“He’s a big part of our success and is very consistent, not only with his golf swing, but his ball placement, chipping and putting. “He came in and did very well,” Navarro said. Navarro’s 41 in the regular-season finale also was just one stroke off of Jang’s score, a testament to Christopher’s balance.įu is a freshman and has exceeded all expectations, playing at a level belying his age. 1 player on the team, Fu and Green have been the team’s medalists as well. Whereas Jang is more technical, Navarro said his son is the organizer and makes sure everyone is on the same page and at the same place.Įven though Jang is the clear-cut No. The elder Navarro said his son and Jang work well together because they complement each other’s strengths. The younger Navarro is a co-captain with Jang, as voted on by the team. “Josh understands the different quadrants but just as important, he’s able to control the ball and put it in those quadrants,” Navarro said. Navarro added that what sets Jang apart is the mental side of the game and his ability to break down swing dynamics. It’s crazy he’s just a sophomore, and I can’t wait to see what he’ll be bringing to the league when he’s a senior.” He’s got an above 4.0 GPA and is just a great young man. “He will go through the lineup and tell the guys, ‘Hey, this is what we need to look out for on this course.’ He lives and breathes golf. “He just loves golf and all the technical aspects of it,” Navarro said. Navarro said sophomore Jang is the complete package: talented, smart and passionate about all things golf. Jang shot a 40, Navarro 41, Badillo 42, Green 43, Fu 46 and Gallardo 50. The Cougars shot a season-low 212 to win by 25-plus strokes. The team’s best performance came in the final league round-robin tournament on April 26 at its home Gilroy Golf Course. Martin Fu, Cameron Green, Tomas Gallardo, Mateo Badillo and Jason Navarro, the coach’s son, all have had shining moments this season. 1 player in sophomore Josh Jang, and a balanced starting lineup that was capable of shooting low. In six round-robin tournaments this season, the Cougars won five and took second in the other. But on paper we’re the strongest team in this division.” But I want to stay humble and play as is, because that’s what we’ve done all year. (Even so) the point spread is very, very large, and it would be very hard for us not to win. “The points are doubled in the league finals so there’s potential for movement. “I want to wait until the league finals are over (to celebrate),” Navarro said five days before the 18-hole final will be contested at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey. Even though Christopher has built up an enormous points lead heading into the upcoming league finals by virtue of dominating the regular-season, it still has to show up and compete. However, the first-year Cougars’ coach isn’t ready to celebrate just yet. Jason Navarro has already received numerous phone calls and texts wishing him congratulations for the Christopher High boys golf team winning the Pacific Coast League Mission Division championship.
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