Dates: June 16–21, 2025
Location: Granite Bay Golf Club, Granite Bay, CA
đź“Ś What to Know
- Format: 156 players competed in 36-hole stroke play. Top 32 advanced to match play at Granite Bay.
- Champion: Jacob Goode, a University of Washington senior-to-be, captured the title with an 8 & 6 win over Evan Liu.
- Final Performance: Goode was 6-up after 18 holes and closed the match on hole 30 with a birdie, finishing 5-under for the day.
- What’s Next: The victory earns Goode a spot in the 2025 U.S. Amateur at his home course — The Olympic Club in San Francisco.
- Background: Goode is the reigning Silverado Amateur champion and a proven threat in USGA qualifying events, with top-10 finishes at U.S. Open locals in both 2024 and 2025.
- Coach’s View: “Jacob is a leader — smart, efficient, and driven. He’ll be a big presence for us,” said UW Head Coach Alan Murray.
- Venue: Granite Bay Golf Club once again delivered a championship-worthy test with firm greens, elevation changes, and strategic match play conditions.
🏆 Championship Match Recap: Jacob Goode Claims 114th California Amateur Title
With precision, poise, and a champion’s mentality, Jacob Goode dominated the final match of the 114th California Amateur Championship to defeat Evan Liu 8 & 6 at Granite Bay Golf Club. It was one of the most commanding victories in recent tournament memory, and a performance that solidifies Goode’s rising national profile.
The San Francisco native and University of Washington commit wasted no time. He went 1-up through two, then accelerated to 5-up at the turn and 6-up after the morning 18. In the afternoon, Goode remained in complete control, adding a birdie at hole 30 (the 12th of the second 18) to close the match early. He played the 31 holes in 5-under par with just one bogey.
“It feels incredible,” Goode said. “This event has been on my radar for a long time, especially with the U.S. Amateur coming to The Olympic Club. I’m honored to take the trophy there.”
Goode’s run to the title caps off a breakout year. He won the 2024 Silverado Amateur by five shots and finished T7 in 2025 U.S. Open Local Qualifying at Shadow Hills. Coach Alan Murray of the Washington Huskies called Goode “efficient and composed” and praised his leadership potential ahead of his final season in Seattle.
Now, with the state title in hand and a major championship appearance ahead, Goode is quickly becoming one of California’s most compelling amateur talents.
Final Match – 36-Hole Score
| Winner | Score | Opponent |
|---|
| Jacob Goode | 8 & 6 | Evan Liu |
đź“ś History of the California Amateur
The California Amateur Championship has run continuously since 1912 and has long been a proving ground for future professional stars. For decades it was held at Pebble Beach, where legends like Johnny Miller, Ken Venturi, and Bobby Clampett triumphed. Tiger Woods made a deep run in 1994 before falling in the semifinals. The event rotates annually between Southern and Northern California, showcasing elite venues and elite talent.
⛳ About Granite Bay Golf Club
Set in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Granite Bay Golf Club is a championship layout designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Known for its strategic bunkering, sloping greens, and narrow playing corridors, the course places a premium on precision. With firm conditions and subtle elevation shifts, it’s an ideal match play venue—challenging players to shape shots and execute under pressure.
ABOUT THE
California Amateur
The Championship is open to amateur golfers
who have established current indexes of 4.4
and are members in good standing of the
Southern California Golf Association, the
Northern California Golf Association, or the
Public Links Golf Association of Southern
California. Nonexempt players must qualify. An
entrant may play in only one qualifying event,
even
if
the golfer
belongs to clubs in both Southern California
and Northern California. The 18-hole
qualifying
rounds will determine the qualifiers.
The championship field will play 36 holes of
qualifying at a Northern or Southern California
Location, with the low 32 golfers from that
combined field moving on to match play (with
a
playoff, if necessary, to determine the final
spots).
Two rounds each of 18-hole match play will
follow on Thursday and Friday and the 36-hole
final match will be on Saturday.
The location will rotate yearly between
Northern and Southern California locations.
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