PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – The Northern California Section of the PGA is pleased to announce that PGA Director of Instruction Jerrel Grow (Carmichael, CA) of Performance Golf Academy at Morgan Creek Golf & Country Club and The Bridges Golf Club defeated PGA Director of Golf Instruction Rick Leibovich (Salinas, CA) of Tehama Golf Club today during the final round match at Pebble Beach Golf Links, claiming title to the 2011 NCPGA Match Play Championship. Grow won 3&2 in the final round at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, CA. The semifinal round was also played today in Pebble Beach, CA at Cypress Point Club.
Each match was tough, which is really a testament to how many good players there are in this section,” said Grow, following his win. “The players in this week’s tournament teach and work full time, so I have a greater appreciation that they can play and compete at the high level that they do.”
Grow had an impressive semifinal round win with one eagle and four birdies to come in 5 under par, despite that he and Mick Soli (San Carlos, CA) of the Links at Mariners Point played 21 holes to complete the round. A PGA member since 2004, Grow grew up in Hollister and now lives in Carmichael near Sacramento.
This event is made possible through the sponsorship of Taylormade-Adidas-Ashworth, PGA Tour and Sterling Cut Glass. For more information and the current leader board, please visit the official website of the NCPGA atwww.ncpga.com.
About the Northern California Section of the PGA of America (NCPGA)
Organized in 1920 to promote interest in the game of golf, the birth of this association was heralded as an important step to the advancement of the game in this district. The Northern California Section is one of the forty-one designated Sections of the PGA of America, the world’s largest working sports organization. With over 1,100 dedicated PGA Professionals and apprentices at over 500 golf facilities in Northern California and Northwestern Nevada , the association continues to have a positive impact on the game of golf and communities both regionally and nationally.
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Jennifer Noel
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