SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF ASSN. FINALS : Estancia’s Maki Wins Title on First Hole of Sudden Death

Austin Maki of Estancia High School defeated Jason Gore of Newhall Hart on the first hole of sudden death to win the California Interscholastic Federation/Southern California Golf Assn. finals Monday at El Caballero Country Club.

Maki, who turned a three-shot lead into a one-stroke deficit over the final four holes of regulation play, drilled a 25-foot putt for birdie on the 18th hole to force the playoff. Maki birdied the 510-yard par-five first hole to win the boys’ individual title.

Maki had a 71-77--148. Hart shot 74-74--148.

Albert Oh of Sunny Hills finished fifth with a 77-76--153.

Estancia, the Southern Section champion, shot 396 in the team competition to finish two shots behind West Bakersfield, which won for the second consecutive season.