AGC Winter Invitational
The Winter Invitational returns to San Juan Oaks Golf Club for its second year at the renovated Fred Couples/Gene Bates design. This 36-hole gross championship features multiple divisions including Championship (handicap index <4.5), Senior Championship (age 50+, index <8.0), plus Mid-Amateur, Super Senior, and Women's subdivisions, competing at the oak-lined Hollister layout with split-tee threesomes designed for efficient pace.
2025 Championship recap
Championship: age 15+ with USGA/equivalent index <4.5; Senior Championship: age 50+ (55+ for NCGA Senior Points) with index <8.0; Mid-Am (25–49), Super Senior (65+), and Women's subdivisions available
The 2025 edition attracted University of San Francisco freshman Theo Anderson (who won at 4-under) and a leaderboard stacked within three shots through 18 holes. Expect similar depth in 2026 with low-index amateurs, mid-ams, and senior standouts drawn to the renovated course.
San Juan Oaks demands smart tee-ball positioning on rolling terrain (par 72, 7,071 yards from the tips) and rewards angles into firm, fast greens. December conditions amplify ground-game options; the 4.5-hour pace standard keeps play moving through threesomes on split tees.
Hollister's inland December climate is dry but cool; morning air can be crisp and slightly heavier playing conditions favor patience and course management over aggressive lines.
Ask about the field, lodging, divisions, or your registration — or reach the tournament director. Messages go straight to our tournament support team and you'll get a reference number by email.
| Pos | Player | To Par | R1 | R2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theo AndersonSan Rafael, CA | -4 | 71 | 69 | 140 |
| 2 | Chris MarinMonterey, CA | -2 | 75 | 67 | 142 |
| 3 | Jed DyRancho Santa Fe, CA | E | 70 | 74 | 144 |
| 4 | Vinay RameshSan Francisco, USA | +2 | 74 | 72 | 146 |
| 5 | Cathy ZhangSan Ramon, CA | +2 | 72 | 74 | 146 |
| 6 | Jayleen SitoPleasanton, CA | +5 | 74 | 75 | 149 |
| 7 | Drue Henry SanchezOakley, CA | +6 | 78 | 72 | 150 |
| 8 | Erin LeeSAN RAMON, CA | +6 | 74 | 76 | 150 |
| 9 | Ryan PupachSan Jose, CA | +6 | 73 | 77 | 150 |
| 10 | Joshua AultLarkspur, CA | +6 | 69 | 81 | 150 |
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