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2020 CALIFORNIA
AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
TORREY PINES GC
JULY 27 - AUGUST 1
2020 CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - TORREY PINES GC JULY 27 - AUGUST 1 - SCGA
CONTENTS
WELCOME........................................................................................ 3

ABOUT TORREY PINES GOLF CLUB..................................................... 4
    HISTORY.......................................................................................................................... 4

    OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................... 5

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND FORMAT................................................. 6

RULES OF PLAY & POLICIES................................................................ 7
    PLAYER INFORMATION..................................................................................................... 7

    PACE OF PLAY POLICY...................................................................................................... 11

    LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION................................................................ 12

    2020 EXEMPTIONS........................................................................................................... 13

2019 CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP............................................................. 14

CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONS.................................................. 16

COURSE DETAILS.............................................................................. 20
    COURSE MAP .................................................................................................................. 20

    SOUTH COURSE............................................................................................................... 21

    NORTH COURSE............................................................................................................... 30

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2020 CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - TORREY PINES GC JULY 27 - AUGUST 1 - SCGA
WELCOME
CGA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
DEAR COMPETITORS,

Welcome to the 109th California Amateur Championship at Torrey
Pines GC. The championship will be conducted on both the North
and South Courses, which play host to prestigious professional
events, from the PGA Tour’s annual Farmers Insurance Open, to
the unforgettable 2008 U.S. Open, and soon again, the U.S.
Open Championship in 2021. Additionally, with names like Xander
Schauffelle, Mark O’Meara and Johnny Miller etched in our history
books, it’s safe to say you are in good company.
We know Torrey Pines GC will provide an excellent environment
for fierce competition and a memorable experience with only the
best playing conditions possible and stunning views of San Diego
all week long.
On behalf of the CGA, I would like to congratulate all of you who
qualified within a record-setting field of more than 1,100 entries.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to precede next year’s U.S. Open,
especially during such an unprecedented time battling COVID-19 and the uncertainty that goes along
with it. In a moment of time where golf was put on hold indefinitely, we are grateful to see the California
Amateur Championship live on.
We remain committed to safely conducting our events given the ongoing nature of the pandemic. Please
be sure to review the contents in this Handbook, which are intended to assist you in your preparations for
the championship.

Play well,

Chris Wilson
2020 CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - TORREY PINES GC JULY 27 - AUGUST 1 - SCGA
ABOUT
  HISTORY
       TORREY PINES GOLF CLUB
TORREY PINES GOLF CLUB HISTORY
Torrey Pines Golf Course is a 36-hole municipal public golf
facility, owned by the city of San Diego. It sits on the coastal
cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the community of La Jolla,
just south of Torrey Pines State Reserve. Opened 63 years ago
in 1957, it was built on the site of Camp Callan, a U.S. Army
installation during World War II.
Torrey Pines has two famous 18-hole golf courses, North and
South, both designed by William F. Bell (son of noted course
architect William P. Bell). The South Course was redesigned by Rees Jones in 2001, and is now 7,802
yards in length from the back tees with par at 72. The North Course was redesigned by Tom Weiskopf
in 2016, switching the front nine with the back nine so that the famous ocean views are now enjoyed by
golfers finishing their rounds.
Since the late 1960s, Torrey Pines has hosted the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour. Held annual-
ly in January or February, the tournament uses both courses for the first two rounds and the South Course
for the final two rounds. Torrey Pines hosts the San Diego City Amateur Golf Championships every
July, and the Junior World Golf Championships every July. It hosted the 2008 U.S. Open on the South
Course, won by Tiger Woods in sudden-death after an 18-hole playoff versus Rocco Mediate. Torrey
Pines is scheduled to host the 2021 U.S. Open on the South Course.
The course is named for the Torrey Pine, a rare tree that grows in the wild only along this local stretch of
the coastline in San Diego County and on Santa Rosa Island.

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2020 CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - TORREY PINES GC JULY 27 - AUGUST 1 - SCGA
OVERVIEW
COURSE OVERVIEW
CLUB ESTABLISHED: 1957
ARCHITECT: William F. Bell & William P. Bell
Redesigned by Rees Jones (South – 2001) and Tom Weiskopf (North – 2016)

NORTH COURSE                                   SOUTH COURSE

GREENS: Bentgrass                              GREENS: Poa Annua
FAIRWAYS: Kikuya                               FAIRWAYS: Kikuya
ROUGH: Kikuya/Ryegrass                         ROUGH: Kikuya/Ryegrass
COURSE RATING: 75.8                            COURSE RATING: 78.2
SLOPE: 134                                     SLOPE: 144
YARDAGE: 7,258                                 YARDAGE: 7,802
PAR: 72                                        PAR: 72
MEN’S COURSE RECORD: 61                        MEN’S COURSE RECORD: 63
(Brandt Snedeker and Mark Brooks)              (Greg Chalmers)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, GOLF DIVISION: Mark Marney
ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR, GOLF DIVISION: Scott Bentley
GOLF COURSE MANAGER: Mike Jones and John Howard
SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT: Rich McIntosh
SUPERINTENDENT: Rob Browns

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2020 CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - TORREY PINES GC JULY 27 - AUGUST 1 - SCGA
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND FORMAT
MONDAY, JULY 27
ROUND 1 - STROKE PLAY
156 players (playing in groups of three)
North & South Courses: 6:45 – 10:55 a.m. (Hole 1)

TUESDAY, JULY 28
ROUND 2 - STROKE PLAY
156 players (playing in groups of three)
North & South Courses: 6:45 – 10:55 a.m.
(Hole 1)
*Playoff to determine final qualifying spot for
match play: North Course, Hole 1 at approx.
4:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
ROUND OF 32: MATCH PLAY
South Course: 6:45 – 9 a.m. (Hole 1)

THURSDAY, JULY 30
ROUND OF 16: MATCH PLAY
South Course: 6:45 – 7:48 a.m. (Hole 1)

FRIDAY, JULY 31
QUARTERFINALS: MATCH PLAY
South Course: 6:45 – 7:12 a.m. (Hole 1)

SEMIFINALS: MATCH PLAY
South Course: 12:15 and 12:24 p.m. (Hole 1)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
36-HOLE FINAL: MATCH PLAY
South Course: 6:45 a.m. / 12 p.m. (Hole 1)
*Awards ceremony will immediately follow the final round.

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RULES OF PLAY & POLICIES
PLAYER INFORMATION
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS
Starting times and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted online at scga.org and ncga.org.
Players are encouraged to arrive at their assigned tee well in advance of their starting time, as the starter
will have information to discuss with each player in the group. Furthermore, players arriving late will be
penalized under Rule 5.3a of the Rules of Golf. For example, the 9:00 a.m. starting time is defined as
9:00:00, and players arriving after that time are considered late. Lead groups should plan to be at their
assigned tee 10 minutes in advance of their starting time. Subsequent groups are encouraged to arrive
once the preceding group has teed off.
Materials such as tees, pencils, and hole location sheets will not be distributed until further notice. Refer
to the championship’s COVID-19 Guidelines for Competitions for further instructions.

PRACTICE ROUNDS
The City of San Diego is generously reserving space on its
tee sheet - including during twilight hours - for participants in
the California Amateur Championship.

    • Practice rounds may be scheduled by calling Torrey
      Pines GC at (858) 552-1662 between July 1 – 17 (on
      Mondays – Fridays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to
      3 p.m. (with strong preference between 8:30 - 9 a.m.)
    • If unable to reach someone in the office, email mc-
      jones@sandiego.gov with a subject line of “STATE AM
      PRACTICE” and specify your requested date and time
      within the email.
    • Participants must identify themselves as a contestant in
      the California Amateur Championship.
    • The following practice round rates will apply, all of
      which have been discounted 25% for participants:
North Course Rates:
    Twilight: $72 (weekday); $91 (weekend)
    Non-Twilight: $92 (weekday); $114 (weekend)

South Course Rates:
    Twilight: $122 (weekday); $151 (weekend)
    Non-Twilight: $152 (weekday); $189 (weekend)

PARKING AND REGISTRATION
• Ample parking is available at the facility.
• All participants must check in at the registration table located on the main deck outside the Golf Shop
on either Sunday, July 26 (12 – 3 p.m.) or Monday beginning at 5:30 a.m.

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DRIVING RANGE & PRACTICE FACILITIES
The driving range and practice facilities will be open by 5:45 a.m. each day of the championship.

TEES AND HOLE YARDAGES
Play will predominantly be from the course’s tournament yardages; however, there will be significant
variety throughout the championship. Click here for hole-by-hole yardages for both the North Course and
South Course.

LOCKER ROOM
There is not a locker room available on-site.

FOOD SERVICE
Information regarding the availability of food and beverage will be distributed to contestants closer to the
championship.

GOLF SHOP PURCHASES
Cash or major credit cards will be accepted for all purchases on property.

SPECTATORS
    • Spectators are prohibited during the first two rounds of the California Amateur Championship.
    • Two spectators per player will be permitted starting on the Round of 32 (Wed., July 29)
    • Spectators must always maintain social distancing and must walk.
    • If spectators have any questions leading up to the event, please contact the SCGA
      Championships & Golf Operations.

PHOTO GALLERY
Professional photos will be taken throughout the championship.
Photos will be available online and are available for download
and purchase at scga.pixieset.com.

LODGING
The host hotel for the championship is the Hilton La Jolla Tor-
rey Pines, conveniently located on-site. Reservations should be
made as soon as possible by clicking here.

RULES OF PLAY
• Players must familiarize themselves with the championship’s
COVID-19 Guidelines for Competitions.
• The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and The R&A
govern play.
• Local Rules and Terms of the Competition can be found on the
CGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players that will be emailed
to players the day prior to the qualifier.
• Click here to review the CGA Pace of Play Policy.

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AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION
    • During a round, a player must not ride on any form
      of motorized transportation except as authorized or
      later approved by the Committee (Model Local Rule
      G-6).
    • Players seeking to use a golf cart due to a medical
      or ADA-related reason must make arrangements
      with championship staff in advance of the champi-
      onship.
    • Pull or push carts are permitted.
CADDIES
Caddies are prohibited until further notice.

DRESS CODE
    • Players must be properly attired in golf shirts, slacks, Bermuda-length dress or golf shorts and soft
      spike shoes.
    • Shirts must be tucked in and hats must be worn forward.
    • Jeans (any color or any kind), T-shirts, and tank tops are prohibited.
MOBILE DEVICE POLICY
    • Players, caddies, and spectators should turn mobile devices off or to silent mode while on the prop-
      erty and limit calls to the club’s parking lot.
    • Live scoring will be available throughout the championship at scga.org and ncga.org.
CODE OF CONDUCT
By submitting an entry for any CGA-administered competition, the contestant understands that his/her
participation is at the sole discretion of the CGA. A contestant may be removed from any competition at
the discretion of the CGA staff or Championship Committee at any time before or during the competition.
Incidents of unbecoming conduct or actions deemed to be detrimental to the image of the CGA or the
“Spirit of the Game” are grounds for such removal and suspension from future CGA-administered compe-
titions. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Willful damage of the golf course or golf course property
    • Club throwing or unnecessary club tossing
    • Offensive or unbecoming language
    • Public criticism of golf course or verbal abuse of CGA staff, officials, volunteers, host club staff or
      other contestants
    • Potential endangerment of others
    • Conduct deemed unbecoming
    • Failure to post scores for handicapping purposes
    • Manipulation of scores posted for handicapping purposes

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2020 CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - TORREY PINES GC JULY 27 - AUGUST 1 - SCGA
CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS
 • To withdraw for any reason prior to the start of the championship, a player must notify the SCGA
   Championships & Golf Operations Department at champs@scga.org or (818) 980-3630.
 • Failure to notify tournament staff will subject the player to suspension from future CGA competitions.

 Refund Policy:

 • Cancelation prior to the entry closing date: Full refund less a $10 administrative fee.
 • Cancelation after the entry closing date and more than 48 hours prior to the start of the competi-
   tion: 50% of the entry fee.
 • Cancelation within 48 hours of the start of the competition: No refund.

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PACE OF PLAY POLICY
The Tournament Committee at each competition will determine the maximum allowable time each group
is permitted to play the round. This time will be posted on each player’s scorecard and each player is
expected to maintain a pace faster than the maximum allowable time. The round ends when all players
in the group have holed out at the final hole. In four-ball stroke play, the round ends when all sides com-
plete the final hole, either by both partners holing out or by one partner holing out on the final hole and
the other partner choosing not to do so.

LEAD GROUP(S):
The lead group(s) must finish their round within the maximum allowable time established by the com-
mittee. If they finish over the maximum allowable time, each player will be assessed a penalty of two
strokes to their score for the final hole.
 • Exception: If the lead group is held up by play that was sent out before them, or play that began on
   another starting hole, they will be exempt from penalty if they finish over their maximum allowable
   time but within 14 minutes of the group in front of them.
SUBSEQUENT GROUPS:
Subsequent groups must finish their round within the maximum allowable time established by the com-
mittee. If they finish over the maximum allowable time, they must finish within 14 minutes of the group in
front of them. If they finish over the maximum allowable time and more than 14 minutes behind the group
in front of them, each player will be assessed a penalty of two strokes to their score for the final hole.

EXEMPTIONS FROM PENALTY:
If a group does not finish within their maximum allowable
time due to circumstances beyond their control (such as a
ruling or a ball search on the final hole, or any other circum-
stances which the Committee deems to be exceptional) but
was otherwise in position during the play of the final four
holes, the Committee may be justified in waiving the penalty.
Being in position means to be at a point on the course with-
in 14 minutes of when the group in front of you was at that
same point.
Any group that has a slow, deliberate, or non-responsive
player may report the player to SCGA officials at any time
during the round and the player will be monitored. If the
tournament committee identifies that a player (or players) in
the group is the cause of the group failing to maintain pace
of play and determines other players are playing within the
requirements of this policy, those meeting the requirements of this policy may be absolved from penalty
while others may not.
THE CGA TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVIEW ALL PENALTY SITUATIONS.

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LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE
COMPETITION
  LOCAL RULES AND TERMS
 OF THE COMPETITION
 The Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A Rules Limited govern play. These Local Rules and Terms
 of the Competition are in effect at all California Amateur Championships and qualifying rounds. See applicable championship or qual-
 ifying round Notice to Players and Entry Application for modifications or additions to these Local Rules and Terms of the Competition.
 Complete text of the Rules and Local Rules may be found in the Official Guide to the Rules of Golf, effective January 2019.
 Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule is the general penalty.

 OUT OF BOUNDS — Defined by the line between the course-side                  PACE OF PLAY – See separate memorandum to players for pace of
 points, at ground level, of white stakes and fence posts.                    play policy.
 PENALTY AREAS — When a penalty area is defined on only one                   STOPPING AND RESUMING PLAY  – Local Rule as prescribed in
 side, it extends to infinity. When a penalty area is connected to            Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local
 the out-of-bounds edge, the penalty area extends to and coincides            Rule J-1.
 with out of bounds.
                                                                              All practice areas are closed during an immediate suspension for
 GROUND UNDER REPAIR – Defined by white lines. French drains                  a dangerous situation until the Committee has declared them open.
 are ground under repair.                                                     Players who practice on closed practice areas will be asked to stop
 RELIEF FROM SEAMS OF CUT TURF (SOD SEAMS)  — Local Rule                     practicing; failure to stop practicing might result in disqualification.
 as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.         An immediate suspension will be signaled by one prolonged air
 Model Local Rule F-7.                                                        horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three
 AERATION HOLES  – Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the              consecutive air horn notes. Resumption of play will be signaled by
 Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule E-4.                     two short air horn notes.

 EDGING GROOVES  – Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of                  WHEN COMPETITION IS FINAL — A competition is deemed to have
 the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule F-19.                closed when the result (including the result of a playoff, if appli-
                                                                              cable) has been officially announced or, in stroke play qualifying
 WHITE-LINED AREAS TYING INTO ARTIFICIALLY SURFACED ROADS                     followed by match play, when the player has teed off in his/her
 AND PATHS —White-lined areas of ground under repair and the                  first match.
 artificially surfaced roads, paths or other identified obstructions
 that they are connected to are a single abnormal course condition            CODE OF CONDUCT* – By submitting an entry for any CGA-ad-
 when taking relief under Rule 16.1.                                          ministered competition, the contestant understands that his/her
                                                                              participation is at the sole discretion of the CGA. A contestant may
 WOOD CHIPS AND MULCH – Are loose impediments.                                be removed from any competition at the discretion of the CGA staff
 INTEGRAL OBJECTS – Include artificial walls and pilings when                 or Championships and Golf Operations Committee at any time be-
 located in penalty areas and bunkers.                                        fore or during the competition. Incidents of unbecoming conduct or
                                                                              actions deemed to be detrimental to the image of the CGA or the
 PROHIBITING USE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF SHOES  – Local Rule
                                                                              “Spirit of the Game” are grounds for such removal and suspension
 as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.
                                                                              from future CGA-administered competitions. These include, but are
 Model Local Rule G-7.
                                                                              not limited to, the following:
 LIST OF CONFORMING DRIVER HEADS  – Local Rule as pre-
                                                                              •    Willful damage of the golf course or golf course property
 scribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.
 Model Local Rule G-1.                                                        •    Club throwing or unnecessary club tossing
                                                                              •    Offensive or unbecoming language
 BROKEN OR SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED CLUB  – Local Rule
                                                                              •    Public criticism of golf course or verbal abuse of SCGA staff,
 as prescribed in the Clarifications to the 2019 Rules of Golf is in
                                                                                   officials, volunteers, host club staff or other contestants
 effect. Model Local Rule G-9.
                                                                              •    Potential endangerment of others
 BACK-ON-THE-LINE-RELIEF  – Local Rule as prescribed in the                  •    Conduct deemed unbecoming
 Clarifications to the 2019 Rules of Golf is in effect. Model Local           •    Failure to post scores for handicapping purposes
 Rule E-12.                                                                   •    Manipulation of scores posted for handicapping purposes
 PRACTICE — Prior to and after a round in stroke play, a player
 may practice on the designated practice areas. Rule 5.2b cover-                          PENALTY FOR BREACH OF CODE OF CONDUCT
 ing practice in stroke play is modified in this way: A player may
                                                                                                   FIRST OFFENSE: Warning
 not practice on the competition course before or between rounds.
 Penalty for breach of Local Rule, see Rule 5.2.                                              SECOND OFFENSE: Disqualification
                                                                              *The Committee may disqualify a player for serious misconduct in
                                                                              failing to meet the Code’s standards.

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2020 EXEMPTIONS
 • Past 10 California Amateur Champions
 • 2019 California Amateur Championship (Match Play Qualifiers)
 • 2019 NCGA Points List (top ten finishers)
 • 2019 SCGA Points List (top ten finishers)
 • Current NCGA/SCGA Champions
 • 2019 NCGA Amateur Match Play Championship (Quarterfinalists)
 • 2019 SCGA Amateur Championship (Top-10 finishers)
 • 2020 CIF State Boys High School Champion
 • 2019 California Senior Amateur Champion
 • 2019 U.S. Amateur (1), U.S. Mid-Amateur (2), and U.S. Junior Amateur (3) Match Play Qualifiers
 • NCGA/SCGA members listed on the top 500 on the WAGR as of March 1, 2020
 • Special Exemptions as selected by the NCGA & SCGA

                                      WILLIAM MOUW
                            2019 CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPION

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2019 CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP
YOUNG TALENT, OLD TROPHY: PEPPERDINE’S
MOUW TAKES CAL AM TITLE

Chino resident William Mouw entered the 108th California
Amateur Championship as the highest ranked player in the
field in the World Amateur Golf Rankings.
The 18-year-old Pepperdine freshman-to-be lived up to the
billing and will soon be making a quick ascent up from
what will be a former No.58 ranking.
The No.24 seeded Mouw became one of the youngest
California Amateur winners ever after defeating No.3
Christian Banke, 4 and 2, in Saturday’s 36-hole finale on
the Dunes Course at Monterey Peninsula Country Club. The
youngest champ ever remains Mac Hunter, who captured
the title in 1972 at the age of 16.
Regardless, Mouw’s name joins a list of champions that
includes Ken Venturi, Johnny Miller and Mark O’Meara.
“It feels great. It’s an honor to have my name with those guys,” said Mouw, who prepped at Ontario
Christian High. “It was a great match. We both played great.”
Down a hole following the morning 18, Mouw instantly knotted things up with a win on the 19th hole
when he stiffed his approach to within 3 feet of the pin for birdie.
After tying the next four holes, Mouw grabbed his first lead since early in the match when he drained a
15-foot putt for birdie on the par-4 24th hole (No.6). From there, his putter began heating up. Two holes
later on the 26th hole (No.8), he sank a 7-foot birdie to go 2-up.
                                                            Following a Banke bogey on the par-3 28th
                                                            hole (No.10), Mouw held a commanding
                                                            3-up lead. Banke, a senior at San Diego
                                                            State and the younger brother of 2014 Cali-
                                                            fornia Women’s Championship winner Sara
                                                            Banke, got one hole back with a win on the
                                                            par-4 29th hole (No.11) after nearly driving
                                                            the green, but he’d never get any closer.
                                                            Just a hole later, Banke’s approach shot
                                                            found the greenside bunker, leading to a bo-
                                                            gey and re-upping Mouw’s cushion to 3-up.
                                                            On the 34th hole (No.16), Banke tried to
                                                            make something happen but pulled his drive
                                                            far left. His second shot never reached the
                                                            green, while Mouw got on in two. Banke’s

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last gasp third shot stopped far short of the flagstick, sealing
the victory for Mouw.
“My putting wasn’t the best this week. I just told myself to just
keep going. Some will eventually fall,” Mouw said. “I’ll en-
joy this win, and then go home and get back to work on the
greens.”
In the morning 18, Mouw at first looked like he was going to
run away with it. He’d quickly build a 3-up lead through the
first six holes before Banke, who had his father, Dana Banke,
on the bag as caddie clawed his way back to not only tie the
match but take a 2-up lead. A birdie on the 18th helped Mouw
close the gap to just one hole as the two entered the break.
All week long, Mouw was able to rely on his father, Billy, who
was his caddie, for support. Billy Mouw owns and operates a
chicken farm in Chino.
But Mouw also got help during the week via some phone calls
with his mental coach. That also helped Mouw get through the grind of what is a long week. Over just
the last two days of competition, Mouw estimated that he’d walked a total of around 23 miles.
“My mental coach and I talked about how long the week is and that I needed to just keep plodding
along with no big expectations. Visualize, verbalize and realize,” said Mouw, who hit 15 of 16 greens in
the afternoon round. “This is going to be a great confidence booster going into college.”
Recap courtesy of NCGA

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CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONS
 YEAR   CHAMPION            RUNNER-UP           MARGIN MEDALIST           SITE
                                                                          Monterey
 2019   William Mouw        Christian Banke     4&2    Sean Yu
                                                                          Peninsula CC
                            Hidetoshi                                     Omni La Costa
 2018   Bobby Bucey                             1 up   Cody Hall
                            Yoshihara                                     Resort & Spa
                                                                          The Olympic
 2017   PJ Samiere          Noah Norton         1 up   Eddy Lai
                                                                          Club
                                                       Bryan
                            Hidetoshi
 2016   Shintaro Ban                            5&4    Baumgarten         Valencia CC
                            Yoshihara
                                                       Andrew Levitt
 2015   Shotaro Ban         Joshua Sedeno       5&4    Satch Herrmann     Lake Merced GC
                                                                          Omni La Costa
 2014   Xander Schauffele   Beau Hossler        2 up   Jason Anthony
                                                                          Resort & Spa
                                                       Corey Pereira
                            Bryson                                        Monterey
 2013   Cory McElyea                            3&2    Xander
                            Dechambeau                                    Peninsula CC
                                                       Schauffele
 2012   Kevin Marsh         Ben Geyer           4&3    Bhavik Patel       La Cumbre CC
                                                                          The Olympic
 2011   Bhavik Patel        Kevin Wentworth     8&6    Philip Chian
                                                                          Club
                                                                          Rancho Santa Fe
                                                       Scott Almquist
 2010   Scott Travers       Harry Rudolph III   4&3                       GC &
                                                       Kevin Fitzgerald
                                                                          La Jolla CC
                                                       Geoff Gonzalez
 2009   Geoff Gonzalez      Jeff Wilson         3&2                       Lake Merced GC
                                                       Nick Delio
                                                       Matt Hoffenberg
                                                                          Lakeside GC &
 2008   Nick Delio          Austin Roberts      7&5    Alex Kim
                                                                          Oakmont CC
                                                       Scott McGihon
                                                                          Monterey
 2007   Josh Anderson       Joe Greiner         4&3    Blake Trimble
                                                                          Peninsula CC
 2006   Jordan Nasser       Jeff Gilchrist      3&2    Steve Woods        Pebble Beach GL
 2005   Don DuBois          Joseph Bramlett     2&1    Jordan Cox         Pebble Beach GL
 2004   Spencer Levin       Mark “Buzz” Peel    4&3    Mark Sear          Pebble Beach GL
 2003   Patrick Nagle       Spencer Levin       4&3    Roy Moon           Pebble Beach GL
 2002   Eddie Heinen        Jonathan Echols     1 up   Don DuBois         Pebble Beach GL
 2001   Darryl Donovan      Travis Johnson      4&3    Jeff Wilson        Pebble Beach GL
                                                       Todd Miller        Bayonet/Black
 2000   Nick Jones          Troy McKinley       2 up
                                                       James Stewart      Horse GC

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YEAR   CHAMPION            RUNNER-UP             MARGIN MEDALIST                SITE
                                                             Ed Cuff, Jr.
 1999   Tim Hogarth         Gary Vanier           38 holes                       Pebble Beach GL
                                                             Steve Conway
 1998   Ed Cuff, Jr.        Bobby Rodger          5&4        Craig Steinberg     Pebble Beach GL
 1997   Jason Gore          Scott Watson          6&5        Tim Hogarth         Pebble Beach GL
 1996   Mark Johnson        Brian Crocker         8&7        Jeff Gilchrist      Pebble Beach GL
 1995   Jeff Sanday         John Pate             1 up       Mark Johnson        Pebble Beach GL
 1994   Steve Woods         Ed Cuff, Jr.          5&3        Steve Woods         Pebble Beach GL
 1993   Casey Boyns         Joey Ferrari          2&1        Casey Boyns         Pebble Beach GL
 1992   Todd Demsey         David Berganio, Jr.   5&4        Harry Rudolph III   Pebble Beach GL
 1991   Harry Rudolph III   Sandy Galbraith       3&2        Sandy Galbraith     Pebble Beach GL
                                                             Mark Johnson
 1990   Charlie Wi          Gary Vanier           3&2                            Pebble Beach GL
                                                             Paul Stankowski
                                                             Jerry Michals
 1989   Casey Boyns         Dave Stockton, Jr.    3&1                            Pebble Beach GL
                                                             Gary Vanier
 1988   Don Parsons         Randy Haag            5&4        Aaron Meeks         Pebble Beach GL
                                                             Bob Lasken
 1987   Mike Springer       Bob May               4&3        Tim Loustalot       Pebble Beach GL
                                                             Steve Bogan
 1986   Terrence Miskell    Mike Blewett          5&4        Dana Banke          Pebble Beach GL
 1985   Sam Randolph, Jr.   Brad Greer            5&4        Sam Randolph, Jr. Pebble Beach GL
 1984   Duffy Waldorf       Mark Phillips         2&1        Duffy Waldorf       Pebble Beach GL
 1983   Kris Moe            Tracey Makazaki       8&6        Gregg Twiggs        Pebble Beach GL
 1982   Gary Vanier         Bob Blomberg          3&2        Corey Pavin         Pebble Beach GL
 1981   Joe Tamburino       Brian Lindley         4&2        Mike Barnblatt      Pebble Beach GL
 1980   Bobby Clampett      Jim Kane              6&4        Bobby Clampett      Pebble Beach GL
 1979   Mark O’Meara        Lennie Clements       8&7        Lennie Clements     Pebble Beach GL
 1978   Bobby Clampett      Ray Pellegrini        5&4        Don Levin           Pebble Beach GL
 1977   Lee Mikles          Ted Lyford            2&1        Tom Culligan        Pebble Beach GL
 1976   Mike Brannan        Ron Commans           3&2        Scott Simpson       Pebble Beach GL
                                                             C. Richardson
 1975   John Cook           Bob Blomberg          2&1                            Pebble Beach GL
                                                             Curtis Worley
 1974   Curtis Worley       Mike Brannan          2&1        Craig Stadler       Pebble Beach GL
 1973   Mike Brannan        Dick Runkle           37 holes   Mike Brannan        Pebble Beach GL
 1972   Mac Hunter          Bob Roos              2 up       Mark Pfeil          Pebble Beach GL

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YEAR   CHAMPION           RUNNER-UP           MARGIN MEDALIST               SITE
 1971   Doug Nelson        Sandy Galbraith     8&7         Sandy Galbraith   Pebble Beach GL
 1970   Bob Risch          Vic Loustalot       39th hole   Tom Smith         Pebble Beach GL
 1969   Forrest Fezler     Steve Stimace       8&6         Ted Lyford        Pebble Beach GL
 1968   Johnny Miller      Les Peterson        12 & 10     Les Peterson      Pebble Beach GL
 1967   Bob E. Smith       Jim Rheim           7&5         Arne Dokka        Pebble Beach GL
                                                           Bob Eastwood
 1966   Bob Eastwood       Vic Loustalot       3&2         Cesar Sanudo      Pebble Beach GL
                                                           Jack Bariteau
 1965   Vern Callison      Dr. Art Butler      5&4         Dr. Art Butler    Pebble Beach GL
 1964   Steve Opperman     Guy Bill            37 holes    Ron Cerrudo       Pebble Beach GL
 1963   Dr. Paul Travis    Dick Runkle         3&2         Peter Choate      Pebble Beach GL
 1962   Dick Lotz          Ron Cerrudo         5&3         John Lotz         Pebble Beach GL
 1961   John Richardson    John Lotz           2&1                           Pebble Beach GL
 1960   Larry Bouchey      George Gallios      7&5         Dr. Art Butler    Pebble Beach GL
                                                           Don Morgan
 1959   Vern Callison      Dick Runkle         6&4                           Pebble Beach GL
                                                           Bob Roos
 1958   Eli Bariteau       Dan Morgan          1 up        Dan Morgan        Pebble Beach GL
                                                           Dr. William
 1957   Tal Smith          Dick Giddings       7&6                           Pebble Beach GL
                                                           O’Neal
                                                           Bob Silvestri
 1956   Ken Venturi        Dr. Frank Taylor    2&1                           Pebble Beach GL
                                                           Ken Venturi
 1955   Dr. Frank Taylor   Jack Lovegren       3&2         Tom Draper        Pebble Beach GL
                                                           Dr. William
 1954   Dr. Frank Taylor   Walt Gilliam        3&2                           Pebble Beach GL
                                                           O’Neal
 1953   Gene Littler       Dr. Frank Taylor    5&4         Ken Venturi       Pebble Beach GL
 1952   Bob Silvestri      Bruce McCormick     1 up        Gene Littler      Pebble Beach GL
 1951   Ken Venturi        Dr. Frank Taylor    7&6         Bud Holscher      Pebble Beach GL
 1950   Bob Gardner        Willie Barber       7&5         Fred Jordan       Pebble Beach GL
                                                           Gene Littler
 1949   Mac Hunter         Gene Littler        39 holes    Tal Smith         Pebble Beach GL
                                                           John Dawson
 1948   Eli Beriteau       Bob Rosburg         37 holes    Russell York      Pebble Beach GL
 1947   Bob Gardner        Smiley Quick        2&1         Morgan Fottrell   Pebble Beach GL
 1946   Bruce McCormick    Ernie Pieper, Jr.   2&1         Eli Bariteau      Pebble Beach GL
 1945   Bruce McCormick    Jack Nounnan        4&3         John Dawson       Pebble Beach GL

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YEAR   CHAMPION             RUNNER-UP            MARGIN MEDALIST               SITE
 1944   Ernie Pieper, Jr.    Bob Rosburg          5&4       Bob Rosburg         Pebble Beach GL
 1943   Elmer Cites          Bob Rosburg          8&6       Henry Suico         Pebble Beach GL
 1942   John Dawson          Bob Gardner          3&1       Bud Brownell        Pebble Beach GL
 1941   Ernie Peiper, Jr.    Bob Gardner          4&2       Ralph Lomelli       Pebble Beach GL
 1940   Ed Monaghan          Jack Gage            7&5       Rennie Kelly        Pebble Beach GL
 1939   Jack Gage            Walt Gilliam         3&2       Roger Kelly         Pebble Beach GL
 1938   Roger Kelly          Bob McGlashen        8&7       Roger Kelly         Pebble Beach GL
                                                            Ernest Combs
 1937   Roger Kelly          Mat Palacio, Jr.     12 & 10                       Pebble Beach GL
                                                            Frank Hixon
 1936   Mar Palacio, Jr.     J.M. Rea             1 up      Roger Kelly         Pebble Beach GL
 1935   Jack Gaines          Stuart Hawley        2&1       Ernie Pieper, Jr.   Pebble Beach GL
                                                            John Robbins
 1934   Stuart Hawley        Don Edwards          1 up                          Pebble Beach GL
                                                            Jack Nounnan
 1933   Charles Seaver       Dr. Cliff Baker      2 up                          Pebble Beach GL
 1932   Neil White           Harold Thompson      3&2                           Pebble Beach GL
 1931   David Martin         Ernie Pieper, Jr.    10 & 9                        Pebble Beach GL
 1930   Francis H.I. Brown   Fay Coleman          10 & 9    Lawson Little       Pebble Beach GL
                                                            J.J. McHugh
 1929   Jack F. Neville      F.C. Stevens, Jr.    3&1                           Pebble Beach GL
                                                            Fay Coleman
 1928   J.J. McHugh          H. Chandler Egan     6&5       Jack Gaines         Pebble Beach GL
 1927   J.J. McHugh          Dr. Paul M. Hunter   8&7       George Von Elm      Pebble Beach GL
                                                            Donald Moe
 1926   H. Chandler Egan     J.J. McHugh          2&1                           Pebble Beach GL
                                                            Oswald Carlton
 1925   George Von Elm       Frank Dolp           2&1       H. Chandler Egan Pebble Beach GL
        Capt. A. Bullock-
 1924                        Rudie Wilhelm        7&5       Frank Godchaux      Pebble Beach GL
        Webster
 1923   J.J. McHugh          Fred Wright          9&8       Willie Hunter       Pebble Beach GL
 1922   Jack F. Neville      Robert Hunter        11 & 9    E.S. Armstrong      Pebble Beach GL
 1921   Dr. Paul M. Hunter   Gerald Marx          6&5       Paul Hunter         Pebble Beach GL
 1920   Dr. Paul M. Hunter   E.S. Armstrong       6&5       Robert Hunter       Pebble Beach GL
 1919   Jack F. Neville      Dr. C.H. Walter      5&4       Douglas Grant       Pebble Beach GL
 1918   Douglas Grant        J.K. Wadley          8&7                           Del Monte GC
 1917   Chas. H. Walter      Douglas Grant        1 up      Douglas Grant       Del Monte GC
 1916   Larry Cowing         R.Y. Hayne           5&4                           Del Monte GC

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COURSE MAP

     NORTH COURSE                               SOUTH COURSE

                    11480 N. TORREY PINES RD.

                    LA JOLLA, CA

                    (858) 552-1662

                    SANDIEGO.GOV/PARK-AND-RECREATION/GOLF/TORREYPINES

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SOUTH COURSE
HOLE-BY-HOLE DESCRIPTIONS
SOUTH COURSE

HOLE 1
PAR 4
450 YARDS

The tee shot on this slight dogleg right should fa-
vor the left of the fairway, leaving a clear path
to a green that slopes up and away from the
approach. The green is protected on both sides
by bunkers.

HOLE 2
PAR 4
389 YARDS

The safe play is a tee shot down the left that
should find a flat part of the fairway from which
players can hit full shots of about 130 yards into
a green that slopes severely from back to front.

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SOUTH COURSE

HOLE 3
PAR 3
200 YARDS
Each day will present a different look, as two
teeing grounds will be used. The two-level
putting surface, falling dramatically from left to
right, is deceptively difficult. The “shorter” days
will get the tougher hole locations.

HOLE 4
PAR 4
488 YARDS
Seven Torrey Pines have been moved from the
left of the fairway to the right to open up the
cliffs on the left. The approach should be a long
iron or utility club to a narrow putting surface
that sits hard by the cliffs.

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SOUTH COURSE

HOLE 5
PAR 4
454 YARDS
The key on this relatively straight hole is the ap-
proach: the ball should come to rest on the front
portion of the sloping green to give any chance
of birdie.

HOLE 6
PAR 5
560 YARDS
Players can attack this par 5 by carrying the
canyon on the right with a high draw. Other-
wise, the prudent shot is down the left, avoid-
ing five fairway bunkers. The difficulty on the
second shot will be getting a long approach to
land softly on the green.

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SOUTH COURSE

HOLE 7
PAR 4
462 YARDS
A precise tee shot that avoids the single fairway
bunker left and the canyon along the right will
set up an approach to an uphill green that is
deceptively narrow, especially in the back.

HOLE 8
PAR 3
176 YARDS
A middle iron will be needed to reach an un-
dulating, two-tiered green that’s not fully visible
from the tee. Avoiding a large front bunker
and reaching the proper level is a must, as it
will be difficult to get a long lag putt close to the
hole.

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SOUTH COURSE

HOLE 9
PAR 5
614 YARDS
This par 5 is reachable by only the longest
hitters, so most players must hit the fairway from
the tee to allow an aggressive lay-up, which will
allow an accurate third shot and a chance to
make birdie.

HOLE 10
PAR 4
416 YARDS
The best way to start the second nine with a
birdie is to hit left center of the fairway from the
tee, then hit a short iron to a sloping green that
is guarded by bunkers on the front left and right.

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SOUTH COURSE

HOLE 11
PAR 3
221 YARDS
This par 3 usually plays several yards longer
than its official yardage because it plays into
and across the prevailing wind. Don’t look for
many approach shots to come to rest in the
center of the green, as a severe slope will filter
shots from right to left.

HOLE 12
PAR 4
504 YARDS
A generous fairway invites players to be aggres-
sive off the tee. Anything less than a well-struck
drive won’t allow this green to be reached in
two. The ideal position for those who miss the
green is short, since the green, which runs some
35 yards deep, is receptive to uphill chip shots.

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SOUTH COURSE

HOLE 13
PAR 5
614 YARDS
An additional tee is back and to the left, calling
for a drive of at least 240 yards to carry the
canyon. Should players choose to go for the
green in two, they will need to carry the second
shot some 260 yards as the green is elevated
and protected by bunkers and rough in front.

HOLE 14
PAR 4
437 YARDS
With the canyon running along the left of the
fairway, players will play the ball safely out to
the right, likely with a fairway wood. The most
difficult hole location will be back right, but
any shots missed long could result in bogey or
worse, as there are hazards just off the back of
the green.

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SOUTH COURSE

HOLE 15
PAR 4
478 YARDS
Players who shape their shots won’t find much
room here. Eucalyptus trees protect both sides
of this tight fairway and the slightly uphill green
slopes aggressively from right to left. Shots
coming from the right had better land softly if a
player wants to have putter in hand for his third
shot.

HOLE 16
PAR 3
223 YARDS
The two teeing grounds have a dramatic effect
on how this hole is played. The shorter tee, to
the left, brings two green-side bunkers into play,
but players can aim right and ride the prevail-
ing breeze. The front of the green is open from
the longer tee, but the wind can complicate the
angle.

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SOUTH COURSE

HOLE 17
PAR 4
442 YARDS
A high draw from the tee will take the fairway
bunker on the right – 275 yards to the front of
it – out of play. That will leave a middle-to-short-
iron approach to an elevated, wide, and severe-
ly undulating green protected by two bunkers in
front.

HOLE 18
PAR 5
570 YARDS
The closing hole is a great par 5 – basically
straight but with a twist in the drive zone – on
which anything can happen. Just ask Bruce
Devlin. In contention for the 1975 Andy Wil-
liams San Diego Open, the Australian took six
hacks to get his ball out of the water in front of
the green on his way to making a 10. The pond
is now called “Devlin’s Billabong.”

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NORTH COURSE
HOLE-BY-HOLE DESCRIPTIONS
NORTH COURSE

HOLE 1
PAR 4
421 YARDS
Open the round with a straight-forward par-4
outlined by a bunker on the left-hand side and a
large eucalyptus tree on the right. The expansive
green is protected by front bunkers on either
side.

HOLE 2
PAR 4
495 YARDS
With rolling hills and exceptional length, the sec-
ond hole is the longest par-4 on the course and
plays into a prevailing wind. A canyon borders
the left side of this hole that features only one
bunker. The split-level green provides an extra
challenge for players who end up on the wrong
tier.

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NORTH COURSE

HOLE 3
PAR 3
241 YARDS
The first par-3 on the course directs players west
and is challenging for players of all skill levels.
In addition to the length, a deep bunker guards
the small green perched neatly atop a hill.

HOLE 4
PAR 4
479 YARDS
The combination of difficulty and beauty of this
par-4 hole is accented by trees and a large
bunker on the corner of this downhill dogleg-left
tee shot. Two more bunkers on either side of the
large, semi-blind green make par a good score.

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NORTH COURSE

HOLE 5
PAR 5
525 YARDS
The easiest and shortest of all par-5s on the
North Course. On this slight dogleg-left that usu-
ally plays downwind, players will want to avoid
the bunkers to the right to reach the green in
two. Only a small bunker on the left makes this
hole attack-worthy, but notice the pin location on
the tiered green.

HOLE 6
PAR 4
416 YARDS
This short par-4 features a single bunker on the
left-hand side of the fairway. Another bunker
protects the right side of a deep, narrow green
that penalizes players either short with a false
front or on the left due to the closely-mown
area.

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NORTH COURSE

HOLE 7
PAR 4
322 YARDS
This drivable par-4 is high-lighted by two bun-
kers on the left side that challenge the tee shot.
The green presents some putting, chipping and
pitching challenges. Two well-played shots will
yield a great chance for an easy birdie.

HOLE 8
PAR 3
214 YARDS
The tee on this par-3 is the highest point and
offers a beautiful view of the course. It features
an inviting downhill elevation change to a con-
toured green that is shielded by extensive bun-
kering on either side.

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NORTH COURSE

HOLE 9
PAR 5
556 YARDS
The outward nine concludes with a mid-length
par-5 bordered by trees and a bunker on the left
in the landing area. The small green is well-pro-
tected by two cavernous bunkers on both sides.
A good opportunity for a birdie or easy par.

HOLE 10
PAR 5
536 YARDS
The back nine begins with a reachable par-5
that depends on a solid tee shot. Avoid a mas-
sive bunker on the right to reach the green in
two. The dramatic, small green features a blind
coffin bunker and a great view of the Pacific
Ocean.

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NORTH COURSE

HOLE 11
PAR 4
339 YARDS
The second-shortest par-4 on the course de-
ceives players with four visible bunkers from the
tee box that appear to line the landing area.
Three, however, are situated strategically around
the green, making a conservative approach
from the tee advantageous.

HOLE 12
PAR 3
203 YARDS
A wide, contoured green awaits players on this
elevated par-3. Its signature feature is a vast
ravine that defines the entire left side and forces
a significant carry from the tees to safely reach
the green.

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NORTH COURSE

HOLE 13
PAR 4
459 YARDS
This demanding par-4 plays alongside the
ravine on the left with a bunker on the right.
The green is especially challenging because it
features a unique “hog back” running through
the middle. The deceptive approach shot plays
longer than it looks.

HOLE 14
PAR 4
451 YARDS
This par-4 is another long, demanding hole. The
challenge off the tee is to drive the ball between
the eucalyptus trees on either side of the fair-
way. It is one of course designer Tom Weiskopf’s
favorite holes.

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NORTH COURSE

HOLE 15
PAR 3
202 YARDS
The par-3 signature hole offers exceptional chal-
lenge and beauty. Dramatic elevation off the tee
offers a significant hardship into the large, tiered
green, especially when considering the strong
ocean breeze.

HOLE 16
PAR 4
393 YARDS
This par-4 tasks players with driving the ball
across a valley to a narrow fairway while the
second shot is played uphill to
a blind green. The old navigational marker
framing the green gives players the line of play
on the approach.

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NORTH COURSE

HOLE 17
PAR 5
520 YARDS
This par-5 is a reachable par-5. Players must
avoid the large eucalyptus tree and two bunkers
on the left. There is a canyon bordering the hole
that impacts the second and third shots. The
green location is adjacent to a canyon, making
this an exciting risk-reward par-5.

HOLE 18
PAR 4
486 YARDS
The trying home hole heads toward the club-
house and boasts one of the longest par-4s on
the course. The landing area is semi-blind, but
there are no fairway bunkers to contend with
to provide balance. The complex green is the
largest on the course and is protected by three
bunkers.

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