Sacramento, CA – April 20, 2025 – Under sunny skies and amidst the towering heritage oaks of the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks, two rising stars of junior golf claimed victory at the 2025 AJGA Sacramento Junior Championship presented by the Morton Golf Foundation. Over three days of elite-level play, Rancho Santa Fe’s Evan Liu and Atherton’s Victoria Cui emerged as champions in a tournament that saw remarkable scoring and several strong performances from local Northern California players.
Boys Division: Liu Fends Off Final Round Charge
In the Boys Division, 17-year-old Evan Liu (2027) from Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., held his nerve with a closing-round 69 to finish at 16-under-par (66-65-69—200) and edge out Oregon’s Drew Woolworth by a single shot. Liu’s relentless consistency and poise under pressure were on full display, particularly during Sunday’s final stretch, where he carded birdies on two of his final four holes to seal the title.
Woolworth, hailing from Lake Oswego, posted a superb 67 in the final round (66-68-67—201), but it wasn’t quite enough to catch Liu. Fresno’s Ayden Fynaut matched Woolworth’s low-round 67 and finished solo third at 14-under (202).
The Greater Sacramento region was proudly represented by Giacomo Gaggero of Meadow Vista, who made a strong Sunday push with a 6-under 66 to finish in solo fourth at -13 (203). Jayden Lizama of Elk Grove also had a solid showing, tying for 13th at 4-under-par (212), while Joshua Kim of Danville and William Chang of Danville placed T5 and T19, respectively.
Girls Division: Cui Cruises to Victory
On the Girls side, 15-year-old Victoria Cui (2028) delivered a masterclass in ball-striking and composure. She fired matching 67s on Saturday and Sunday, capping off a wire-to-wire victory at 12-under-par (70-67-67—204). Her performance included a dazzling 14 birdies over three rounds and a bogey-free final round that kept her comfortably ahead of the field.
Cui’s nearest challenger was Michelle Ho of San Ramon, who closed strong with a 68 to finish seven shots back at 5-under (211). Just one stroke behind her was Jessica Jang of La Canada at 4-under (212), rounding out a tightly contested top three.
Local standout Anita Lumpongpoung of Sacramento showed resilience throughout the week, finishing in a tie for 11th at even par (69-72-75—216). Also from the Sacramento area, Gianna Singh of Elk Grove surged with a final-round 68 to finish T16 at +2 (218), tying with Lily Peng of San Ramon.
A Championship Setting at a Storied Venue
This prestigious event took place on the historic Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks, a layout designed by the famed architect behind Augusta National. Known for its strategic bunkering, large undulating greens, and canopy of heritage oaks, the course proved both a challenge and a showcase for some of the finest junior golfers in the country.
The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), a national leader in junior golf development, has long made a tradition of spotlighting future collegiate and professional talent through its competitive events. With support from presenting sponsor Morton Golf Foundation, this week’s championship not only delivered exciting golf, but also highlighted the continued commitment to supporting junior athletes through golf and education.
As the final putts dropped and trophies were hoisted, the Sacramento Junior Championship once again proved why it is a premier stop on the AJGA circuit—offering a glimpse into the bright future of the game.
Girls Division Champion: Victoria Cui of Atherton, California (12-under-par 204)
This is Victoria Cui of Atherton’s second career AJGA win, shooting 5-under-par in the last two rounds. With 17 birdies throughout the tournament and a bogey-free third round, Victoria was a powerhouse all weekend that showed no signs of slowing down. Congratulations, Victoria!
Girls Division Runner-up Finisher: Michelle Ho of San Ramon, California (5-under-par 211)
Originally tied with three other players for 8th after day two, Michelle Ho of San Ramon surged to 2nd place during the final round. With a bogey-free front nine, Michelle shot 4-under-par in the final round to leap ahead of the pack and secure her second place victory. Congratulations, Michelle!
Girls Division Results
| Name | From | Score |
| Victoria Cui | Atherton, CA | 70-67-67-204 |
| Michelle Ho | San Ramon, CA | 73-70-68-211 |
| Jessica Jang | La Canada, CA | 74-69-69-212 |
| Katherine Keith | Alamo, CA | 72-74-67-213 |
| Kelly Zhang | Hillsborough, CA | 74-68-71-213 |
| Amy Seung Hyun Lee | South Korea/Langley, British Columbia, Canada | 72-69-72-213 |
| Vivi Yen | Pomona, CA | 72-72-70-214 |
| Nicole Tang | Bellevue, WA | 70-73-71-214 |
| Rina Kawasaki | Japan/Palos Verdes Estates, CA | 70-71-74-215 |
| Niuniu Zhao | Woodinville, WA | 69-71-75-215 |
| Fay Jia | Murrieta, CA | 75-69-72-216 |
| Angela Zhang | Bellevue, WA | 74-70-72-216 |
| Hayley Fong | Hayward, CA | 70-73-73-216 |
| Emma Wang | Palo Alto, CA | 69-72-75-216 |
| Anita Lumpongpoung | Sacramento, CA | 69-72-75-216 |
| Gianna Singh | Elk Grove, CA | 77-73-68-218 |
| Lily Peng | San Ramon, CA | 74-72-72-218 |
| Charlene Woo | Fullerton, CA | 72-72-75-219 |
| Norah Yang | Los Altos, CA | 74-75-71-220 |
| Maria Isabella Errichetto | Southern Pines, NC | 77-70-75-222 |
| Claire Zhong | Belmont, CA | 74-75-75-224 |
| Chelsie Chin | Oakland, CA | 73-76-75-224 |
| Stevie Umali | San Francisco, CA | 77-73-75-225 |
| Lindsey Park | Rolling Hills Estates, CA | 76-73-77-226 |
| Lily McGowan | Folsom, CA | 71-77-78-226 |
Boys Division Champion: Evan Liu of Rancho Santa Fe, California (16-under-par 200)
This is Evan Liu of Rancho Santa Fe’s second career AJGA win. With an impressive 20 birdies throughout the tournament, Evan stood at the front of the pack days one and two, notably carding an eagle on #18 during the second round. With an impressive 16-under-par 200 for the entire tournament, Evan had the best score of the weekend. Congratulations, Evan!
Boys Division Runner-up Finisher: Drew Woolworth of Lake Oswego, Oregon (15-under-par 201)
Trailing Evan only by three strokes after day two was Drew Woolworth of Lake Oswego. The front nine were Drew’s playground during the tournament, scoring two eagles in the first round and a bogey-free front nine in the final round. With 16 birdies throughout the tournament, Drew claimed second place by only one stroke. Congratulations, Drew!
This weekend was a powerful showing for junior golf here in Sacramento. We are certain there are bright futures for the junior golfers that qualified and played in this tournament. Congratulations to everyone who competed in the Sacramento Junior Championship!
Boys Division Results
| Name | From | Score |
| Evan Liu | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 66-65-69-200 |
| Drew Woolworth | Lake Oswego, OR | 66-68-67-201 |
| Ayden Fynaut | Fresno, CA | 70-65-67-202 |
| Giacomo Gaggero | Meadow Vista, CA | 67-70-66-203 |
| Alex Zhang | Richmond, British Columbia, Canada | 71-68-65-204 |
| Joshua Kim | Danville, CA | 68-69-67-204 |
| Eli Weidmann | Murphys, CA | 70-66-69-205 |
| Richard Ding | Pleasanton, CA | 68-66-71-205 |
| Matthew Hull | Corona Del Mar, CA | 68-69-69-206 |
| Joshua Wang | Palo Alto, CA | 70-68-69-207 |
| Max Emberson | Thosand Oaks, CA | 72-64-71-207 |
| Ethan Hoffmann | San Diego, CA | 70-70-71-211 |
| Caden Petersen | Scottsdale, AZ | 73-70-69-212 |
| Jayden Lizama | Elk Grove, CA | 70-72-70-212 |
| Connor Herrera | San Diego, CA | 69-73-71-213 |
| Baron Nguyen | Corona, CA | 73-68-72-213 |
| Jaden Soong | Los Angeles, CA | 73-68-72-213 |
| Jordan Giles | Talent, OR | 68-73-72-213 |
| Graham Christopher | Westlake Village, CA | 71-73-70-214 |
| William Chang | Danville, CA | 69-74-71-214 |
| Carson Krauss | Grants Pass, OR | 70-72-72-214 |
| Landon Ashcraft | Scottsdale, AZ | 77-69-69-215 |
| Yunze Wang | China/ Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 74-71-70-215 |
| Myles Pena | Lincoln, CA | 70-73-72-215 |
| Branden Wong | Los Angeles, CA | 74-74-68-216 |
| Ethan Schwan | Sammamish, WA | 73-73-70-216 |
| Landon Abalateo | Fair Oaks, CA | 73-74-69-216 |
| Kailer Stone | Alameda, CA | 71-75-70-216 |
| Cooper Greenwood | Westlake Village, CA | 75-69-72-216 |
| Frank (Weiqiao) Zhang | China/ Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 70-73-73-216 |
| Benjamin Wang | San Ramon, CA | 73-75-69-217 |
| Andrew Rodriguez | Whittier, CA | 75-73-69-217 |
| Ethan Butters | Chandler, AZ | 69-75-73-217 |
| Theodore Snyder | Gig Harbor, WA | 76-72-71-219 |
| Armaan Khan | Folsom, CA | 73-72-74-219 |
| Tre Garza | Roseville, CA | 72-73-75-220 |
| Connor Bringhurst | Scottsdale, AZ | 73-72-75-220 |
| Xander Mulder | Scottsdale, AZ | 74-70-76-220 |
| Kaiden Hong | La Canada Flintrigde, CA | 73-74-75-222 |
| Jacob Burnett | Roseville, CA | 74-72-76-222 |
| Anthony Wu | Mission Viejo, CA | 74-74-75-223 |
| Grant Po | San Diego, CA | 74-74-75-223 |
| Ryan Zhao | San Diego, CA | 74-73-76-223 |
| Finn McCall | Clovis, CA | 77-71-78-226 |
For the full results of the tournament, check out the leaderboard on the AJGA’s website.
