Match Play Championship
August 3-5, 2020, El Niguel CC
The Match Play Championship began in 2008 as a means of bringing credence and incentive to the SCGA points list. The SCGA points list awards points to golfers who give strong performances in SCGA, USGA, CGA and other selected outside tournaments. This championship field consists of 32 players in single elimination match play. Up to 24 players earn automatic invitations to compete from the Exemption List. The remaining spots into the field are filled through a one day qualifier. Match Play qualifying is open to members with a Handicap index of 5.4 and below at the time of registration and must be current members of the SCGA at the time of registration.
Trip Morris Dominates SCGA Stalwart Tim Hogarth
Trip Morris left no doubt against three-time SCGA Player of the Year Tim Hogarth in the championship match of SCGA Match Play at La Costa Resort.
Morris, the runner-up at the SCGA Amateur Championship at his home club of Lakeside GC back in July, dominated from start to finish to win convincingly 6&4 against the future SCGA Hall of Famer. Morris won four of the first six holes to go 4up early and never looked back. With Hogarth unable to find his rhythm, it was the Long Beach State freshman who pounced on the SCGA legend to take home his first SCGA title.
Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
Trip Morris |
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa |
| 2018 |
Joe Fryer |
Bear Creek GC |
| 2017 |
Jeff Wilson |
Sandpiper GC |
| 2016 |
Tim Hogarth |
Coto de Caza G&RC |
| 2015 |
Dan Erickson |
Valencia CC |
| 2014 |
Brett Silvernail |
Red Hill CC |
| 2013 | Niall Platt | Annandale CC |
| 2012 | Niall Platt | Sandpiper GC |
| 2011 | Anton Arboleda | Sandpiper GC |
| 2010 | Nick Delio | Sandpiper GC |
| 2009 | Nick Delio | Sandpiper GC |
| 2008 | Matt Hoffenberg | Sandpiper GC |