Cole Pickavance freshman at Sonoma State University wins the 2010 Sonoma County Amatuer Championship.  It came down to the wire with Cole fininding himself in a sudden death play-off after the final round.   He won on the first extra hole of the play-off and wiped his brow with a sigh of relief.  “It was a much needed victory for me”.  ” I really struck the ball well both days of the tournament and could have putted better to really light it up and avoid the play-off.”  Either way it turned out as a vicorty … Congratulations Cole!!

Cole Pickavance is tied for the lead at the 2010 Sonoma County Amatuer Championship being played at Foxtail GC in Rohnert Park.  Cole had it  3-under par and lost a few shots on the closing holes to finish at 1-under par 70.

Carlos Corona endured a difficult rainy windy day last Monday to qualify for this weeks PGA Nationwide event at TPC Stonebrae.  Carlos shot a 73 which put him in a play-off for 4 spots.  Last year, Carlos qualified for the Nationwide event at Saboba Springs and was in the top 15 going into the weekend.  We wish Carlos the best for this week and know he is going to do well!

Steve Watanabe continues his outstanding play by tying for 1st place in the NCPGA Section Pro-Series #4 with a 69 (-3) at Half Moon Bay Golf Links.  Due to the format of this event, the two players that shot 69 shared 1st and 2nd place money instead of a sudden death play-off.  Congratulations Steve.

Systemgolf Instructor Steve Watanabe ties for 1st at the NCPGA Assistants Association event held at Copper River GC in Fresno.  Steve fired a 67 to tie for first in the event.  There was not a playoff so the two players shared first and second place moneys.  Steve said he has never played as much “in the moment” as he did that day.  “Every prior shot felt a long time back as I was staying in such the present moment”, said Steve as he scorched the course.

Systemgolf student Jeremy Wendelken takes top individual honors as he blazed around Peacock Gap GC posting 69-66-73=208 total.  Cole Pickavance also played well posting 75-70-75=220 contributing to the Seawolves land slide team victory.  Sonoma State is building momentum as they prepare for regionals and defending of their national title.