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We may come from a variety of backgrounds, but we are united in our passion for supporting golf in Northern California.

Our People

Executive Leadership Team

Joe Huston
Chief Executive Officer Team Member since 2014
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

Golf has made such an impact on my life, and it is an honor to work with the team to make the game even more vibrant, inclusive, and accessible.

Joe Huston
Chief Executive Officer Team Member since 2014

My favorite thing about working in golf:

Golf has made such an impact on my life, and it is an honor to work with the team to make the game even more vibrant, inclusive, and accessible.

Aana Fitzgerald
Chief Financial Officer Team Member since 1994
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My favorite golf memory:

A hole in one on #15 at Spyglass while playing with my son.

Aana Fitzgerald
Chief Financial Officer Team Member since 1994

My favorite golf memory:

A hole in one on #15 at Spyglass while playing with my son.

Lenny Fudenna
Chief Technology Officer Team Member since 2008
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My favorite golf memory:

I grew up playing golf with my dad. One of my favorite memories was getting to invite him to a round at Spyglass.

Lenny Fudenna
Chief Technology Officer Team Member since 2008

My favorite golf memory:

I grew up playing golf with my dad. One of my favorite memories was getting to invite him to a round at Spyglass.

Ryan Gregg
Chief Operations Officer Team Member since 1997
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

The people! The wonderful golf course staff, volunteers and members we get to work with really make this the best job in the world.

Ryan Gregg
Chief Operations Officer Team Member since 1997

My favorite thing about working in golf:

The people! The wonderful golf course staff, volunteers and members we get to work with really make this the best job in the world.

Kristen Nostrand
Chief Marketing Officer Team Member since 2016
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My favorite golf memory:

This is a fun one since it was while playing Poppy Ridge with the whole Growth Team. It was my first (I'm optimistic :) ) hole-in-one -#7 Zinfandel!

Kristen Nostrand
Chief Marketing Officer Team Member since 2016

My favorite golf memory:

This is a fun one since it was while playing Poppy Ridge with the whole Growth Team. It was my first (I'm optimistic :) ) hole-in-one -#7 Zinfandel!

Jim Cowan
Chief Governance Officer Team Member since 1995
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My favorite golf memory:

A 1984 trip to the Pebble Beach area with two of my favorite golf companions, my brother and my uncle.

Jim Cowan
Chief Governance Officer Team Member since 1995

My favorite golf memory:

A 1984 trip to the Pebble Beach area with two of my favorite golf companions, my brother and my uncle.

Patrick Glaessner
Senior HR Director Team Member since 2022
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

I enjoy working in golf because it is a fantastic game that brings people from all walks of life together.

Patrick Glaessner
Senior HR Director Team Member since 2022

My favorite thing about working in golf:

I enjoy working in golf because it is a fantastic game that brings people from all walks of life together.

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Human Resources & Finance

Aana Fitzgerald
Chief Financial Officer Team Member since 1994
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My favorite golf memory:

A hole in one on #15 at Spyglass while playing with my son.

Aana Fitzgerald
Chief Financial Officer Team Member since 1994

My favorite golf memory:

A hole in one on #15 at Spyglass while playing with my son.

Marissa Brosseau
Manager Finance and Accounting Team Member since 2017
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

I consider myself very lucky to be able to work at one of the most beautiful golf courses. The views are incredible!

Marissa Brosseau
Manager Finance and Accounting Team Member since 2017

My favorite thing about working in golf:

I consider myself very lucky to be able to work at one of the most beautiful golf courses. The views are incredible!

Emily Paim
Staff Accountant Team Member since 2018
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

Everyone's positive attitudes.

Emily Paim
Staff Accountant Team Member since 2018

My favorite thing about working in golf:

Everyone's positive attitudes.

Svetlana Gavrilenko
Assistant Manager-Accounting Team Member since 2011
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May favorite thing about working in golf: I love that golf is a very social sport. It's nice to see how people gather together, playing and competing, and having fun.
Svetlana Gavrilenko
Assistant Manager-Accounting Team Member since 2011
May favorite thing about working in golf: I love that golf is a very social sport. It's nice to see how people gather together, playing and competing, and having fun.
Stephanie Cruz
Manager Human Resources Internal
Communications
Team Member since 2021
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

The best part of working in golf is the people. It is an amazing thing to be surrounded by a team of people who truly love what they do!

Stephanie Cruz
Manager Human Resources Internal
Communications
Team Member since 2021

My favorite thing about working in golf:

The best part of working in golf is the people. It is an amazing thing to be surrounded by a team of people who truly love what they do!

Patrick Glaessner
Senior HR Director Team Member since 2022
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

I enjoy working in golf because it is a fantastic game that brings people from all walks of life together.

Patrick Glaessner
Senior HR Director Team Member since 2022

My favorite thing about working in golf:

I enjoy working in golf because it is a fantastic game that brings people from all walks of life together.

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Information Technology

Lenny Fudenna
Chief Technology Officer Team Member since 2008
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My favorite golf memory:

I grew up playing golf with my dad. One of my favorite memories was getting to invite him to a round at Spyglass.

Lenny Fudenna
Chief Technology Officer Team Member since 2008

My favorite golf memory:

I grew up playing golf with my dad. One of my favorite memories was getting to invite him to a round at Spyglass.

Paul Nevarez
Systems Administrator Team Member since 2019
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My favorite golf memory:

During an employee golf event, I hit a two foot divot on the 1st tee in front of 8 members of the maintenance crew. I'll never forget their faces.

Paul Nevarez
Systems Administrator Team Member since 2019

My favorite golf memory:

During an employee golf event, I hit a two foot divot on the 1st tee in front of 8 members of the maintenance crew. I'll never forget their faces.

Josh Dressel
IT Technician Team Member since 2021
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

The pursuit of always improving our game carries over into the work we do for the NCGA. I truly enjoy being a member of this team.

Josh Dressel
IT Technician Team Member since 2021

My favorite thing about working in golf:

The pursuit of always improving our game carries over into the work we do for the NCGA. I truly enjoy being a member of this team.

Jose Alfaro
IT Technician Team Member since 2022
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My favorite golf memory:

One of my favorites is going to the 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and getting Aaron Rodgers to sign my hat.

Jose Alfaro
IT Technician Team Member since 2022

My favorite golf memory:

One of my favorites is going to the 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and getting Aaron Rodgers to sign my hat.

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Tournaments

Ryan Gregg
Chief Operations Officer Team Member since 1997
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

The people! The wonderful golf course staff, volunteers and members we get to work with really make this the best job in the world.

Ryan Gregg
Chief Operations Officer Team Member since 1997

My favorite thing about working in golf:

The people! The wonderful golf course staff, volunteers and members we get to work with really make this the best job in the world.

Eva Monisteri
Director of Women’s Golf
Director of Tournaments
Team Member since 2020
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My favorite golf memory:

My kids played in this year's Mixed Team Championship. It is nice to see that my husband's and my passion for the game has spilled over to our kids.

Eva Monisteri
Director of Women’s Golf
Director of Tournaments
Team Member since 2020

My favorite golf memory:

My kids played in this year's Mixed Team Championship. It is nice to see that my husband's and my passion for the game has spilled over to our kids.

Rick Leoncio
Director of Sanctioned Events Team Member since 2004
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

Having the opportunity to travel around the country and work major championships.

Rick Leoncio
Director of Sanctioned Events Team Member since 2004

My favorite thing about working in golf:

Having the opportunity to travel around the country and work major championships.

Bryce Leon
Director of Championships Team Member since 2022
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My favorite golf memory:

Making my first hole-in-one while playing in a Wednesday Pro-Am at a PGA TOUR event.

Bryce Leon
Director of Championships Team Member since 2022

My favorite golf memory:

Making my first hole-in-one while playing in a Wednesday Pro-Am at a PGA TOUR event.

Sam Staton
Director of Social Golf
(Events and Travel)
Team Member since 2011
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

The number of friends I have made and through the NCGA travel program, I have visited some of the greatest golf courses in the world.

Sam Staton
Director of Social Golf
(Events and Travel)
Team Member since 2011

My favorite thing about working in golf:

The number of friends I have made and through the NCGA travel program, I have visited some of the greatest golf courses in the world.

Caroline O’Brien
Director of Women’s Golf
Social Golf Manager
Team Member since 2020
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

I really enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the opportunity to know the dedicated and talented people who work, play and volunteer in the sport.

Caroline O’Brien
Director of Women’s Golf
Social Golf Manager
Team Member since 2020

My favorite thing about working in golf:

I really enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the opportunity to know the dedicated and talented people who work, play and volunteer in the sport.

Luke Guenther
Manager of Championships Team Member since 2019
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

For me, setting up courses and giving players a stage on which they can best showcase their abilities is what I love so much about working in golf.

Luke Guenther
Manager of Championships Team Member since 2019

My favorite thing about working in golf:

For me, setting up courses and giving players a stage on which they can best showcase their abilities is what I love so much about working in golf.

Ryan Neal
Assistant Manager of Operations Team Member since 2020
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

Sitting between Ian Dahl & Luke Guenther in the NCGA's office.

Ryan Neal
Assistant Manager of Operations Team Member since 2020

My favorite thing about working in golf:

Sitting between Ian Dahl & Luke Guenther in the NCGA's office.

Vaughn Kezirian
Operations Specialist Team Member since 2011
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My favorite golf memory:

Hole in One #7 at Pebble Beach.

Vaughn Kezirian
Operations Specialist Team Member since 2011

My favorite golf memory:

Hole in One #7 at Pebble Beach.

Ryan Toole
Manager of Sanctioned Events Team Member since 2021
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

Working in golf takes you to the most amazing places. The people you meet along the way are awesome too.

Ryan Toole
Manager of Sanctioned Events Team Member since 2021

My favorite thing about working in golf:

Working in golf takes you to the most amazing places. The people you meet along the way are awesome too.

Josh Boyles
Manager of Tournament Operations Team Member since 2020
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My favorite golf memory:

Being a standard bearer for the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach. I got to follow around some of my favorite players inside the ropes.

Josh Boyles
Manager of Tournament Operations Team Member since 2020

My favorite golf memory:

Being a standard bearer for the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach. I got to follow around some of my favorite players inside the ropes.

Haley Whitbeck
Senior Manager of Junior Golf Team Member since 2017
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My favorite golf memory:

Competing in the NCAA D2 National Championship with my team (Sonoma State) my sophomore year of college.

Haley Whitbeck
Senior Manager of Junior Golf Team Member since 2017

My favorite golf memory:

Competing in the NCAA D2 National Championship with my team (Sonoma State) my sophomore year of college.

Kurtis Bettencourt
Manager of Junior Golf Team Member since 2022
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My favorite golf memory:

Taking my dad out to play Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Kurtis Bettencourt
Manager of Junior Golf Team Member since 2022

My favorite golf memory:

Taking my dad out to play Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Gavin Owen
Manager of Golf Operations Team Member since 2022
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My favorite golf memory:

Playing with my dad in his home country of Wales beneath the ruins of Harlech Castle.

Gavin Owen
Manager of Golf Operations Team Member since 2022

My favorite golf memory:

Playing with my dad in his home country of Wales beneath the ruins of Harlech Castle.

Patrick Abadilla
Assistant Manager of Sanctioned Events Team Member since 2022
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My favorite golf memory:

My favorite golf memory was from when I played in the 2014 Nature Valley First Tee Open. I made the cut on Sunday and met amazing golfers!

Patrick Abadilla
Assistant Manager of Sanctioned Events Team Member since 2022

My favorite golf memory:

My favorite golf memory was from when I played in the 2014 Nature Valley First Tee Open. I made the cut on Sunday and met amazing golfers!

Connor Rummonds
Manager of Tournaments Team Member since 2022
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

Being able to work with people that share the same love and passion for golf that I have.

Connor Rummonds
Manager of Tournaments Team Member since 2022

My favorite thing about working in golf:

Being able to work with people that share the same love and passion for golf that I have.

Robert Holbrook
Assistant Manager of Championships Team Member since 2024
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My favorite golf memory: Playing Spyglass for the first time with a really good group of friends.
Robert Holbrook
Assistant Manager of Championships Team Member since 2024
My favorite golf memory: Playing Spyglass for the first time with a really good group of friends.
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Rules & Handicapping

Jim Cowan
Senior Director of Governance Team Member since 1995
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My favorite golf memory:

A 1984 trip to the Pebble Beach area with two of my favorite golf companions, my brother and my uncle.

Jim Cowan
Senior Director of Governance Team Member since 1995

My favorite golf memory:

A 1984 trip to the Pebble Beach area with two of my favorite golf companions, my brother and my uncle.

Jeremy Gray
Manager of Course Rating Team Member since 2011
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

There is no other industry that introduces you to individuals from so many different walks of life.

Jeremy Gray
Manager of Course Rating Team Member since 2011

My favorite thing about working in golf:

There is no other industry that introduces you to individuals from so many different walks of life.

Martin Fuentes
Senior Manager of Governance and Customer Service Team Member since 2007
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My favorite golf memory:

Sinking 4 birdie putt in a row at The Hay at Pebble Beach!

Martin Fuentes
Senior Manager of Governance and Customer Service Team Member since 2007

My favorite golf memory:

Sinking 4 birdie putt in a row at The Hay at Pebble Beach!

Jeff Vanderhoof
Assistant Manager of Governance Team Member since 2019
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

Having the opportunity to meet and work with so many wonderful people from different backgrounds who also love the game of golf.

Jeff Vanderhoof
Assistant Manager of Governance Team Member since 2019

My favorite thing about working in golf:

Having the opportunity to meet and work with so many wonderful people from different backgrounds who also love the game of golf.

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Marketing, Membership & Communications

Kristen Nostrand
Chief Marketing Officer Team Member since 2016
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My favorite golf memory:

This is a fun one since it was while playing Poppy Ridge with the whole Growth Team. It was my first (I'm optimistic :) ) hole-in-one -#7 Zinfandel!

Kristen Nostrand
Chief Marketing Officer Team Member since 2016

My favorite golf memory:

This is a fun one since it was while playing Poppy Ridge with the whole Growth Team. It was my first (I'm optimistic :) ) hole-in-one -#7 Zinfandel!

Jerry Stewart
Manager of Communications;
Managing Editor NCGA Golf Magazine
Team Member since 2014
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My favorite golf memory:

Playing the Old Course at St. Andrews and Kingsbarns near St. Andrews.

Jerry Stewart
Manager of Communications;
Managing Editor NCGA Golf Magazine
Team Member since 2014

My favorite golf memory:

Playing the Old Course at St. Andrews and Kingsbarns near St. Andrews.

Aimee Jackson
Manager of Acquisition, CRM & Social Team Member since 2021
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My favorite golf memory:

Week one of working at the NCGA, I eagled hole 7 at Poppy Hills. What a great way to start my new adventure!

Aimee Jackson
Manager of Acquisition, CRM & Social Team Member since 2021

My favorite golf memory:

Week one of working at the NCGA, I eagled hole 7 at Poppy Hills. What a great way to start my new adventure!

Emily Van Buskirk
Assistant Marketing Manager Team Member since 2023
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My favorite golf memory is recent - standing on the 18th green as we crowned the first ever U.S. Women's Open Champion at Pebble Beach, Allisen Corpuz. 
Emily Van Buskirk
Assistant Marketing Manager Team Member since 2023
My favorite golf memory is recent - standing on the 18th green as we crowned the first ever U.S. Women's Open Champion at Pebble Beach, Allisen Corpuz. 
Stewart Cezar
Assistant Manager of Advertising, Revenue and Sponsorship Team Member since 2022
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My favorite golf memory:

Definitely the first (and only) time I beat my brother's gross score (by 1 stroke!) which not so coincidentally is also my lowest round to date.

Stewart Cezar
Assistant Manager of Advertising, Revenue and Sponsorship Team Member since 2022

My favorite golf memory:

Definitely the first (and only) time I beat my brother's gross score (by 1 stroke!) which not so coincidentally is also my lowest round to date.

Derrick Ow
P.J. Boatwright Intern Team Member since 2024
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My favorite golf memory is playing the 2015 Nature Valley First Tee Open. My parents took my sister and I to Pebble Beach when we were younger to watch the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Playing the same courses in a tournament setting as Jack, Tiger and Tom Watson did was a blessing, especially growing up in Salinas. Even though I did not cut, the friendships I gained from the event will last forever. 
Derrick Ow
P.J. Boatwright Intern Team Member since 2024
My favorite golf memory is playing the 2015 Nature Valley First Tee Open. My parents took my sister and I to Pebble Beach when we were younger to watch the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Playing the same courses in a tournament setting as Jack, Tiger and Tom Watson did was a blessing, especially growing up in Salinas. Even though I did not cut, the friendships I gained from the event will last forever. 
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Customer Service

Martin Fuentes
Manager of Governance and Customer Service Team Member since 2007
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My favorite golf memory:

Sinking 4 birdie putt in a row at The Hay at Pebble Beach!

Martin Fuentes
Manager of Governance and Customer Service Team Member since 2007

My favorite golf memory:

Sinking 4 birdie putt in a row at The Hay at Pebble Beach!

Mike Porras
Customer Service Coordinator Team Member since 2021
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My favorite golf memory:

Taking two of my son's to play Pebble Beach for their first time. It was an outstanding day! Sharing the experience with them was amazing!

Mike Porras
Customer Service Coordinator Team Member since 2021

My favorite golf memory:

Taking two of my son's to play Pebble Beach for their first time. It was an outstanding day! Sharing the experience with them was amazing!

Bryan Rodriguez
Assistant Manager, Analytics and Customer Service Team Member since 2021
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My favorite thing about working in golf:

Helping enhance our members' experience when playing this great game of golf through assistance, knowledge, and innovation.

Bryan Rodriguez
Assistant Manager, Analytics and Customer Service Team Member since 2021

My favorite thing about working in golf:

Helping enhance our members' experience when playing this great game of golf through assistance, knowledge, and innovation.

Ted Giapapas
Customer Service Coordinator Team Member since 2023
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My favorite golf memory:

Getting a hole-in-one on video the day after I interviewed for the Boatwright Internship with the NCGA. It was third, but first one caught on camera. 

Ted Giapapas
Customer Service Coordinator Team Member since 2023

My favorite golf memory:

Getting a hole-in-one on video the day after I interviewed for the Boatwright Internship with the NCGA. It was third, but first one caught on camera. 

Eugene Lonsongco
Customer Service Coordinator Team Member since 2024
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Playing at Wolf Creek this past summer and parring holes Nos. 6, 7, 8 and 9.  My previous longest par streak had been three holes in a row. While not playing would be meeting and taking a picture with Bill Murray at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am a couple of years ago.
 
Eugene Lonsongco
Customer Service Coordinator Team Member since 2024
Playing at Wolf Creek this past summer and parring holes Nos. 6, 7, 8 and 9.  My previous longest par streak had been three holes in a row. While not playing would be meeting and taking a picture with Bill Murray at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am a couple of years ago.
 
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