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 California is a hotbed for producing great golfers. With the exception of Florida, the LPGA has more members from California than any other state. With the sheer vastness of ability and geography, it’s no wonder that a North-South rivalry was developed in the form of the California Women’s State Championship 10 years ago. “There is so much talent in California,” said the LPGA’s Erica Blasberg, who won the event in 2003. “It starts at a young age and as you grow up in the sport you see the players weeded out, so this tournament brought the best amateurs.” Golfers from Southern California seem to rule the roost, winning six of the 10 events. In addition to Blasberg, who is from Corona, other regional winners include former UCLA golfer Diane Irvin, who won the inaugural event in 1996; Jenna Daniels of San Diego (1998-99); Charlotte Mayorkas from Temecula (2004); and Jennifer Osborn from Huntington Beach (2005). “California has some great golfers and this tournament brings everyone together,” said Mayorkas, who plays on the Futures Tour. “We had just won nationals at UCLA and this was a great kickoff for my summer. Any tournament experience is good and this one happened to be in my backyard, which made it even better.” Players to watch in year’s field include Marianne Towersey, formerly of Newport Beach who relocated to Monterey, and Corey Weworski of San Diego. Mackinzie Kline, the 14-year-old from Encinitas with an impressive resume who has overcome a congenital heart defect and plays to a plus-1 handicap, might also make some noise. The California Women’s State Championship will be held at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach on July 17-19. Amateurs with a handicap index of 10.4 or less are eligible to play. For more details, visit www.cwcgolf.org. |
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