CORNING, California – Recognized as one of the most storied and prestigious golf tournaments in the state, the Northern California Open has been contested since 1920. Conducted by the Northern California PGA (NCPGA) in conjunction with the Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) the Northern California Open Championship has a long and respected history. Names that grace its trophy include Archer, Lema, Little, Lotz, Jacobsen, Maltbie, O’Meara, and Sutherland, among others.
This three day championship, brought to you by proud presenting partner Rolling Hills Casino (www.rollinghillscasino.com), was contested at the home site of the Northern California Open Championship, Sevillano Links at Rolling Hills Casino Resort (Par 72) in Corning, California.
With a final three-day score of 10 under par 206, Jeff Rangel of Martinez, California added his name to the list of distinguished past champions as the 2011 Northern California Open Champion. The top amateur player, Kyle Souza from Chico, CA, finished the event with a final three day score of 1 over par 217. The top Northern California PGA Professional Mitch Lowe of Half Moon Bay Golf Links finished the championship in fourth place in a tie with John Cook, Golf Coach at California State University Stanislaus in Turlock, CA, with a final score of 2 under par 214.
Some familiar names from prior years’ events comprised the top of the leader board. The overall second place winner, Todd Fischer a past PGA TOUR player from Livermore, CA, won the tournament in 2009. While this year’s overall third place finisher, Ryan Thornberry of Ceres, CA, captured the title in 2010.
About Sevillano Links
Sevillano Links is of true championship caliber and holds recognition with Best Playing Conditions in Northern California by GreensKeeper.org [2010]. Other distinctions include: No. 10 on Northern California’s Best 100 Public Golf Courses list [2009], Top 10 of Best New Public Courses by Golf Digest Magazine [2008], Golfweek’s 50 Best New Public Course list [2008] and Golfweek’s Best Casino Course list [2008-2010]. In addition to its award-winning course and all-natural turf range & practice center the resort includes a casino with 800 slot machines and table gaming opportunities, two lodging options (The Lodge-Vagabond Inn and The Inn at Rolling Hills), several dining options, an RV Park & Travelers Lounge, and on-site pet care. Hunting and fishing adventures are available at the neighboring Clear Creek Sports Club. For more information, please visit www.rollinghillscasino.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.
Contact:
Jennifer Noel
jnoel@pgahq.com
(707) 449-4742
