Teenager Krando Nishiba wins Rancho Santa Margarita Am
2/26/2017 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: View results for Rancho Santa Margarita Amateur, Tijeras Creek Golf Club
Krando Nishiba used rounds of 72-69 to post 141 and win the Rancho Santa Margarita Amateur by two shots
Playing at Tijeras Creek Golf Club Nishiba began the final day two-strokes off the lead before rallying to the title. Nishbia, 15-years-old, has shown the ability during his young career to step up in the big moment most notably in 2015 when he rolled in a 35-footer to lift California to the PGA Junior League Golf Championship title.
First round co-leader Cody Hall (70-74--144) settled for third place, Dan Sullivan (72-73--145) ended fourth while Connor Campbell (76-71--147) and Bucky Coe (73-74--147) shared fourth.
Matthew Sandoval was part of the first round lead before struggling to a tie for 13th.
Results: Rancho Santa Margarita Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego, CA | 75 | 72-69=141 | |
| 2 | Yorba Linda, CA | 50 | 71-72=143 | |
| 3 | Wildomar, CA | 25 | 70-74=144 | |
| 4 | Pasadena, CA | 25 | 72-73=145 | |
| T5 | Orange, CA | 25 | 76-71=147 |
About the Rancho Santa Margarita Amateur
Gross-only tournament played the last weekend in February that has attracted the best in Southern California for many years. Max Homa, Cameron Tringale, Beau Hossler, and Stewart Hagestad have all competed. Play in threesomes to ensure a nice pace of...
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