Junior Championship Showcases Grit, Resilience, and Championship Golf at Chambers Bay.
On December 20, Chambers Bay hosted its annual Junior Championship, and the course delivered one of the most demanding tests of the year.
With sustained winds of 25–35 mph and steady rain throughout the round, conditions were anything but forgiving. Yet, despite the elements, our junior competitors rose to the challenge — demonstrating composure, determination, and sportsmanship well beyond their years.
Championship golf isn’t just about scoring; it’s about responding when conditions are toughest. And on this day, every junior in the field did exactly that.
A True Test of Championship Golf
Playing in wind and rain like this builds more than golf skills — it builds confidence, resilience, and trust in preparation. Each player who teed it up navigated the course with focus and maturity, showing why experiences like this are so valuable in junior development.
From start to finish, the attitude and perseverance on display embodied the spirit of this championship.
Championship Results
18-Hole Championship Division
2025 18-Hole Champion: Nixon Dremousis (–4)
Boys Division
1st Place: Nixon Dremousis (–4)
2nd Place: Lucas Shiflett (+2)
3rd Place: Weston Rimmer (+3)
Girls Division
1st Place: Athean Dehen (+7)
2nd Place: Sofia Banuelos (+19)
3rd Place: Maya Ghimire (+21)
9-Hole Championship Division
2025 9-Hole Champion: Isaac Mahowald (+6)
Boys Division
1st Place: Isaac Mahowald (+6)
2nd Place: Boden Allred (+8)
3rd Place: Cole Patovisti (+9)
Girls Division
1st Place (T): Cora Sandgren (+12)
1st Place (T): Nora Mine (+12)
3rd Place: Emma Sevon (+13)
More Than Results
While the leaderboard tells part of the story, the true takeaway from this championship was the resilience shown across the field. Competing in challenging weather, maintaining focus, and supporting one another throughout the round are qualities that define strong golfers — and strong competitors.
We extend a sincere thank you to the families for their flexibility, encouragement, and support, and congratulations to all of our junior players for an impressive showing.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Chambers Bay soon and continuing to watch these young athletes grow through competition.
