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Cole Pickavance wins 2010 Sonoma Country Amatuer Championship

Joey — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:18:04 +0000

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!!

Pickavance leads Sonoma County Amateur

Joey — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:36:52 +0000

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.

Watanabe Wins NCPGA Event

Joey — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:09:45 +0000

The Northern California PGA had their Medal Play #3 event at Corral de Tierra in Carmel on Monday April 26th. Head Instructor Steve Watanabe shot -3 under par 69 to win by 1 shot… This is his third victory of the year in the PGA Section. Congratulations Steve!

Corona Qualifies for PGA Nationwide event

Joey — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:52:53 +0000

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 T-1st NCPGA Pro Series #4 with 69

Joey — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:42:20 +0000

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.

Steve Watanabe wins NCPGA Assistants Tournament

Joey — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:09:11 +0000

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.

Grant Norton takes 7th at Mt. Diablo Amatuer

Joey — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:04:10 +0000

Systemgolf student and Cal State Sacramento University team member Grant Norton takes 7th in a strong field of collegiate and amateur players in the mt. Diablo Amateur played at Shadow Lakes and Deer Ridge. Grant fired a 71-73=144. “I got off to a slow start on the second round and then got it going again on the back nine” said Grant as he spoke with Joey after the round. Grant has been working with Joey Pickavance for the past 6 months to improve his swing and feels that the changes are starting to get him back to his winning form

Sonoma State wins Dominican Invitational

Joey — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:58:06 +0000

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.

Sonoma State University wins at UCCD Event

Joey — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:50:58 +0000

Sonoma State University wins their second tournament in a row by earning top team honors at the SoCal Intercollegiate Tournament sponsored by UC San Diego. Systemgolf student Jeremy Wendelken earned top honors on the team in the very difficult Mission Viejo Country Club. Congratulations to Sonoma State and their 3rd season victory!

Brendan Hopkins wins US Kids Tournament

Joey — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:31:51 +0000

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.