Fifth Annual Match Play Golf Tournament Held Near San Jacinto

High school golfers from eight Riverside County schools compete in three-day fundraising event.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:19am

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The fifth annual Match Play Golf Tournament, hosted by San Jacinto High School, took place at Golden Era Golf Course near San Jacinto, California. Golfers from eight Riverside County high schools, including San Jacinto, Citrus Hills, Elsinore, Indio, Liberty, La Quinta, Notre Dame, and Perris, participated in the three-day competition that raised funds for the San Jacinto High golf team.

Why it matters

The Match Play Tournament provides a unique opportunity for high school golfers to hone their skills through a format that pits individual players against each other hole-by-hole. This experience helps develop the students' competitive abilities while also supporting the local high school golf program through fundraising efforts.

The details

The Match Play Tournament format focuses on individual matchups, with each hole becoming a standalone contest between two golfers. This format is designed to sharpen the players' skills and give them the chance to compete in a high-volume of golf over the three-day event.

  • The tournament took place from February 25-27, 2026.
  • The event has been held annually for the past five years.

The players

San Jacinto High School

The host school for the annual Match Play Golf Tournament.

Golden Era Golf Course

The golf course near San Jacinto where the tournament was held.

James Stull

The golf coach at San Jacinto High School who commented on the tournament.

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What they’re saying

“'It sharpens their skills and gives them the opportunity to experience a lot of golf in just three days.'”

— James Stull, San Jacinto High School Golf Coach

What’s next

The Match Play Tournament is expected to continue as an annual event, with the next iteration likely taking place in February or March 2027.

The takeaway

The Match Play Golf Tournament provides a valuable opportunity for high school golfers in Riverside County to compete, develop their skills, and support their local programs through a unique format that emphasizes individual matchups and high-volume play over a short period of time.