Jennifer Yang Wins CIF San Diego Girls Golf Title
Yang claimed the individual crown at 8-under-par, while Bishop's and Torrey Pines advanced to the Southern California championships.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Golf
Jennifer Yang won the CIF San Diego Section Girls Golf Championship at 8-under-par after shooting a 4-under-par 68 at Torrey Pines North, finishing two shots ahead of Sydney Kroc. Bishop's and Torrey Pines also advanced to the Southern California championships at Los Serranos Golf Course.
Why it matters
Yang's win and the advancement of two San Diego programs keep local high school golf prominent as the teams move to the next level of regional competition. The results also determine which individual golfers from the section will compete at the Southern California championships.
Torrey Pines won its seventh straight Division 1 title at 25-over, finishing 53 strokes ahead of Canyon Crest Academy. Bishop's repeated as Division 2 champion at 23-over, 131 strokes ahead of Our Lady of Peace.
The players
Jennifer Yang
Yang is the individual champion of the CIF San Diego Section Girls Golf Championship.
Sydney Kroc
Kroc finished second, two shots behind Yang in the championship.
The details
Yang rattled off three straight birdies from the fifth through seventh holes and hit an 8-iron to eight feet at the 308-yard par-4 16th hole to set up a key putt. The championship field included 116 golfers, and the top 12 individuals also qualified for the Southern California championships.
Timeline
Monday: Yang secured the first-round lead of the championships.
Wednesday: Yang shot 68 at Torrey Pines North to win the tournament.
Next Thursday: Bishop's and Torrey Pines play the Southern California championships.
Season Trajectory
Torrey Pines' seventh straight Division 1 title extends its run of dominance in the CIF San Diego Section, while Bishop's repeat as Division 2 champion shows continuity for the program. Both teams now carry their momentum into the Southern California championships.
The top 12 individual golfers from the section now qualify for the Southern California championships, so fans can track which local players advance. Bishop's and Torrey Pines will play their next round at Los Serranos Golf Course next Thursday.
The takeaway
Jennifer Yang's win and the team advancements show that San Diego high school golf remains deep at the top, and the Southern California championships will test whether these programs can carry their form to the next level.
What happens next
Bishop's and Torrey Pines will play in the Southern California championships at Los Serranos Golf Course in Chino Hills next Thursday.
Further reading
For more on the local competitive scene, browse Golf coverage across San Diego.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Diego Union-Tribune.
