Zi Lin Wins Moore League Girls' Golf Title
The Wilson freshman secured victory at the Moore League Individual Girls' Golf Tournament held in Long Beach.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Golf
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Wilson freshman Zi Lin captured the Moore League Individual Girls' Golf Tournament title with a total score of 159. She topped a field of 29 competitors after three days of play across local courses.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a crucial qualifier for the CIF Individual Regional competition. The top five finishers from the event secured their spots in the next level of postseason play.
Zi Lin finished with a winning total of 159, just two strokes ahead of runner-up Janelle Pulido. Following the first round at Recreation Park, the field was cut from 29 participants to 16 golfers.
The players
Zi Lin
She is a freshman golfer at Wilson who won the Moore League Individual Girls' Golf Tournament.
Janelle Pulido
She finished in second place at the tournament with a total score of 161.
Jasmine Lim
She placed third in the Moore League Individual Girls' Golf Tournament with a score of 165.
Gabrielle Gales
She finished in fourth place in the competition with a total score of 174.
Liv Hopkins
She finished in fifth place with a total score of 182 and qualified for the CIF regionals.
The details
The event spanned three days, concluding with an 18-hole final round at El Dorado. Four golfers from Wilson finished in the top eight, securing league medals for their performance.
Timeline
Opening round held at Recreation Park on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Second round held at Skylinks on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Final round held at El Dorado on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Top five finishers play in CIF Individual Regionals on October 27, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Zi Lin's individual title follows the pattern established by the Millikan third consecutive Moore League team title. This win highlights a shift in league power as the top five finishers now advance to compete for CIF individual honors.
The top five finishers in the tournament automatically qualified for the upcoming CIF Individual Regional competition. Four Wilson Bruins golfers placed in the top eight, securing individual hardware for the school's program.
The takeaway
Zi Lin's victory highlights the impact of young talent in the Moore League this season. Her performance provides a glimpse of the competitive level expected as these athletes move toward the regional stage.
What happens next
The top five finishers, including Zi Lin, Janelle Pulido, Jasmine Lim, Gabrielle Gales, and Liv Hopkins, will advance to the CIF Individual Regional competition on October 27, 2026.
Further reading
For more local sports coverage, see Long Beach Golf.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The562.
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