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Valencia’s Delio wins California Amateur Valencia’s Nick Delio, an 18-year-old incoming sophomore at Cal-State Northridge, defeated Carmichael’s Austin Roberts last month to win the 97th California Amateur Championship. Delio, the Big West Conference Freshman of the Year, defeated Roberts, 7 and 5, in the 36-hole final at Toluca Lake’s Lakeside Golf Club. Roberts, 15, was aiming to become the youngest winner in the history of the tournament, which was staged in Southern California for the first time after being held in the Monterey Peninsula area the previous 96 times. Delio and Roberts were all-square through the first 15 holes, but Delio birdied two of the last three holes in the morning to take a 2-up lead with 18 holes remaining. Delio rode that momentum into the afternoon, notching three birdies and an eagle in the first four holes to build a 6-up lead. “Once I got 6-up, I just told myself to stick to my game plan — hitting fairways and greens — and force [Roberts] to make birdies to win holes,” Delio said. “When you’re down, making six birdies is a tall order.” While Delio knew Lakeside well since the Northridge squad is allowed to use the course on Wednesdays, he initially wasn’t slated to compete in the tournament. As first alternate, he got into the event when E.J. Kahn withdrew the week before. The last alternate to win was Charlie Wi, who is now on the PGA Tour. — Eli Miller Sports stars score big at eagle falls charity event The Pro Sports Team Challenge at Indio’s Eagle Falls Golf Course in June helped raise more than $250,000 for charities supporting cancer research, children’s health, at-risk families and members of the military. Sixteen athletes from baseball, hockey, basketball and football played in teams for their share of the prize pool for their chosen charity. Making up Team Baseball were Ozzie Smith, George Brett, Vince Coleman and Bret Saberhagen. Team Basketball included Jason Kidd, Clyde Drexler, George Gervin and Kenny Smith. Team Football had Drew Brees, LaDainian Tomlinson, John Elway and Michael Strahan. Team Hockey’s roster included Mario Lemieux, Pierre Larouche, Brett Hull and Grant Fuhr. The sports greats also were joined by celebrities at a Red Carpet Party at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. “We are very happy that everyone was able to enjoy this unique celebrity event,” said Paul Ryan, general manager of Fantasy Springs. For more information about the course or resort, call (760) 238-5633 or visit eaglefallsgolf.com or fantasyspringsresort.com. — Michelle Flores |
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