Lompoc City: Epson grinds out a win at La Purisima

April 8, 2019 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Ryder Epson (Russ Sandy photo)

The course further cements its reputation by limiting the field to one par-or-better round

Former Long Beach State golfer Ryder Epson won the Lompoc City Championship on Sunday, closing with an even-par 72 to win by a single shot at La Purisima Golf Course. Epson started the day two shots behind a trio of golfers but produced the only par-or-better round of the weekend to prevail. Once again La Purisima cemented its reputation as a difficult test of championship golf, with only Epson able to break 150 for the weekend. He finished at 5-over 149. Mid-amateurs Jack Perry and Ramie Sprinkling, who were among those tied for the lead after the first round, each had rounds of 75-75 to share second. For Perry, it was the second-straight week with a runner-up finish -- he was second at last week's Goleta City Championship at nearby Glen Annie Golf Club. Perry also was the runner-up in last year's Lompoc City, sharing second with Epson. Preston Gomersall and Camden Price were joint fourth at 7-over 151. Michael Mier won the Net Division with rounds of 72-71, three shots ahead of Mark Pata and Dan Struble. Mier's 71 was one of only three net rounds under par for the weekend.

Results: Lompoc City Amateur

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Ryder Epson	Long Beach, CA	75	77-72=149
T2	Jack Perry	Santa Barbara, CA	50	75-75=150
T2	Ramie Sprinkling	Camarillo, CA	50	75-75=150
T4	Preston Gomersall	Santa Barbara, CA	25	78-73=151
T4	Camden Price	Santa Ana, CA	25	75-76=151

View full results for Lompoc City Amateur

About the Lompoc City Amateur

Lompoc City: Epson grinds out a win at La Purisima

Individual 36-hole gross and net stroke play competition open to all amateur golfers. Limited to the first 90 entries. Net competitors must have a valid USGA handicap. Entry fee includes green fees for both days, prize fund and Sunday barbecue.