Choi Wins Playoff in Girls Division at Swan-e-set Bay
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Pitt Meadows, BC – With a thrilling finish and perfect golfing weather, the Canadian Junior Golf Association’s (CJGA) Junior Worlds Qualifier/ Optimist International Qualifier was a great success this past weekend at Swan-e-set Bay Resort Club in Pitt Meadows, BC. Jae Hee Choi (Surrey, BC) won the Girls Division in a playoff against Lauren Ashely Taylor (Nelson, BC), sinking a twenty-foot putt of the second hole to secure her win.
“This was my first CJGA tournament of the year, and also my first tournament win ever,” explained Choi. “My putting was my greatest strength. I was more consistent with it on the second day of the tournament.” Both Choi and Taylor posted great scores of 150 (+6), and earned their spots at the Optimist Qualifier. Grace Chua (Vancouver, BC) placed third, just won stroke behind with 151 (+7).
Jared Hundza (Victoria, BC) played two solid rounds to win the Boys 15-19 Division with a two day total of 141 (-3). “I played a good couple rounds, sunk 5 birdies,” said Hundza. With his low score, Hundza has earned his spot in the Optimist International for the Boys 16-18 Division. Brian Jung (Coquitlam, BC) took home second place and Adam Svensson (Surrey, BC) finished third.
In the Boys 14 & Under Division, Curtis Chan (Richmond, BC) claimed his second CJGA win of the year, with an impressive score of 143 (-1). “I am really happy with my win. I hope that it is good enough to qualify for Junior Worlds,” stated Chan. “My chipping and putting stayed consistent, which helped me throughout the tournament.” Kevin Kwon (Pitt Meadows, BC) placed second, while Brandon Ortiz (Westbank, BC) took third.
LEXUS Skills Competition
Long Drive
Boys 14 & Under: Oscar Baek
Boys 15-19: Brian Jung
Girls: Jae Hee Choi
Closest to the Pin
Boys 14 & Under: James Hunter
Boys 15-19: Andy Yang
Girls: Jae Hee Choi
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.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.
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