CJGA World Junior Challenge presented by GolfWeek

Canadian Junior Golf Association 2009



WJC - CJGA World Junior Challenge presented by GolfWeek


Dec 28 - Dec 30 at Reunion Resort - Independence (Watson) (Reunion, FL) & Reunion Resort - Legacy (Palmer) (Reunion, FL)

Par and Total Yardage By Competition

Boys 14 & Under - Reunion Resort - Legacy (Palmer) (Par: 72 Distance: 6002 Rating: 69.2 Slope: 128)
Boys 14 & Under - Reunion Resort - Independence (Watson) (Par: 72 Distance: 6241 Rating: 70.6 Slope: 124)

Boys 15-19 - Reunion Resort - Legacy (Palmer) (Par: 72 Distance: 6765 Rating: 73.4 Slope: 137)
Boys 15-19 - Reunion Resort - Independence (Watson) (Par: 72 Distance: 6922 Rating: 74.7 Slope: 140)

Girls 11-19 - Reunion Resort - Legacy (Palmer) (Par: 72 Distance: 5529 Rating: 67.0 Slope: 116)
Girls 11-19 - Reunion Resort - Independence (Watson) (Par: 72 Distance: 5809 Rating: 74.2 Slope: 126)

Recap - Round 2
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Tight Finish Ahead for CJGA World Junior Challenge

Reunion, FL (December 29, 2009) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) hosted the second round of the World Junior Challenge presented by GolfWeek today. The first round took place on the Independence Course at Reunion Resort, while the second round witnessed action head to the Legacy Course. Heading into today there was a five-stroke gap between first and second place in both the Boys 15-19 Division and the Boys 14 & Under Division, but as play drew to a close all divisions where separated by a maximum of two strokes.

Making the biggest move today was Blake Soni (Bradenton, FL), who shot 68 (-4) to earn the lead in the Boys 15-19 Division with a two-day total of 143 (-1). “The difference today was that I was able to make putts, which really brought my game around,” explained Soni, “I was also able to give myself a lot of birdie opportunities.” Curtis Griffiths (England) remains in second place with a two-day total of 145 (+1). There is a two-way tie for third place between Davis Schaller (Celebration, FL) and Harrison Winger (Orlando, FL).

Alexandra Milan (Lutz, FL) shot 73 (+1) to jump ahead of first round leaders Brogan McKinnon (Mississauga, Ont.) and Isabell Gabsa (Germany). “I really started to gain momentum on the tenth hole when I made a solid approach shot to five-feet,” stated Milan, “I continued to make putts and that made a big difference.” McKinnon is one stroke back of Milan, while Gabsa is in third place three shots off the pace.
Matt LeMay (Waterloo, Ont.) remains in first place of the Boys 14 & Under Division with a score of 148 (+4). Andy Zhang (Reunion, FL) shot 70 (-2) to move from fourth to second, only one shot back of LeMay. Timothy Colanta (Monroe Township, NJ) is in third place, but still within striking distance at 151 (+7)

The final round of the CJGA World Junior Challenge presented by GolfWeek occurs tomorrow morning, with tee-times beginning at 7:40 a.m.

About the CJGA
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is a “registered Canadian amateur athletic association” (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 http://www.cjga.com/.

The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.

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