Audra Kepler

Playing out of Buchanan Fields GC, Kepler began the round tied with Holly Bare of Sunnyside CC after both carded 2-under 70s on Monday at Del Monte Golf Course. The two were even through seven holes, but bogeys by Bare on Nos. 7, 9, 10 and 12, coupled with a birdie by Kepler on No. 13 led the Pleasant Hill native to a commanding four-shot victory.

A caddie at both Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach, Kepler played confidently all day and no doubt relied on her own local knowledge of the course.

“I feel like that was a big advantage and another huge positive since I know and walk these courses. I just stayed in the moment and took one shot at a time, that’s all I could ask for, “ Kepler said after her win. Her future plans include turning pro after attempting to qualify for this year’s U.S. Women’s Amateur.

“I’ve really grown a lot as a player the last six months,” Kepler said.

Second place honors went to Sagee Palavivatana of E-Club Sacremento GC, whose final-round even-par 73 tied for the second lowest round at Spyglass. Palavivatana finished with a two-day total of 146 after an opening round 73 at Del Monte. Amanjoty Sangha of Green Hills CC finished in sole third place with rounds of 72-75 and a total of 147. Bare finished in sixth place after a final round 79.

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