Author: Sacramento Golf Council

Sophia Lee Qualifies for U.S. Women’s Open

Fairfield’s own Sophia Lee continues to turn heads in the world of junior golf. The 17-year-old standout has officially qualified for the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open, set to be held May 28–June 1 at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. Lee punched her ticket to the prestigious championship with a stellar performance at Del Paso Country Club…
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Rodriguez and Lee Crowned Champions at Junior Easter Championship

The 75th Sacramento City Jr. Easter Championship was contested at Bing Maloney Golf Complex on April 15th and 16th, 2025. There were 94 players, ages 7-18. Players ages 7-11, played 9 holes each day on the Express Nine Course. Players ages 12-18, played 18 holes each day on the Championship Course. The weather and course…
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Engellenner and Jojola Cruise in Match Play at Sacramento City 4-Ball Championship

The 70th annual Sacramento City 4-Ball Championship was contested at the Bing Maloney Golf Course on April 5-6 and April 13-14, 2025. The Tournament dates were pushed back two weeks to try and take advantage of better weather and did we ever get some great weather. Both weekends were clear, calm, cool, great golf weather.…
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McCallister and Morgan Capture Victory at 3rd Annual Sacramento Senior City 4-Ball Championship

The third annual Sacramento Senior City 4-ball Championship was contested at the Bing Maloney Golf Course on April 11-13, 2025. Play began on Friday April 11th with 15 teams attempting to qualify for 8 spots and seeding in match play. The team of Chris and James Bailey were medalists in the qualifying round, shooting 8…
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Five amateur tournaments to experience Alister MacKenzie’s masterpieces

As the 2025 Masters Tournament captivates golf enthusiasts worldwide, it’s an opportune moment to explore other masterpieces crafted by Augusta National’s co-architect, Alister MacKenzie. Beyond the hallowed grounds of Augusta, MacKenzie’s design philosophy has shaped numerous courses that continue to host prestigious amateur tournaments. Participating in these events offers golfers a unique opportunity to experience…
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2024 Sacramento Senior County 4-Ball Championship

The 3rd Sacramento County Senior 4-Ball Championships was contested at Mather Golf Course on October 25-27, 2024. Fourteen teams competed in the qualifying round on Friday, October 25th to advance to match play with an 8-team bracket. The team of Mark Morgan and Chris Miller shot a blistering 10-under 62 to claim the #1 seed…
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2024 Sacramento County 4-Ball Championship

The 22nd Sacramento County 4-Ball Was contested at Mather Golf Course on October 19. 20, 25, 26, 27, 2024. 34 two-player teams competed in the 4-Ball qualifier on Saturday, October 19th, with 32 teams advancing to match play. Last year’s champions were not able to defend their title because of a prior commitment. The first…
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76th Annual Walter and Olga Strand Junior/Senior

It was a crisp Fall Sunday morning when 28 teams convened to compete in the 76th Annual Walter and Olga Strand Junior Senior Championship. Fathers, sons, mothers, daughters and even grandparents were present competing or watching the event. I had 30 teams signed up and paid, last minute two cancelled, no refunds were given. As…
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Emil Nielsen makes three straight birdies to win 100th State Fair in playoff

Emil Nielsen needed three extra holes and his best golf of the weekend, but he secured a huge confidence-boosting win heading into his first collegiate season. Nielsen defeated Charlie Berridge in a three-hole playoff to win the 2024 California State Fair Men’s Championship at Haggin Oaks, the Alister MacKenzie Course, in Sacramento, Calif., as he…
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Erica Villegas Shines on Back Nine to Capture 2024 California State Fair Women’s Championship

The event was contested at the Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course, where weather conditions were ideal compared to the scorching 100 plus heat the Sacramento Valley has been experiencing. The Championship Division concluded on Saturday Day One with seven players scoring under par and leading the field was Sophia Lee (Fairfield) and Erica Villegas (Suisun) tied…
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