2024 Assistant & APA Championship
Samra & Kinoshita Emerge Victorious
CAMARILLO, CA – (Monday, August 12th, 2024) Raj Samra of Wilshire Country Club is the 2024 National Car Rental Southern California Assistant PGA Professional Champion after shooting a six under par, 136 in the 36-hole stroke play event at Las Posas Country Club.
29 Assistant Professionals congregated in Camarillo hoping to earn a spot in the top five to earn an exemption into the 48th PGA Assistant National Championship.
After claiming his first SCPGA Assistant Championship victory, Samra said, “It was actually a really tricky golf course out here today but I putted really well and tried to stay focused by taking it one shot at a time. It means a lot to get back to the National Assistant Championship in Florida again and I’m looking forward to representing the Section.”
The following four players will be joining Samra at the 48th PGA Assistant National Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, November 14th-17th.
ASSISTANT CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS:
Raj Samra – Wilshire Country Club
Hagen Fell – La Jolla Country Club
Carter Silva – Torrey Pines Golf Course
Michael Reese – The Classic Club
Chi Choi – Monarch Beach Golf Links
ALTERNATES IN ORDER:
Bryan Bergna – Bel-Air Country Club
Trevor Cassidy – El Caballero Country Club
Garrett Sapp – San Gabriel Country Club
Chris Paredes – Sherwood Country Club
Congratulations to Jared Kinoshita of Bakersfield Country Club for going the distance in the 2024 APA Championship with a four under par, 138 total, in the 36-hole stroke play event to claim the victory.
When asked about his win, Kinoshita said, “It was a nice day out here and the course was in great shape. Winning always makes the drive home a little sweeter and I’m excited to celebrate this win with my friends and family back home tonight.”
Thank you to our partners; National Car Rental and PGA TOUR.
A Special thank you to PGA General Manager Todd Keefer, PGA Head Professional Leo Lee, and PGA Assistant Professional Brandon Resnick, along with their membership and staff for their hospitality at Los Posas Country Club.