ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Local teen golfers Jayden Lizama and Gianna Singh recently won their divisions on Steph Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf Tour, earning spots in the Curry Cup championship this September at Liberty National Golf Club in New York.

The UNDERRATED Golf Tour, founded by National Basketball Association (NBA) star Stephen Curry, aims to expand equity and access in golf by creating opportunities for student-athletes from all communities. Since its launch, the tour has helped more than 30 athletes secure college golf scholarships and has produced a professional golfer, Logan Batise.

Singh, 16, won the girls’ division at the Colorado Springs stop June 23-25 with a seven-under-par performance; her first win on the tour. UNDERRATED Golf Tour officials called it one of the strongest showings in the program’s history.

Her victory followed a year of consistent success, including Top 20 finishes at the 98th Women’s Western Junior Championship, the Arnold Palmer Invitational Junior and several other tournaments.

“Winning the first UNDERRATED regional tournament at Eisenhower Golf Course was an unforgettable experience,” Singh said.

Singh noted that staying focused and pushing through challenges, such as delays due to rain during the final round, led her to the win.

“Staying positive helped me play steady and come out with the win. This win achieved my goal of qualifying for the Curry Cup. I am so grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to play Liberty National Golf Club and go for the title of Curry Cup Champion,” said Singh.

 

Here is Elk Grove local Jayden Lizama, 17, who captured the UNDERRATED Golf Tour boys’ division title at the Palm Springs stop July 16-18. Photo courtesy of UNDERRATED Golf Tour

Lizama, 17, captured the boys’ division title at the Palm Springs stop July 16-18, also shooting seven under par. It marked his first tour win since last summer’s opening event and secured his place alongside Singh at the Curry Cup.

“As far as winning in Palm Springs, it felt really good getting to get the job done. It was even more memorable and special to win in front of my whole family and getting to celebrate with all of my friends,” Lizama said.

A tour veteran since 2022, Lizama has built a strong record. He tied for second at the European UNDERRATED Golf Tour in May after skipping his high school graduation to compete. Last season, Lizama finished third at the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Atlanta Classic and fifth at the Brandon Wu Championship.

Lizama, committed to Gonzaga University, will begin his Division I golf career this fall.