Jaden Soong, a 14-year-old golfer from St. Francis High, won the CIF state championship at Poppy Hills with an impressive score of nine-under-par 62, marking him as the youngest champion of this event. Soong achieved this feat with seven birdies and an eagle, showcasing his talent and potential in golf. Having narrowly missed U.S. Open qualification last year as a 13-year-old, he demonstrated skill under pressure. His performance outpaced competitors, securing the win after proving himself in playoffs to earn the chance to play.
On Tuesday, he mastered Poppy Hills Country Club, shooting a nine-under-par 62 to win the CIF state championship in Pebble Beach.
Soong said he hadn't played Poppy Hills since he was 7 or 8 but got a round in before Tuesday's competition.
Soong only earned a chance to play on Tuesday by winning two playoffs to receive the invite as an at-large competitor.
He hit a perfect drive on No. 18, a 503-yard par-five hole and had a 13-foot putt for an eagle before settling for a tap in birdie.
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