“I have so many connections to California with family, having gone to college at UCLA, and experiences are abundant. “The more I travel, the more I appreciate coming back home, or to my home state in general,” said Wu. She is one of three former Bruins, joined by Brianna Do and Louise Ridderstrom, while five former USC Trojans are also among the competitors. I can’t wait to compete this week in an event that has such special meaning for my career.”Ī total of 10 players call the Golden State home including UCLA alumna Beth Wu of Diamond Bar. Morongo Golf Club is a tough test of golf and stamina with the rolling Tukwet Canyon hills. “It’s something special in our sport to defend a title. “I’ve been eagerly anticipating this tournament for a while,” said Hausmann. Hausmann was the overnight leader heading into the 2021 IOA Championship final round and she battled the winds to capture her first Epson Tour title. The 24-year-old German in her third season on the Epson Tour played the weekend 12 times across 20 starts last year. IOA Championship defending champion Sophie Hausmann highlights the field. A cut will be made to the top-60 competitors plus ties after 36 holes. Individuals will compete in a 54-hole, stroke-play format for $200,000. – The 120-player field for the 10th annual IOA Championship presented by Morongo Casino Resort & Spa from March 25-27 has been finalized by the Epson Tour, as the “Road to the LPGA” returns to Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon.
