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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.
| 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 |

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