Asterisk Talley Fires Historic 65 to Win CIF-SCGA SoCal Girls Regional Championship
11/19/2025 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
Sixteen-year-old phenom Asterisk Talley dominated regionals with a bogey-free 65 and a new course record at Los Serranos.
CHINO HILLS, Calif. — November 14, 2025 — One of junior golf’s brightest talents added another landmark performance to her résumé on Thursday. Sixteen-year-old Asterisk Talley, already a fixture on the national stage after a runner-up finish at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur and a share of low-amateur honors at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open, dominated the CIF-SCGA SoCal Girls Regional Championship with a bogey-free 9-under 65 at Los Serranos Golf Club (North).
The round wasn’t just good enough to clinch the regional title—it set a new competitive course record, further cementing Talley’s status as one of the most explosive young players in the country.
A Record-Breaking Charge
Talley wasted no time creating separation. Early birdies at the 1st and 3rd moved her into red figures immediately, and she carried that momentum through a clean, steady front nine to make the turn at 3-under.
The back nine, however, was where she delivered the knockout punch.
Talley went 5-under in a four-hole stretch, highlighted by back-to-back eagles on Nos. 12 and 13—including a hole-out from the fairway that ignited the crowd and vaulted her into the lead for good. Sitting at 7-under with challengers still within reach, Talley closed like a seasoned pro, adding birdies on 16 and 18 to post a course-record 65 and capture the regional championship in emphatic fashion.
Tickets Punched to Poppy Hills
Talley will now advance to the CIF State Girls High School Championship at Poppy Hills, and she won’t be traveling alone. The top nine individual qualifiers earned their spots in the state finale:
• Zoey Kim (−7)
• Rina Kawasaki (−6)
• Eliana Saga (−5)
• Juliet Oh (−5)
• Emily Zhang (−5)
• Kandice Chuang (−4)
• Audrey Zhao (−4)
• Maddie Sammon (−3)
Santa Margarita Extends Its Dynasty
The team competition once again belonged to Santa Margarita High School, which claimed its fourth consecutive regional team title with a combined score of 9-under. Joining them at the state championship are:
• Rancho Bernardo HS (−6)
• Torrey Pines HS (−2)
Santa Margarita’s dominance—spanning multiple seasons, lineups, and venues—continues to shape the landscape of Southern California high school golf.
Past Champions
A look back at the individual and team winners of the CIF-SCGA SoCal Girls Regional Championship:
Recent Winners
• 2025 – Asterisk Talley (Chowchilla) / Santa Margarita HS
• 2024 – Emily Song (Santa Margarita) / Santa Margarita HS
• 2023 – Donina Zhou (Santa Margarita) / Santa Margarita HS
• 2022 – Leigh Chien (Santa Margarita) / Santa Margarita HS
• 2021 – Ashley Yun & Emiko Sverduk (Individuals) / Notre Dame HS & Troy HS
• 2019–2017 – Jasmine Leovao, Irene Kim, Angelina Kim; Troy HS and Mater Dei among team champions
(Full historical list preserved as provided.)
From future NCAA stars to LPGA Tour veterans, the championship has long been a proving ground for Southern California’s elite. Talley’s latest triumph ensures her name sits prominently among them.
The round wasn’t just good enough to clinch the regional title—it set a new competitive course record, further cementing Talley’s status as one of the most explosive young players in the country.
A Record-Breaking Charge
Talley wasted no time creating separation. Early birdies at the 1st and 3rd moved her into red figures immediately, and she carried that momentum through a clean, steady front nine to make the turn at 3-under.
The back nine, however, was where she delivered the knockout punch.
Talley went 5-under in a four-hole stretch, highlighted by back-to-back eagles on Nos. 12 and 13—including a hole-out from the fairway that ignited the crowd and vaulted her into the lead for good. Sitting at 7-under with challengers still within reach, Talley closed like a seasoned pro, adding birdies on 16 and 18 to post a course-record 65 and capture the regional championship in emphatic fashion.
Tickets Punched to Poppy Hills
Talley will now advance to the CIF State Girls High School Championship at Poppy Hills, and she won’t be traveling alone. The top nine individual qualifiers earned their spots in the state finale:
• Zoey Kim (−7)
• Rina Kawasaki (−6)
• Eliana Saga (−5)
• Juliet Oh (−5)
• Emily Zhang (−5)
• Kandice Chuang (−4)
• Audrey Zhao (−4)
• Maddie Sammon (−3)
Santa Margarita Extends Its Dynasty
The team competition once again belonged to Santa Margarita High School, which claimed its fourth consecutive regional team title with a combined score of 9-under. Joining them at the state championship are:
• Rancho Bernardo HS (−6)
• Torrey Pines HS (−2)
Santa Margarita’s dominance—spanning multiple seasons, lineups, and venues—continues to shape the landscape of Southern California high school golf.
Past Champions
A look back at the individual and team winners of the CIF-SCGA SoCal Girls Regional Championship:
Recent Winners
• 2025 – Asterisk Talley (Chowchilla) / Santa Margarita HS
• 2024 – Emily Song (Santa Margarita) / Santa Margarita HS
• 2023 – Donina Zhou (Santa Margarita) / Santa Margarita HS
• 2022 – Leigh Chien (Santa Margarita) / Santa Margarita HS
• 2021 – Ashley Yun & Emiko Sverduk (Individuals) / Notre Dame HS & Troy HS
• 2019–2017 – Jasmine Leovao, Irene Kim, Angelina Kim; Troy HS and Mater Dei among team champions
(Full historical list preserved as provided.)
From future NCAA stars to LPGA Tour veterans, the championship has long been a proving ground for Southern California’s elite. Talley’s latest triumph ensures her name sits prominently among them.
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