Ruiz finishes tied for 22 at state golf tourney

Johnny Ruiz scored a 9-over 81 to finish in a tie for 36th at the CIF/California Golf Association High School Championship this year in Monterey. Ruiz's accomplishment has contributed to his being named The Star's Golfer of the Year. Ruiz, posing for a portrait at his favorite course, Tierra Rejada Golf Club in Moorpark, will start his senior year at Adolfo Camarillo High School later this year. **© Karen Quincy Loberg/VC Star**

SAN GABRIEL — Johnny Ruiz couldn’t have asked for a better start to Wednesday’s CIF/CGA State Golf Championship at San Gabriel Country Club.After a perfect tee shot, the Camarillo High senior hit his approach shot six inches from the pin, giving him an easy birdie.

Unfortunately for Ruiz, the rest of the day was a struggle.

Ruiz finished his final high school tournament with a 5-over-par 76, tying him for 22nd place among the state’s best players. Austin Smotherman of Del Oro High claimed the title with a 4-under 67. Granite Bay claimed the team title with a 19-over 374.

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