Elk Grove Junior Championship presented by Wilton Rancheria
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Elk Grove Junior Championship presented by Wilton Rancheria

Gao records her first career AJGA title at the #ElkGroveJr

Ding claims his third AJGA win
Caroline Gao Trophy - 2025 - Elk Grove Junior Championship

Girls Division Champion: Caroline Gao of Milpitas, California (6-under-par 210)

  • First AJGA win
  • Low fina round honors
  • Wire-to-wire champion
  • Four birdies in final round
  • 12 birdies throughout the tournament
Even though my game is not one-hundred precent, I proved that I was still able to win even if I didn't hit every green or fairway.
Caroline Gao
Kelly Zhang with Trophy - 2025 - Elk Grove Junior Championship

Girls Division Runner-up Finisher: Kelly Zhang of Hillsborough, California (2-under-par 214)

  • Three birdies in final round
  • Seven birdies and one eagle throughout the tournament
  • Four top-five AJGA finishes
  • Five top-10 AJGA finishes
Richard Ding with Trophy - 2025 - Elk Grove Junior Championship

Boys Division Champion: Richard Ding of Pleasanton, California (10-under-par 206)

  • Third AJGA win
  • Wire-to-wire champion
  • Four birdies in final round
  • 13 birdies and one eagle throughout the tournament
  • Seven straight top-10 AJGA finishes
It feels good to finally get it done. I didn't doubt myself and I felt committed to every swing and the results came.
Richard Ding
Matthew Hull with Trophy - 2025 - Elk Grove Junior Championship

Boys Division Runner-up Finisher: Matthew Hull of Corona Del Mar, California (5-under-par 211)

  • Six birdies in final round
  • 14 birdies throughout the tournament
  • Six top-10 AJGA finishes
  • Three top-five AJGA finishes

Full Results