Connor Holden Hoists 5A State Championship

WOODBURN, Oregon - Connor Holden, the freshman from Canby High School, was the last one standing at the OSAA 5A Boys State Championship as he hoisted the state championship.

Holden, shot a 74, +2 in the first round of competition on Monday which included three birdies on the back nine after sitting at 3-over through the front nine.

He would bounce back on day two of the state tournament to shoot a 70, 2-under, which included four birdies to finish at even par for the championship.

“I’m very excited to win a state title as a freshman. It was a busy high school season with some ups and downs. I put two decent rounds together to win the tournament,” Connor Holden said.

Bryden Ditty of Summit High School came in second place at +5 for the 36 hole championship held at OGA Golf Course in Woodburn.

Luke Sidhu of Wilsonville High School took third place, finishing at +6.

Corvallis High School won the team State Championship at +50, beating out Summit +59, and La Salle +62. Canby High School took fourth at +71.

Holden became the first player to win the Drive, Chip and Putt from Oregon in 2024 at Augusta National, home of The Masters.

“Now my goals are to be competitive in the OGA open division and a few out-of-state competitions. Hopefully, I can earn a spot on the Hogan Cup and Junior Americas Cup teams. Perhaps more state titles are in the future as well.” Holden said.

Holden competed in the Eddie Hogan Cup in 2024 as the youngest member of team Oregon.