GOLF TOP MOMENTS 2006
Nominations Submitted by the Southern California Golf Association.
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McGihon Wins Second Straight Amateur Title
Scott McGihon of Downey captured his second consecutive Southern California Golf Association Amateur Championship - and third overall of his career - by shooting a two-under-par 70 on the final round to pull out a one-stroke victory, at Bakersfield Country Club (July 9). |
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Shin Becomes Second-Youngest U.S. Junior Champion
By winning a sudden-death playoff on the 37th hole, 13-year old Jenny Shin of Torrance became the second-youngest girl ever to win the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship, at Charlotte, North Carolina (July 22). |
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Woods Wins Six Straight PGA Events
Southern California Native Tiger Woods added to his resume by winning six PGA Tour events in a row and eight overall in 2006, retaining his ranking as the world's number one golfer (Dates of Streak: July 23 - October 1). |
