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MESSAGE FROM THE SCPGA JUNIOR

TOUR DIRECTOR KEVIN SMITH

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ZOE CAMPOS Q&A

BY KEVIN SMITH

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SCPGA JUNIOR PLAYER PATHWAY WHERE DOES YOUR PATH START?

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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TOUR SPOTLIGHT ASHLYN FISHER

PRACTICE WITH THE PROS SCPGA JUNIOR TOUR MEMBER ETHAN CHUNG PLAYED INSIDE THE ROPES AT

THE AMERICAN EXPRESS PGA TOUR EVENT 12 2019 BANQUET OF CHAMPIONS

TOP SCPGA JUNIOR TOUR PLAYERS

FROM LAST YEAR GATHERED AT MILE

SQUARE GOLF COURSE

14 TOP INSTAGRAM MOMENTS FROM 2019

RELIVE SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE INSTAGRAM POSTS

15 COLLEGE COMMITS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE WHO

HAVE COMMITED TO PLAY COLLEGIATE GOLF

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20 THE GAME: FOR A LIFETIME

BY JOSH ALPERT, PGA

22 ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS

HEAR WHAT ALUMNI ARE SAYING

ABOUT THE JUNIOR TOUR

24 WHERE TO START?

TOYOTA TOUR CUP CHAMPIONSHIP THE CULMINATION OF THE 2019 TOYOTA TOUR CUP SEASON WRAPED UP AT PGA WEST

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TRAVEL TEAMS THE SCPGA JUNIOR TOUR TRAVELED FAR AND WIDE TO PLAY IN SOME OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS

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COLLIN MORIKAWA IS A RISING STAR AT ONLY 23-YEARS-OLD, MORIKAWA IS TAKING THE PGA TOUR BY STORM

BY ALAN OCHAI, PGA

26 2019 LIZETTE SALAS CLASSIC

PRESSURE-PACKED FINISH AND

AN APPEARANCE FROM LIZETTE SALAS!

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30 2019 TOURNAMENT RESULTS

JDT, PLAYERS TOUR, AND TOYOTA TOUR CUP SCPGAJRTOUR.COM

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MESSAGE FROM THE SCPGA JUNIOR TOUR DIRECTOR

by Kevin Smith

#SCPGAJrTourAlumni Matthew Wolff at the 2020 Farmers Insurance Open

The SCPGA Junior Tour is very proud of the many accomplishments of our members and the alumni who have come through the program in recent years. The 2019 season proved to be a tremendous success for many of these talented players.

Not only did we see many alumni qualify for the PGA and LPGA Tours, but we also had former members win some of the most coveted and prestigious tournaments in the country. I’d like to begin by sharing some of these incredible accomplishments from our members and alums.

and won the PGA TOUR’s 3M Open this past July. That victory helped launch his career with a two-year exemption on the PGA TOUR. Wolff joins Tiger Woods and Ben Crenshaw as one of three players to win the NCAA Championship and a PGA TOUR event in the same year.

We would also like to highlight the outstanding accomplishments of a few young women in our program from this past year. Rose Zhang had another

In 2018 Matthew Wolff made a name for himself in college golf as the nation’s most outstanding freshman. He was also honored as a First Team NCAA All American, and he made the clinching putt to secure the NCAA National Championship for Oklahoma State. It seemed like the sky was the limit for Matthew as he began his sophomore year hoping to take his game to even greater heights. He did just that! Matthew won an impressive six collegiate events including the NCAA Championship, and finished the year as the #1 ranked player in the country. With the incredible success he had in his first two seasons, Matthew made the decision to turn professional that summer. He had a few sponsor’s exemptions on the PGA TOUR and quickly made a name for himself with his unorthodox swing and tremendous power.

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remarkable year as she not only won two AJGA Invitational events, but also made the cut in the US Women’s Open.

She is now the #1 ranked junior golfer in the country. Zoe Campos is another talented young player who had a few impressive finishes in 2019. She had a top 5 finish at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and AJGA’s Rolex Tournament of Champions. Zoe was also runner-up at the SCGA Women’s Amateur and competed in AJGA’s Wyndham Cup and the US Solheim Cup. Karen Tsuru earned Toyota Tour Cup Player of the Year honors with a record seven victories in 2019! She also earned the lowest scoring average on the Toyota Tour Cup with a stroke average of 72.44. Brianna Navarrosa had a stellar year as she earned First Team AJGA All American honors and capped off her 2019 season with a victory at the Canadian Women’s Amateur. She also represented the United States in the Solheim Cup and competed in the AJGA Wyndham Cup this past summer. Last but certainly not least, Amari Avery was named the SCGA Women’s Player of the Year and won the California Women’s Amateur Championship. Amari also competed in the AJGA Wyndham Cup and was an AJGA All American Honorable Mention.

These young women all had outstanding seasons in both junior and amateur golf,

Karen Tsuru at the 2019 Toyota Tour Cup Championship

and we are excited to see what 2020 has in store for each of them.

I would also like to take a brief moment to highlight some of our alumni who qualified for the LPGA Tour and the Korn Ferry Tour this past season. Muni He, Haley Moore, Alana Uriell, Brianna Do,

There are so many talented players in the junior tour, each with their own impressive list of accomplishments both on and off the golf course. That being said, we wish all our members and alums the very best in 2020.

We know it will be a great year for all of you and we are excited to cheer you on in your endeavors!

Andrea Lee, and Lee Lopez all qualified for the 2020 LPGA Tour. Muni was low medalist at LPGA Tour Q-School with a 21 under par total. The following individuals qualified for the Korn Ferry Tour with either fully exempt of conditional status in 2020: Tom Whitney, KK Limbhasut, Alex Kang, Gordon Neale, Jake Knapp, and David Gazzolo.

MEET THE JUNIOR TOUR STAFF

EDDIE

KEVIN

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RODARTE, PGA

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POSITION: Junior Golf Director

POSITION: Junior Golf Manager - JDT

FUN FACTS: I like Chick-fil-A spicy sandwiches and eat there about twice per week.

FUN FACTS: I was in the movie Terminator (and was blown up!)

POSITION: Junior Golf Manager Players Tour FUN FACTS: I used to be a stunt double, you can see me in The Cat in the Hat and War of the Worlds.

When I was a teenager I played the back-9 at Shorecliffs Golf Course with President Nixon.

I am a die-hard New York Yankees fan.

I have a dent in my cheek that was caused by a baseball bat, it is not a dimple.

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POSITION: Senior Junior Golf Manager Toyota Tour Cup

POSITION: Junior Golf Coordinator Toyota Tour Cup

POSITION: Junior Golf Coordinator Players Tour

FUN FACTS: I have lived in 3 out of 4 corners of the United States.

FUN FACTS: Played Division I college golf at UC Santa Barbara.

FUN FACTS: My first name is a palindrome (spelled the same way forwards and backwards).

Youngest of 6 kids.

I am a die-hard Lakers fan.

My middle name is Augusta.

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ZOE CAMPOS

Q&A

BY KEVIN SMITH JUNIOR TOUR DIRECTOR

KS: Describe to us a normal day in the life of Zoe Campos?

ZC: A normal day for me would be pretty simple, since I am homeschooled. I usually do some homework in the morning or at the end of the day.

I practice in the afternoon for about two to five hours. I like to chip, hit balls, and putt for those two hours and play either 9 or 18 depending on how much daylight there is. I also workout for 30 minutes to one hour each day either before or after practice, whichever time works best for me.

KS: What do you enjoy spending your time on if you are not playing golf?

ZC: If I’m not spending my time playing golf I would

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mostly be working out even if it is just for fun.

Other than that, I do like to watch movies or shows on Netflix.

KS: You were invited to the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship in 2019. What was your first thought or reaction when you received your invitation?

ZC: When I first found out that I was invited to the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Am I was completely shocked. The event hadn’t even crossed my mind because my ranking was pretty low to get into the field. I was really excited to just even be there and didn’t think more of it.

KS: Describe your thoughts or feelings when you first stepped foot on the property at Augusta National?

ZC: Stepping foot on Augusta was something I never thought I could do especially because I am a teenager. It was the prettiest course I have ever seen and to be there in person was an amazing moment that I will never forget.

KS: What was your goal heading into that event,

and did that goal change after your stellar first round of 68 which had you tied for the lead?

ZC: My goal heading into the event was to just make the cut so I could actually play Augusta for the tournament and to just enjoy my time with my dad on the bag. After the first round shooting a 68 and being tied for the lead, my goal did change a little bit since I had a better chance of making the cut.

But it wasn’t to the point where I wanted to win the whole event. Being at the top of the leaderboard did put a little pressure on me but I tried to not let that get to me too much. From looking at how I played the first day I obviously wanted to keep playing well to be somewhat near the top of the leaderboard. Instead of having my mindset on focusing on making the cut, it changed to try and chase the lead just to play well, but if I did end up winning then that would have been a huge bonus.

It was just one way for me to be more motivated to play well and be one of the top players.

KS: You shot even par (72) at Augusta National in the final round and finished in 5th place for the event. How much confidence does that result give you as you look ahead to competing there again this coming April?

ZC: Finishing 5th last year does give me some confidence going into this April for the tournament again since I have already played both courses and know what it’s like. It does make me believe I could play as good or even better this year and I’m hoping I could do that again. Most importantly I just want to enjoy my time being there for the second time.

I know being part of the team would really help my game and I’m sure having the college and team atmosphere would definitely prepare me for bigger things in life.

KS: How did you determine that UCLA was the right fit for you and your golf game?

ZC: Ever since I was little my dream was to go to UCLA. One big reason was because Alison Lee went there, and she has always been my role model since I spent a lot of time with her when I first started golf.

UCLA has always caught my eye for having such a beautiful campus and being so close to home. The coaches are always supportive and know what it’s like to have players that could turn professional so I think that would definitely improve my game.

KS: What advice would you give to an aspiring young golfer in the SCPGA Junior Tour who is looking to take their game to the next level and hopefully attain a college scholarship?

ZC: My advice to young golfers is to always be positive and don’t be scared to take risks. There will always be mistakes made, but don’t be afraid of making them. You will always learn from everything you do, and you grow from there. Whether it is a good or bad round or anything in general, there are always positives you can take out of it. Always have your head high and keep moving forward.

KS: You have had quite an impressive junior golf career so far and have competed on multiple Wyndham Cup teams, Junior Solheim Cups, and Junior Ryder Cups. Is there anything else that you feel you need or desperately want to accomplish still?

ZC: There are still so many things I would want to accomplish in my junior career. This year one of my goals was to get into Augusta again, which I did. I would also like to make the Junior Ryder Cup team.

Other than that, I’m really trying to focus on having a stronger mental game. I’ve always been close to winning tournaments but couldn’t always close them out. For the rest of my junior career, I’d really like to step up my mental game to get some more wins and be ready for what comes after high school going into college.

KS: You have been committed to UCLA for quite some time now and will attend after high school graduation in 2021. How excited are you to represent the Bruins and take your game to the collegiate level?

ZC: I am extremely excited to represent the Bruins and to see what it’s like being a collegiate golfer.

Zoe hoisting the 2019 Southern California Junior Amateur Championship trophy SCPGAJRTOUR.COM

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Ashlyn Fisher

My name is Ashlyn Fischer, and I am 13-years-old. This fall I will be attending Redondo Union High school and trying out for their golf team. I started playing golf with my grandad at five-years-old.

At 11-years-old I got a hole-in-one at my home course in Manhattan Beach.

someone else to play as well.

Q: How would your best friend describe you?

A: My best friend would describe me as thoughtful.

Q: What do you like to do when you are not playing golf?

A: I like to cook and hang out with my 11 pets when I am not playing golf.

Q: What skill (golf or not) would you most like to master and why?

A: The skill I would most like to master is golf because it is a challenging game that is worth mastering Q: Who is your hero and why?

A: My hero is my first-grade teacher Diana Park because she inspired me to want to be a first-grade teacher when I am older.

JDT CLINICS

Q: What do you know how to do that you can teach someone else how to do?

A: I know how to play golf, so I could teach

Q: What is your dream four-ball group and where would you play?

A: They can be alive or passed. My dream four-ball group would be with my grandad, my great uncle, and my mom in Scotland.

Q: What snack(s) can you not get enough of? Why that snack(s)?

A: A snack I cannot get enough of is Extra Cheddar Goldfish because the cheddar powder is so good.

Q: If you could have a walk-up song, what would it be?

A: If I could have a walk-up song it would be Fly Me to The Moon because I love Frank Sinatra music.

Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

A: If I could have a superpower it would be to read minds and fly.

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PRACTICE WITH

THE PROS Toyota Tour Cup (TTC) member Ethan Chung was selected to represent the SCPGA Junior Tour during SCPGA Professional Brian Smock’s practice round at The American Express PGA TOUR Event.

Smock, PGA Golf Professional at Coronado Golf Course, gained entry into the tournament due to his runner-up finish at the 2019 Southern California PGA Professional Championship.

Before his round, Chung was outfitted head-to-toe with Nike apparel, received a personalized Sun Mountain golf bag, and was given a dozen Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls. Upon arriving at La Quinta Country Club, Chung was able to warmup and share practice facilities with several PGA TOUR players. Travis Cutler, Junior Tour Senior Manager, was Ethan’s caddy throughout the round and helped him traverse the difficult course.

Playing alongside Smock during the week of a PGA TOUR event was a truly special experience for Ethan. He was able to take away several tips and even got a one-on-one putting lesson on the 17th green. The day was made possible thanks to Callaway, Nike, and the Southern California PGA Foundation.

It’s really cool playing this world-class golf course and to see how a TOUR veteran is playing the golf course and to see the type of shots Brian Smock was hitting.

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BANQUET OF

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Each January, the SCPGA Junior Tour hosts the annual Banquet of Champions, a night dedicated to celebrating the past season’s accomplishments. Recognizing not only those players who have excelled on the course, but also the people and organizations who have supported junior golf. In attendance were players and their families, plus LPGA Tour player Lizette Salas, the SCPGA Advisory Committee, and several SCPGA Section Board Members.

2019 BOYS PLAYERS TOUR PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINTS Spring 9-11 1st Baron Nguyen, 2nd Asher Shepherd, 3rd Zhengtan Jin Summer Boys 9-11 1st Yiming Hong, 2nd Jason Lai, 3rd Hill Wang Fall Boys 9-11 1st Yiming Hong, 2nd Charlie Chen, 3rd Weiqiao Zhang Spring Boys 12-14 1st Winston Shen, 2nd Timothy Kelley, 3rd Jonathan Kelley Summer Boys 12-14 1st Nathan Yoo, 2nd Baron Nguyen, 3rd George Huang Fall Boys 12-14 1st Baron Nguyen, 2nd Anthony Noh, 3rd Kunyu Ren Spring Boys 15-18 1st Leo Cheng, 2nd Sion Yu, 3rd David Wong Summer Boys 15-18 1st Matthew Schafer, 2nd Jung Kim, 3rd Quentin Hill Fall Boys 15-18 1st Myungho Lee, 2nd Jay Lee, 3rd Lyon Chung

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2019 GIRLS PLAYERS TOUR PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINTS Spring Girls 9-11 1st Lisa Herman, 2nd Bridget Chantharath, 3rd Alice Zhao Summer Girls 9-11 1st Donina Zhou, 2nd Emily Gonzalez, 3rd Lauren Lee Fall Girls 9-11 1st Donina Zhou, 2nd Emily Gonzalez, 3rd Jimin Nam Spring Girls 12-14 1st Jessica Wang, 2nd Vanessa Ngo, 3rd Yurang Li Summer Girls 12-14 1st Alice Zhao, 2nd Alina Le, 3rd Lisa Herman Fall Girls 12-14 1st Esther Yoo, 2nd Elina Kuang, 3rd Bridget Chantharath Spring Girls 15-18 1st Brianna Park, 2nd Emma Tang, 3rd Diana Delgado Summer Girls 15-18 1st Annabell Le, 2nd Krystina Wilson, 3rd Euna Lee Fall Girls 15-18 1st Heejo Hyun, 2nd Marisa D’Amore, 3rd Euna Lee

CHAMPIONS FOUNDATION AWARD SURAPAT CHOKPRAJAKCHAT

AMY ALCOTT AWARD ALICE ZHAO

FOUNDATION AWARD NICOLE NEALE

RALPH MILLER AWARD LUKE POTTER

CURTIS CUP PLAYER OF THE YEAR

ROSE ZHANG

BO JIN

The player receiving the most number of votes from the All Southern California Junior Teams ballot becomes the Curtis Cup Player of the Year. The Curtis Cup Award is given to the top boy and girl junior golfer within Southern California. We take into account all the tournaments they have played in the previous year and score them based on their finish within those events.

HOWARD SMITH AWARD DARIEN ZHAO

HOWARD SMITH AWARD KAREN TSURU

LOU BASTANCHURY AWARD BARON NGUYEN

RALPH MILLER AWARD AMARI AVERY

TOYOTA TOUR CUP PLAYER OF THE YEAR ETHAN CHUNG

TOYOTA TOUR CUP PLAYER OF THE YEAR KAREN TSURU

ALL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JUNIOR TEAM

BOYS TEAM

GIRLS TEAM

BO JIN

ROSE ZHANG

ALEXANDER YANG

BRIANNA NAVARROSA

TAEHOON SONG

ZOE CAMPOS

LUKE POTTER

AMARI AVERY

ANDI XU

CATHERINE PARK

ETHAN CHUNG

KAREN TSURU

The All Southern California Junior Team is selected by vote out of a pool of outstanding junior golfers who reside in Southern California and who have attained success not only on the local but on the state and national level as well this past year.

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2019

TOP INSTAGRAM POSTS Thank you for the support of the SCPGA Junior Tour! Follow us @SCPGAJRTOUR

Congratulations to 281 #SCPGAJr

TourAlumni Amari Avery for winning the California Women’s Amateur Championship at Quail Lodge!

Congratulations to Lincoln 280 Melcher and Alona Avery

for their solid play in incredibly tough conditions @bearcreek_gc! #tompernicejr

Caden McMackin (-8) and 255 Angelina Kim (E) are this week’s

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Song wins the 59th California State 266 Taehoon Junior Amateur Championship!

at River Ridge!! Congratulations 266 Champions

Greyson Leach & Angelina Kim! #scpgajrtour #TTC #striveforgreatness

Logan Kim and Karen Tsuru battled fierce 256 winds and strong competition to claim

the 2019 Lizette Salas Classic! @lizettesalas5 @tukwet_canyon #scpgajrtour #teamsalas

COLLEGE COMMITS Help us follow your journey through collegiate golf by using the hashtag #SCPGAJRTOURALUMNI or tagging us @SCPGAJRTOUR

Liam Koeneke - San Diego State University Taehoon Song - University of Washington Connor Williams - Arizona State University Megan Gormley - Georgetown University Ashleigh Park - University of Texas Owen Manchester - University of Delaware Andrew Hoekstra - CSU Long Beach Andi Xu - University of San Diego Cutter Ayres - CSU San Marcos Tegan Andrews - CSU Fullerton Tiffany Pak - CSU Northridge Joy Mannix - University of Kansas Kessica Moreno Reyes - CSU San Marcos Andi Xu - University of San Diego Henry Fitzhugh - UC Irvine Sebastian Vallejo - CSU Long Beach

Max Angard - UC Santa Barbara Alexis Kim - Brown University Patrick Ordonez - CSU Dominguez Hills Ethan Chung - University of Southern California Diana Delgado - CSU San Marcos Tegan Andrews - CSU Fullerton Darien Zhao - UC Irvine Robert Keilch - Oklahoma State University Angelina Kim - CSU Long Beach Joshua Kwon - Claremont McKenna College Brian Arnold - UC Santa Barbara Alex Hanz - UC San Diego Scott Palmer - Pitzer College Angelica Kusnowo - St. John’s University Nicole Neale - Cal Poly Pomona Krystina Wilson - Washington University in St. Louis

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2019 TOYOTA TOUR CUP CHAMPIONSHIP Ethan Chung of Murrieta and Karen Tsuru of Carlsbad needed heroic shots on the toughest finishing holes in golf to claim the 2019 Toyota Tour Cup Championship at PGA West’s iconic Stadium Course.

Chung, a University of Southern California commit, started the final round in the lead after an opening round five-under par, 67. Unlike his first round, Chung struggled to convert birdies where he needed to in order to pull away from the pack.

He was able to limit his mistakes, however, in order to cling onto a one-stroke lead.

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Heading into the final hole of regulation, Chung relinquished his lead when he hit his approach shot into the greenside penalty area on the famed 18th hole, resulting in a bogey. Chung dropped into a threeway tie for first with Kyle An of Aliso Viejo, and Calder Overfelt of Newport Beach. Extra holes were needed on the water-lined par-4 18th to determine a champion.

Overfelt was eliminated after the first playoff hole after not being able to muster an up-and-down par from the greenside penalty area.

Chung and An headed back to 18th tee in hopes of ending the

firm deadlock. An hit a wayward approach shot into the water but proceeded to get up-anddown for a bogey. Chung’s approach shot ended up long and right, nestled into the long greenside rough. His chip landed 11 feet from the cup, but he confidently drained the par putt to win the Championship.

Tsuru started the day twostrokes off the lead but battled hard and remained patient all day to stay within striking distance. Trailing a red-hot Madison Le of Garden Grove, Tsuru needed an epic comeback in order to pull off the win. She rose to the challenge trading birdies down the stretch with Le. Coming down to the last hole one-down, Tsuru drained a 30foot birdie putt on her last hole to force a playoff.

Tsuru and Le played the 18th hole to determine a winner.

Le missed the green on her approach shot while Tsuru stuffed her wedge shot to 6-feet. Tsuru nailed her birdie putt to win her seventh Toyota Tour Cup title of the calendar year.

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: ANNA DAVIS, MADISON LE, KAREN TSURU, ETHAN CHUNG, KYLE AN, CALDER OVERFELT

Q&A WITH THE CHAMPIONS ON THE NEXT PAGE SCPGAJRTOUR.COM

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ETHAN

CHUNG Q: When did you first start playing golf?

A: My dad played golf and I first began playing when I was three and a half years old. I played my first tournament when I was about six years old where I placed 10th at the US Kids World Championship.

Q: What’s your most fun golf memory? Favorite Toyota Tour Cup memory?

A: One of my favorite golf memories was participating in PGA Jr. League. I never thought of golf as a ‘team game’, but it really opened up my eyes to a new side of golf.

My favorite Toyota Tour Cup memory was The 2019 Corey Pavin Invitational where I was down by seven going into the final round. I was more laid back being so far behind and after I birdied the opening hole of the final round I called out to some players on the tee ahead that I’m on 54 watch! I ended up shooting 64 to win the event.

Q: What’s a funny thing about you that nobody knows?

A: I’m pretty good at video games. But NBA 2K is by far my best game.

Q: What was your lowest round of golf?

A: US Kids record eight-under, 28 during a 9-hole event when I was six years old. Best complete round was a 63 during the 2019 AJGA Heather Farr.

Q: Favorite golfer? Where do you draw your inspiration from?

A: Tiger Woods’ competitive nature and the fire he has really motivated me growing up. I really appreciate Phil’s [Mickelson] short game and recovery shots, really makes me want to work hard on that part of my game.

Q: You’re headed off to USC this coming fall. What do you plan to study? Plans to play professionally?

A: I haven’t decided for sure yet, but I will most likely choose between Business Administration or Accounting. I definitely would like to try and play on TOUR, but want to finish my degree before attempting that.

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KAREN

TSURU Q: When did you first start playing golf?

A: I have three older brothers. Two played golf and I eventually started playing with them when I was about five years old.

Q: What would you say is the strongest part of your game?

A: Right now it’s my approach shots to the green. I’m consistently hitting 16 of 18 greens in a round. Also, my accuracy off the tee has been really good for me.

Q: What’s your most fun golf memory?

A: I was on the PGA Jr. League team when we won the National Championship title. It was really different at first and I would blame myself if the team didn’t do well, but it taught me to be with a team and rely on others. Also, when I won the 2019 Toyota Tour Cup Championship at PGA West. I was down by two strokes and birdied the last two holes to force a playoff and ended up making birdie on the first playoff hole to win. It was a super amazing feeling!

Q: What’s a funny thing about you that nobody knows?

A: I like to impersonate people, but I’m really shy and only do it in front of my family. Also, I’m really into yoga and play piano in my free time. I don’t take lessons, but I’ve learned three or four songs that I can play all the way through.

Q: Favorite golfer? Where do you draw your inspiration from?

A: Right now it’s Nasa Hataoka who’s on the LPGA Tour. I get my inspiration from players who are better than me. It helps me to try and get on the same level and work on learning how to improve.

Q: Favorite show/movie?

A: I watch a lot of Anime. My favorite to watch is Haikyuu and is about volleyball.

Q: College plans? LPGA Tour?

A: I haven’t thought too much about where I want to go to college, but I have a few more years to figure that out. I would love to one day play on the LPGA. It’s definitely a dream to play on the professional level.

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THE GAME

FOR A LIFETIME written

by Josh Alpert, PGA

The Lakes of El Segundo Good Swings Happen Academy

After 20 years teaching players of all ages and skill levels with the past 10 focused on leading year round Junior Golf Academy programs, I am as convinced as ever that the game of golf is not only the greatest game ever played but also perhaps the most important. I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few personal philosophies regarding “teaching the game” to the junior golfer as well as players newer to the game. In my book, these philosophies hold true for all players regardless of experience or skill level, but this is your book and therefore it’s ultimately up to you to determine your philosophy.

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1. Have fun, offer fun, incorporate fun into your golf teachings. Yes it is critical that we as instructors have the ability to improve upon a players’ grip, posture, swing plane, putting stroke and ball flight. Yes it is our job to lead players toward shooting lower scores on the golf course. But keep in mind that if we can do so while also instilling an enjoyment of the overall experience, the lessons we teach will be far more lasting. My grandfather taught me that golf is a game best played while having fun. It is a perspective that I incorporate into the lessons I lead and instill into the players I teach.

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2. There is always an opportunity to teach life skills that parallel the teaching of golf skills. The mantras below are concepts that I am sure each of you has seen before in different versions while reading about the mental game. I use them as a guideline for teaching juniors the mental skills and strategies that serve in the pursuit of shooting lower scores on the golf course, but also lead toward greater success and perspective in the game of life off the course.

BREATHE = CALM Take deep breaths when you are nervous, excited, tense, scared or tight to help calm down. Prior to any golf shot, a deep breath and relaxing of the shoulders allows your mind to work more clearly and your body to move more fluidly and freely.

FOCUS ON TASK Focus can only be in one place at any given moment in time. When we have our focus and attention where we need it to be, it will allow us to be more successful.

VISUALIZE SUCCESS As an exercise, close your eyes and imagine/visualize a specific golf shot where you are successful. See the flight of the ball, feel the ball coming off the club, watch it land exactly where you intend. The mind works in pictures, make them positive and imagine what you want to happen instead of what you don’t want. Your body will then try to make those pictures happen for real.

CONFIDENCE COUNTS Confidence comes from the things that you say to yourself and the things that you believe about yourself. Think about the best shot you have ever hit with the club you have in your hand and then hit it!

PERSISTENCE PAYS Mistakes aren’t bad things, in fact they can be gifts so long as you are willing to learn from them and keep working toward improvement. Challenge the word “failure” and perhaps substitute the word “attempt”. When we interpret unsuccessful shots as “attempts” instead of failures, then the shot itself isn’t so scary.

Try again!

POWER OF POSITIVE Think in terms of what can happen and what will happen vs. what can’t and what won’t. “I got this putt”, “I’m going to stripe this one down the middle” vs. “don’t hit it in the water” or “I always bogey this hole”. Ask yourself “What is My Opportunity Now?” before hitting a shot. Positively stated questions lead to positive answers.

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Alumni Testimonials The Junior Tour boasts numerous prominent alumni that have reached the pinnacle of their industry. Not only have these talented golfers had an impact on the golfing world but they have touched communities and their respective industries through their character and the values instilled in them from the game of golf, starting with their experiencecs with the SCPGA Junior Tour! #SCPGAJrTourAlumni

“I played on the SCPGA Junior Tour in the early 2000’s. It was such an amazing time for me to learn and grow not only as a golfer but a person. I learned so much about etiquette, making friends and also winning in competition. I’m so thankful and blessed that I’m able to give back with the business that I run, which is golf/sports apparel, to where my golf journey truly began.”

SAM YI OWNER, STORYI

“I have many fond memories from my SCPGA days as a junior golfer, from enduring 18 hole rounds in 115 degree heat, to team events around the state and the country, to awards banquets with family and friends. The SCPGA opened my eyes to the vastness of the world of golf and what it has to offer. I am grateful that I got to spend so much of my childhood on the golf course because I believe the game of golf teaches us a great deal on how to handle what life throws at us.”

TOM WHITNEY KORN FERRY TOUR PLAYER

FORMER 1ST LIEUTENANT IN US AIR FORCE & NUCLEAR MISSILE COMBAT CONTROLLER

“Playing in the SCPGA Junior Tour and Toyota Tour Cup events helped me prepare for playing collegiate golf. All of the tournaments had the best field of girls with a similar goal to play Division I college golf. We also played the best venues with regards to the golf courses, which also helped in the preparation for college golf.”

HALEY MOORE LPGA TOUR PLAYER

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“I grew up playing junior golf in Southern California especially on the SCPGA Junior Tour. Junior golf formed who I was and the SCPGA Junior Tour played an enormous part of that.”

CHARLEY HOFFMAN PGA TOUR PLAYER

2019 ALUMNI ON TOUR PGA/LPGA TOUR VICTORIES “The SCPGA Junior Tour was where it was at, that’s where it all started for me.

I began with 9-hole tournaments and quickly wanted to play Toyota Tour Cup and play with the older kids.”

COLLIN MORIKAWA

PGA TOUR PLAYER

Tiger Woods: ZOZO Championship 83rd Masters Tournament Kevin Na: Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Charles Schwab Challenge Collin Morikawa: Barracuda Championship Matthew Wolff: 3M Open

“The Toyota Tour Cup helped me get into college at the University of California, Berkeley and eventually be on a pretty great college golf team. It really wouldn’t have been possible without all the efforts of everyone at the SCPGA.”

Patrick Cantlay: Memorial Tournament Max Homa: Wells Fargo Championship

MAX HOMA PGA TOUR PLAYER Phil Mickelson: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

“My experience playing on the SCPGA Junior Tour prepared me to compete, develop a strong work ethic, and make life-long friendships. I had thought that the Junior Tour only helped me to develop the golf skills for me to play at Duke University. Looking at the bigger picture, however, it has helped me in socializing with people from all walks of life. I didn’t realize it at the time, but the SCPGA provided the foundation to my life today.”

BRIAN KIM ENTERPRISE ACCOUNT

Rickie Fowler: Waste Management Pheonix Open Xander Schauffele: Sentry Tournament of Champions Danielle Kang: Buick LPGA Shanghai

EXECUTIVE | SALESFORCE

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STARTING A BEGINNER

Putting Palm grip, palms parallel to face, double thumbs down the top of the shaft. Club face control is the primary result.

Chipping, pitching, and short irons Strong 45 degree with BOTH hands, lead hand under heel pad of hand, trail hand mostly in the fingers. Double thumbs supporting the back of the shaft to support a forward leaning shaft. This is certainly an unconventional grip but I have found that placing both wrists behind the shaft facilitates the application of the club to the ball in a forward leaning condition.

WHERE TO START?

By Alan Ochiai, PGA

I recommend a standard overlap or ten finger grip as I find the interlock variation tends to get the grip too much into the palms.

Low point control is the primary objective. I don’t use tees as I feel it rewards a low point prior to impact and actually slows the process.

Grip Once competency in striking the ball/ground is achieved, the right hand grip can be adjusted into a more conventional position, supporting the shaft with the right index finger. This allows a higher trajectory and shallower angle of attack for full swings and longer clubs.

I always start beginners on the green and gradually work our way to chipping, pitching and so on. I also encourage beginners to play their ball from off the green and into the hole very early in the process so they can get a feel for the game as early as possible. They can join others on the course as soon as they can get up and down in three from off the green. They just drop their ball comfortably close to the green and play. As they continue to improve they can start each hole farther from the green until they can eventually start from the appropriate tee.

EXCERPT FROM “THE BOOK” Distributed at the 2019 California Teaching & Coaching Summit, “THE BOOK” features Alan articles Ochiai is afrom PGA SCPGA Master Professional at Oak Creek Golf Club Professionals! and was named the 1999 SCPGA Teacher of the Year.

Read More At SCPGA.com/TheBook

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LIZETTE SALAS CLASSIC Logan Kim and Karen Tsuru battled strong winds and fierce competition to claim the 2019 Lizette Salas Classic at Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon.

Lizette Salas, an accomplished Southern California PGA Junior Tour alumna and LPGA player, has graciously made a contribution that will go a long way in continually improving the tournament. Some of her notable accomplishments consist of being a four-time All-American at the University of Southern California (2008-2011), a four-time member of the Solheim Cup Team (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019), and winning the LPGA Kingsmill Championship (2014).

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Kim, from La Canada Flintridge, started the final round threestrokes off the lead. He stayed patient and in the hunt throughout the day and finally broke through on his final three holes. His improbable comeback started with a birdie on the par-5 16th, a hole-in-one on the par-3 17th, and then capped it off with a birdie on the par-4 18th. Kim fired a two-day one-under par 143. Chanachon Chokprajakchat finished in solo second with a 26

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two-day one-over par 145 and Bo Jin finished in third at two-over par 146.

Tsuru, from Carlsbad, seized her impressive sixth 2019 Toyota Tour Cup title with a two-day oneunder par 143. A key contributor to her win this week was getting her final round off to a great start.

She birdied four holes on the front nine to shoot a four-under par 32.

She went on cruise control on the back nine with her only blemish coming from a bogey on the par-4 13th. Lucy Yuan and Joyce Jin both finished two-strokes behind the leader resulting in a tie for second at one-over par 145.

“The Toyota Tour Cup was the highlight of my junior golf career. Its always been a dream of mine to host a SCPGA Junior Tour tournament for the next generation of junior golfers.”

- -Lizette Salas

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TRAVEL TEAMS

CAL STATE BOYS NORTH/SOUTH CUP MATCHES CUP

Soboba Springs Golf Course San Jacinto, California 1st Place | August 3, 2019 Diesel Roman, Joseph Chun, Phil Yturralde, Patrick Hong, You Seong Choi, Paul Sun, Lincoln Melcher, Trevor McNary, Kevin An, Tim Cavarno

GIRLS’ JUNIOR AMERICA’S CUP Bear Creek Golf Club Murrieta, California 4th Place | July 29-August 1, 2019 Catherine Rao, Jordyn Parr, Ashley Kim, Serena Sepersky

MARY CAVE CUP

EDDIE HOGAN CUP

Singing Hills Golf Resort El Cajon, California 1st Place | August 7-8, 2019 Kylie Chong, Kylee Choi, Megan Gormley, Elle Laur

Riverside Golf & Country Club Portland, Oregon 4th Place | August 9-11, 2019 Ethan Chung, Surapat Chokprajakchat, Robert Keilch, Jin Nakao

CHALLENGE CUP

GIRLS’ NORTH SOUTH CUP MATCHES

JUNIOR AMERICA’S CUP

Poppy Hills Golf Course Monterey, California 2nd Place | January 3-4, 2020 Kylie Choi, Jasmine Koo, Jordyn Parr, Nicole Neale, Joshua Koo, Tim Jung, Hogan Park, Sihao Cong, Greyson Leach, Jack Townsend, Kyle An

Carmel Valley Golf Resort Carmel, California 1st Place | June 19-22, 2019 Kylee Choi, Seo Yoon Choi, Angela Heo, Jasmine Koo, Madison Le, Ashley Yun

Blackhawk Golf Club Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 3rd Place | July 21-July 25, 2019 Darien Zhao, Eric Doyle, Ian Maspat, Bo Jin

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COLLIN MORIKAWA IS

A Rising Star Ever since a toddler, Collin Morikawa has had an itch to golf. It started with finding plastic clubs around the house to swing, then evolved to following his parents, Blaine and Debbie, to the local driving range to get his golf fix. This would eventually make it an easy decision for him at an older age to ditch baseball and basketball to dedicate his free time to perfecting his golf game.

Golf quickly became an obsession for Morikawa, and he knew at an early age that it was the only 28

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thing he could ever see himself doing for a career.

At around eight-years-old, Morikawa began golfing at Scholl Canyon Golf Course where he was introduced to his current swing coach SCPGA Professional Rick Sessinghaus. Under the tutelage of Sessinghaus, Morikawa honed his golf game and was encouraged to use his imagination to hit creative shots. It was around this time that Morikawa began testing his game competitively against other kids on the SCPGA

Junior Tour. Morikawa started out playing in 9-holes tournaments but quickly showed a desire to play with the older kids. He would eventually play on the Toyota Tour Cup, which he credits as being an experience where he learned a lot about his golf game.

“You want to keep getting better every year, and the SCPGA Junior Tour helped set up a path for me to get to the collegiate and now the professional level. I learned so much about my game playing from starting on the Players Tour and then moving up to the Toyota Tour Cup”.

-Collin

Morikawa

It was also an opportunity for him to pit his skills against the top competition in junior golf, many of whom are currently playing alongside him on the PGA TOUR. Morikawa’s hard work as a junior golfer paid dividends, as he earned a spot on the University of California, Berkeley’s golf team. His golf game flourished and he was recognized as an All-American four times, the only Cal golfer to ever receive this honor. He also shattered a 14-year-old NCAA single-season stroke average with a 68.68 average his junior year.

Upon graduating with a Business Administration degree, Morikawa quickly made a name for himself on the PGA TOUR capturing the Barracuda Championship just two weeks after finishing in second at the 3M Open. Collin Morikawa is a rising star, and the golf world is taking notice.

Collin Morikawa Stats (as of February, 2020)

10-Top 25 PGA TOUR finishes, 5-Top 10 finishes (20 Career Starts) #51 in the World Golf Ranking Played nine years on the SCPGA Junior Tour 108 SCPGA Junior Tour Tournaments Played 11 First Place or T1 finishes on the SCPGA Junior Tour

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2019 TOURNAMENT RESULTS

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TOUR RESULTS JDT Championship at Newport Beach Golf Club December 14th-15th BOYS 12 and Over 1st Jason Tun, 2025, Santa Monica | 34/29=63 BOYS 8-11 1st Keita Yobiko, 2027, West Covina | 32 Boys 5-7 1st Hugo Nakamura, 2030, Torrance | 35 Girls 12 and Over 1st Lily Huynh, 2024, Chatsworth | 33/36= 69 Girls 8-11 1st Angeleia Ortiz, 2026, Chino | 36 Girls 5-7 1st Roxanne Phillips, Harbor City | 37

PLAYERS TOUR RESULTS

3rd Kexin Guan, 2023, Irvine | 76/72=148 GIRLS 9-11 1st Alice Zhao, 2027, Irvine | 36/37=73 2nd Donina Zhou, 2027, San Clemente | 36/39=75 T3rd Bridget Chantharath, 2025, Irvine | 40/36=76 T3rd Lisa Herman, 2026, Stevenson Ranch | 38/38=76 Players Tour 2-Day at California Country Club June 27th-28th BOYS 1st Quentin Hill, 2019, Monarch Beach | 71/69=140 2nd David Cho, 2022, Chino Hills | 76/70=146 3rd Calder Overfelt, 2022, Newport Beach | 74/74=148 GIRLS 1st Euna Lee, 2022, Irvine | 72/76=148 2nd Yurang Li, 2024, Fullerton | 77/73=150 T3rd Sidney Hsu, 2021, San Gabriel | 77/74=151 T3rd Diana Delgado, 2020, West Covina | 76/75=151

Players Tour 2-Day at The Golf Club at Rancho California February 23rd-24th BOYS 1st Howon Kim, 2020, Korea | 76/72=148 2nd Andrew Wang, 2022, Irvine | 72/79=151 3rd Ryan Abuan, 2023, Temecula | 75/77=152 GIRLS 1st Anna Davis, 2024, Spring Valley | 78/73=151 2nd Ahyeon Yang, 2019, Canoga Park | 75/78=153 T3rd Brianna Park, 2021, Irvine | 78/76=154 T3rd Katie Ha, 2024, Los Angeles | 75/79=154

Players Tour 2-Day at Twin Oaks July 27th-28th BOYS 1st Philippe Yturralde, 2022, La Mesa | 75/68=143 2nd Max Angard, 2020, Encino | 72/72=144 3rd Ethan Yen, 2022, Glendora | 71/74=145 GIRLS 1st Alice Zhao, 2027, Irvine | 72/69=141 T2nd Sophia Fujita, 2024, Torrance | 73/71=144 T2nd Vanessa Ngo, 2023, Mission Viejo | 74/70=144

Players Tour 2-Day at Morongo March 23rd-24th BOYS 1st Kaishun Liu, 2020, Pasadena | 71/74=145 T2nd Timothy Cavarno, 2021, Redlands | 70/77=147 T2nd Sam Ng, 2023, San Dimas | 74/73=147 GIRLS 1st Yurang Li, 2024, Fullerton | 77/70=147 2nd Jennifer Cai, 2020, Irvine | 76/77=153 T3rd Diana Delgado, 2020, West Covina | 77/78=155 T3rd Annika Ishiyama, 2024, Irvine | 79/76=155

Players Tour 2-Day at Tukwet Canyon August 8th-9th BOYS 1st Connor Reis, 2021, Claremont | 73/70=143 2nd Matthew Schafer, 2021, Long Beach | 72/74=146 3rd Steven Wang, 2021, Coto de Caza | 78/72=150 GIRLS 1st Titita Loudtragulngam, 2020, Anaheim | 77/74=151 2nd Kameron Kwong, 2022, Torrance | 81/72=153 T3rd Elina Kuang, 2024, Murrieta | 81/73=154 T3rd Soo-Yeon Jang, 2021, Irvine | 80/74=154 T3rd Euna Lee, 2022, Irvine | 76/78=154

Players Tour 2-Day at Arrowood April 27th-28th BOYS T1st Rei Harashima, 2022, Chula Vista | 69/74=143 T1st Jaden Hunter, 2022, Rancho Santa Fe | 69/74=143 T3rd Dalin Piao, 2022, Los Angeles | 76/70=146 T3rd Daniel Karam, 2022, San Diego | 73/73=146 GIRLS 1st Yurang Li, 2024, Fullerton | 70/72=142 2nd Esther Lee, 2022, Walnut | 72/75=147 3rd Aimee Uchida, 2020, Torrance | 73/75=148 Cleveland/Srixon Spring Tournament of Champions May 18th-19th BOYS 15-18 1st Rei Harashima, 2022, Chula Vista | 69/73=142 2nd Leo Cheng, 2021, Porter Ranch | 71/73=144 3rd Sion Yu, 2020, Los Angeles | 75/70=145 BOYS 12-14 1st Hank Norman, 2022, La Crescenta | 76/74=150 2nd Siin Kim, 2023, Murrieta | 79/73=152 3rd Sahir Balyan, 2023, Simi Valley | 81/73=154 BOYS 9-11 1st Baron Nguyen, 2026, Fountain Valley | 37/36=73 2nd Cole Kim, 2026, Glendale | 36/39=75 T3rd Daniel Chazen, 2026, Carlsbad | 39/37=76 T3rd Dylan Lee, 2025, Fullerton | 35/41=76 GIRLS 15-18 1st Joshlyn Ayala, 2022, Downey | 78/75=153 2nd Erin Johnson, 2021, Huntington Beach | 78/77=155 T3rd Kylee Gregory, 2022, Los Alamitos | 80/76=156 T3rd Lauren Calderon, 2022, South Pasadena | 80/76=156 GIRLS 12-14 1st Jeanne Padillo, 2024, Glendale | 74/71=145 2nd Zijing Wang, 2023, Aliso Viejo | 76/71=147

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Cleveland/Srixon Summer Tournament of Champions August 24th-25th BOYS 15-18 1st Samin Bhagat, 2020, Garden Grove | 77/71=148 T2nd Dahoon Yang, 2022, Placentia | 74/75=149 T2nd Matthew Schafer, 2021, Long Beach | 75/74=149 BOYS 12-14 1st Kunyu Ren, 2024, Beaumont | 71/72=143 2nd Cooper Nelson, 2024, Huntington Beach | 72/78=150 T3rd Zander Grant, 2023, Rancho Santa Margarita | 76/75=151 T3rd Lance Nguyen, 2025, Long Beach | 79/72=151 BOYS 9-11 1st Ronin Banerjee, 2027, Irvine | 36/35=71 T2nd Connor Herrera, 2026, San Diego | 37/36=73 T2nd Hill Wang, 2027, Hacienda Heights | 35/38=73 GIRLS 15-18 1st Misty Le, 2020, Fountain Valley | 71/71=142 2nd Maya Robilio, 2021, San Clemente | 79/71=150 T3rd Krystinia Wilson, 2020, Laguna Niguel | 77/75=152 T3rd Isabelle San Antonio, 2022, West Covina | 76/76=152 T3rd Taylor Muchmore, 2021, Yucaipa | 75/77=152 GIRLS 12-14 1st Joanne Lee, 2023, Glendale | 74/70=144 2nd Lisette Orellana, 2023, Burbank | 74/76=150 3rd Ting-Yu Chang, 2024, Chino | 76/75=151 GIRLS 9-11 Kaili Xiao, 2026, Chino Hills | 36/40=76 Donina Zhou, 2027, San Clemente | 37/40=77 Emily Gonzalez, 2027, Calabasas | 40/39=79 Golf Pride 2-Day at Rancho California September 14th-15th BOYS 1st Daniel Heo, 2022, Cypress | 71/69=140 2nd Haram Shin, 2020, Los Angeles | 72/69=141

3rd Ryan Abuan, 2023, Temecula | 70/72=142 GIRLS 1st Euna Lee, 2022, Irvine | 70/75=145 2nd Annabell Le, 2021, Mission Viejo | 74/72=146 3rd Erica Lee, 2023, Arcadia | 74/74=148 Golf Pride 2-Day at Arrowood October 26th-27th BOYS 1st Charlie Lovett, 2021, Los Angeles | 71/70=141 2nd Ryan Abuan, 2023, Temecula | 73/70=143 T3rd Matthew Robles, 2024, Downey | 74/70=144 T3rd Peter Hu, 2022, Newport Coast | 73/71=144 GIRLS 1st Heejo Hyun, 2021, Irvine | 65/78=143 2nd Vanessa Ngo, 2023, Mission Viejo | 70/74=144 3rd Alyson Sor, 2023 Long Beach | 70/75=145 Golf Pride 2-Day at Oak Valley November 23rd-24th BOYS 1st Davis Lee, 2020, San Diego | 72/73=145 2nd Kunyu Ren, 2024, Beaumont | 76/70=146 3rd Colin Li, 2024, San Diego | 74/76=150 GIRLS 1st Heejo Hyun, 2021, Irvine | 75/74=149 T2nd Joanne Lee, 2023, Glendale | 77/73=150 T2nd Soo-Yeon Jang, 2021, Irvine | 78/72=150 Cleveland/Srixon Fall Tournament of Champions December 7th-8th BOYS 15-18 1st Myungho Lee, 2022, Buena Park | 70/73=143 2nd Jung Kim, 2020, Monterey Park | 74/70=144 3rd Dalin Piao, 2022, Los Angeles | 74/72=146 BOYS 12-14 1st Jinuk Choi, 2024, Buena Park | 70/74=144 2nd Kunyu Ren, 2024, Beaumont | 73/73=146 T3rd Liam Hartling, 2024, Redlands | 72/76=148 T3rd Matthew Robles, 2024, Downey | 73/75=148 BOYS 9-11 1st Logan Park, 2026, Walnut | 36/36=72 2nd Weiqiao Zhang, 2027, Irvine | 39/36=75 3rd Kelvin Huang, 2026, Irvine | 38/38=76 GIRLS 15-18 1st Ella Chiu, 2022, Hacienda Heights | 77/80=157 2nd Eileen Nguyen, 2021, Los Angeles | 77/81=158 3rd Joanna Zhang, 2022, San Diego | 83/78=161 GIRLS 12-14 1st Joanne Lee, 2023, Glendale | 69/73/142 2nd Erica Lee, 2023, Arcadia | 71/72=143 3rd Elina Kuang, 2024, Murrieta | 75/70=145 GIRLS 9-11 1st Kaili Xiao, 2026, Chino Hills | 36/34=70 2nd Donina Zhou, 2027, San Clemente | 37/37=74 T3rd Jimin Nam, 2027, Fullerton | 42/39=81 T3rd Emily Gonzalez, 2027, Calabasas | 39/42=81

TOYOTA TOUR CUP RESULTS Toyota Tour Cup at Oak Valley February 16-17 BOYS 1st Brian Xu, 2020, San Diego | 74/73=147 T2nd Ruiheng Xiong, 2021, Rancho Santa Fe | 78/70=148 T2nd You Seong Choi, 2023, Hacienda Heights | 77/71=148 T2nd Howard Yoon, 2020, Fullerton | 75/73=148 GIRLS 1st Karen Tsuru, 2023, Carlsbad | 71/73=144 2nd Kylee Choi, 2024, South Pasadena | 73/74=147 3rd Sherilyn Villanueva, 2020, Anaheim | 75/77=152 Toyota Tour Cup at Olivas Links February 23rd-24th BOYS 1st Sihao Cong, 2023, Irvine | 70/71=141 2nd Connor O’Brien, 2019, Irvine | 71/70=141 T3rd Austin Liu, 2019, 2019, Oak Park | 72/70=142 T3rd Taewoo Yu, 2022, Murrieta | 69/73=142

GIRLS 1st Kylee Choi, 2024, South Pasadena | 68/75=143 2nd Madison Le, 2022, Garden Grove | 73/73=146 3rd Kaitlyn You, 2021, Torrance | 77/72=149 Toyota Tour Cup at Carlton Oaks March 9th-10th BOYS 1st Jin Nakao, 2021, Burbank | 70/71=141 2nd Kyle An, 2022, Aliso Viejo | 72/72=144 T3rd Sihao Cong, 2023, Irvine | 73/72=145 T3rd Howard Yoon, 2020, Fullerton | 74/71=145 GIRLS 1st Seo Yoon Choi, 2021, Fullerton | 73/74=147 T2nd Karen Tsuru, 2023, Carlsbad | 76/73=149 T2nd Vanessa Ho, 2021, San Diego | 73/76=149 Toyota Tour Cup at Twin Oaks March 16th-17th BOYS 1st Dylan Oyama, 2022, Carlsbad | 69/70=139 2nd Jin Nakao, 2021, Burbank | 74/65=139 T3rd Jonas Appel, 2022, Encinitas | 72/68=140 T3rd Justin Biwer, 2020, San Diego | 70/70=140 T3rd Jackson Moss, 2020, San Diego | 70/70=140 GIRLS 1st Kathleen Keomahavong, 2020, San Diego | 73/72=145 2nd Jordyn Parr, 2020, Temecula | 78/70=148 T3rd Jaycie Stewart, 2020, San Diego | 76/73=149 T3rd Angela Heo, 2022, Murrieta | 75/74=149 T3rd Nicole Neale, 2020, Dove Canyon | 75/74=149 T3rd Anna Davis, 2024, Spring Valley | 73/76=149 Toyota Tour Cup at Industry Hills March 30th-31st BOYS 1st Robert Keilch, 2021, Newport Beach | 67/69=136 T2nd GO Nakatsukasa, 2022, San Diego | 70/72=142 T2nd Lincoln Melcher, 2022, Burbank | 70/72=142 T2nd Raymond Li, 2019, Rancho Santa Fe | 70/72=142 GIRLS 1st Charissa Shang, 2022, Calabasas | 68/73=141 T2nd Catherine Rao, 2022, Camarillo | 71/73=144 T2nd Madison Le, 2022, Garden Grove | 69/75=144 Toyota Tour Cup at Woods Valley April 27th-28th BOYS 1st Darien Zhao, 2020, San Diego | 68/67=135 2nd Jia Xuan Hu, 2019, Yorba Linda | 68/70=138 3rd Adrian Soriano, 2020, Bonita | 68/74=142 GIRLS 1st Dianna Lee, 2022, San Diego | 66/76=142 2nd Frances Kim, 2023, Rolling Hills Estates | 74/69=143 3rd Anna Davis, 2024, Spring Valley | 73/71=144 Toyota Tour Cup Invitational at Bear Creek May 4th-5th BOYS 1st Ethan Chung, 2020, Murrieta | 71/69=140 2nd Taehoon Song, 2020, Lakewood | 69/73=142 3rd Eric Doyle, 2021, San Diego | 69/76=145 GIRLS 1st Karen Tsuru, 2023, Carlsbad | 73/72=145 2nd Jordyn Parr, 2020, Temecula | 74/77=151 T3rd Kylee Choi, 2024, South Pasadena | 77/76=153 T3rd Sabrina Nguyen, 2020, Escondido | 78/75=153 T3rd Ashley Kim, 2023, Victorville | 74/79=153 Toyota Tour Cup at The Golf Club at La Quinta May 18th-19th BOYS 1st Darren Chiu, 2021, Oak Park | 67/73=140 2nd Sihao Cong, 2023, Irvine | 67/76=143 T3rd Justin Lee, 2021, Los Angeles | 71/73=144 T3rd Tony Di Bernardo, 2019, Huntington Beach | 69/75=144 GIRLS 1st Karen Tsuru, 2023, Carlsbad | 72/71=143 2nd Ashley Kim, 2023, Victorville | 68/76=144 T3rd Jasmine Koo, 2024, Cerritos | 74/71=145 T3rd Charissa Shang, 2022, Calabasas | 70/75=145 T3rd Yana Wilson, 2024, Henderson, NV | 68/77=145 Corey Pavin Invitational June 1st-2nd BOYS 1st Ethan Chung, 2020, Murrieta | 68/72/64=204 2nd Edwin Lam, 2022, Huntington Beach | 63/70/71=204 T3rd Lincoln Melcher, 2022, Burbank | 67/75/66=208 T3rd Taehoon Song, 2020, Lakewood | 67/68/73=208

GIRLS 1st Vanessa Ho, 2021, San Diego | 69/72/70=211 2nd Karen Tsuru, 2023, Carlsbad | 71/74/68=213 T3rd Kylie Ching, 2024, Torrance | 70/78/68=216 T3rd Ashley Yun, 2023, West Covina | 77/69/70=216 Toyota Tour Cup at Saticoy June 17th-18th BOYS 1st Raymond Li, 2019, Rancho Santa Fe | 72/73=145 2nd Jonas Appel, 2022, Encinitas | 75/71=146 3rd Darren Chiu, 2021, Oak Park | 77/71=148 GIRLS 1st Jasmine Koo, 2024, Cerritos | 76/72=148 2nd Caroline Canales, 2021, Calabasas | 76/72=148 3rd Yurang Li, 2024, Fullerton | 75/75=150 Toyota Tour Cup at Tustin Ranch June 25th-26th BOYS 1st Alexander Gibalevich, 2021, Studio City | 69/70=139 2nd Griffin Feldman, 2020, Encino | 70/70=140 3rd Justin Lee, 2021, Los Angeles | 70/71=141 GIRLS 1st Madison Le, 2022, Garden Grove | 69/71=140 2nd Kylee Choi, 2024, South Pasadena | 74/69=143 3rd Dianna Lee, 2022, San Diego | 71/73=144 Toyota Tour Cup at Coto de Caza July 8th BOYS 1st Howon Kim, 2020, Korea | 73/63=136 2nd Eric Lee, 2023, Fullerton | 66/72/138 3rd Jeffrey Kwak, 2023, La Mirada | 75/69=144 GIRLS 1st Ashley Yun, 2023, West Covina | 72/69=141 2nd Dianna Lee, 2022, San Diego | 71/71=142 3rd Elise Lee, 2024, Irvine | 73/71=144 Toyota Tour Cup at Industry Hills July 15th-16th BOYS 1st Carson Kim, 2023, Fullerton | 69/68=137 2nd Elliot Yoo, 2020, Arcadia | 71/68=139 3rd You Seong Choi, 2023, Hacienda Heights | 67/74=141 GIRLS 1st Kylee Choi, 2024, South Pasadena | 71/68=139 2nd Ashley Yun, 2023, West Covina | 67/75=142 3rd Kylie Chong, 2024, Torrance | 68/75=143 Sydnee Michaels Classic at Temecula Creek Inn August 10th-11th BOYS 1st Joshua Koo, 2022, Cerritos | 67/72=139 T2nd Kyle An, 2022, Aliso Viejo | 71/70=141 T2nd Timothy Jung, 2022, Corona | 67/74=141 GIRLS 1st Serena Sepersky, 2019, Temecula | 69/70=139 2nd Ashley Kim, 2023, Victorville | 73/69=142 T3rd Diana Delgado, 2020, West Covina | 73/71=144 T3rd Jasmine Koo, 2024, Cerritos | 68/76=144 Toyota Tour Cup at Arrowood August 24th-25th BOYS 1st Joshua Koo, 2020, Arcadia | 68/67=135 T2nd William Sung, 2021, La Habra Heights | 69/67=136 T2nd Chanachon Chokprajakchat, 2022, Anaheim | 67/69=136 GIRLS 1st Jasmine Koo, 2024, Cerritos | 72/67=139 T2nd Kylie Chong, 2024, Torrance | 72/69=141 T2nd Elise Lee, 2024, Irvine | 70/71=141 TTC Invitational at La Costa Resort September 7th-8th BOYS 1st Alexander Yang, 2021, Carlsbad | 72/70/65=207 2nd Ethan Chung, 2020, Murrieta | 68/68/72=208 3rd Luke Potter, 2022, Encinitas | 72/67/71=210 GIRLS 1st Meghan Royal, 2022, Carlsbad | 73/73/73=219 T2nd Karen Tsuru, 2023, Carlsbad | 73/72/75=220 T2nd Dianna Lee, 2022, San Diego | 75/72/73=220 Toyota Tour Cup at Indian Wells Resort September 21-22 BOYS 1st Caden McMackin, 2020, Laguna Beach | 65/71=136 T2nd Calder Overfelt, 2022, Newport Beach | 73/68=141 T2nd Jason Bannister, 2021, Laguna Niguel | 72/69=141 GIRLS

1st Angelina Kim, 2020, Los Angeles | 70/74=144 T2nd Jeanne Padillo, 2024, Glendale | 72/72=144 T2nd Jasmine Koo, 2024, Cerritos | 70/74=144 Toyota Tour Cup at Redhawk October 5-6 BOYS 1st Darien Zhao, 2020, San Diego | 70/70=140 2nd Timothy Jung, 2022, Corona | 72/70=142 3rd Taewoo Yu, 2022, Murrieta | 71/73=144 GIRLS 1st Karen Tsuru, 2023, Carlsbad | 71/65=136 2nd Jasmine Koo, 2024, Cerritos | 70/69=139 3rd Erica Lee, 2023, Arcadia | 74/71=145 Tom Pernice Invitational at Bear Creek Golf Club October 26th-27th BOYS 1st Lincoln Melcher, 2022, Burbank | 69/79=148 T2nd Ethan Chung, 2020, Murrieta | 75/74=149 T2nd Taehoon Song, 2020, Lakewood | 75/74=149 GIRLS 1st Alona Avery, 2024, Riverside | 74/76=150 2nd Charissa Shang, 2022, Calabasas | 74/76=150 3rd Angela Heo, 2022, Murrieta | 77/74=151 Toyota Tour Cup at Arrowhead October 26-27 BOYS 1st Ryan Voois, 2022, Ladera Ranch | 70/69=139 T2nd Sihao Cong, 2023, Irvine | 71/69=140 T2nd Connor Reis, 2021, Claremont | 70/70=140 GIRLS 1st Karen Tsuru, 2023, Carlsbad | 72/72=144 T2nd Alice Zhao, 2027, Irvine | 73/72=145 T2nd Yana Wilson, 2027, Henderson HV | 72/73=145 Toyota Tour Cup at Ojai Valley Inn November 9th-10th BOYS 1st Dahoon Yang, 2022, Placentia | 67/66=133 2nd Tegan Andrews, 2020, Agoura Hills | 69/65=134 3rd Yuefeng Ma, 2021, San Diego | 64/71=135 Toyota Tour Cup at Soule Park November 9th-10th GIRLS 1st Angela Heo, 2022, Murrieta | 70/68=138 2nd Yurang Li, 2024, Fullerton | 67/72=139 3rd Ashley Kim, 2023, Victorville | 69/72=141 Lizette Salas Classic at Morongo November 16th-17th BOYS 1st Logan Kim, 2024, La Canada Flintridge | 74/69=143 2nd Chanachon Chokprajakchat, 2022, Anaheim | 75/70=145 3rd Bo Jin, 2020, Encinitas | 72/74=146 GIRLS 1st Karen Tsuru, 2023, Carlsbad | 74/69=143 T2nd Lucy Yuan, 2024, San Diego | 76/69=145 T2nd Joyce Jin, 2021, Encinitas | 74/71=145 Toyota Tour Cup at River Ridge November 23rd-24th BOYS 1st Greyson Leach, 2021, Rolling Hills Estates | 72/66=138 2nd Sihao Cong, 2023, Irvine | 73/68=141 T3rd Yuefeng Ma, 2021, San Diego | 74/69=143 T3rd Cutter Ayres, 2020, Visalia | 72/71=143 GIRLS 1st Angelina Kim, 2020, Los Angeles | 73/71=144 2nd Kylee Choi, 2024, South Pasadena | 72/72=144 3rd Catherine Rao, 2022, Camarillo | 72/73=145 Toyota Tour Cup Championship December 14th-15th BOYS 1st Ethan Chung, 2020, Murrieta | 67/73=140 T2nd Kyle An, 2022, Aliso Viejo | 70/70=140 T2nd Calder Overfelt, 2022, Newport Beach 69/71=140 GIRLS 1st Karen Tsuru, 2023, Carlsbad | 70/67=137 2nd Madison Le, 2022, Garden Grove | 69/68=137 3rd Anna Davis, 2024, Spring Valley | 68/73=141

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