2025 Southern California PGA Women's Section Championship
Congratulations to Jenny Lee on winning the championship flight of the Women's Section Championship, and to Leslie Spalding, PGA, on her third Women's Section Championships in the Senior Flight
WEST COVINA, CA (September 9-10, 2025) — The Women’s Division season comes to an end as the final round of the Southern California PGA Women’s Section Championship concluded Wednesday at South Hills Country Club.
Jenny Lee, PGA, of Las Posas Country Club, went wire-to-wire to claim her first Women’s Section Championship with a 2-over-par 146. She was the lone player on day one to record a sub-par round with a 2-under-par 70 to hold a four-shot lead over the field. In the final round, Lee battled and remained steady, holding onto her four-shot lead at the end of the day over the field. This marks the second victory for Lee on the season, as she was this year’s 2025 SCPGA Women’s Match Play Champion.
With Lee’s win today, she has also locked up the 2025 Rolex Women’s Player of the Year award, marking the first time she has claimed the top spot in the Section.
“The course was in super good shape,” said Lee. “The greens were so fast; it was a treat to play in conditions like this. Overall, I had such a good time.”
Leslie Spalding, PGA, Life Member Active, claimed her third straight SCPGA Women’s Section Championship Senior Flight, with a two-day total of 10-over-par 154, beating the field by 18 shots. With her win today, not only did she defend her title, but she also claimed the 2025 Rolex Women’s Senior Player of the Year. This marks her first time earning the top award in the women’s senior division.
Congratulations to the following Skins Winners for Round Two of the Women’s Section Championship – Kaitlyn Ellis with a birdie on #7, Maiya Puterbaugh with a birdie on #9, Angela Buzminski with a birdie on #11, Gina Umeck with a birdie on #13, and Sachi Hamada with a birdie on #17.
A special thank you to the host PGA General Manager John Kulow, General Manager and PGA Head Professional Cortney Shrout, for the hospitality and for kindly hosting the Women’s Section Championship at South Hills Country Club.
A big thank you to our partners for supporting this event: Northwestern Mutual, Maui Jim, Titleist, TRUE linkswear, Vortex, PGA TOUR, Levelwear, and Kradul.