Future Champions Golf Magazine // January 2022 Issue

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FUTURE CHAMPIONS

GOLF MAGAZINE Dear Junior Golf Community, We would like to thank you for reading our 11th issue!

It is hard to believe what was just an idea in early March 2021 has turned into 11 issues of content driven to feature the happenings on the FCG Tour and to inspire junior golfers and help parents along the way.

It has been a lot of work and a lot of help from many different people and we thank everyone for their support. We look forward to an even better 2022 year with the program and the FCG Magazine. We are always up to hearing from you so please drop us a message if you have any ideas or any comments to make the magazine and the FCG program better.

In each issue of the magazine, we have goals to inspire junior golfers and educate parents on the process of becoming a great player and more importantly, how to love the game. We think golf is so important for families and wish every family could golf together for a lifetime. As a parent, what more could you want than being able to spend several hours out on the golf course with your kids.

As always, we hope you play the game with passion, keep your head up high, walk with a purpose and enjoy your time outdoors playing golf.

Chris Smeal President and Founder of Future Champions Golf Head Coach at the FCG Academy in Stadium Golf Center

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ANNUAL NORTH-SOUTH CUP TEAM MATCHES JANUARY 2022

Congrats to the 14th Annual North-South Cup Team Winners!

This event is a Ryder Cup style tournament played over two days between Future Champions Golf and Ventura County Junior Golf Association. It’s truly an incredible event to be apart of for all staff, parents and players alike.

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Ginger Brown Lemm is a HS All-American, 2X All-SWC student-athlete at the University of Texas, a member of the Futures Professional Tour, 25-year PGA class A professional, Executive Director of The First Tee of Arkansas, Golf Digest award winner, and coached DI golf for over 13 years, 11 of those in the SEC. She teaches and mentors golfers at Summit Golf School in The Woodlands, TX and offers consulting services through her company Collegiate Golf Connections.

Top 6 Ways NOT to be Recruited Most of the conversations I have with clients are about how to be recruited. I ask them questions like why do you play golf; how does it challenge you to be better, what do you love about it? We discuss how to schedule tournaments to get the most exposure in what field, how to put together a resume, a website, how to talk to coaches and how the overall process works.

But in my office the other day, my husband asked a good question, “What would someone have to do not to get recruited?” That got me thinking, I started to look at recruiting from the other side, what behaviors would make coaches run the other way.

Here are the top 6 things you should stay away from altogether, limit or just consider doing much better.

6. LAZY ACADEMICS – If you have a lower gpa

than you should, it shows a lack of discipline, dedication, or complete commitment. This is the reason you are going to college in the first place, to get that degree and if coaches cannot count on you to do your job in the classroom, how can they trust you to represent the program, the staff, and the university with the commitment they require?

This is not to say that learning disabilities and conditions such as ADHD are not to be taken into consideration, it is more common than you think. There are a multitude of players that have been wildly successful with conditions such as these. Today, with the universities and athletic departments academic support staff, there are plenty of opportunities to seek that degree and compete while doing it.

5. SOUR ATTITUDE/BAD BODY LANGUAGE – So much of elite performance is not

to do with a perfect golf swing, but revolve around grit, perseverance, and a positive attitude. This game is about managing emotions, good and bad. Having a performance plan that you work on, that you can rely on in the heat of a round, will limit the need to allow unnecessary outbursts or head-hanging-low looking at the ground. These skills are learned, if you do not have good body language or struggle with this, read a book, look up a sports psychologist in your area or performance expert to assist you. Contact me, I have several that I have worked with, and I am happy to recommend the best. College coaches do not expect to see perfection, they do expect to see a growth, development, and commitment from the players they recruit.

4. LACK OF APPRECIATION OR HUMILITY

– Golf is an expensive sport, some parents spending $10,000 – upwards of $30,000 a year for junior competitions all over the U.S., and sometimes the world. As a result, when a coach comes to watch, they want to see a confident but humble player and person, a golfer that may pick up a piece of trash that he/she did not drop or thank a volunteer. If the player is arrogant, that quality is not at all appealing and while they may watch you for a bit, given the opportunity to find the same talent in a humble confident package…they will pass on you.

To watch a junior, thank their parent for the opportunity or trip no matter how they placed in the event is equal to a win! #Character

3. EXCESSIVE PARENT INVOLVEMENT –

Coaches want to communicate and get to know the junior golfer, parents are part of the process too, but coaches need to primarily communicate with the junior.

If parents dominate the conversations or do everything for the junior…if a junior cannot put together a pushcart and prepare the bag for the day, RED FLAG. If the junior cannot communicate for him/herself in a confident clear manner at 16ish years old, they may need to work on those skills immediately and get better prepared.

This is a must.

2. WILD SOCIAL MEDIA – Careful, careful! This a

line not to be crossed, make good decisions about what you post and the topics on which you post, comment or like. Coaches want someone who will represent the university, athletic department, and the coaching staff with the highest of integrity. It is customary practice now to run social media background checks along with criminal background checks by a university as well as conference level in today’s high stakes world of collegiate athletics. Do not let this be the reason your dream comes to a screeching halt.

1. BE HONEST

– All the time. Do not play the game of I will hold one coach up against another. If you embellish how many offers or the actual schools that you speaking to or considering, coaches will find out. Many coaches talk to each other and know who is recruiting whom. They see each other at events, some relationships go back to college days. So never, ever fudge on what programs offered you or how much aid you have been offered. After all, it contradicts everything golf stands for and speaks volumes to your integrity.

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LAS VEGAS CHAMPIONSHIP APRIL 9-10 & 16-17 // Register Here >

Primm Valley Golf Club – Nipton, CA

By Dean Gregory – January 11, 2021 2022 will mark the 13th year that the FCG Las Vegas Championship will be held at a little desert oasis that sits on the edge of the Mojave National Preserve. For two weeks in April nearly 260 junior golfers of all ages will come to Primm Valley Golf Club. Located 5-miles south of the California-Nevada border, the resort features two Tom Fazio 18-hole championship courses (Lakes and Desert) and a 22-acre practice facility. The two courses are distinctly different but complement each other quite well.

The Lakes course that opened in 1997 which was awarded a top-ten rank in Golf Digest Magazine for best new courses. Measuring 6,945, this par 71 features lush green rolling fairways that are surrounded by groves of pine trees. You will find an expansive lake and river system that runs throughout most of the course. In fact, if you’re up to the challenge, some find the 10th hole could be a drivable par 4. Of course, the risk is you must cross over a wide lake that guards the bunkers in front of the green.

The Desert course which opened in 1998 is appropriately named because of it’s landscaping of palm and mesquite trees. And of course, what would a high mountain desert course be without a variety of cacti.

You will also find water on five holes and well-bunkered greens on the 7,131-yard par 72 challenging layout.

Keep your ball in the green stuff or you may be hitting off of rocks amongst 1 or 2 geckos you’ll find running around the desert areas.

So, if you’re on your way or leaving or staying in Las Vegas, Primm Valley is worth the stop to play a round or two. Just 35 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip it’s not unusual to find many locals escape the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the natural beauty of these Tom Fazio designed gems of the desert.

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Smeal’s Coaching Tips PUT THESE DISCIPLINES INTO YOUR GAME ASAP It is important as you become a more complete tournament player to do things more and more consistently. If you want great results more often it takes finding the systems that work to make you play your best golf.

Here are some disciples to put into your game to build consistency.

BRING YOUR TOWEL TO THE GREEN EVERY HOLE This is a simple thing to do but can be very powerful as it is something that you need to remember to do every time to be prepared and consistent. The ball will likely be dirty. Did you know? You are not allowed to rub your ball on the green to clean it off.

CREATE A WARM UP ROUTINE THAT IS CONSISTENT How do you spend your time before you tee off at each tournament?

Facilities all have different amenities and tours have different policies for warm up time but you should develop your system for warming up.

There are some great videos on YouTube to watch some of the game’s best PGA Tour Players warm up before an event. Here is Tiger Woods video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClYaGGGZe7g&t=16s

ALWAYS BE PREPARED - SO DO THIS THE NIGHT BEFORE I like to be prepared and never feel any stress prior to a tournament so I will prepare fully everytime to avoid forgetting anything and feeling.

- Mark your golf balls for the next days tournament - Check your bag for all tournament essentials • Ball Markers • Tees • Golf Balls • Range Finder • Extra Battery for Range Finder • Towel • Glove (s) Clean your clubs • And clean your grips with hot water and soap For more information please contact the Future Champions Golf Academy at 619-339-2377 or email us at info@futurechampionsgolf.com

Chris Smeal, PGA Founder of Future Champions Golf 619.339.2377 chrissmeal@gmail.com

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NEDZONE

By Dennis Murphy Long time FOJ supporters, the Maynard family share the story of their young son’s brain cancer diagnosis and how they became NEDvocates. Aidan and his siblings, Sean and Abigail, were introduced to Friends of Jaclyn through their family friend, the Callahans.

Sean Callahan, a fellow brain tumor warrior, was paired with the Army football team in 2014. His family shared their experience with the Maynards and soon thereafter Aidan and his siblings were paired with the Wake Forest Football and Women’s Basketball teams. Sean Callahan earned his angel wings in August 2015 but will forever be a huge part of the Army Football team, Friends of Jaclyn and the Maynard family.

How Aidan Became a Demon Deacon He was only going to the doctor to look at a rash. Or so they thought. “Do not pass go, do not collect $200.

Go straight to the 9th floor of Brenner’s Children’s Hospital at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. They are waiting for you, your son has leukemia.” And that’s how the journey began.

When Joey Maynard’s son Aidan was diagnosed, he had no idea what they were in for. They found themselves in a hospital surrounded by family after family going through almost the same thing they were, but felt all alone-on an island like no other. A perennial team of amazing doctors and nurses and support staff was assuring , but they still felt isolated and lost. But a short time later, we got a message from Joey’s wife Erin’s past that changed the entire family’s lives.

Erin’s friend from grammar school saw their social media posts about Aidan, and told us the story of his

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son Sean and The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation. Sean was diagnosed with a brain tumor some years prior.

And through FOJ, he was “adopted” by the Army West Point Football program. He thought that Aidan could benefit in becoming part of the FOJ family, and reached out on our behalf. They didn’t realize at the time, but this was the beginning of a whole new family for the entire Maynard family.

A few weeks later, Aidan was “adopted” by the Wake Forest Demon Deacon Football program. Coach Dave Clawson and the entire program welcomed him in like one of their own. And a short time later, Aidan’s twin siblings…Abigail and Sean…were “adopted” by Coach Jen Hoover and the Demon Deacons Women’s Basketball program.

Suddenly, their spare time was spent at practice so the kids could spend time with “their teammates.” All they could talk about was “the guys and girls.” All of a sudden…they were kids again. That’s what gets stolen when you battle this beast they call childhood cancer… their childhood. They were also blessed to become part of Jason Myers Motorsports. The Myers family welcomed the Maynard’s in like they were part of the family. And again, the kids were just kids again.

Joey later reported to Friends of Jaclyn, “We had a chance to stop by the Wake Forest Football offices to see some of Aidan’s “teammates” after spending time with Sean and Abigail’s “teammates”...the Wake Forest Women’s Basketball team. When we stopped by, we saw one of the new players, grad transfer placekicker Eric Osteen. Eric comes to Wake Forest after playing for the Black Knights. Eric was a member of the

Army Football program at the same time as Friends of Jaclyn adoptee Sean Callahan. Sean was a vital part of not only the Army Football program, but also to our blessing in becoming members of the Demon Deacon family. When Sean’s family heard of Aidan’s diagnoses, they nominated him for their program. That is how we became Demon Deacons! When I mentioned Sean to Eric, his face lit up. Sean touched each and every member of the Black Knights football program. And to meet someone who was also affected by Sean in such a positive way makes Sean our hero more today than ever before.”

We realize that our wish, outside of a cure for childhood cancer, would be for every child fighting this war to be as blessed as our family is. That is where everyone can help. Becoming a NEDvocate takes almost nothing. Just reach out and ask “What can I do to give a child back their childhood?”

To learn more about being a NEDvocate please visit our website: www.friendsofjaclyn.org/NED

And what do these three sports families have in common? They all understand the importance of a kid just being a kid. Simple things like playing with friends, attending birthday parties, having friends over for sleepovers…those are replaced by chemo visits, spinal taps, and, in Aiden’s journey, four different 19 day stays in the hospital. These are times you cannot get back.

But the combination of the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, alongside these amazing young athletes. Give these warriors the love and friendship they so often miss.

Fast forward seven years later. They are blessed to report that Aidan is considered “cancer free”. He, and his siblings, are still a huge part of the Wake Forest family.

But something was still missing. It took a chance meeting at a hospital Christmas party to put the final piece in place. The kids were texting with their teammates, when a parent asked what was going on. We explained to him about FOJ…and it hit us. HIS MAN’S SON NEEDS A TEAM! Joey made a call to Erin Stimson ( Exec Director) with FOJ and said we had a child in need of a team. And just after the holidays, they were told he was adopted by his own team.

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golf 1. If you score a 3 on a par 4, what did you make?

A. Bogey B. Par C. Birdie D. Eagle 2. True or False: After playing a round of golf, you should always shake hands with the people you played with.

C. Side by side with the players putting.

12. When using a 7 iron for a full swing shot, place the ball: A. In the middle of your feet B. In front of your foot closest to the target C. Next to your back foot

3. How many holes are on a regulation golf course?

A. 10 holes B. 16 holes C. 18 holes D. 22 holes

13. Which club should you start with when you practice on the Driving Range : A. Full swings with the Putter B. 2 iron C. Pitching Wedge

4. Who plays first: A. The player closest to the hole.

B. The player farthest from the hole.

14. If you score a 6 on a Par 5, what did you make?

A. Birdie B. Double Bogey C. Par D. Bogey

5. Name 3 parts of the golf club:

15. True or False: It is against the rules to clean your ball off with a towel when your ball is on the putting green.

TRUE FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Extra Credit:______________________________ 6. True or False: Running on the putting green is ok.

TRUE FALSE 7. True or False: A putting stroke is made with a lot of hand action, active legs, and very little shoulder motion.

TRUE FALSE 8. When you align yourself to the flag to hit a full golf shot, what should be lined up with the flag?

A. Your Feet B. Your Golf Club 9. True or False: Stretching before you play is not necessary.

TRUE FALSE 10. Where do you place your coin or marker on the green when you need to mark your ball?

A. Directly In front of your ball B. Directly Behind your ball C. To the side of the ball D. All of the above

16. When playing golf, do you want to have the lowest score or the highest score?

A. Highest B. Lowest 17. Who plays first on the next hole?

A. The player who made a Par B. The player who made a Bogey C. The player who made a Birdie D. The player who made A Double Bogey 18. When you grip the golf club should your hands be close together or separated by at least 5 inches?

A. Separated by at least 5 inches B. Close Together 19. How many clubs can you have in your golf bag?

A. 12 B. 10 C. 4 D. 14 20. Which club, when hit, should make the ball travel the furthest?

A. 7 iron B. 6 iron C. 5 iron FOR ANSWERS TO THIS QUIZ PLEASE EMAIL US AND WE WILL SEND YOU THE ANSWERS

11. Where should you stand while someone else is putting?

A. Right behind the hole so you can watch the ball go in the hole.

B. Out of the player’s line of sight.

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Alumni

CONGRATULATIONS TO PATTY TAVATANKIT FOR WINNING THE 2021 ANA INSPIRATION LPGA MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP! We are proud of all the players that participate in the FCG Tour during their junior golf career and we are excited to have been a small or large part in their experience to the highest level of golf! In addition we are incredibly proud of all the juniors who have grown up in the FCG program. There are over 3,000 players who have gone on to play collegiate golf around the USA. Some of our past alumni are also incredibly successful in business.

The process of becoming a tournament golfer will help you in the future in whatever you decide to do. Use that process of putting in the hard work to see the result down the road. Improve your weaknesses and sharpen your strengths. You can do it!

ARIYA JUTANUGARN

11 LPGA Wins including 2 Majors (Won the 2009 FCG International Jr Golf Championship)

PATTY TAVATANAKIT

Won the FCG Callaway World Championship and is now the ANA Inspiration LPGA Major Champion (2021)

COLLIN MORIKAWA

2020 PGA Championship Winner

XANDER SHAUFFELE

(Former FCG National Champion) Full Time Player on PGA Tour – 2018 and finished runner up to Ian Poulter

MORIYA JUTANUGARN LPGA Tour Winner 2018

NORMAN XIONG

Former #1 Amateur in the World

(former FCG Tour Player) – 2017 PGA Tour Championship Winner and 2017 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, 2021 #5 Ranked Player in the World 2009 FCG National Championship (formerly named the San Diego Junior Amateur) Xander finished in T17th.

This is just a great lesson in knowing how far someone can come. If you are not winning now, never give up!

CHRIS WILLIAMS

AARON WISE

WHITNEY HILLIER

(Former FCG National Champion) – Wins on the PGA Tour in 2018!

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BEAU HOSSLER

PGA Tour and Web.com Tour

BYRON METH

US Amateur Public Links Champion and Masters Participant

Ladies European Tour

SAHITH THEELAGA

PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour

DYLAN WU Korn Ferry Tour

RICKY CASTILLO

#1 Amateur in the World (2021) and 2021 Walker Cup Participant

WILLIAM MOUW

2015 FCG International 3rd Place Finish and 2021 Walker Cup Participant

TIANLANG GUAN

Youngest Player to Ever play in the Masters

GABRIELA RUFFELS

US Women’s Amateur Champion, LPGA

JAKE KNAPP

Korn Ferry Tour 2021

KK LIMBHASUT Korn Ferry Tour 2021

DANIEL MIERNICKI Korn Ferry Tour 2021

RYAN RUFFELS Korn Ferry Tour 2021

MIGUEL TABUENA Asian Tour

TREVOR SIMSBY

PGA Tour, PGA Tour China

HALEY MOORE

LPGA Tour 2020/2021 and NCAA Champion at U of A

PRINCESS SUPERAL

US Junior Girls Amateur Champion

TODD BAEK

PGA Tour and Web.com Tour and 2021 Japan Tour

ANGEL YIN

FCG National Champion and LPGA Tour Member

ALLISON LEE

FCG Champion and LPGA Tour Member

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Who has qualified for the 2022 FCG Callaway World Championship so far?

Qualifying for the event began the first week of August with the exception of the top finishers from this year’s FCG Callaway World Championship. To qualify you must win a FCG National Tour Event or a Top Finish in a FCG World Series Championship. Each event has the qualifying spots posted on the Blue Golf Tournament Console. There will be qualifying events around the world for the 2022 Championship and all qualifying events will be posted soon on the World Championship website.

We are very excited for the 2022 FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship which will return to Palm Desert, CA and will be hosted at 10 Championship Golf Courses. Additional courses may be added but will be determined by the Tournament Committee. Players who have qualified will be emailed an invitation shortly and you will have until an expired date to register for the 2022 Championship. If you cannot compete please kindly let us know so we can fill the spot.

Here is a current list of all the qualified players so far through end of October tournaments:

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July 19-21, 2021 - FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship Boys 15-18: Top 10 Finishers 1. Brandon Knight - Pleasanton, CA 2. Xuan Kai Chang - Taiwan 3. Thanapohon Suwannapratheep - Thailand 4. Sams Jahangir-Arshad - Santa Barbara, CA 5. Rei Harashima - Chula Vista, CA 6. Thonsaeng Nunya - Thailand 7. Arthit Kruaprayong - Thailand 8. Jorge Parad Wiley - Tuscon, AZ 9. Willis Panzarello - Palm Desert, CA 10. Kamaljit Singh - Portland, OR 11. Alavid Melo Iturralde - Xalapa, Mexico 12. Nippit Klinsiruk - Thailand Girls 15-18 Division: Top 10 Finishers 1. Hsin Chun Liao - Taiwan 2. Huai-Chien Hsu - Taiwan 3. Tammy Wu - Taiwan 4. Annabelle Millard - St. George, Utah 5. McKenzi Hall - Las Vegas, NV 6. Natachanok Tuwannarux - Thailand 7. Lauren Lee - Irvine, CA 8. Surapa Janthamunee - Thailand 9. Yi-Ju Chen - Taiwan 10. Pusanisa Ekkantrong - Thailand Boys 13-14 Division - Top 5 Finishers 1. Aiden Tiet - Garland, TX 2. Kai Miyata - Valencia, CA 3. Miguel Anaya - Mexico 4. Ty Smock - Coronado, CA 5. Jayden Singh Brar - Canada Girls 13-14 - Top 5 Finishers 1. Arantza Zepeda Huitron - Mexico 2. Isabel Gonzalez Villareal - Mexico 3. Petra Yee - Sacramento, CA 4. Frances Brown - Mobile, AL 5. Miren Ontanon - Mexico Boys 11-12 - Top 5 Finishers 1. Hill Wang - Hacienda Heights, CA 2. Evan Liu - San Diego, CA 3. Pasoot Luengcharoenwatana - Thailand 4. Chistian Choi - Saratoga, CA 5. Thatsakon Phothong - Thailand Girls 11-12 - Top 5 Finishers 1. Alejandra Botaya - Queretaro, FL 2. Angelina Tao - Coto de Caza, CA 3. Breanna Noble - Murrieta, CA 4. Fay Jia - Murrieta, CA 5. Elle Maria Reisner - Braselton, GA 6. Jessica Lee - Honolulu, HI Boys 9-10 - Top 5 Finishers 1. Vihaan Punde - Ashburn, VA 2. Christian Harlow - Vancouver, WA 3. Dev Malik - San Jose, CA 4. Samuel Zhao - Woodland Hills, CA 5. Luke Chang - Palos Verdes Estates, CA Girls 9-10 - Top 5 Finishers 1. Nacha Sathitsumpun - Thailand

2. Moyu Wang - Irvine, CA 3. Kankawee Linjongsubongkot - Thailand 4. Nathanan Sunthonthip - Thailand 5. Annika Raja - Altadena, CA Boys 8 and Under - Top 5 Finishers 1. Tyme Wutticharoenwong - Thailand 2. Sebastian Duffield - Crowthorne, AL 3. Naphol Sathianmongkhon - Thailand 4. Skyy Wilding - Thailand 5. Suwijak Prasitwanakui - Thailand Girls 8 and Under - Top 5 Finishers 1. Kayla Jackson - Charlotte, NC 2. Anna Ponghathaikul - Thailand 3. Phirada Chuthavanitchkul - Thailand 4. Naphak Sathianmongkhon - Thailand 5. Gloria He - Irvine, CA August 1-2, 2021 - FCG Invitational at La Costa Boys Invitational - Top 2 Finishers 1. Nathan Sampson - Temecula, CA 2. Tay Hwang - Alburqueque, NM Girls Invitational - Top 2 Finishers 1. Sera Hasegawa - San Marcos, CA 2. Yeji Kwon - Canada August 3-5, 2021 - FCG Collegiate National Championship Men’s Championship - Top 2 Juniors 1. Daniel Lyne - San Diego, CA 2. Connor Henderson - Tigard, OR 3. Kai Chun Hsu - Taiwan Women’s Championship - Top 2 Juniors 1. Sera Hasegawa - San Marcos, CA 2. Yeji Kwon - Canada August 8-9, 2021 - FCG Odyssey Junior Golf Championship Boys 11-12 - Winner 1. Alexander Thu - Palo Alto, CA Girls 11-12 - Winner 1. Angelina Tao Boys 9-10 - Winner 1. Luke Chang - Palos Verdes Estates, CA Girls 9-10 - Winner 1. Hailey Kim - Simi Valley, CA Boys 7-8 - Winner 1. Dewey Black - El Cajon, CA Girls 7-8 Winner 1. Sophia Pitaknarongphorn - Yorba Linda, CA August 14-16, 2021 - FCG San Diego Junior Amateur Championship Boys College Prep - Top 2 1. Andrew Wang - Irvine, CA 2. Ryan Tsukamoto - San Diego, CA 3. Brian Hanson - San Diego, CA Girls College Prep - Top 2 1. Yeji Kwon - Canada 2. Kylee Choi - Murrieta, CA August 28-29, 2021- FCG Pac Northwest Invitational at OSU Boys College Prep - Top 2 Finishers 1. Drew Woolworth - Lake Oswego, OR 2. Davis Hartwell - Kiamath Falls, OR Girls College Grep - Top 2 Finishers 1. Bayler Brundage - West Lim, OR 2. Elizabeth Mile - Tualatin, OR August 28-29, 2021 - FCG National Tour at RBInn Boys College Prep - Winner 1. Miguel Ilas - Winchester, CA Girls College Prep - Winner 1. Katie Ha - Los Angeles, CA Boys 13-14 - Winner 1. Matthew Hull - Newport Beach, CA Girls 13-14 - Winner 1. Summer Schafer - San Diego, CA September 4-5, 2021- FCG National Tour at Twin Oaks Boys College Prep Winner 1. Tavin Boman - San Marcos, CA Girls College Prep Winner 1. Kiana Glossner - San Diego, CA Boys 13-14 Winner 1. Reid Piron - Boise, Idaho Girls 13-14 Winner 1. Isabella Wu - Torrancs, CA September 5-6, 2021 - FCG Nor Cal at Calippe Preserve Boys College Prep Winner 1. Austin Wang - Danville, CA

Girls College Prep Winner 1. Lexi Lowe - San Jose, CA Boys 13-14 Winner 1. Hendrix Jay-Torrez - San Jose, CA September 18-19, 2021- FCG National Tour Fall Slam Boys College Prep Winner 1. Ben Mouser - Fresno, CA Girls College Prep Winner 1. Taylor Riley - San Diego, CA Boys 13-14 Winner 1. Allen Jin - Irvine, CA Girls 13-14 Winner 1. Mason Egdahl - Placentia, CA September 25-26, 2021 - FCG Collegiate Series Las Vegas Boys College Prep Winner 1. Johnnie Clark - Mesa, AZ Girls College Prep Winner 1. Taylor Riley - San Diego, CA October 2-3, 2021 - FCG San Diego Classic at Encinitas Boys College Prep Champion 1. Nathan Sampson 2023, Temecula, CA Girls College Prep Champion 1. Amanda Reanne De Jesus 2022, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Boys 13-14 Champion 1. Lance Lau 2025, San Diego, CA Girls 13-14 Champion 1. Summer Schafer 2025, San Diego, CA October 2-3, 2021 - FCG Pacific Northwest Championship Boys College Prep Top 2 and Ties 1. Grady Millar 2025, Vancouver, WA 2. Cole Rueck 2022, Corvallis, OR 3. Deokwon Lee 2022, Los Angeles, CA 4. Matthew Chan 2023, Portland, OR Girls College Prep Top 2 and Ties 1. Abra Richmond 2024, Glendale, CA 2. Claire Chang 2025, Bellevue, WA Boys 13-14 Champion 1. Theodore Snyder 2026, Gig Harbor, WA Girls 11-12 Champion 1. Nicole Tang 2027, Bellevue, WA Boys 11-12 Champion 1. Sinjin Tran 2029, Sammamish, WA October 9-10, 2021 - FCG Montana Championship Boys College Prep Champion 1. Bowen Mauss 2025, Draper, UT October 30-31, 2021 - FCG Central Coast Championship at Olivas Links GC Boys College Prep Top 2 1. Gavin McCormick 2023, Thousand Oaks, CA 2. Shams Jahangir-Arshad 2024, Santa Barbara, CA Girls College Prep Top 2 1. Pimmada Wongthanavimok Everett, MA 2. Kiara Hernandez 2022, Burbank, CA October 30-31, 2021 - FCG National Tour Hollister Championship Boys College Prep Winner 1. Advaiith Pathi 2022, San JOSE, CA Girls 13-14 Champion 1. Anita Lumpongpoung 2028, Sacramento, CA November 6-7, 2021 - FCG So Cal WS Championship at Arrowood Boys College Prep - Top 2 1. Hanru Guo 2024, Irvine, CA 2. Kayden Wang 2025, San Diego, CA 2. Jonathan Lewis 2022, Yorba Linda, CA 2. Tucker Gilmore 2021, Coronado, CA Girls College Prep - Top 2 1. Sydnie Duvall 2023, Dana Point, CA 2. Pimmada Wongthanavimok Everett, MA 2. Kate Younger 2023, Los Alamitos, CA November 13-14, 2021 - FCG Veterans Day National Tour Event Boys College Prep Champion 1. Gylles Alford 2022, Newbury Park, CA Girls College Prep Champion 1. Holly Victoria Halim Beaumont, CA Boys 13-14 Champion 1. Hudson Vedder 2025, Laguna Niguel, CA Girls 13-14 Champion 1. Summer Schafer 2025, San Diego November 20-21, 2021 - FCG National Tour Las Vegas Boys College Prep Champion 1. Gavin Rodeghiero 2022, Star, ID (p) Girls College Prep Champion 1. Lauren Pham 2023, Las Vegas, NV November 27-28, 2021 - FCG Nor Cal WS at Poppy Hills Boys College Prep Top 2 1. Sam Higaki 2023, San Mateo, CA (p) 2. Arjun Aujla 2023, Greenbrae, CA Girls College Prep Top 2 1. Pimmada Wongthanavimok Everett, MA 2. Sophia Bardunias 2024, San Ramon, CA November 27-28, 2021 - FCG Palm Springs Champion at Westin Mission Hills Boys College Prep Champion 1. Shawn Williams 2022, Huntington Beach, CA Girls College Prep Champion 1. Zoe Newell 2023, Oro Valley, AZ

November 27-28, 2021 - FCG National Tour at Twin Oaks Boys College Prep Champion 1. Philippe Yturralde 2022, La Mesa, CA Girls College Prep Champion 1. Rachel LeMay 2023, Monrovia, CA Boys 13-14 Champion 1. Andrew Rodriguez 2026, San Pedro, CA Girls 13-14 Champion 1. Cherry Zhang 2026, Rancho cucamonga, CA Boys 11-12 Champion 1. JT Cochrane 2027, Mill Valley, CA December 4-5, 2021 - FCG National Tour Fall Championship Boys College Prep Champion 1. Stephen Paul 2024, SanDiego, CA (p) Girls College Prep Champion 1. Nikki Oh 2026, Torrance, CA Boys 13-14 Champion 1. Lance Lau 2025, San Diego, CA Girls 13-14 Champion 1. Summer Schafer 2025, San Diego December 11-12, 2021 - FCG Girls College Showcase Championship Top 3 Finishers 1. Yerim Yi 2023, Valencia, CA 2. Erin Lee 2023, Langley, BC 3. Kacey Ly 2025, Temple City, CA December 19-21, 2021 - 15th Annual FCG National Championship Girls 15-18 Division - Top 10 Finishers 1. Natalie Yen 2025, West Linn, OR 2. Nikki Oh 2026, Torrance, CA 3. Lauren Kim 2023, Sherman Oaks, CA 4. Holly Victoria Halim Beaumont, CA 5. Elaine Widjaja 2024, Smg, Indonesia 6. Iris Han 2022, Bakersfield, CA 7. Meghan Paracuelles 2023, Folsom, CA 8. Jessica Li 2025, Temecula, CA 9. Erin Lee 2023, Langley, BC 10. Eunice Han 2022, Honolulu, HI Girls 13-14 Division - Top 3 Finishers 1. Anna Fang 2027, San Diego, CA 2. Inseoul Jiamanukoonkit 2026, San Diego, CA 3. Amelie Zalsman 2027, Redlands, CA Girls 11-12 Division - Top 3 Finishers 1. Nicole Tang 2027, Bellevue, WA 2. Mia Clausen 2028, Carlsbad, CA 3. Clairey Lin 2028, Palos Verdes Estates, CA Boys 9-10 Division - Top 3 Finishers 1. Brendan Morua 2029, Gardena, CA 2. Ryan Hang Irvine, CA 3. Charith Chintam 2029, Irvine, CA December 20-21, 2021 - FCG Boys College Showcase Champ.

Boys Top 2 Finishers 1. Nathan Sampson 2023, Temecula, CA (p) 2. William Alexander 2024, Lavardens December 22-23, 2021 - FCG Collegiate Series at Redhawk Boys Top 2 Finishers 1. Nathan Sampson 2023, Temecula, CA 2. Zach Felts 2022, St. George, UT December 28-30, 2021 - 15th Annual FCG National Championship Boys 15-18 Division - Top 10 Finishers 1. Jaeyoung (Jeffrey) Kwak 2023, La Mirada, CA 2. Kihei Akina 2025, Alpine, UT 3. Jaden Dumdumaya 2024, Fairfield, CA 4. Ryan Arnold 2024, Agoura Hills, CA 5. Trevor Garus 2024, Boise, ID 6. Ben Cafferio 2024, Wailuku, HI 7. Colin Li 2024, San Diego, CA 8. Kai Hirayama 2024, Arcadia, CA 9. Thomas Browning 2026, Carlsbad, CA 10. Freddy Sun 2022, Vancouver, BC Boys 13-14 Division - Top 3 Finishers 1. Cole Kim 2026, La Crescenta, CA 2. Cooper Greenwood 2026, Westlake Village, CA 3. Nathan Lee 2026, San Ramon, CA Boys 11-12 Division - Top 3 Finishers 1. Lester Low 2028, Evanston, IL 2. Michael Jorski 2028, Clarendon Hills, IL 3. Connor Szczechowicz 2028, Chula Vista, CA Girls 9-10 Division - Top 3 Finishers 1. Hailey Kim 2029, Simi Valley, CA 2. Mila Zalsman 2029, Redlands, CA 3. Gloria He 2030, Irvine, CA Boys 7-8 Division - Top 3 Finishers 1. Jacob Eagan Castle Rock, CO 2. Navid Barth 2032, Irvine, CA 3. James Tang 2031, Bellevue, WA Girls 7-8 Division - Top 3 Finishers 1. Maile Chang 2031, Mission Viejo, CA 2. Maya Young 2032, Orange, CA 3. Madelyn Dickerson 2033, Aurora, CO

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Staff Spotlight Arman Rahgozar HIGH SCHOOL Rancho Bernardo High School COLLEGE Freshman at Cal State San Marcos DREAM FOURSOME Tiger woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player FAVORITE FOOD Mexican Food FAVORITE SHOW Breaking Bad

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FCG College Corner Welcome to the new FCG College Corner Page!

The 2021 Fall College Golf Season is underway for all Divisions and there has been some great golf played so far. Our alumni are winning college tournaments and succeeding because of their junior golf experiences and we are excited to watch them continue to develop.

Some tips for following college golf: Watch Online Leaderboards at www.golfstat.com Golf Channel now televises some of the biggest College Tournaments Recent College Commitments: Nathan Sampson - San Diego State University Brooke Mahler - Eastern Washington University William Walsh - Pepperdine University Abbey Shutte - University of Arkansas Isabella Ranches - Long Beach State University Sam Renner - Washington State University Curtis Da Silva - Pepperdine Kirstin Angosta - TCU Easton Phillips - Central Michigan University

Alumni

If you have not yet committed to a school please let us know and we will do our best to help you. Have you committed to a college? Please let us know and we will put you in the next issue! info@futurechampionsgolf.com

2022 FCG WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING UNDERWAY ALL OVER THE WORLD. HERE IS A RECAP OF THE FIRST QUALIFYING EVENT IN CHINA.

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FCG Tour Alum, Akshay Bhatia wins Korn Ferry Tour Event at Age 19!

Huge win this week for Akshay Bhatia on the Korn Ferry Tour at just 19 years of age.

An incredible performance! Akshay is also a member of Team Callaway! Go Rogue!

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A Look Ahead JANUARY 15-16, 2022 NATIONAL TOUR SPRING SERIES OPENER SAN MARCOS, CA JANUARY 22-23, 2022 NATIONAL TOUR SAN MARCOS OPEN SAN MARCOS, CA JANUARY 9, 2022 KIDS TOUR SPRING OPENER SAN DIEGO, CA JANUARY 30, 2022 KIDS TOUR SPRING SERIES CARLSBAD, CA FEBRUARY 20, 2022 KIDS TOUR SPRING SERIES - PT LOMA SAN DIEGO, CA MARCH 13, 2022 KIDS TOUR SPRING SERIES - REIDY CREEK ESCONDIDO, CA MARCH 27, 2022 KIDS TOUR SPRING SERIES - SYCUAN PINE EL CAJON, CA APRIL 3, 2022 KIDS TOUR SPRING SERIES - COLINA PARK SAN DIEGO, CA

FEBRUARY 5-6, 2022 NATIONAL TOUR TEMECULA CHAMPIONSHIP TEMECULA, CA FEBRUARY 12-13, 2022 NATIONAL TOUR NOR CAL BAY VIEW MILPITAS, CA MARCH 12-13, 2022 SSJC ROCKET CITY INVITATIONAL OWENS CROSS ROAD, AL APRIL 9-10, 2022 NATIONAL TOUR OR SPRING CLASSIC BLACK BUTTE RANCH, OR APRIL 23-24, 2022 NATIONAL TOUR NOR CAL FRANKLIN CANYON FRANKLIN CANYON GC HERCULES, CA APRIL 23-24, 2022 NATIONAL TOUR PALM SPRINGS OPEN CIMARRON RESORT - BOULDER CATHEDRAL CITY, CA APRIL 30 - MAY 1, 2022 NATIONAL TOUR ENCINITAS JUNIOR ENCINITAS RANCH GC ENCINITAS, CA MAY 7-8, 2022 NATIONAL TOUR SPRING CHALLENGE RANCHO BERNARDO INN SAN DIEGO, CA

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Save the Dates!

JANUARY 16-17, 2022 FCG NAPA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP NAPA, CA

FEBRUARY 19-21, 2022 SKYTRAK WESTERN STATES CUP (AGES 12-18 ) MENIFEE, CA FEBRUARY 26-27, 2022 TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIP FLOWER MOUND, TX MARCH 19-20, 2022 WASHINGTON CHAMPIONSHIP UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA APRIL 9-10 & 16-17, 2022 FCG LAS VEGAS CHAMPIONSHIP PRIMM, NV (JWQ) MAY 14-15, 2022 FCG MONTANA CHAMPIONSHIP MISSOULA, MT MAY 14-15, 2022 FCG MEMORIAL DAY CHAMPIONSHIP RANCHO MIRAGE, CA MAY 28-30, 2022 FCG OREGON WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP OREGON CITY, OR JUNE 18-19, 2022 FCG CHALLENGE CUP OCEANSIDE, CA JULY 1-7, 2022 FCG INTERNATIONAL JR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP SAN DIEGO, CA AND TEMECULA, CA (JWQ) JULY 18-20, 2022 FCG CALLAWAY WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP PALM DESERT, CA

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FCG TOUR RANKINGS FOR JUNIOR GOLFERS We love hosting junior golf tournaments for kids and making it exciting for everyone involved. Here is a list of our most recent updated rankings for players to compete within the Future Champions Golf Tournament Series.

NEW FOR 2022! – The FCG National Tour Points and the FCG

World Series Points will be combined for one FCG Tour Rankings System.

FCG Tour Rankings System Two Series Per Year

First Half of Year of all FCG National Tour and FCG World Series events from January 1 through the completion of the FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship.

Second Half of Year of all FCG National Tour and FCG World Series Events from event following FCG Callaway World Championship through the completion of the FCG National Junior Golf Championship.

All National Tour Events are Single Rated 750 Points System, and all FCG World Series Events are 1000 Points System, and the FCG Big 3 are on the 1500 Points System Age Divisions 11-12, 13-14, and 15-18 (No Rankings for 9-10 and 8 and Under) Top Ranked Players will have opportunities to qualify for the North South Team Cup, the Best of the West Cup, Player of the Year Honors, and be featured on the Website and in the FCG Magazine.

Top Players through end of May will receive an Invitation to compete in the FCG Invitational.

We will use the ranking system to fill the field at the FCG Callaway World Championship if there are unused spaces available.

Top players will receive priority registration for the FCG National Championship when registration opens later this year. View All Rankings >

FCG KIDS TOUR RANKINGS

2 Annual Series (Spring Series and Fall Series). Qualify for the FCG Callaway World Championship and Player of the Year. Series Honors and Be Featured in the FCG Magazine.

Age Divisions 6 and Under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14.

View All Rankings > Boys 13-14 | Girls 13-14 | Boys 11-12 | Girls 11-12 | Boys 9-10 | Girls 9-10 | Boys 7-8 | Girls 7-8 | Boys 6 | Girls 6 32

FEBRUARY 19-21, 2022 Menifee Lakes Country Club (Ages 12-18 Divisions)

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FCG FAQ’s At various tournaments throughout the year, the FCG staff will be asked these common questions.

ABOUT FCG How many tournaments does Future Champions Golf hold a year?

FCG holds over 100 events across the western states and Texas. This includes three major tournaments, The FCG International, FCG Callaway World Championship and the year-end, FCG National Championship. **Look for exciting news regarding the 2022 season coming out soon!

Do college coaches follow FCG? FCG tournaments are a standard recruiting stop for a lot of coaches from Upper DI to DIII Men’s and Women’s teams. It’s not unusual to see over 80 coaches throughout the year at our events. We also email every college coach results of each and every event.

TOURNAMENT PLAY Why doesn’t FCG use “Live Scoring”?

Quite simply, we want players to be focused on playing their best. We have found that with current Live Scoring systems in use that utilize cell phones, players have been distracted by texts, social media or even gaming. In some cases players have been coached by texts during play.

The yardage that you set up at the tournaments are not the same as they are on the website. Why? The yardages that are posted on the website are there to give the player a general estimate of how long the course will be playing for their division.

Part of the development of the junior golfer is having the skill of being able to think and to make adjustments of the given situations.

There are many factors that go into the difference of yardages. Here are a few examples: - Basic course maintenance, on a day-to-day basis the course will change the tee area to prevent wear and tear of the tee box.

- The tournament committee may change some tees to challenge the players or if some holes will affect pace of play.

- The environment will also play a big part. For ex ample if the wind is blowing 30 mph into the player the hole will play longer. If it’s a downwind, the hole will play shorter.

Do you set the pins for the tournament?

We do not set pins. Instead we allow the course to do so. Courses generally use the formula of six easy, six medium and six hard. We want the course to play as close as we can to what it is rated for.

The 12 & under divisions are usually allowed caddies. But why are the caddies not allowed on the

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putting green?

We want the player to develop the skill of putting on their own. Unfortunately, when the caddy is on the green with the player, more often than not, the caddy will be involved in the shot more than the player.

What do the initials that are sometimes shown on the leaderboard mean?

The initials are to designate the status of a player that was part of a tournament.

“JWD” - Justified Withdrawn: A player who is registered to play in a tournament but notifies the committee before the start of the tournament that they will not be playing.

“WD” - Withdrawn: When a player has completed their first round and opts not to play the second round.

“NC” - No Card: When a player decides not to complete play after starting their round.

“DQ” - Disqualification: When a registered player does not show for the tournament without prior notification. Also, a player may be disqualified for an infraction under Rules of Golf.

Do you LiSTEN TO Podcasts?

Chris Smeal has been featured on several podcasts the past few years talking about a range of topics to help you play better golf. You can also learn more about the history of Future Champions Golf and why we do what we do. There is also a lot of helpful information for parents.

JUNIOR GOLF KIES PODCAST

SAN DIEGO BUSINESS PODCAST

DEW SWEEPER PODCAST

NO GIMMES PODCAST

GOLF IN THE LIFE PODCAST

JUNIOR GOLF BLUEPRINT

Featuring Chris Smeal, FCG Founder to help Junior Golfers and Parents

at Golf Magazine Top 100 Summit with Amazing Panel

Featuring Chris Smeal talking about the development of the Future Champions Golf Program and why we do what we do

Sponsored by Future Champions Golf

FUTURE CHAMPIONS GOLF IS THE OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE SCRAMBLING PODCAST WITH DYLAN OTTO. TUNE IN FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS SMEAL!

Please check out his podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/31xKRkiunsGZgp7UShmlHP

FCG BUY WITH FRIENDS PROGRAM As a current FCG member you will notice that we have a BUY WITH FRIENDS feature in your profile where you will be given your own personal code to give to new members of FCG. Every time your personal code is used to sign up a new member not only will they receive $15 off membership, you will receive a $15 credit that you may use towards event entry fees!

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NATIONAL COLLEGE SIGNING DAY NOVEMBER 10 // CONGRATS! Rei Harashima – UC Irvine Ryan Plodkowski – USD Taylor Riley – LSU Carissa Freeman – CSU Los Angeles Eunice Han – SUNY Albany Meghan Royal – University of Arkansas Joshua Hayashida – University of Hawaii Jayden Ramos – Hawaii Pacific University Jade Zamora – University of Missouri Maria Jose Marin Negrete – University of Arkansas Joshlyn Ayala – Cal State Los Angeles Kendall Jackson – Howard Nathalie Jabonero – Cal State Los Angeles Kylee Gregory – Eastern Washington University Go Nakatsukasa – Utah Utes Golf Michael Behr – USD Melanie Reyes – Biola University Luke Potter – ASU

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Keira Wang – UC Davis Kyra Ly – Oregon State University Sofina Firouzi – Santa Clara James Whitworth – University of Hawaii Ryan Voois – University of Illinois Tyler Kowack – SDSU Brayden Bozak – UNLV Chanachon Chokprajakchat – SDSU Dylan Oyama – SDSU Isabella Ranches – Long Beach State Jonas Appel – Baylor Jayden Hunter – Fresno State Inigo Izuzquiza – UNLV Mats Lund – University of Sioux Falls Annie Buffolino – Boise State Lauren Calderon – UC Davis Lincoln Melcher – UCLA

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73, 67, 64: 204 65, 73, 72: 210 74, 68, 68: 210 73, 69, 70: 212 63, 68, 68: 199 70, 72, 72: 214 73, 72, 72: 217 33, 31, 35: 99 32, 32, 34: 98 31, 34, 35: 100

2022 EVENT UPDATE!

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The 2022 FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship will make its way back to Palm Desert, CA and we are so excited to bring back some of the extra things that make this Championship so special and unique.

In 2022 all players will have to qualify to compete in the Championship, meaning we will no longer accept players via resume for the 2022 event and beyond. Stay tuned for a complete list of qualifiers worldwide. Qualifying begins in August 2021 via the FCG National Series and World Series tournaments and with our partner tours.

CHAMPIONS 2020 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Simon Kwon, Salt Lake City, UT 66, 66, 66: 198 Girls 15-18 Ellie Bushnell, Granite Bay, CA 67, 74, 75: 216 Boys 13-14 Henry Yang, Chino, CA 71, 65, 69: 205 Girls 13-14 US Jasmine Kahler, Carlsbad, CA 72, 74, 69: 215 Boys 11-12 Jojo Gutierrez, Whittier, CA 68, 71, 66: 205 Girls 11-12 Brynn Kort, Kingman, AZ 71, 71, 70: 212 Boys 9-10 Chase Hughes, Oklahoma City, OK 70, 73, 68: 211 Girls 9-10 Zoe Salinas, San Diego, CA 38, 37, 36: 111 Boys 8 & Under Logan McGinn, S Williamsport, PA 36, 34, 33: 103 Girls 8 & Under Gloria He, Irvine, CA 37, 37, 39: 113

2019 CHAMPIONS Boys 15-18 Alejandro Alonso, Spring, TX Girls 15-18 Apelila Ta’utinei Galeai, Orem, UT Boys 13-14 Arjun Bhati, India Girls 13-14 Clarisa Temelo, Queretaro Boys 11-12 Nicholas Gross, Downingtown, PA Girls 11-12 Elyssa Abdullah, Hinsdale, IL Boys 9-10 Ronin Banerjee, Irvine, CA Girls 9-10 Beika Ma, Qingdao Boys 8 and Under Yu-Hong Chen, Taipei Girls 8 and Under Jie - En Lin, Taichung

2018 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Kentaro Nanayama, Jakarta Girls 15-18 Natthakritta Vongtaveelap, Bangkok Boys 13-14 Fifa Laopakdee, Thailand Girls 13-14 Soottinee Ngamkham, Thailand, CA Boys 11-12 Jay Leng, Jr, La Jolla Girls 11-12 Mariana Rodriguez, Ibague, VT Boys 9-10 Charongrat Jitnavasathien, Chiangmai Girls 9-10 Ava Cepeda, Kaaawa, HI Boys 8 and Under Kitpat Hamilton, Bangkok Girls 8 and Under Zoe Salinas, San Diego, CA

2017 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Runchanapong Youprayong, Thailand Girls 15-18 Ho Yu An, Taiwan Boys 13-14 Kentaro Nanayama, Indonesia Girls 13-14 Vanessa Ho, United States Boys 11-12 Pongsapak Laopakdee, Thailand Girls 11-12 Natachanok Tunwannarux, Thailand (p) Boys 9-10 Ratchanon Chantananuwat, Thailand Girls 9-10 Eila Galitsky, Thailand Boys 8 and Under Chang Xihuan, China Girls 8 and Under Jiranan Lim, Thailand

68, 67, 66: 201 73, 69, 70: 212 70, 66, 63: 199 69, 67, 65: 201 63, 69, 65: 197 74, 72, 68: 214 72, 70, 73: 215 32, 36, 32: 100 36, 34, 33: 103 31, 36, 32: 99

71, 67, 74: 212 74, 70, 73: 217 69, 67, 68: 204 69, 67, 71: 207 69, 67, 69: 205 70, 70, 70: 210 69, 72, 75: 216 34, 33, 36: 103 33, 32, 33: 98 33 40 36 109

75, 68, 67: 210 65, 68, 71: 204 67, 67, 69: 203 68, 69, 70: 207 65, 68, 71: 204 68, 66, 70: 204 68, 71, 66: 205 34, 35, 30: 99 35, 33, 34: 102 34, 35, 32: 101

Girls 15-18 Kanyalak Preedasutthijit, Bangkok 71, 67, 70: 208 Boys 13-14 Puwit Anupansuebsai, Bangkok 68, 68, 67: 203 Girls 13-14 Paphangkorn Tavatanakit, Bangkok 71, 70, 67: 208 Boys 11-12 Nattabutara Sornkaew, Bangkok 70, 71, 73: 214 Girls 11-12 Rina Tatematsu, Bangkok 69, 71, 65: 205 Boys 9-10 Wit Pitipat, Bangkok 71, 77, 69: 217 Girls 9-10 Manassanan Chotikabhukkana, Bangkok 71, 77, 73: 221 Boys 8 and Under Rapeepong Kosalutta, Chunburi39, 37, 35: 111 Girls 8 and Under Chloe Viray, La Mirada, CA 43, 40, 41: 124

2013 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Devin Hua, United States 68, 72, 72: 212 Girls 15-18 Mimi Ho, Hong Kong 72, 69, 76: 217 Boys 13-14 Jakc Trent, Australia 72, 67, 71: 210 Girls 13-14 Alyaa Abdulghany, United States 73, 66, 74: 213 Boys 11-12 Robin Williams, England 68, 75, 74: 217 Girls 11-12 Katherine Muzi, United States 74, 74, 71: 219 Boys 9-10 Jackson Rivera, United States 76, 72, 71: 219 Girls 9-10 Kayla Sam, Cambodia 84, 78, 77: 239 Boys 8 and Under Carson Kim, United States 46, 39, 38: 123 Girls 8 and Under Zhang R. B Sunshine, Philippines36, 39, 42: 117

2012 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Derek Castillo, Yorba Linda, CA 70, 73, 69: 212 Girls 15-18 Kitty Tam, Hong Kong 77, 74, 74: 225 Boys 13-14 Davis Shore, Knoxville, Tennessee 69, 69, 72: 210 Girls 13-14 Jiyoon Jang, Rancho Mirage, CA 78, 71, 73: 222 Boys 11-12 Ahmed Ali, Pleasanton, CA 70, 71, 73: 214 Girls 11-12 Ya Chun Chang, Taiwan 73, 72, 78: 223 Boys 9-10 Federico Shin, Buenos Aires 69, 73, 72: 214 Girls 9-10 Francesca Bernice Olivarez, Philippines 69, 73, 72, 214 Boys 8 and Under Logan Zurn, Elkhorn, Wisconsin39, 39, 33: 111 Girls 8 and Under Isabella Ranches, San Diego, CA49, 52, 46: 147

2011 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Gordon Neale, Rancho Santa Marg, CA Girls 15-18 Kassidy Teare, Vista, CA Boys 13-14 Brian Humphreys, Washington Girls 13-14 Ssu Cha Cheng, Taiwan Boys 11-12 Nicholas Kumamoto, Irvine, CA Girls 11-12 Sumire Noda, Tokyo, Japan Boys 9-10 Wo Cheng Ye, China Girls 9-10 Fransesca Bernice Olivarez, Philippines Boys 7-8 Eric Doyle, San Diego, CA Girls 7-8 Lucy Li, Redwood Shores, CA

2010 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Tommy Stephenson, United States 69, 72, 69: 210 Girls 15-18 Sofia Chabon, Philippines 71, 70, 70: 211 Boys 13-14 Caden Fioroni, United States 69, 68, 68: 205 Girls 13-14 Fran Bernice Olivarez-Ilas, Philippines 68, 69, 68: 205 Boys 11-12 Jayden Ford, New Zealand 70, 68, 68: 206 Girls 11-12 Nicole Felce, United States 68, 69, 67: 204 Boys 9-10 Ryan Liang, Canada 74, 71, 73: 218 Girls 9-10 Darla May Dela Torre, United States 35, 33, 35: 103 Boys 8 and Under Lucas Quintero Osejo, Colombia 35, 38, 35: 108 Girls 8 and Under Ava Cepeda, United States 35, 34, 37: 106

Boys 15-18 Wonje Choi, San Diego Girls 15-18 Casie Cathrea, Livermoore Boys 13-14 Gordon Neale, Rancho Santa Margarita Girls 13-14 Anne Freman, Las Vegas Boys 11-12 Norman Xiong, San Diego Girls 11-12 Alexis Monet Flores, Guatemala Boys 9-10 Charlie Reiter, Palm Desert Girls 9-10 Ty Akabane, Danville Boys 7-8 Alexander Pak, San Clemente Girls 7-8 Karah Sanford, Escondido Boys 6 and Under Jaden Huggins, Murrieta Girls 6 and Under Amari Avery, Anaheim

2015 CHAMPIONS

2009 CHAMPIONS

2016 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Zihao Jin, China Girls 15-18 Abegail Arevalo, Philippines Boys 13-14 Raymond Li, Canada Girls 13-14 Zoe Campos, United States Boys 11-12 Alexander Yang, United States Girls 11-12 Lok Yin Wong, Hong Kong Boys 9-10 Kuranosuke Shimizu, Japan Girls 9-10 Natachanok Tunwannarux, Thailand Boys 8 and Under Achira Chumchaivate, Thailand Girls 8 and Under Jiyue Wu, China

2014 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Justin Williamson, Honolulu, HI

71, 70, 71: 212 72, 71, 72: 215 70, 70, 74: 214 70, 73, 67: 210 62, 63, 73: 198 74, 74, 75: 223 68, 76, 75: 219 68, 71, 74: 213 29, 33, 33: 95 35, 36, 40: 111

Boys 15-18 Todd Baek, San Diego Girls 15-18 Courtney Hooton, Del Mar Boys 13-14 Henry Cunningham, AZ Girls 13-14 Jenniffer Peng, San Diego Boys 11-12 Sahith Theegala, Chino Hills Girls 11-12 Haley Moore, Escondido Boys 9-10 Sihao Yan, San Diego Girls 9-10 Alexis Monet Flores, Guatemala Boys 7-8 Sean Maruyama, Los Angeles Girls 7-8 Bella Setio Boys 6 and Under Zane Weaver Girls 6 and Under Arlene faye Salvador

73, 71, 71: 215 75, 71, 72: 218 70, 71, 72: 213 71, 70, 71: 212 71, 71, 73: 215 79, 73, 75: 227 67, 69, 69: 205 78, 70, 73: 221 42, 35, 42: 119 33, 34, 38: 105

78, 72, 69: 219 76, 75, 71: 222 75, 72, 70: 217 75, 78, 81: 234 76, 70: 146 74, 75: 149 80, 75: 155 82, 70: 152 36, 36: 72 36, 35: 71 65, 58, 123 73, 73: 146

74, 71, 40: 185 76, 80, 43: 199 74, 74, 39: 187 81, 73, 40: 194 78, 71: 149 77, 80: 157 82, 77: 159 36, 36: 72 37, 36: 73 40, 37: 77 37, 62: 99 35, 58, 93

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CHAMPIONS 2021 Champions

Boys 15-18 Steven Deutsch, Chula Vista, CA Girls 15-18 Natachanok Tunwannarux, Bangkok Boys 13-14 Aiden Tiet, Garland, TX Girls 13-14 Mariana R. Chavez, Ibague, Colombia Boys 11-12 Teerawut Boonseeor, Hua Hin Girls 11-12 Rina Kawasaki, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Boys 9-10 Charith Chintam, Irvine, CA Girls 9-10 Hailey Kim, Simi Valley, CA Boys 7-8 Naphol Sathianmongkhon, Chino, CA Girls 7-8 Gloria He, Irvine, CA Boys 6 and Under BoonYarit Kantha, Chonburi Girls 6 and Under Nichapa Chobhimves, Bangkok 42

68, 71, 65: 204 66, 70, 70: 206 70, 68: 138 72, 68: 140 70, 69: 139 66, 68: 134 72, 76: 148 56, 54: 110 58, 58: 116 60, 56: 116 71, 73: 144 68, 70: 138

2020 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Steven Deutsch, Chula Vista, CA 68 71 64 203 Girls 15-18 Kirstin Angosta, Henderson, NV 69, 71, 76: 216 Boys 13-14 Parker Bunn, Ogden, UT 71, 69: 140 Girls 13-14 Varsha Ramachandran, San Jose, CA 67, 68: 135 Boys 11-12 Baron Nguyen, Fountain Valley, CA 68, 63: 131 Girls 11-12 Kayla Geng, San Diego, CA 70, 77: 147 Boys 9-10 Connor Szczechowicz, Chula Vista, CA 73, 76: 149 Girls 9-10 Jingyi Cui, San Diego, CA 59, 57: 116 Boys 7-8 Andrew Kung, Culver City, CA 62, 63: 125 Girls 7-8 Gloria He, Irvine, CA 68 64 132 Boys 6 & Under Jones Barbanell, Woodland Hills, CA70, 69: 139

2019 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Junfan Wang, Clermont, FL Girls 15-18 Wendy Hsiao, Taipei City Boys 13-14 Nolan Kuszyk, La Canada Flintridge, CA Girls 13-14 Eagle Ace Superal, Dasmarinas City Boys 11-12 Ratchanon Chantananuwat, Bangkok Girls 11-12 Rianne Mikhaela Malixi, Quezon City Boys 9-10 Nithidpong Srichatphirun, Bangkok Girls 9-10 Alice(Ziyi) Zhao, Irvine, CA Boys 7-8 New Zealand Justin Le, Auckland Girls 7-8 Jadar Kiatphonsiri, Downey, CA Boys 6 & Under Benjaming Golf Dong, Beijing, CA Girls 6 and Under Gloria He, Irvine, CA

68, 72, 69: 209 73, 69, 71: 213 67, 67: 134 70, 71: 141 64, 70: 134 69, 71: 140 72, 75: 147 54, 56: 110 59, 57: 116 61, 62: 123 67, 65: 132 71, 75: 146

2018 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Owen Avrit, United States 67, 71, 71: 209 Girls 15-18 Ashley Lau Jen Wen, Malaysia 66, 69, 68: 203 Boys 13-14 Willy Chen, Taiwan 71, 69: 140 Girls 13-14 Yuna Kawabata, Japan 74, 69: 143 Boys 11-12 Phuthanate Kangwol, Thailand 67, 68: 135 Girls 11-12 Rianne LI, New Zealand 75, 75: 150 Boys 9-10 Pakorn Wongpen, Thailand 77, 76: 153 Girls 9-10 Arianna Lau, Hong Kong 57, 57: 114 Boys 7-8 Ajalawich Anantasethakul, Thailand 62, 56: 118 Girls 7-8 Zoe Salinas, United States 59, 62: 121 Boys 6 & Under Naphol Sathianmongkhon, Thailand69, 73: 142 Girls 6 and Under Miroku Suto, Japan 64, 66: 130

2017 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Yuki Moriyama, Japan Girls 15-18 Yu-ping Huang, Taiwan Boys 13-14 Ian Maspat, United States Girls 13-14 Ho Yu An, Taiwan Boys 11-12 You Seong Choi, Republic Of Korea Girls 11-12 Samantha Marie Dizon, Philippines Boys 9-10 Alex Long, Canada Girls 9-10 Arianna Lau, Hong Kong Boys 7-8 Ajalawich Anantasethakul, Thailand Girls 7-8 Arisa Bintachitt, Thailand Boys 6 and Under Carlos Dugarte Venezuela Girls 6 and Under Miroku Suto, Japan

2016 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Zihao Jin, San Diego, CA Girls 15-18 Ribka Vania, Bandung Boys 13-14 Robin Williams, Peterborough Girls 13-14 Francesca Olivarez-Ilas, Muntinlupa City Boys 11-12 Jayden Ford, Porirua Girls 11-12 Chia Yen Wu, Taipei City Boys 9-10 Jay Leng, Jr, Rancho Santa Fe, CA Girls 9-10 Pearpylin Chaisilprungruang, Pitsanuloke Boys 7-8 Pakorn Wongpen, Ladkrabang Bangkok Girls 7-8 Kayla Geng, San Diego, CA Boys 6 and Under Traithunwa Thongsuk, Songkhal Girls 6 and Under Arisa Bintachitt, Songkla

2015 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Taisei Negishi, Japan Girls 15-18 Yui Kawamoto, Japan Boys 13-14 Enqi Liang, China Girls 13-14 Ching Tzu Chen, Taiwan Boys 11-12 Luke Potter, United States Girls 11-12 Arlene Faye Salvador, United States Boys 9-10 Kuranosuke Shimizu, Japan Girls 9-10 Saori Iijima, Japan Boys 7-8 Ratchanon Chantananuwat, Thailand Girls 7-8 Brynn Kort, United States Boys 6 and Under Hudson Hatch, United States Girls 6 and Under Anna Huang, Canada

2014 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Amarin Kraivixien, Thailand Girls 15-18 Pauline Beatriz del Rosario, Philippines Boys 13-14 Derek Kim, United States Girls 13-14 Ya-Chun Chang, Taiwan Boys 11-12 Kyoutaro Kawabata, Japan Girls 11-12 Natasha Andrea Oon, Malaysia Boys 9-10 Tatsuki Nemoto, United States Girls 9-10 Annyka Chanel Cayabyab, Philippines Boys 7-8 Jay Leng, Jr, United States Girls 7-8 Leigh Chien, United States Boys 6 and Under Wiss Jittathorn, Thailand Girls 6 and Under Arianna Lau, Hong Kong

67, 68, 69: 204 70, 72, 67: 209 68, 67: 135 68, 72: 140 69, 68: 137 72, 77: 149 73, 69: 142 61, 60: 121 65, 61: 126 62, 68: 130 82, 78: 160 74, 74: 148

68, 67, 64: 199 71, 71, 71: 213 69, 68: 137 68, 70: 138 69, 71: 140 71, 72: 143 71, 72: 143 61, 63: 124 66, 61: 127 66, 60: 126 75, 67: 142 75, 70: 145

70-65-71: 206 73-72 69: 214 66-73: 139 72-70: 142 69-72: 141 68-72: 140 69-70: 139 56-56: 112 59-54: 113 66-65: 131 75-81: 156 71-66: 137

67-66-69: 202 71-68-73: 212 71-71: 142 68-66: 134 72-68: 140 73-70: 143 71-72: 143 34-37: 71 33-35: 68 37-33: 70 59-59: 118 53-56: 109

2013 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Gregory Gildea, Lakewood, WA Girls 15-18 Princess Superal, Dasmarinas, Cavite Boys 13-14 Sachin Kumar, Valsayn Girls 13-14 Alyaa Abdulghany, Newport Beach, CA Boys 11-12 Ye Wo Cheng, Dongguan Guangdong Girls 11-12 Samantha Marie Bruce, Makati City Boys 9-10 Alexander Yang, Newport coast, CA Girls 9-10 Sophia Ysabel Blanco, San Juan Boys 7-8 Justin Sui, Lake Orion, MI Girls 7-8 Alexa Pano, Lake Worth, FL Boys 6 Ratchanon Chantananuwat, Bangkok Girls 6 Pearpylin Chaisilprungruang, Pitsanuloke

2012 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Jonah Texeira, Los Angeles, CA Girls 15-18 Julienne Soo, Australia Boys 13-14 Yash Majmudar, Singapore Girls 13-14 Xiang Sui, China Boys 11-12 Ling Kun Kong, China Girls 11-12 Nicha Vorrasanpisut, Thailand Boys 9-10 Karl Vilips, Australia Girls 9-10 Francesca Bernice Olivarez, Philippines Boys 7-8 Jed Dy, Philippines Girls 7-8 Alexa Pano, Florida Boys 6 and Under Jay Leng Jr, San Diego, CA Girls 6 and Under Milana Chang, United States

2011 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Daniel Chian, Covina, CA Girls 15-18 Dottie Ardina, Philippines Boys 13-14 Ryan Ruffels, Australia Girls 13-14 Princess Superal, Philippines Boys 11-12 Puwit Anupansuebsai , Thailand Girls 11-12 Muni He, BC Boys 9-10 Wo Cheng Ye, China Girls 9-10 Tiffany Kong, Vancouver, BC Boys 7-8 Kota Murakami, Japan Girls 7-8 Luci Li, Redwood Shores, CA Boys 6 and under Ken Shibata, Tokyo Girls 6 and Under Alexa Pano, Florida

2010 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Todd Baek, San Diego Girls 15-18 Andrea Unson, Philippines Boys 13-14 Colton Estevez, Phoenix Girls 13-14 Princess Superal, Philippines Boys 11-12 Issei Tanabe, Huntington Beach Girls 11-12 Jia Yu Kong Boys 9-10 Wo Cheng Ye Girls 9-10 Cecelia DeMatteo Boys 7-8 Yuuki Moriyama, Japan Girls 7-8 Karah Sanford, Escondido Boys 6 and Under John Edward Dy, Taguig Girls 6 and Under Amari Avery, Anaheim

2009 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Allan Jun, Oceanside Girls 15-18 Moriya Jutanagarn, Thailand Boys 13-14 Danny Ochoa, Rancho Santa Fe Girls 13-14 Ariya Jutanugarn, Thailand Boys 11-12 Issei Tanabe, Huntington Beach Girls 11-12 Liu Daniela Uy, Philipines Boys 9-10 Tianlang Guan, China Girls 9-10 Andrea Lee, Hermosa Beach Boys 7-8 Gavin Noble, Georgia Girls 7-8 Nicole Abelar, Philippines Boys 6 and Under Eric Doyle, San Diego Girls 6 and Under Kate Villegas, Arcadia

2008 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Yuji Nakamura, Japan Girls 15-18 Whitney Hillier, Australia Boys 13-14 Junyoung Namkoong Girls 13-14 No Contest Girls 13-18 1st Year Boys 11-12 Nahum Mendoza, San Diego Girls 11-12 Lilia Vu, Fountain Valley Boys 9-10 Issei Tanabe, Huntington Beach Girls 9-10 Abegail Arevalo, Phillipines Boys 7-8 Ahmed Ali, San Diego Girls 7-8 Keeratriya Foocharoen Boys 6 and Under Brett Sodetz, Henderson, NV

68, 68, 69: 205 70, 74, 71: 215 68-67: 135 71-68: 139 67-67: 134 75-68: 143 71-67: 138 35-32: 67 34-34: 68 32-34: 66 53-55: 108 62-60: 122

67-70: 137 69-77: 146 63-69: 132 67-71: 138 66-67: 133 70-70: 140 66-71: 137 33-30: 63 34-32: 66 33-38: 71 58-61: 119 73-69: 142

75-68: 143 72-72: 144 72-70: 142 72-69: 141 69-68: 137 74-75: 149 68-73: 141 35-35: 70 36-34: 70 36-31: 67 55-59: 114 56-57: 113

71-68: 139 72-76: 148 69-70: 139 76-75: 151 74-71: 145 77-67: 144 71-68: 139 36-35: 71 36-36: 72 36-31: 67 55-58: 113 69-68: 137

71-74: 145 72-73: 145 68-73: 141 70-73: 143 73-70: 143 3-75: 148 72-69: 141 33-35: 68 33-37:70 36-33: 69 57-54: 111 68-67: 135

76-74: 150 70-75: 145 70-74: 144 71-73: 144 71-76: 147 73-73: 146 37-33: 70 35-36: 71 37-33: 70 116

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PLAYER of the month DECEMBER 2021

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BOYS COLLEGE PREP

Jaeyoung (Jeffrey) Kwak Class of 2023 Jeffrey as he is known to his competitors, came to the 15th Annual FCG National Championship came ready to play. And, despite the schizophrenic weather of cold, warm, rain and sunny of the last of the FCG Big 3 tournaments of 2021, he worked his way around both Arrowood GC and Pala Mesa Resort to take the championship. After shooting 68 (Arrowood) on the first day and 69 (Pala Mesa) on the second, he went into the final round with a slim 2-stroke lead. He knew he had to shoot another low round bring home the win. And win he did by delivering a final round 69 (Arrowood) for a 3-day total of -8, 206. His solid, consistent play not only earns him a 3-stroke victory to become Champion, but also FCG Player of the Month for December.

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Nikki Oh Class of 2026 Nikki had a really good month of December. Starting the month playing the FCG National Tour Fall Series Championship at Temecula Creek GC (Oaks/Creek), Nikki shot a -2, 70 on the first day to take a 1-stroke lead overnight. On the second and final round she backed up her first day, shooting an even par for a 2-day total of -2, 142. Ending up with a 4-stroke and the title of Champion. Two weeks later at the 15th Annual FCG National Championship at Redhawk GC. Nikki shot a 3-day total of +6, 222 to tie for the second spot. Her consistent play throughout the month earns her the title of FCG Player of the Month.

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PLAYERS THAT SHOOT IN THE 60’S IN A ROUND ON THE FCG NATIONAL TOUR, FCG WORLD SERIES TOUR, AND FCG COLLEGIATE SERIES.

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Jan. 2-3: FCG National Championship Round 1: 69 Gracie Piar 2022, East Alton, IL Jan. 16-17: FCG National Tour Twin Oaks Round 1: 67: Brannon Fahrny 2021, Anaheim, CA Round 2 68: Winston Shen 2024, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Round 2 68: Philippe Yturralde 2022, La Mesa, CA Round 1 68: Ian Paterson 2021, San Marcos, CA Feb. 6-7: FCG National Tour Redhawk GC Round 1 68: Ina Yoon Murrieta, ca 2022 Round 2 69: Elise Lee 2024, Irvine, CA Round 1 69: Max Margolis 2025, Rancho Mirage, CA Round 2 68: Ryan ‘OT’ Sefrioui 2024, Scottsdale, AZ Feb. 13-15: FCG Western States Cup Round 2 68: Julian Monas 2023, Cameron Park, CA Round 2 69: Nathan Sampson 2023, Temecula, CA Round 3 69: Steven Deutsch 2021, Chula Vista, CA Feb. 27-28: FCG Texas Championship Round 1 64: Matthew Kress 2021, Saratoga, CA March 6-7: FCG National Tour at Arrowood GC Round 1 66: Katie Ha 2024, Los Angeles, CA Round 1 68: Kexin Guan 2023, Irvine, CA Round 2 69: Dylan Zhang 2022, Hong Kong Round 1 69: Trenton Stuart 2026, Folsom, CA Round 2 67: Trenton Stuart 2026, Folsom, CA Round 1 67: Ryan ‘OT’ Sefrioui 2024, Scottsdale, AZ March 20-21: FCG National Tour at Temecula Creek Inn Round 2 66: Steven Deutsch 2021, Chula Vista, CA April 3-4: FCG Las Vegas Week 1 at Primm Valley GC Round 2 67: Amelie Zalsman 2027, Redlands, CA Round 1 68: Jordan Giles 2027, Talent, OR Round 2 69: Brayden Jones 2027, Seal Beach, CA Round 1 68: Dev Malik 2029, San Jose, CA (p) Round 2 69: Eric Chavez 2028, Ladera Ranch, CA Round 2 67: Amelie Zalsman 2027, Redlands, CA Round 1 65: Zoe Wynn 2025, Irvine, CA Round 2 67: Zoe Wynn 2025, Irvine, CA Round 1 69: Brynn Kort 2025, Kingman, AZ Round 2 68: Brynn Kort 2025, Kingman, AZ Round 2 67: Natalie Yen 2025, West Linn, OR Round 2 68: Haram Lee 2026, Henderson, NV April 10-11: FCG Las Vegas Week 2 at Primm Valley GC Round 1 64: Angela Heo Murrieta, CA 2022 Round 1 69: Mizara Norton 2024, Las Vegas, NV Round 1 65: William Walsh 2023, San Mateo, CA Round 2 66: William Walsh 2023, San Mateo, CA Round 1 68: Ian Fritz 2022, Las Vegas, NV Round 2 66: Ian Fritz 2022, Las Vegas, NV Round 1 67: Timothy Cavarno 2021, Redlands, CA Round 2 69: Timothy Cavarno 2021, Redlands, CA Round 2 67: Nathan Sampson 2023, Temecula, CA Round 1 67: Curtis Da silva 2023, Monterey, CA Round 2 68: Justus Verge 2022, Bozeman, MT Round 1 69: Matthew Diehl 2024, Redlands, CA

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Round 2 69: Matthew Diehl 2024, Redlands, CA Round 2 69: Mason Snyder 2023, Las Vegas, NV Round 1 66: Jason Bannister 2021, Laguna Niguel, CA Round 2 66: Grady Millar 2025, Vancouver, WA Round 2 68: Christian Chai 2021, La Palma, CA Round 2 69: Taewoo Yu Murrieta, CA 2022 Round 2 68: Joseph Sotelo 2022, Rancho cucamonga, CA Round 1 69: Ryan Plodkowski 2022, San Diego, CA Round 2 68: Julian Monas 2023, Cameron Park, CA Round 2 67: Brandon Knight 2023, Pleasanton, CA Round 2 67: Jack Yurosek 2022, Coto de Caza, CA Round 2 66: James Jay Gould-healy 2022, Carmel, CA Round 2 68: Colton Cherry 2022, Las Vegas, NV Round 1 69: Philippe Yturralde 2022, La Mesa, CA Round 1 67: Jonathan Scott 2022, Salem, OR Round 2 69: Tanner Stewart 2021, Hermosa Beach, CA Round 1 67: Trenton Stuart 2026, Folsom, CA Round 2 64: Trenton Stuart 2026, Folsom, CA Round 1 63: Ethan Lien 2025, Cupertino, CA Round 2 65: Andrew Rodriguez 2026, San Pedro, CA Round 2 66: Joshua Kim 2025, Danville, CA Round 2 66: Jojo Gutierrez 2026, Whittier, CA Round 2 67: Ben Friedman 2025, Mill valley, CA Round 2 67: Luke Ringkamp 2025, Palm desert, CA Round 2 66: Carson Krauss 2026, Grants Pass, OR Round 2 69: Beau Sahr 2025, Eagle, ID Round 1 68: Daniel Chazen 2026, San Diego, CA Round 2 67: Gerad Lee 2025, California Round 2 69: Ryan ‘OT’ Sefrioui 2024, Scottsdale, AZ Round 1 69: Hudson Vedder 2025, Laguna Niguel, CA Round 2 67: Austin Woods 2025, Indian Wells, CA Round 1 69: Nicholas Davis 2025, Laguna Niguel, CA Round 2 69: Anderson Lee 2026, Henderson, NV April 17-18: FCG National Tour Palm Springs Open Round 1 68: Kexin Guan 2023, Irvine, CA Round 1 69: Lauren Pierce 2024, Granite Bay, CA April 24-25: FCG National Tour at Encinitas Ranch GC Round 1 69: Brynn Kort 2025, Kingman, AZ Round 2 68: Katie Ha 2024, Los Angeles, CA Round 1 69: Jade Zamora 2022, San Clemente, CA Round 2 69: Kiana Glossner 2023, San Diego, CA Round 1 66: Matthew Kress 2021, Saratoga, CA Round 2 67: Matthew Kress 2021, Saratoga, CA Round 1 68: Justus Verge 2022, Bozeman, MT Round 2 67: Justus Verge 2022, Bozeman, MT Round 2 69: Sihwan Lee 2022, Irvine, CA Round 2 69: Jordan Verge 2022, Bozeman, MT Round 1 67: Chip Deegan 2022, Newport Beach, CA Round 1 69: Brian Hanson 2022, San Diego, CA Round 1 69: Willis Panzarello 2021, Palm Desert, CA Round 2 67: Koa Baur 2025, Temecula, CA Round 2 69: Zoe Salinas 2027, San Diego, CA rounds May 8-9: National Tour Spring Challenge at Rancho Bernardo Inn Round 2: 69 Baron Nguyen 2026, Fountain Valley, CA Round 2: 69: Ryan Tsukamoto 2022, San Diego, CA Round 2: 69: Yuxuan (Heman) Liang 2022, Newport Beach, CA Round 1: 68: Erica Lee 2023, Arcadia, CA Round 2: 69: Kuree Little 2026, Palmdale, CA May 15-16: National Tour Bay Area at Blue Rock Springs Round 1: 69: Clark Van Gaalen 2024, Turlock, CA May 22-23: FCG World Series Arizona Championship at Ocotillo Round 2: 69: Han En Wu 2022, Irvine, CA May 29-30: 13th Annual FCG Memorial Weekend Championship at Westin Mission Hills GC Round 2: 69: Vanessa Zhang 2023, Pasadena, CA Round 2: 69: Christopher Liu 2022, San Diego, CA May 29-30: National Tour Oregon Memorial at Stonecreek GC Round 1: 66: Sam Renner 2022, Bend, OR Round 1: 69: Connor Henderson 2022, Tigard, OR June 5-6, 2021 - FCG National Tour Spring Championship at TCI Round 2: 69 - Yuxuan Liang 2022, Newport Beach, CA Round 2: 67 - Rei Harashima 2022, Chula Vista, CA Round 1: 69 - Easton Phillips 2022, Coronado, CA June 19-20, 2021 - FCG Challenge Cup at Arrowood Golf Course Round 1: 69 - Xuan kai Chang 2023, Taipei, CA Round 2: 69 - Xuan kai Chang 2023, Taipei, CA Round 2: 68 - Tylor Chou 2022, Los Altos, CA Round 2: 69 - Daniel Lyne 2023, San Diego, CA Round 2: 67 - Iris Han 2022, Bakersfield, CA Round 2: 66 - Joanna Zhang 2022, San Diego, CA Round 2: 68 - Zoe Sprecher 2025, Sierra Madre, CA Round 2: 68 - Isabella Yang 2022, Brea, CA

Round 1: 69 - Sritha Vemuri 2022, Lake Mary, FL Jun 29-July 1, 2021 - FCG Collegiate Series at Twin Oaks GC Round 1: 66 - Javier Vazquez 2020, Mexico City, Mexico Round 2: 66 - Javier Vazquez 2020, Mexico City, Mexico Round 2: 66 - Alvaro Fonseca 2022, Hemet, CA Round 3: 68 - Alvaro Fonseca 2022, Hemet, CA Round 2: 68 - Liam Green 2024, Los Angeles, CA Round 2: 68 - Joaquin Ethan Hernandez 2023, Makati Round 3: 69 - Parker Bunn 2024, Ogden, UT Round 1: 67 - Christian Schrodt Mission Viejo, CA Round 3: 66 - Xuan kai Chang 2023, Taipei, CA Round 2: 68 - Minseo Seo 2021, San Diego, CA Round 2: 68 - Aimee Uchida 2020, Torrance, CA Round 3: 69 - Aimee Uchida 2020, Torrance, CA Round 3: 69 - Carissa Freeman 2022, La Mes July 5-9, 2021 - 14th FCG International Jr Golf Championship Round 1: 66 - Natachanok Tunwannarux 2023, Bangkok (p) Round 1: 68 - Vivian Chen New Taipei City 244, MH Round 3: 66 - Vivian Chen New Taipei City 244, MH Round 1: 65 - Ther Kotchasanmanee 2025, Chiangmai Round 3: 68 - Anna Song 2025, Los Angeles, CA Round 2: 67 - Mia Cepeda 2024, Hauula, HI Round 1: 69- Yeji Kwon 2024, Port Coquitlam, BC Round 3: 68- Yeji Kwon 2024, Port Coquitlam, BC Round 2: 69 - Tiffany Le 2021, Covina, CA Round 2: 68 - Kirstin Angosta 2023, Henderson, NV Round 3: 68 - Kiana Glossner 2023, San Diego, CA Round 1: 68 - Steven Deutsch 2021, Chula Vista, CA (p) Round 3: 65- Steven Deutsch 2021, Chula Vista, CA (p) Round 1: 67 - Joaquin Ethan Hernandez 2023, Makati Round 3: 66- Joaquin Ethan Hernandez 2023, Makati Round 1: 66- Hunter Po 2023, Bridgewater, NJ Round 3: 69 - Hunter Po 2023, Bridgewater, NJ Round 1: 67 - Kenny Leseur 2022, Howey in the Hills, FL Round 2: 68 - Kenny Leseur 2022, Howey in the Hills, FL Round 1: 65 - Minseo Seo 2021, San Diego, CA Round 3: 66 - Minseo Seo 2021, San Diego, CA Round 1: 62 - Willy Chen 2022, New Taipei City 244, MH Round 1: 69 - Ryan Tsukamoto 2022, San Diego, CA Round 3: 67 - Ryan Tsukamoto 2022, San Diego, CA Round 1: 66 - Pornphat Luchutaskul Bangkok Round 3: 68 - Pornphat Luchutaskul Bangkok Round 2: 68 - Xuan kai Chang 2023, Taipei, CA Round 3: 69 - Xuan kai Chang 2023, Taipei, CA Round 2: 67 - Zhen (Tony) Tao 2023, Upland, CA Round 1: 68 - Curtis Da silva 2023, Monterey, CA Round 2:67 - Curtis Da silva 2023, Monterey, CA Round 3: 66 - Joshua Chung 2023, Honolulu, HI Round 2: 67 - Michael Behr 2022, San Diego, CA Round 1: 68 - Leandro Luis Bagtas 2023, Los Angeles, CA Round 1: 67 - Willis Panzarello 2021, Palm Desert, CA Round 1: 67 - Nathan Sampson 2023, Temecula, CA Round 2: 69 - Julian Monas 2023, Cameron Park, CA Round 3: 66 - Julian Monas 2023, Cameron Park, CA Round 3: 67 - Eddie Zhang 2022, Irvine, CA Round 1: 69 - Thonsaeng Nunya 2022, Chonburi Round 3: 68 - Thonsaeng Nunya 2022, Chonburi Round 3: 68 - James Jay Gould-healy 2022, Carmel, CA Round 1: 69 - Robert Keilch 2021, Newport Beach, CA Round 3: 68 - Robert Keilch 2021, Newport Beach, CA Round 3: 68 - Ian Bruchhauser 2022, Anchorage, AK Round 2: 69 - Jason Bustos 2022, Menifee, CA Round 3: 69 - Jason Bustos 2022, Menifee, CA Round 3: 68 - Parker Bunn 2024, Ogden, UT Round 2: 69 - Supakorn Amornchaichan 2023, Bangkok Round 1: 66 - Kyle Kolodziej 2022, Placentia, CA Round 2: 69 - Yi-Hsuan Wu 2023, Taoyuan City Round 2: 69 - Taiki Marsh 2023, Rancho Santa Fe, CA Round 2: 67 - GMAC McCormick 2023, Thousand Oaks, CA Round 2: 68 - Aiden Tiet 2026, Garland, TX Round 1: 69 - Jayden Lizama 2025, Elk Grove, CA Round 1: 67 - Cole Kim 2026, La Crescenta, CA Round 1: 69 - Ansen Tran 2025, Fresno, CA Round 1: 69 - Hudson Vedder 2025, Laguna Niguel, CA Round 1: 68 - Piers Pellier 2026, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Round 2: 69 - Ethan Hoffmann 2025, Founex Round 1: 69 - Cooper Greenwood 2026, Westlake Village, CA Round 2: 69 - Zachary Schwab 2025, Los Angeles, CA Round 1: 68 - Ryan Zhao 2026, San Diego, CA Round 2: 68 - Mariana Rodríguez Chavez 2024, Ibague, Colombia Round 2 69 - Teerawut Boonseeor 2027, Hua Hin Round 1: 69 - Kitpat Hamilton 2027, Bangkok Round 1: 69 - Nawaphat Maneerat 2028, San Diego, CA

Round 1: 66 - Rina Kawasaki 2028, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Round 2: 68 - Rina Kawasaki 2028, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Round 2: 68 - Louise Landgraf 2027, Phuket July 13-15, 2021 - FCG Global Cup Championship at Encinitas Ranch GC Round 1: 69: Easton Phillips 2022, Coronado, CA (p) Round 2: 68 - Easton Phillips 2022, Coronado, CA (p) Round 3: 69 - Easton Phillips 2022, Coronado, CA (p) Round 3: 66 - Adrian Giesemann 2022, Mexico City Round 2: 67 - Pablo Colín 2022, San Pedro Garza García, NL Round 3: 69 - Pablo Colín 2022, San Pedro Garza García, NL Round 1: 67 - Ryan Svendsen 2022, Irvine, CA Round 1: 68 - Ethan Yang 2022, Irvine, CA Round 2: 69 - Alavid Melo Iturralde 2022, Xalapa, Mexico Round 3: 67 - Alavid Melo Iturralde 2022, Xalapa, Mexico Round 3: 69 - Tyler Pride 2023, Palm Desert, CA Round 3: 68 - Campbell Ford 2023, Pacific Palisades, CA Round 2: 68 - Kevin Yamashita 2023, Kailua Kona, HI Round 2: 68 - Daniel Lyne 2023, San Diego, CA Round 1: 69 - Eddie Zhang 2023, Saratoga, CA July 19-21, 2021- FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship Round 1: 65 - Hsin Chun Liao 2022, Taipei (p) Round 3” 69 - Huai-Chien Hsu 2022, Taipei City Round 1: 69 - Tammy Wu 2022, Taichung Round 2: 66 - Annabelle Millard 2022, St George, UT Round 1: 68 - McKenzi Hall 2021, Las Vegas, NV Round 1: 69 - Natachanok Tunwannarux 2023, Bangkok Round 1: 68 - Lauren Lee 2025, Irvine, CA Round 1: 68 - Yi-Ju Chen 2023, Taipei, CA Round 2: 67 - Brandon Knight 2023, Pleasanton, CA Round 3: 64 - Brandon Knight 2023, Pleasanton, CA Round 1: 67 - Xuan kai Chang 2023, Taipei, CA Round 2: 69 - Xuan kai Chang 2023, Taipei, CA Round 3: 69 - Xuan kai Chang 2023, Taipei, CA Round 3: 66 - Thanaphon Suwannapratheep 22, Pathumthani, DC Round 2: 68 - Shams Jahangir-Arshad 2024, Santa Barbara, CA Round 1: 68 - Rei Harashima 2022, Chula Vista, CA Round 2: 69 - Thonsaeng Nunya 2022, Chonburi Round 3: 69 - Arthit Kruaprayong 2022, Nonthaburi Round 3: 69 - Jorge Parada Wiley 2022, Tucson, AZ Round 3: 67 - Willis Panzarello 2021, Palm Desert, CA Round 2: 69 - Phompot Songklod 2022, Pathum Thani, TX Round 3: 69 - Yi-Hsuan Wu 2023, Taoyuan City Round 2: 69 - Oliver Ausland 2023, Grants Pass, OR Round 3: 69 - Lucas Hughes 2022, Bend, OR Round 3: 69 - Tay Hwang 2022, Albuquerque, NM Round 2: 69 - Ryan ‘OT’ Sefrioui 2024, Scottsdale, AZ Round 2: 69 - Joshua Chung 2023, Honolulu, HI Round 2: 68 - Aiden Tiet 2026, Garland, TX Round 3: 68 - Aiden Tiet 2026, Garland, TX Round 3: 66 - Kai Miyata 2025, Valencia, CA Round 3: 68 - Jayden Singh Brar 2025, Calgary, AB Round 3: 69 - Austin Woods 2025, Indian Wells, CA Round 3: 68 - Achira Monte Chumchaivate 2025, Bangkok Round 2: 69 - Arantza Zepeda Huitron 2002, Mexico (p) Round 3: 68 - Isabel G. Villarreal 2025, San Pedro Garza Garcia Round 1: 69 - Petra Yee 2025, Sacramento, CA Round 2: 69 - Frances Brown 2025, Mobile, AL Round 2: 69 - Natrakarn Nitivorasit 2024, Nakhon Sawan, CA Round 1: 63 - Hill Wang 2027, Hacienda Heights, CA Round 2: 68 - Hill Wang 2027, Hacienda Heights, CA Round 3: 68 - Hill Wang 2027, Hacienda Heights, CA Round 2: 68 - Evan Liu 2026, San Diego, CA Round 3: 67 - Evan Liu 2026, San Diego, CA Round 2: 66 - Pasoot Luengcharoenwatana 2026, Phuket Round 3: 69 - Pasoot Luengcharoenwatana 2026, Phuket Round 2: 67 - Christian Choi 2028, Los Altos, CA Round 1: 68 - Thatsakon Phothong 2027, Buriram Round 2: 69 - Thatsakon Phothong 2027, Buriram Round 1: 69 - Arjun Somani 2027, Scottsdale, AZ Round 2: 64 - Teerawut Boonseeor 2027, Hua Hin Round 1: 68 - Jayden Jew 2027, San Francisco, CA Round 3: 68 - Johnson Huang 2028, Newport Coast, CA Round 1: 69 - Eric Hong 2027, Irvine, CA Round 2: 68 - Brady Neal 2027, Rancho Santa Fe, CA Round 3: 69 - Fay Jia 2028, Murrieta, CA Round 2: 69 - Jessica Lee 2027, Honolulu, HI Round 2: 69 - Samuel Zhao 2029, Woodland Hills, CA July 24-26, 2021 - FCG Collegiate Series at Arrowood Golf Course Round 1: 66 - Howon Kim Murrieta, CA 2021 Round 2: 66 - Howon Kim Murrieta, CA 2021 Round 3: 68 - Howon Kim Murrieta, CA 2021 Round 2: 68 - Boyoung Chang Murrieta, CA 2022 Round 3: 67 - Boyoung Chang Murrieta, CA 2022

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2: 69 - Sihwan Lee 2022, Irvine, CA 2: 69 - Shawn Williams 2022, Huntington Beach, CA 2: 69 - Nick Fry 2024, Laguna Niguel, CA 1: 69 - Jacob Riegg 2023, Yorba Linda, CA

August 28-29 - FCG Pacific Northwest Invitational at Trysting Tree Round 2: 67 - Drew Woolworth 2026, Lake Oswego, OR Round 2: 69 - Davis Hartwell 2026, Klamath Falls, OR Round 2: 66 - Brandon Knight 2023, Pleasanton, CA Round 1: 69 - Gavin Swartley 2022, Portland, OR Ethan Yang 2022, Irvine, CA

PLAYERS THAT SHOOT IN THE 60’S IN A ROUND ON THE FCG NATIONAL TOUR, FCG WORLD SERIES TOUR, AND FCG COLLEGIATE SERIES.

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2: 65 - Thonsaeng Nunya 2022, Chonburi 1: 67 - Christopher Liu 2022, San Diego, CA 2: 66 - Christopher Liu 2022, San Diego, CA 2: 68 - Nathan Christoper Widjaya 2023, Surabaya 2: 67 - Schuyler Peterson 2019, Huntington Beach, CA 3: 66 - Schuyler Peterson 2019, Huntington Beach, CA 2: 69 - Bison Chen 2022, Kaohsiung Taiwan 2: 69 - Hunter McCoy 2021, Agoura Hills, CA 1: 68 - Aidan Devlin 2020, Coto De Caza, CA 2: 66 - Brooks Benson 2022, Los Angeles, CA 2: 69 - Alex Rhee 2017, Vista, CA 1: 66 - Hannah Jugar 2019, Chula Vista, CA 2: 68 - Hannah Jugar 2019, Chula Vista, CA 2: 69 - Venecia Zaia 2020, Murrieta 2: 69 - Alexia Egdahl 2023, Placentia, CA 1: 69 - Zoie Fuentes 2023, Laguna Niguel, CA 2: 69 - Amy Kim 2020, Placentia, CA

September 4-5, 2021 - FCG National Tour Lab Day Weekend at Twin Oaks GC Round 1: 69 - Tavin Boman 2023, San Marcos, CA Round 1: 69 - Christopher Liu 2022, San Diego, CA Round 2: 69 - Kiana Glossner 2023, San Diego, CA Round 2: 69 - Natrada Pongsasin 2025, Anaheim, CA September 5-6, 2021 - FCG National Tour at Calippe Preserve Round 2: 68 - Austin Wang 2025, Danville, CA September 18-29, 2021 - FCG National Tour Fall Slam at Arrowood Round 1: 69 - Ben Mouser 2022, Fresno, CA Round 2: 68 - Ben Mouser 2022, Fresno, CA Round 2: 68 - Aaron Arch 2024, Oceanside, CA Round 1: 69 - Daniel Lyne 2023, San Diego, CA Round 1: 69 - Taylor Riley 2022, San Diego, CA Round 2: 68 - Dakota Tallent 2024, Las Vegas September 25-26, 2021 - FCG Collegiate Series Las Vegas at Wildhorse GC Round 1: 68 - Johnnie Clark 2023, Mesa, AZ Round 2: 68 - Johnnie Clark 2023, Mesa, AZ Round 1: 69 - Elvis Steen 2022, Allen, TX Round 2: 69 - Gabriella Kano 2022, Fullerton, CA

August 1-2: FCG Invitational at Omni La Costa Round 2: 68 - Sera Hasegawa 2021, San Marcos , CA

October 2-3, 2021- FCG San Diego Classic at Encinitas Ranch Round 1: 69: Amanda Reanne De Jesus 2022, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Round 2: 69: Varsha Ramachandran 2025, San Jose, CA Round 1: 67: Nathan Sampson 2023, Temecula, CA Round 2: 66: Nathan Sampson 2023, Temecula, CA Round 1: 69: Tyler Pride 2023, Palm Desert, CA Round 2: 69: Tyler Pride 2023, Palm Desert, CA Round 2: 67: Jonathan Lewis 2022, Yorba Linda, CA Round 2: 68: Ian Shahwan 2023, Yorba Linda, CA Round 2: 69: Dominic Taverrite 2024, Temecula, CA Round 2: 68: Lance Lau 2025, San Diego, CA Round 2: 69: Koa Baur 2025, Temecula, CA Round 2: 67: Summer Schafer 2025, San Diego, CA

August 3-5: FCG Collegiate Series National Championship at Omni La Costa Round 2: 69 - Yeji Kwon 2024, Port Coquitlam, BC

October 9-10, 2021 - FCG Collegiate Series Championship at Los Serranos Round 2: 69: Miguel Ilas 2022, Winchester, CA

August 14-16: FCG San Diego Junior Amateur Championship Round 2: 69 - Yeji Kwon 2024, Port Coquitlam, BC Round 3: 68 - Yeji Kwon 2024, Port Coquitlam, BC Round 3: 67 - Kylee Choi 2024, Murrieta, CA Round 1: 67 - Steven Deutsch 2021, Chula Vista, CA Round 2: 66 - Steven Deutsch 2021, Chula Vista, CA Round 3: 67 - Steven Deutsch 2021, Chula Vista, CA Round 2: 69 - Andrew Wang 2022, Irvine, CA Round 3: 66 - Andrew Wang 2022, Irvine, CA Round 1: 69 - Ryan Tsukamoto 2022, San Diego, CA Round 3: 66 - Ryan Tsukamoto 2022, San Diego, CA Round 1: 68 - Justin Hastings 2021, Grand Cayman Round 2: 68 - Justin Hastings 2021, Grand Cayman Round 3: 69 - Justin Hastings 2021, Grand Cayman Round 1: 68 - Brian Hanson 2022, San Diego, CA Round 2: 68 - Brian Hanson 2022, San Diego, CA Round 3: 69 - Brian Hanson 2022, San Diego, CA Round 3: 62 - Nathan Sampson 2023, Temecula, CA Round 1: 66 - Ethan Yang 2022, Irvine, CA Round 2: 67 - Ethan Yang 2022, Irvine, CA Round 1: 69 - Dustin Miller 2023, Newport Beach, CA Round 3: 69 - Dustin Miller 2023, Newport Beach, CA Round 2: 68 - Christopher Liu 2022, San Diego, CA Round 3: 69 - Christopher Liu 2022, San Diego, CA Round 2: 67 - Carlos Mattei 2022, Chula Vista, CA Round 3: 69 - Carlos Mattei 2022, Chula Vista, CA Round 1: 68 - Miguel Ilas 2022, Winchester, CA Round 3: 69 - Miguel Ilas 2022, Winchester, CA

October 9-10, 2021 - FCG Montana Championship at Old Works Round 1: 67: Bowen Mauss 2025, Draper, UT Round 2: 68: Justus Verge 2022, Bozeman, MT October 30-31, 2021 - FCG Central Coast Championship at Olivas Links GC Round 1: 65: Gavin McCormick 2023, Thousand Oaks, CA Round 1: 66: Pimmada Wongthanavimok Everett, MA Round 2: 67: Pimmada Wongthanavimok Everett, MA Round 2: 67: Kiara Hernandez 2022, Burbank, CA Round 1: 69: Caroline Chung 2023, Placentia, CA November 6-7, 2021- FCG So Cal World Series Championship at Arrowood GC Round Round Round Round

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Kayden Wang 2025, San Diego, CA Jonathan Lewis 2022, Yorba Linda, CA Sydnie Duvall 2023, Dana Point, CA Pimmada Wongthanavimok Everett, MA

November 13-14, 2021 - FCG Veterans Weekend Championship Round 1: 69 - Gylles Alford 2022, Newbury Park, CA Round 2: 69 - Holly Victoria Halim Beaumont, CA Round 2: 68 - Claire Zhong 2026, San Diego, CA November 20-21, 2021: FCG Las Vegas National Tour Event

Round 1: 67 - Gavin Rodeghiero 2022, Star, ID (p) Round 1: 69 - Lauren Pham 2023, Las Vegas, NV November 27-28, 2021 - FCG Nor Cal World Series at Poppy Hills Round 2: 65 - Sam Higaki 2023, San Mateo, CA (p) Round 2: 68 - Arjun Aujla 2023, Greenbrae, CA Round 2: 68 - Trevor Moquin 2023, Belmont, CA Round 2: 69 - Russell Chiu 2023, Los Altos, CA Round 2: 69 - Jake Rodgers 2023, Mulino, OR November 27-28, 2021 - FCG Palm Springs Championship at Westin Mission Hills Round 1 65 - Shawn Williams 2022, Huntington Beach, CA Round 2: 67 - Ryan Hansen 2023, Seal Beach, CA Round 1: 69 - Miguel Ilas 2022, Winchester, CA Round 2: 66 - Jack Prigge 2023, Butte, MT Round 1: 69 - Ivan Tran 2024, La Quinta, CA Round 2: 67 - Braden Bernaldo 2022, Indio, CA Round 2: 68 - Jason Tang 2023, Trabuco Canyon, CA Round 2: 67 - Matthew Hull 2026, Newport Beach, CA Round 1: 68 - Zoe Newell 2023, Oro Valley, AZ Round 2: 68 - Taryn Cagle 2025, San Clemente, CA Round 2: 69 - Amy DeKock 2022, Palm Desert, CA Round 2: 69 - Jordan Ransdell 2022, Peoria, AZ Round 2: 69 - Sofia Vargas 2024, Riverside, CA Round 2: 69 - Lehape Taungahihifo Veikune 2020, Palm Springs, CA November 27-28, 2021 - FCG Thanksgiving Slam at Twin Oaks GC Round 2: 66 - Philippe Yturralde 2022, La Mesa, CA Round 2: 69 - Chase Goetschel 2022, Trabuco Canyon, CA Round 2: 67 - Stephen Paul 2024, SanDiego, CA Round 2: 69 - Rachel LeMay 2023, Monrovia, CA Round 2: 68 - Frank Zhang 2027, Rancho Santa Fe, CA Round 2: 69 - Johnson Huang 2028, Newport Coast, CA December 4-5, 2021 - FCG National Tour Fall Series Championship Round 2: 69 - Stephen Paul 2024, SanDiego, CA (p) Round 1: 67 - Amy DeKock 2022, Palm Desert, CA

Fall FCG National Tour Top Finishers // 2022 Qualified NSC Team Members Via Spring and Fall National Tour Series: Boys College Prep: Shawn Williams Girls college prep: Nikki Oh Boys 13-14: Hudson Vedder Girls 13-14: Summer Schafer Boys Nathan Sampson Sam Renner Ryan Firpo Shawn Williams Stephen Paul Miguel Ilas Girls Anna Song Kexin Guan Nikki Oh Amy DeKock

December 11-12, 2021 - FCG Girls College Showcase Round 2: 68 - Yerim Yi 2023, Valencia, CA December 19-21, 2021 - 15th Annual FCG National Championship Round 1: 69 - Lauren Kim 2023, Sherman Oaks, CA Round 1: 68 - Anna Fang 2027, San Diego, CA Round 1: 69 - Inseoul Jiamanukoonkit 2026, San Diego, CA Round 2: 69 - Inseoul Jiamanukoonkit 2026, San Diego, CA Round 2: 69 - Amelie Zalsman 2027, Redlands, CA Round 1: 69 - Haram Lee 2026, Henderson, NV Round 2: 69 - Summer Schafer 2025, San Diego December 20-21, 2021 - FCG Boys College Showcase Round 2: 67 - Nathan Sampson 2023, Temecula, CA (p) Round 2: 69 - William Alexander 2024, Lavardens December 22-23, 2021 - FCG Collegiate Series at Redhawk GC Round 1: 67 - Justin Lenahan 2019, Temecula, CA December 28-30, 2021 - 15th Annual FCG National Championship Week 2 Round 1: 68 - Jaeyoung (Jeffrey) Kwak 2023, La Mirada, CA Round 2: 69 - Jaeyoung (Jeffrey) Kwak 2023, La Mirada, CA Round 3: 69 - Jaeyoung (Jeffrey) Kwak 2023, La Mirada, CA Round 1: 69 - Kihei Akina 2025, Alpine, UT Round 2: 69 - Jaden Dumdumaya 2024, Fairfield, CA Round 3: 68 - Jaden Dumdumaya 2024, Fairfield, CA Round 2: 69 - Ryan Arnold 2024, Agoura Hills, CA Round 3: 69 - Ryan Arnold 2024, Agoura Hills, CA Round 1: 69 - Trevor Garus 2024, Boise, ID Round 3: 67 - Ben Cafferio 2024, Wailuku, HI Round 2: 69 - Zaid Khan 2022, El Dorado Hills, CA Round 2: 67 - Cole Kim 2026, La Crescenta, CA Round 2: 68 - Cooper Greenwood 2026, Westlake Village, CA

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FCG WORLD SERIES 2ND ANNUAL FCG GIRLS COLLEGE SHOWCASE Girls College Prep Champion Yerim Yi, Valencia, CA 2023 T2 Erin Lee, Langley, BC 2023 T2 Kacey Ly, Temple City, CA 2025 T4 Mason Egdahl, Placentia, CA 2025 T4 Rachel LeMay, Monrovia, CA 2023

15TH ANNUAL FCG NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (WEEK 1) Girls 15-18 Champion Natalie Yen, West Linn. OR 2025 T2 Lauren Kim, Sherman Oaks, CA 2023 T2 Nikki Oh, Torrance, CA 2026 T4 Holly Victoria Halim, Beaumont, CA T4 Elaine Widjaja, Smg, Indonesia 2024 Girls 13-14 Champion Anna Fang, San Diego, CA 2027 2nd Place Inseoul Jiamanukoonkit, San Diego, CA 2026 3rd Place Amelie Zalsman, Redlands, CA 2027 4th Place Haram Lee, Henderson, NV 2026 5th Place Summer Schafer, San Diego, CA 2025 Girls 11-12 Champion Nicole Tang, Bellvue, WA 2027 T2 Mia Clausen, Carlsbad, CA 2028 T2 Clairey Lin, Palos Verdes Estate, CA 2028 T4 Addison Claire Lee, Cupertino, CA 2027 T4 Melinee Udom, Portland, OR 2027 Boys 9-10 Champion Brendan Moura, Gardena, CA 2029 2nd Place Ryan Hang, Irvine, CA 3rd Place Charith Chintam, Irvine, CA 2029 T4 Dev Malik, San Jose, CA 2029 T4 Samuel Zhao, Woodland Hills, CA 2029 4TH ANNUAL BOYS COLLEGE SHOWCASE Boys 13-18 Champion Nathan Sampson, Temecula, CA 2023 2nd Place William Alexander, Lavardens 2024 3rd Place Dysen Park, Hilo, HI 2023 4th Place Alexander Tseng, Portland, OR 2024 T5 Mason Remington, Seattle, WA 2023 T5 Sterling Hurd, Austin, TX 2026 15TH ANNUAL FCG NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (WEEK 2) Boys 15-18 Champion Jaeyoung (Jeffrey) Kwak, La Mirada, CA 2023 2nd Place Kihei Akina, Alpine, UT 2025 3rd Place Jaden Dumdumaya, Fairfield, CA 2024 4th Place Ryan Arnold, Agoura Hills, CA 2024 5th Place Trevor Garus, Boise, ID 2024 Boys 13-14 Champion Cole Kim, La Cresenta, CA 2026 2nd Place Cooper Greenwood, Westlake Village, CA 2026 3rd Place Nathan Lee, San Ramon, CA 2026 4th Place Rawson Hardy, Park City, UT 2026 T5 Ryan Shepard, Boise, ID 2025 T5 Srinesh Namburi, San Diego, CA 2025 Boys 11-12 Champion Lester Low, Evanston, IL 2028 2nd Place Michael Jorski, Clarendon Hills, IL 2028 3rd Place Connor Szczechowicz, Chula Vista, CA

2028 4th Place Christian Choi, Saratoga, CA 2028 T5 Amo Wehle, San Jose, CA 2028 T5 Maximus Choi, San Jose, CA 2029 Girls 9-10 Champion Hailey Kim, Simi Valley, CA 2029 T2 Mia Zalsman, Redlands, CA 2029 T2 Gloria He, Irvine, CA 2030 4th Place Jiayi (Maggie) Ma, Irvine, CA 2030 T5 Tiffany Park, Las Vegas, NV 2029 T5 Sophia Nguyen, Irvine, CA 2029 Boys 7-8 Champion Jacob Eagan, Castle Rock, CA 2nd Place Navid Barth, Irvine, CA 2032 3rd Place James Tang, Bellvue, WA 2031 Girls 7-8 Champion Maile Chang, Mission Viejo, CA 2031 2nd Place Maya Young, Orange, CA 2032 3rd Place Madelyn Dickerson, Aurora, CO 2033

FCG NATIONAL TOUR FCG NATIONAL TOUR FALL CHAMPIONSHIP Boys College Prep Champion Stephen Paul, San Diego, CA 2024 2nd Place Shawn Williams, Huntington Beach, CA 2022 3rd Place Gavin McCormick, Thousand Oaks, CA 2023 Girls College Prep Champion Nikki Oh, Torrance, CA 2026 2nd Place Amy DeKock, Palm Desert, CA 2022 3rd Place Zoe Wynn, Irvine, CA 2025 Boys 13-14 Champion Lance Lau, San Diego, CA 2025 2nd Place Hudson Vedder, Laguna Niguel, CA 2025 3rd Place Jack Yu, San Marcos, CA 2025 Girls 13-14 Champion Summer Schafer, San Diego, CA 2025 2nd Place Kiley Reisner, Northridge, CA 2025 3rd Place Allison Le, Yorba Linda, CA 2026

FCG KIDS TOUR FCG KIDS TOUR FALL CHAMPIONSHIP Boys 13-14 Champion Jack O’Neil, San Diego, CA 2nd Place Ben Turner, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 3rd Place Kaeden Stover, San Diego, CA Girls 13-14 Champion Camily Yoon, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 2nd Place Alice Koontz, Del Mar, CA 3rd Place Sophie Thibodeau, Huntington Beach, CA Boys 11-12 Champion Thomas Little, Canyon Lake, CA 2nd Place Ethan Schramm, Encinitas, CA 3rd Place Binqi (Brian) Li, Yorba Linda, CA Girls 11-12 Champion Gabrielle Kim, Irvine, CA 2nd Place Chloe Yoo, Cerritos, CA 3rd Place Gabriella Dasco, San Diego, CA Boys 9-10 Champion Emilio Gambirasio, Indian Wells, CA 2nd Place Caleb Anderson, San Diego, CA

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3rd Place Girls 9-10 Champion 2nd Place 3rd Place Boys 7-8 Champion 2nd Place 3rd Place Girls 7-8 Champion

Charlie Rowden, San Diego, CA Stella Yoon, Rancho Santa Fe, CA Catherin Chen, La Jolla, CA Chloe Audrey Chen, La Jolla, CA Winston Pozniak, San Diego, CA Kelle Neville, Carlsbad, CA Jared Sweetser, Coronado, CA Hana Zhou, San Diego, CA

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CHAMPIONS 2020 / 2021 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Logan Kim, La Canada Flintridge, CA Girls 15-18 Bridget OKeefe, Palo Alto, CA Boys 13-14 Cooper Greenwood, Westlake V, CA Girls 13-14 Lexi Booras, Rocklin, CA Boys 11-12 Brayden Jones, Seal Beach, CA F Girls 11-12 Donina Zhou, San Clemente, CA Boys 9-10 Blake Ventura, Palm Desert, CA Girls 9-10 Annika Raja, Altadena, CA Boys 7-8 Texas Terry, Lexington, TX Girls 7-8 Saili Senteno, Oceanside, CA

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69, 72, 68: 209 72, 71: 143 71 70, 73: 143 69 75, 70: 145 74, 73: 147 56, 60: 116 62, 62: 124 65, 73: 138

2019 / 2020 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Shea Lague, Jamul, CA Girls 15-18 Ellie Bushnell, Granite Bay, CA Boys 13-14 Nolan Kuszyk, La Canada Flintridge, CA Girls 13-14 Alaythia Hinds, Rancho murieta, CA Boys 11-12 Baron Nguyen, Fountain Valley, CA Girls 11-12 Kate Hu, San Diego, CA Boys 9-10 Christian Choi, Los Altos, CA Girls 9-10 Victoria Cui, Atherton, CA Boys 7-8 Daniil Sokolov, Doha Girls 7-8 Hailey Kim, Simi Valley, CA Boys 6 and under Jones Barbanell, Woodland Hills, CA

69, 68, 71: 208 73, 71: 144 67, 64: 131 73, 70: 143 72, 71: 143 76, 74: 150 80, 69: 149 58, 53: 111 56, 58: 114 68, 57: 125 68, 62: 130

2018 / 2019 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Yuki Moriyama, Las Vegas, NV Girls 15-18 Hyeji Yang, Langley, BC Boys 13-14 Peter Kim, Draper, UT Girls 13-14 Vani Karimanal, San Jose, CA Boys 11-12 Jaden Dumdumaya, Fairfield, CA Girls 11-12 Michelle Liu, Vancouver, BC Boys 9-10 Hill Wang, Hacienda Heights, CA Girls 9-10 Kaili Xiao, Chino Hills Boys 7-8 Eric Chavez, Ladera Ranch Girls 7-8 Victoria Cui, Atherton, CA Boys 6 and under Rickie Wang, W. Vancouver, BC Girls 6 and under Danielle Wilcox, Lakeside, CA

66, 70, 65: 201 74, 72: 146 64, 70: 134 70, 71: 141 70, 75: 145 69, 73: 142 79, 69: 148 54, 56: 110 54, 60: 114 66, 60: 126 71, 72: 143 89, 88: 177

2017 / 2018 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Scotty Kennon, Bandon, OR 70, 65, 71: 206 Girls 15-18 Hunter Pate, Las Vegas, NV 66, 77: 143 Boys 13-14 Kyle Kolodziej, Placentia, CA 68, 69: 137 Girls 13-14 Ashley Yun, West Covina, CA 71, 75: 146 Boys 11-12 Kai Hirayama, Arcadia, CA 67, 73: 140 Girls 11-12 Ali Mulhall, Green River, WY 77, 75: 152 Boys 9-10 Cooper Greenwood, Westlake Village, CA56, 54: 110 Girls 9-10 Anna Huang, Vancouver, BC 61, 64: 125 Boys 7-8 Connor Szczechowicz, Chula Vista, CA 62, 57: 119 Girls 7-8 Zoe Salinas, San Diego, CA 70, 62: 132 Boys 6 and under Ryuta Yobiko, San Gabriel, CA 58, 64: 122 Girls 6 and under Erika Koshimizu, Tokyo 69, 64: 133

2016 / 2017 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Zihao Jin, San Diego, CA (Final Round Rained Out) Girls 15-18 Mina Yoon, San Diego, CA Boys 13-14 Luke Potter, Encinitas, CA Girls 13-14 Mina Yoon, San Diego, CA Boys 11-12 Kevin An, Riverside, CA Girls 11-12 Karen Tsuru, Carlsbad, CA Boys 9-10 William Ma, San Diego, CA Girls 9-10 Kayla Geng, San Diego, CA Boys 7-8 Noah Fry, Foothill Ranch, CA Girls 7-8 Zoe Salinas, San Diego, CA Boys 6 and under Ryuta Yobiko Arcadia, CA

2015 / 2016 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Jack Trent, Las Vegas, NV Girls 15-18 Waverly Whiston, San Diego, CA Boys 13-14 Caden Fioroni, La Jolla, CA Girls 13-14 Karah Sanford, San Diego Boys 11-12 Luke Potter, Encinitas, CA Girls 11-12 Nalani Sam, Anaheim Hills, CA Boys 9-10 Ivan Tran, La quinta, CA Girls 9-10 Lucy Yuan, San Diego, CA Boys 7-8 Logan Park, Walnut, CA Girls 7-8 Brynn Kort, Kingman, AZ Boys 6 and under Ralph Duarte, Norwalk, CA Girls 6 and under Zoe Salinas, San Diego, CA

2014 / 2015 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Sean Carlon, Albuquerque, NM Girls 15-18 Alyaa Abdulghany, Newport Beach, CA Boys 13-14 Edwin Kuang, Murrieta, CA Girls 13-14 Brianna Navarrosa, San Diego, CA Boys 11-12 Robert You, Nashua, NH Girls 11-12 Karah Sanford, San Diego, CA Boys 9-10 Jay Leng, Jr, Rancho Santa Fe, CA Girls 9-10 Faith Low, Foster City, CA Boys 7-8 Michael Geng, San Diego, CA Girls 7-8 Jeanne Bravo-Padillo, Glendale, CA Boys 6 and underJojo Gutierrez, Whittier, CA Girls 6 and under Hannah Pearson, Phoenix, AZ

2014 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Aaron Wise, Corona, CA Girls 15-18 Ellen Takada, Irvine, CA Boys 13-14Thomas Hutchison, San Jose, CA Girls 13-14 Carolyn Zhao, San Diego, CA Boys 11-12 Edwin Kuang, Murrieta, CA Girls 11-12 Karah Sanford, Escondido, CA Boys 9-10 Ian Fritz, Las Vegas, NV Girls 9-10 Jett Legacion, Pomona, CA Boys 7-8 Jay Leng, Jr, Rancho Santa Fe, CA Girls 7-8 Ali Mulhall, Green River, WY

65, 72: 137 69, 75, 73: 217 70, 73: 143 71, 66: 137 70, 69: 139 71, 82: 153 73, 72: 145 59, 62: 121 58, 61: 119 71, 71: 142 83, 87: 170

70, 73, 67: 210 70, 71: 141 74, 69: 143 67, 71: 138 73, 70: 143 78, 79: 157 57, 56: 113 61, 61: 122 60, 65: 125 70, 61: 131 77, 78: 155 62, 74: 136

66, 73, 73: 212 73, 68: 141 71, 71: 142 72 74 146 77, 72: 149 70, 76: 146 55, 57: 112 57, 59: 116 56, 59: 115 62, 58: 120 59, 59: 118 67, 65: 132

67, 69, 71: 207 70, 7,3 72: 215 74, 73: 147 75, 72: 147 70, 68: 138 74, 72: 146 54, 58: 112 61, 55: 116 57, 54: 111 66, 68: 134

2013 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Corey Shaun, Encinitas, CA Girls 15-18 Casie Cathrea, Livermoore, CA Boys 13-14 Devon Bling, Ridgecrest, CA Girls 13-14 Alyaa Abdulghany, Newport Beach, CA Boys 11-12 James Song, San Diego, CA Girls 11-12 Kailie Vongsaga, Rancho Belago, CA Boys 9-10 Jeevan Sihota, BC Girls 9-10 Karah Sanford, Escondido Boys 7-8 Ken Shibata, Japan Girls 7-8 Karen Tsuru, Carlsbad, CA

2012 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Jonah Texeira, Los Angeles Girls 15-18 Bryana Nguyen, Columbia Boys 13-14 Patrick Murphy, Canada Girls 13-14 Reika Usui, Kunuma-Shi Boys 11-12 Ricky Castillo, Yorba Girls 11-12 Linda Elizabeth Wang, San Marino, CA Boys 9-10 Alexander Yang, Newport Coast Girls 9-10 Karah Sanford, Escondido Boys 7-8 Tatsuki Nemoto, Oceanside, CA Girls 7-8 Amari Avery, Riverside, CA

2011 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Nicolas Noya, San Francisco Girls 15-18 Casie Cathrea, Livermoore Boys 13-14 Patrick Murphy, Canada Girls 13-14 Angel Yin, Arcadia Boys 11-12 Issei Tanabe, Huntington Beach Girls 11-12 Muni He, British Columbia Boys 9-10 Carter Plousha, San Diego Girls 9-10 Brooke Seay, San Diego Boys 7-8 Cooper Goyette, Newbury Park Girls 7-8 Karah Sanford, San Diego

2010 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Beau Hossler, Santa Margarita Girls 15-18 Casie Cathrea, Livermoore Boys 13-14 Tyler Moore, Escondido Girls 13-14 Lydia Choi, Beverly Hills Boys 11-12 Issei Tanabe, Huntington Beach Girls 11-12 Angel Yin, Arcadia Boys 9-10 Ricky Castillo, Yorba Linda Girls 9-10 Andrea Gomez, Mexico City Boys 7-8 Dylan Fritz, Las Vegas Girls 7-8 Karah Sanford, San Diego

2009 CHAMPIONS

Boys 15-18 Todd Baek Girls 15-18 Linda Brown Boys 13-14 Andrew Rudy Girls 13-14 Elizabeth Bernabe Boys 11-12 Corey Shaun Girls 11-12 Angel Yin Boys 9-10 Issei Tanabe Girls 9-10 Andrea Lee Boys 7-8 Ricky Castillo Girls 7-8 Bella Setio

2008 Champions

Boys 15-18 Chris Williams Girls 15-18 TJ Kliebphipat Boys 13-14 Troix Tonkham Girls 13-14 Courtney Hooton Boys 11-12 Beau Hossler Girls 11-12 Chloe Belle Hooton Boys 9-10 Jake Chanen Girls 9-10 Yulie Koshino Boys 7-8 Jeremy Sto. Tomas Girls 7-8 Tyra Tonkham: 70 Boys 6 and Under Brett Sodetz, Henderson, NV

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PASSION FOR THE GAME

By Dean Gregory, January 18, 2021

“I’m a firm believer in the theory that people only do their best at things they truly enjoy. It is difficult to excel at something you don’t enjoy”~Jack Nicklaus As we all know, Nicklaus not only did he truly enjoy the game of golf, but he played with overwhelming zeal and passion. Was or is he the only one that does. The answer of course is, “No.” Every player who plays the tour, is there because they have one thing in common, passion.

Though the years of being involved in junior golf competition, I noticed a pattern of levels of passion. Most juniors start competing in tournaments such as the local U.S. Kids Tour at an early age. It’s a great environment for the child to learn how to compete and have fun while doing so. The kids get a chance to play and hang out with friends. They enjoy and start for most, they start to develop a passion to get better and play more.

By the time the juniors reach the teen years, especially when high school plays a role, all of a sudden for a lot of players that passion they had when they were younger starts to dissipate. Let’s take a look at why that does. With the knowledge of college golf being a possibility for the golfer attitudes and views of where the player’s game changes. In many instances, the player’s support team starts to feel that they need to be more involved with almost every aspect of their players practice and game. Unfortunately when this happens, what a junior player thought of as a fun competitive sport to play, has become work. And now that the player is no longer an athlete competing in a sport, they have become an employee of the game.

Here’s an example of where a player’s development went awry: A few years ago, there was an extremely talented junior golfer that quickly became the player to try to beat at every tournament she played. She ended up being recruited with a full scholarship by one of the top

The Last Thought women’s golf team at an upper DI university. She had the game to turn pro.

But because of situations on this road she was on, her journey was cut short. She played every stroke of each round for most of career with an enormous amount of pressure. The pressure didn’t come from herself but, from a member of her support team, her dad. Being involved in every aspect of her game, he would watch her practice and tournaments. If there was something she did wrong, he would get angry. This was a behavior that many times would bring tears to her eyes. It also got him banned from being on the course when his daughter was playing.

You would think that he would learn. But when she got to college, a place where most students look forward to because they can have the sense of some freedom to formulate who they want to be as an adult. The behavior didn’t stop. He would contact coaches all of time. Show up at practices when he wasn’t supposed to be there. One day it all came to a boiling point.

She just walked away from it all. She quit golf. She quit school. The last that I heard from one her former coaches is that she went off somewhere to start working in a low paying job and started a family.

Another example happened at a recent tournament I was at: When I did scoring, I can’t begin to tell how many times over two-days, “My mom is going to be mad at me”, “My dad is going to be mad at me”. And this coming after shooting a score somewhere in the mid-70s. How much outside pressure other than the pressure they create themselves are they really playing with. Sometimes it’s a wonder that they can still play.

The moral of the stories is, the junior golfer needs guidance, positive support and help with the fostering in his/her development of passion to play. With golf, learning to play the game is a lot of self-discovery. This can only come from within the player. This is how they grow, mature and truly enjoying their game.

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