Karimanal Wins California Women’s Championship

OJAI, Calif. — UC Davis women's golf senior Vani Karimanal became the Aggies' second winner at the 2026 California Women's Championship in as many years following Lauren Calderon's 2025 win. Karimanal (69-70-71 - 210, -3) started Thursday's third and final round of action at the Ojai Valley Inn in a three-way tie for first place after 36 holes along with UC Davis teammate Gabriella Ilardi (71-68-73 - 212, -1) and Kelley Yoon (70-69-72 - 211, -2). Karimanal moved into the lead by playing two-under golf through the first 11 holes on Thursday with birdies on the third and fifth holes...