Madchen Ly leads Calif. State Fair Women's

30 Aug 2014
by Pete Wlodkowski of AmateurGolf.com
see also: Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2014) -- Madchen Ly, who plays on the Fresno State women's golf team, opened the State Fair Women's Championship at Bartley Cavanaugh G.C. with a spectacular round of 67 to take a one stroke lead over Elizabeth Schultz (San Jose State, 68).

Ly birdied the 8th hole and shot 35 on the front nine. She got red hot on the back, recording a string of 4-straight birdies on Nos. 14-17. The rest of her card was immaculate - not a single bogey. Easier said then done.

Sagee Palavivatana, who plays for Sacramento State, shot 71 and sits in third place in the 36 hole event, while a group of 4 players is hanging out at even par 72, looking for a hot round on Sunday. Andrea Wong of UC Davis, who was medalist at the California Women's Amateur (with an amazing 64) shot 73 today and could also come up with a low number on Sunday.

Almost the entire field in the championship flight are sub-four handicap players currently competing for area colleges. Lynne Cowan of Davis (an AmateurGolf.com contributor) shot a solid 74. Cowan will compete in the US Mid Amateur next week.

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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