Crosstown Cup Highlights Busy Week at Turlock Golf and Country Club

Local high school golf teams compete in annual tournament and league matches.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:52am

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Over 100 golfers from 20 area high schools came together at Turlock Golf and Country Club for the 10th annual Crosstown Cup tournament. Oakdale High School took the team title, while Turlock High and Pitman High also had strong showings. The week also featured key Central California Athletic League matches between Turlock and Pitman, with Turlock earning a decisive victory.

Why it matters

The Crosstown Cup is one of the most popular annual high school golf events in the region, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of local programs. The league matches between crosstown rivals Turlock and Pitman are also important for determining playoff seeding and bragging rights.

The details

At the Crosstown Cup, Turlock High fell just short of defending its team title for the fifth straight time, placing sixth with a 3-under par 72. Oakdale won the team title with an 11-under par score. Turlock's Carter Van Gaalen led the Bulldogs with a 4-under par 72. In the league match, Van Gaalen shot a 68, his best round of the season, to lead Turlock to a 386-421 victory over Pitman.

  • The Crosstown Cup was held on Monday, March 24, 2026.
  • Turlock defeated Pitman in their league match on Wednesday, March 26, 2026.

The players

Carter Van Gaalen

A sophomore golfer for Turlock High School who shot a 68, his best round of the season, in the league match against Pitman.

Ezekiel Roque

A golfer for Turlock High School who shot a 71 in the league match against Pitman.

Davis Cornell

A senior golfer for Pitman High School who shot an 82 in the league match against Turlock.

Stephen Schmidt

A senior golfer for Pitman High School who shot an 85 in the league match against Turlock.

Noah Hobbs

A senior golfer for Pitman High School who played his last official round at Turlock Golf and Country Club in the league match against Turlock.

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What they’re saying

“The Crosstown Cup is always one of the highlights of our season. It's a great opportunity for the local teams to come together and compete.”

— Ezekiel Roque, Turlock High School Golfer

What’s next

Both Turlock and Pitman will be back in action on Monday, March 31 at the Oakdale Invitational, followed by the CCAL Midseason Tournament on Tuesday, April 1.

The takeaway

The busy week of high school golf at Turlock Golf and Country Club showcased the competitive spirit and talent of the local programs, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the season.