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- Tell a junior golfer about our program
- Talk to your golf course about hosting a JGANC Junior Golf tournament
- Make a tax-deductible donation
- Volunteer during a tournament
We appreciate your visit and look forward to our continued relationship! If we can ever help out or provide you with any additional information, please contact us.
JGANC Alumni Corner
Bryson DeChambeau
Clovis, CA
Professional Golfer
SMU
Q: What was your favorite memory/experience about the JGANC?
A: The opportunity to improve my game each and every tournament. That was my favorite memory. After every event I was able to go back over and evaluate my game and what I needed to work on. Another great memory was playing with all of my friends. Getting to see them every tournament created a lasting relationship. My absolute favorite memory was in the year 2011 when I was lucky enough to be a part of the sweep! I played on all 3 teams: Hogan Cup, Junior Americas Cup and the North and South Matches, winning individually as well at the Hogan Cup. Q: Highlights of your career?
A: I was fortunate enough to play on 3 Hogan Cup teams, 2 Americas Cup teams and 3 North and South Matches. I won individually at Hogan Cup in 2011 and won the California State Junior in 2010. I finished runner-up in 2011. I was the Player of the year in 2011 winning multiple times including the Fresno City Junior which I won overall twice. I made it to one U.S. Junior where I made it to the round of 32 in match play and played in Junior World 5 times. I had my best finish there in 2011 finishing second.
James Hahn
Alameda, CA
UC, Berkeley
A native of South Korea, Hahn was a shoe salesman turned American professional golfer playing on the PGA TOUR. Hahn played college golf at the University of California, Berkeley and turned pro after graduating in 2003. He played on the Canadian Tour, Korean Tour and Gateway Tour before joining the Nationwide Tour in 2010. Hahn picked up two PGA TOUR victories at the Wells Fargo Championship and 2016 Northern Trust Open. He also won the Two Canadian Tour titles in 2009 at the TELUS Edmonton Open and 2009 Riviera Nayarit Classic.
Robert Delgado
Rocklin, CA
Played 1980-1985
San Diego State
Golf Professional Company: Catta Verdera CC
Q: What was your favorite memory/experience about the JGANC?
A: The people, from the close-knit group of competitors and volunteers. Every event was like a tour event for me.
Q: Highlights of your career?
A: Winning the Sacramento County Jr. Championship as a 15 year old!
Frank Esau
Stockton, CA
Stanislaus State University (did not play golf)
Q: What was your favorite memory/experience about the JGANC?
A: All of the friends I made over the years that I still continue to have!
Q: Highlights of your career?
A: Finishing 3rd at the Ty Caplin Memorial!
Meredith Loosse
Ruckersville, VA
Played 1983-1989
PGA/LPGA Golf Professional
Director of the Robins Junior Golf Program and Director of Independence Golf Club
University of Kentucky
Q: What was your favorite memory/experience about the JGANC?
A: Everything! I made such good friends! The tournaments were well organized and parents were always welcomed. Playing Pebble Beach the day after Christmas is a story I tell my students every year. It truly an honor to be part of a wonderful organization. Thank You! Q: Highlights of your career?
A: I have a few highlights. I was inducted into Saint Francis High School, Mt. View, CA Hall of Fame for Golf. Second, I am one of 250 female members who have both their PGA membership and LPGA membership. I received the 2013 Middle Atlantic Junior Golf Leader Award. I am honored that I grew up playing golf in Northern California. I am using many skills that I learned as a player with my students today and encouraging them all to pursue their dreams like I did.
Caitlin Miller
Staten Island, NY
Played 1997-2002
Assistant Director External Programs Company: Wagner College
Wagner College
Ron Olds
San Ramon, CA
Played 1975-1983
Math Teacher Company: SRVUSD
Fresno State/St. Mary’s College
Q: What was your favorite memory/experience about the JGANC?
A: The travel and all the great memories. Especially playing Pebble Beach at the TOC for 3 straight years.
Q: Highlights of your career?
A: Playing with Lee Janzen and Gary Nicklaus in the 1982 USGA Jr Amateur at Crooked Stick CC in Indiana.
Emily Tally
Napa, CA
Played 2001-2008
Professional Golfer Company: Symetra Tour, Big Break
University of Colorado
Q: What was your favorite memory/experience about the JGANC?
A: Jr Americas Cup, meeting great friends, helped to get college scholarship.
Q: Highlights of your career?
A: Graduated from University of Colorado. Honorable mention All American golf. Playing on the LPGA Symetra Tour full time. Competing on the Golf Channel’s Big Break Mexico reality show. Enjoying life as a professional golfer.
Ryan Thornberry
Hickman, CA
Played 1994-2002
PGA Tour (Web.com Tour)
CSU Stanislaus
Q: What was your favorite memory/experience about the JGANC?
A: I loved planning my summer when I received the Tournament Calendar in the mail. I’d highlight all the events I wanted to play. From there I got to test my game just about every week and sometimes twice in one week against some great competition. I still remember many of the tournaments I played, the way I felt, and many of the shots I hit. Memories I’ll hold on to the rest of my life.
Q: Highlights of your career?
A: JGANC Player of the year 2001. Winning the NCGA Junior Am, Del Rio Bumgardner, George Maroney, and the Castlewood junior.