The Northern California Golf Association held the 100th California State Amateur Championship in June, coinciding with the NCGA's inaugural year in 1912. The annual tournament draws skilled amateur golfers from across California, with 156 qualifying to play at different host locations each year and 32 advancing to compete for the championship, which was won this year by Bhavik Patel at The Olympic Club.

1. Golf Championship Centennial by Wade Ang
In June of this year, the Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) held the 100th California State
Amateur Championship, one of more than 50 competitions the organization oversees each year. First
held at the Del Monte Golf Club in 1912, the California State Amateur Championship coincided with the
inaugural year for the NCGA. Now the event happens each year at a different location, drawing skilled
amateurs from all over the state. The Olympic Club hosted this year's championship for 156 qualifying
players, 32 of which advanced to the next level to compete for the gold, which was ultimately awarded to
Bhavik Patel from Bakersfield.
About the author: A finance professional with a decade of experience working for large corporations,
Wade Ang currently serves as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for the California-based
NComputing. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, cycling, running, swimming, and reading. Wade Ang also
holds membership in the NCGA.