The 29th Annual Womens State Fair Championship Comes to Bartley Cavanaugh

Women amateur golfers descended on Bartley Cavanaugh to compete in this prestigious event

While the Mens Amateur State Fair Championship battled it out at Haggin Oaks, the Womens Amateur State Fair was held at Bartley Cavanaugh over the weekend. Amateurs from all over California and beyond gathered at Bartley Cavanaugh to win the title of State Fair Champion.

A wide-shot of the 17th tee at Bartley Cavanaugh. Sienna Lyford is preparing to tee off with the 17th green in the distance. Tori James is standing off to the side, watching Sienna.

The final group came on strong with fighting for every stroke on every hole. This tournament featured great competition from a foursome that had a large gallery watching on every hole.

A crowd watches the final group at Bartley Cavanaugh. There are people walking, sitting on chairs, and following in golf carts.

The last foursome on Sunday consisted of Erica Villegas, Sophia Lee, Tori James, & current reigning champion Sienna Lyford.

A close-up of Tori James after teeing off on #7.
Sienna Lyford is putting on #13, watching her ball as it rolls towards the hole.
Sophia Lee is focusing intensely, preparing to swing her driver on #18.
Erica Villegas is frozen mid-swing on the #18 tee box. She is about to bring down her driver and launch the ball over the water hazard and towards the green.

After two days of great golf, one golfer stood above the rest. Shooting 6 under with a score of 69-69 for a total of 138, Erica Villegas was crowned the winner of the 29th Womens State Fair Championship.

Erica Villegas smiling while holding the Womens Amateur State Fair Trophy in the Bartley Cavanaugh Tap House.
Erica Villegas smiling while holding the Womens Amateur State Fair Trophy and a bouquet of roses in the Bartley Cavanaugh Tap House alongside Charlie Cheung from the Sacramento Golf Council.

Erica is a Senior at Vacaville High School playing on the Girls Golf Team.  She has committed to attend University of San Francisco next fall where she knows she can make a difference.

Continued good luck to Erica in her golfing future!

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