Stanford commit Edan Cui holds on to capture the 2024 AGC Christmas Classic title

08 Dec 2024
by AmateurGolf.com Staff
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Edan Cui (Bailey Arredondo Photo)

Story by Bailey Arredondo of AmateurGolf.com

Edan Cui made three birdies and no bogeys on the back nine en route to winning the Christmas Classic at Del Monte Golf Club at 7-under with rounds of 66-71.

Cui thrived on the back nine over the weekend, tallying 8 birdies and no bogeys. He made birdies on holes No. 10, 12, and 13 to take the lead and secure the win.

“I love coming back to Del Monte,” said Cui. “I haven’t played here in about two years, and the greens are known to be super tricky. I love playing here.”

Cui had William Chang chasing him who shot a pair of 69’s to finish at 6-under for the tournament.

“Now I know I have what it takes, and it was really good practice,” said Cui.

Erica Villegas won the Women’s Division out of Suisun. Villegas flipped the script after shooting an opening round 10-over 82 and buried five birdies to shoot even-par 72 on Sunday.

In the Senior Division, Russell Humphrey outlasted the bunch in a 1-over outing with rounds of 74-71. Humphrey made birdies on holes No. 1, 11, 13, 17.

The Mid-Am Division saw a 3-hole playoff between Billy Candler and Sean Etow. Candler edged out Etow on the third hole with three straight pars.

Finally, in the Super Senior Division, Brady Donoghue won by five shots at 6-over with rounds of 73-77. He was able to bounce back from a triple bogey on the second hole.

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ABOUT THE AGC Christmas Classic

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The Christmas Classic was founded by 2-time California State Amateur Champion Casey Boyns over 20 years ago and it always attracts a great field. This is our most popular event, and year in and year out it sells out. Field limited to 104 players; Championship, Senior, and Net divisions.

Your entry fee includes two rounds of golf (cart at players expense), $4500 in Callaway Golf certificate prizes, $20 lunch certificate, and a great weekend at one of the Monterey Peninsula's wonderful classic courses, "Old" Del Monte.

DIVISIONS

CHAMPIONSHIP
For players aged 16 and over who have a USGA or equivalent index of less than 5.5

SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
For players age 50 and over (as of the tournament date) with a handicap index of less than 8.0. Note: Must be 55 and over for NCGA Senior Points.

NET
For players 16 and over with handicap between 5.5 and 18.0.

MID-AM (subdivision of Championship)
For players age 25-49. Compete alongside the younger players in the Championship Division, (same tees, same prize opportunities) and if there are at least six Mid-Ams, a separate prize and trophy will be awarded.

SUPER SENIORS (subdivision of Senior)
For players age 65+. Compete alongside the younger senior players in the Senior Division, (same tees, same prize opportunities) and if there are at least six players 65 or over, a separate prize and trophy will be awarded for low super senior.

WOMEN (subdivision of Championship)
Will play in the Championship Division but from a shorter tee; if there are at least six women in the field, a separate prize and trophy will be awarded. Net players will play in the Net Division but from a shorter tee.