Markham, Ont. (April 3, 2009)
The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is set to conduct the first of four PUMA Challenge events across Canada at University Golf Course in Vancouver, British Columbia this weekend. A full field of juniors will be on hand to take in the PUMA Challenge that will include a lounge for the player’s following the event, where they will be immersed with the PUMA brand and the lifestyle image the brand portrays. Juniors will also be competing for a spot on CJGA Team Canada to represent their country at the coveted Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego, CA. in July.
With a full field in the Junior boy’s flight, we are certain to have some exciting action. Brian Jung, 15, of Coquitlam and last events third place finisher will look to continue his solid play on route to his first victory of the season. Brian was a member of CJGA Team Canada last season, travelling to Trinidad & Tobago to compete in the Stephen Ames Cup. Other players to keep and eye on this weekend are Vancouver natives James Fahy, 16, and Nicholas Russell, 16, as well as Jay Kim, 16 of Surrey.
The Bantam flight should host another competition with three of the top four Order of Merit leaders in the field this week. Donald Qui, 13, of Richmond, currently second on the national order of merit, will look for his first victory of the season. Just behind Qui are a pair of 14 year olds, Gunntas Sidhu of Port Coquitlam and Logan Hallwas of South Surrey. Curtis Chan, 12, of Richmond and Blaine, WA native Ryan Wallen should also be in contention.
The Girls Division will once again be very competitive as Soobin Kim, 14, of Surrey and winner of the first event of the season will be competing. Week one runner-up Taylor Kim, 14, of Surrey will look for her first victory of the season after being edged by one stroke in the season opener by Kim. Victoria Choi, 17, of Langley and Aram Choi, 17 of Surrey should also contend.
The tournament will get under way at 12:40PM each day. Spectators are encouraged to attend.
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About the CJGA
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is a ³registered Canadian amateur athletic association² (RCAAA) not-for-profit registered federally with Revenue Canada.. The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is dedicated to providing Canada's junior golfers with the necessary skills and knowledge required to lay a foundation for a future in competitive golf. Through its six-stage competitive development program that focuses on tournaments, clinics, international competitions, and mentoring programs with PGA Tour professionals, the CJGA introduces the game to juniors as young as five and offers competitive multi-day events for the more advanced golfer. The CJGA acts as a feeder system to provincial and national competitions, collegiate and university golf, as well as professional and recreational golf. For more information please visit www.cjga.com.
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