Scenes from The Preserve: Jensen repeats at the 30th Stocker Cup

23 Oct 2022
by Conner Penfold of AmateurGolf.com
see also: Stocker Cup 2024 Invitational, The Preserve Golf Club
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Geoff Gonzalez and Brian Blanchard share a laugh while waiting on the 17th tee box. (Conner Penfold/AmateurGolf.com)

Since 2000, a select few have driven up Rancho San Carlos Road and experienced the beauty that is The Preserve Golf Club, set amidst mature oak and scenic vistas in the Santa Lucia Preserve. They compete for the Stocker Cup, erected 30 years ago to honor the legacy of the late Peter Stocker.

This year, Michael Jensen became the the fourth player to defend his title, all while posting the lowest 54-hole total since the tournament changed from a 72-hole event.

Scroll through the best photos from this west coast mid-amateur invitational, which featured 48 "A" players competing for The Stocker Cup and an additional 48 talented "B" players paired off for Gross and Net team crowns.

Joe Neuheisel tees off on the 18th hole at The Preserve during the final round of the 2022 Stocker Cup. (Conner Penfold/AmateurGolf.com)

2002 NBA Rookie of the Year and two-time NBA Finals champion Pau Gasol rips driver on the 15th hole during the second round of the 2022 Stocker Cup. (Conner Penfold/AmateurGolf.com)

Michael Jensen walks around the 17th green during the final round of the 2022 Stocker Cup. (Conner Penfold/AmateurGolf.com)

Geoff Gonzalez and Brian Blanchard share a laugh while standing on the 17th tee box during the final round of the 2022 Stocker Cup. (Conner Penfold/AmateurGolf.com)

John Meyers hits his tee shot on the 3rd hole at The Preserve during the final round of the 2022 Stocker Cup. (Conner Penfold/AmateurGolf.com)

Dan and Ben Corfee study the green before putting at the 15th hole at The Preserve during the second round of the 2022 Stocker Cup.. (Conner Penfold/AmateurGolf.com)

Geoff Gonzalez pulls the flagstick on the 9th green at The Preserve during the final round of the 2022 Stocker Cup. (Conner Penfold/AmateurGolf.com)

Derek Smith hits his tee shot on the par-4 18th hole during the second round of the 2022 Stocker Cup. (Conner Penfold/AmateurGolf.com)

Jermey McChesney tees off at the par-4 1st hole during the final round of the 2022 Stocker Cup. (Conner Penfold/AmateurGolf.com)

Billy Mitchell reads his putt on the 16th green as Jerry Ledzinski looks on during the second round of the 2022 Stocker Cup. (Conner Penfold/AmateurGolf.com)