Corpus wins California Women's State Fair
Champion Cristina Corpus
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2010) – Cristina Corpus won the California Women’s State Fair in a grueling three hole, four way sudden-death playoff. The San Jose State player, who has completed her college golfing career, outlasted two fellow college players and a junior phenom. Corpus and San Jose State junior, Jennifer Brumbaugh led the field on Saturday with 68's on the 5788 yard, par 72 layout at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course. Chelsea Stelzmiller, a senior at UC Davis, had the only other sub-par round on Saturday with a 71.
Another UC Davis player, Alice Kim -- the 2007 State Fair Champion playing two groups ahead of the leaders -- posted a 71 for a two day total of 144. Kim was now the leader in the clubhouse. In the next group was thirteen year old Casie Cathrea of Livermore, the reigning California Women’s Amateur Champion, who opened with a 73. Cathrea made a charge on the back nine with a birdie at 11 and an eagle at 15. She held a two stroke lead, but an errant tee shot at No. 18 that found the water hazard resulted in a double bogey. Cathrea finished tied with Kim at 144.
The first round leaders, Corpus and Brumbaugh struggled in the second round. Brumbaugh posted a 76 to become the third player at 144, while Corpus missed an opportunity to win outright with a sloppy three putt at 18 and that turned the playoff into an even foursome.
Commenting on the three putt Corpus said, “I had too many negative thoughts in my head.”
Kim, Cathrea, Brumbaugh and Corpus all headed back to the 18th tee for a sudden death playoff. All four players managed pars and headed back to the same hole for another shot at victory. This time Brumbaugh stayed alive with a clutch eight footer for an up-and-down from a missed green to the right. Cathrea’s approach landed near the hole, but careened off the back of the green from lack of spin. She showed nice touch with a chip to six inches from more than 30 feet out. Corpus and Kim two putted for pars. So back to the 18th tee again they go. This time all four players hit the green in regulation. Brumbaugh, Kim and Cathrea missed their birdie attempts and then Corpus, after backing off once, rolled in a ten footer for birdie to secure the victory.
Corpus’s victory in the 15th California State Fair was notable as the championship field was the strongest in tournament history. The 35 player field, with handicaps under five, was dominated by players from ten colleges and universities. San Jose State and USF led with six players. UC Davis had five and Sac State two. There were also teams as far away as San Diego State and UC Riverside as well as Sonoma State, Chico State, Sac City College and Folsom Lake College. The Sacramento Golf Council tournament committee members, Barbara Conerly and Shirley Johnson did a great job in improving the strength of the field and raising the prestige of the event.
Cristina Corpus will be attempting to play in the Monday Qualifier of the LPGA CVS Pharmacy event stated for mid October at Blackhawk Golf and Country Club in Danville. Corpus may not be back next year to defend her title as she will be playing in the tour qualifier for the Duramed Futures Tour later in November.
In the net division, Krista Wylder of the Executive Women’s Golf Association was champion with rounds of 68- 65 for a total 133. The senior low net champion was Deidre Wentworth of Haggin Oaks with a 64-67 total 131.
ABOUT THE
California State Fair Women's
*An NCGA Points Tournament*
The 30th California State Fair Women’s Championship will be contested at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course, Sacramento, CA on August 30-31, 2025.
The tournament is open to all women amateur golfers with an established WHS Index of 36.4 or less. The August 15, 2025, GHIN will used to determine eligibility and handicap.
The Championship Flight contestants must have an index of 6.6 or less and will play at scratch from the Blue Tees at about 5,800 yards.
The Handicap Division will award both Net and Gross prizes and include a Senior Flight. The amount and number of awards (Morton Golf gift cards) will be based on the number of participants. The Senior Flight will consist of all those participants, age 50 and up. The Handicap Division, including the Senior Flight, will play from the Black Tees at about 4,700 yards.
The winner of the Championship division will be named the 2025 State Fair Women’s Champion, and her name will be inscribed on a perpetual trophy. The gross winner of the Senior Flight will be named the 2025 State Fair Women's Senior Champion, and her name will be inscribed on a new perpetual trophy.
A tie for the Championship Division, Low Gross in the Senior flight and Low Net in the Handicap division will be resolved with a playoff. All other ties will be decided based on the USGA recommended method of matching score cards.
The entry fee is $175 and includes two days green fees and awards
(Power Cart Not Included).
The entry deadline is August 20, 2025 – no refunds after this date. Please call Charlie Cheung, Tournament Director (916-870-5080) regarding cancellations or refund requests prior to the deadline. There will be a $10 administrative fee for any withdrawals prior to the entry deadline and $25 service charge on all returned checks.
Contact – Charlie Cheung
charlesa.cheung@gmail.com
916-870-5080
Open online registration on June 1, 2025
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