Author: PeteWL

SACRAMENTO, CA — September 1, 2025 — The Sacramento Golf Council proudly concluded the 101st California State Fair Championship at the historic Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks, with a thrilling display of elite amateur golf talent over three days of fierce competition. Ethan Gao, of Johns Creek, Georgia, emerged as the 2025 State…
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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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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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Matthew Sutherland from Sacramento, California, has had an unforgettable month. Following his impressive performance, reaching the round of 16 at the 123rd U.S. Amateur in Cherry Hills, Colorado, he has now added another feather to his cap by clinching the 2023 California State Fair Championship. During the three-day championship, Sutherland showcased his golfing prowess by…
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Jaden Dumdumaya has been one of the top junior players in Northern California for several years. Today, on his third try — after just turning 16 in June — he won his biggest open amateur title with a one-shot victory at the California State Fair Amateur. He also became the youngest winner in this tournament’s…
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If Tony Chen felt the entire field at the California State Fair Championship was breathing down his neck on Monday, he wouldn’t be to off base. Chen proved to be a worthy frontrunner in winning the 97th playing of the “State Fair” on Monday at Haggin Oaks Golf Club in Sacramento. The Cal freshman carded rounds of…
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Finigan Tilly of San Carlos, California battled the heatwave that engulfed the West Coast en route to a one shot victory over Brett Viboch and Blake Hathcoat at the 96th California State Fair Amateur. Tilly, who was one of six co-leaders following Saturday’s first round, posted 67-68-67 for a 202 total. The Cal-Berkley senior sat…
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Slowly but surely, Devon Bling chipped away at a title defense in the California State Fair Amateur. With three birdies in his final four holes at the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks in Sacramento, Calif., Bling pulled even with second-round leader Michael Cliff. He finished him off in sudden death.Bling becomes the first…
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Devon Bling (Ridgecrest, Calif.) shot a final-round 5-under 67 to overtake the second-round leader Matt Cohn (San Francisco, Calif.) and win the 94th California State Fair Amateur at the Alister Mackenzie Golf Course at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. For Bling, it was a continuation of the momentum gained from a memorable run at the U.S. Amateur…
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Sacramento native, Blake Abercrombie, was able to capitalize on his 36-hole lead and take victory at the California State Fair Amateur on Monday. The San Diego Aztec Senior posted a 2-under-par 70 to win by two strokes above Stanford Golfer Isaiah Salinda, playing incredibly clutch down the stretch. Related: Hometown Golfer Looks to Close at Cal State Fair…
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