble Beach. Hurst, winner of the 1986 U.S. Girls’ Junior, was joined by Northern California junior…
June 15, 2018 NCGA Hall of Famer Kay Cockerill Talks U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship
June 13, 2018 Who’s Already In At the U.S. Girls’ Junior Sectional qualifying for the upcoming U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship is underway. Some of the players headed to Poppy Hills Golf Course, however, don’t have to qualify. Among those who are already exempt is Redwood Shores resident Lucy Li. Li, who last weekend helped the…