Brendan Hopkins wins US Kids Tournament
10 year old Brendan Hopkins wins the US Kids Tournament at Sunol Valley Golf Course shooting a 1-over par 37. Rain and cold made for very difficult conditions. The event hosted many of Northern California top rated 10-year old competitors. Congratulations to Brendan! Brendan has been a Systemgolf student for the past 2-years and has continued to become one of our top producing Juniors.Justin Haley qualifies 2009 US Junior Am
Justin Haley qualifies for the 2009 USGA Junior Amateur Championship – Justin was one of two qualifiers to advance to the finals. He shot a 68-74 to earn him a spot to the highest recognized national junior championship ever. Every college golf coach is there to recruit and observe future players for their collegiate teams. Justin did not advance to match play but was approached by several coaches. Congratulations Justin!Steve Watanabe and Justin Haley Win
Steve Watanabe and Justin Haley win 2009 NCPGA Pro-Junior Championship – Steve sank a 12’ birdie putt on the last hole to win the 2009 NCPGA Pro-Junior Championship. They played in a true “alternate shot” format and shot an even par 72 at Elkhorn Country Club in Stockton, CA. Joey and Cole won this event two years prior.Anubhav Rastogi Recruited
Anubhav Rastogi recruited and signs with University of California San Diego – Anubhav played his high school golf at Monte Vista High School and works with Joey Pickavance. Anubhav worked hard on his game to develop into a top ranked area junior. It is impressive to know he did not start playing golf until his freshman year in high school. He is excited to be a part of Coach Tim Michelson’s team in San Diego.Carlos Corona Qualifies…
Carlos Corona qualifies for 2009 PGA Nationwide Soboba Classic in Southern California – Carlos Corona mini tour professional and student of Systemgolf qualified for the Nationwide Soboba Classic by shooting a sizzling 65! Carlos went on to make the cut by posting a 70-69 for the first two rounds and placed him in the top 15. He finished T50th with a 70-69-73-75. Congratulations Carlos! We know you belong on tour and this event proves it. We look forward to watching him in the 2010 season.Systemgolf selected by Morgan Creek
Joey Pickavance and systemgolf have been selected to be the golf instruction provider at Morgan Creek Golf & Country Club. Morgan Creek is an outstanding private club located in Roseville, California in the State Capital area of Sacramento. The course is an outstanding Kyle Phelps course design with exceptional practice facilities and world class conditions. "I am excited about providing instruction with the fine facilities that Morgan Creek offers" says Joey.Steve Watanabe finishes T2nd
Steve Watanabe finishes T2nd in 2009 Northern California Open – Steve Watanabe finished T2nd in the 2009 PGA Northern California Open behind PGA Tour player Jeff Fischer. Steve continues his excellent play in October by shooting 67-69-69=205. Steve has been on fire with his play winning the NCPGA Assistants Championship, Match Play Championship and finishing 15th in the national Assistants Championship.Justin Haley is Recruited!
Justin Haley is recruited and signs letter of intent with Cal Poly University – Justin Haley is a senior at Cal High in San Ramon and has selected Cal Poly University Men’s Golf program after multiple offers from other top schools. Justin also qualified for the 2009 National USGA Junior Championship at Stanford with a qualifying score of 68-74=142Suzanne Kim Wins Club Championship
Suzanne Kim student of Systemgolf wins both her 2009 Women’s Club Championship Stoke Play and Match Play Championships – Suzanne Kim is the 2009 Women’s Stroke Play and Match Play Champion at Crow Canyon Country Club. Suzanne has been working on her game with PGA Professional Joey Pickavance for just over a year now and has elevated her game to one of Northern California top female amateur competitors.Cole Pickavance recruited by Sonoma State
Cole Pickavance is recruited and signs with Sonoma State University – Cole Pickavance former two time all East Bay League High School golfer has been recruited by the 2009 NCAA Division II National Champions Sonoma State University Men’s Golf team. Cole was honored to join a nationally ranked men’s golf team. The competition to earn a place on a college golf program was an incredibly long difficult process. “I am very happy with the opportunity coach Val Verhunce has given me”. “My goal is to contribute to a great team and ...Christie Quinn Passes LPGA Credentials
Christie Quinn passes her LPGA Class “B” credentials in their Teaching and Coaching Division – Christie has completed another step in her quest to Class “A” status with the LPGA Teaching and Coaching Division. Christie is also working on her PGA membership in their Golf Professional Training Program.Steve Watanabe Wins Assistants Championship
Systemgolf lead Instructor Steve Watanabe wins the 2009 Northern California Callaway Assistants Championship. Steve won wire to wire posting 72-75 =145 to win by 3 shots. This victory qualifies Steve to the 2009 National Callaway Championship to be played at the PGA National Resort in Pointe Verde, Florida.10 year old Brendan Hopkins wins the US Kids Tournament at Sunol Valley Golf Course shooting a 1-over par 37. Rain and cold made for very difficult conditions. The event hosted many of Northern California top rated 10-year old competitors. Congratulations to Brendan! Brendan has been a Systemgolf student for the past 2-years and has [...]
Cole Pickavance and Jeremy Wendelken in 2nd place at 1-under par for Sonoma State University Qualifier. Jeremy has also begun working with Joey and both players are 2 shots behind team captain Patrick Bauer who shot 69. This qualifier is to determine the players going to CSU Bakersfield event at Seven Oaks CC.
Title: Junior Clinic – TestLocation: The BridgesDescription: We are having a Junior Event!Start Time: 14:00Date: 2010-02-16
Many of our junior golf students are beginning their qualifying for Middle School and High School golf teams. Systemgolf provides instruction to juniors players on San Ramon Valley High, California High, Monte Vista High, De La Sal High, Deer Valley High, Charlotte Wood MS, Fallon MS and several others. Good luck on your qualifying!
Systemgolf professional Jerrel Grow is off to compete in the 2010 Pearl Open on the beautiful island of Hawaii. Jerrel also competed in the 2010 Hawaiian State Open and is looking to continue his excellent play on the islands!
Professional tour player and systemgolf student Josh Williams wins the 2010 Taylormade Pro-Am for the second straight year! Josh is a student of Joey Pickavance and has been training with Joey for the past two years. The event is held the week before the AT&T Pro-Am at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill. Josh shot a [...]
