Junior Worlds
The Junior Worlds, one of the most prestigious touranments in the world, for young aspiring golfers who have the dreams and desires to make golf their future, begins today at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California.
The Callaway Golf Junior World Golf Championships is truly unique with a total field size exceeding 1000 golfers. Participants from 45 states and 53 countries will be represented over the next four days. Not only is the Junior Worlds important to all the junior golfers who participate but it's also a big week for college coaches, who use the Junior Worlds as a hunting ground for up-and-coming talent.
Junior Golfers from 5 years old to 18 will competing at courses across San Diego - Torrey Pines, Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, Welk Resort, Lomas Santa Fe, Riverwalk, Sycuan Resort and Colina Park.
Megan Mahoney, the Executive Director of the San Diego Junior Golf Association, said, “I expect about 120 coaches from 80 schools will be roaming the grounds at Torrey Pines Golf Course, the site of the 15-17 age divisions for boys and girls over the four days of competition”.
One of the draws for coaches is the large international contingent the Junior World always attracts. The boys will be playing four rounds on Torrey Pines South, a course that was tough enough to host a U.S. Open while the girls will be playing the Torrey Pines North.
Many Junior World champions have gone on to enjoy successful careers on the PGA and LPGA Tours, including Amy Alcott, Notah Begay, Brandie Burton, John Cook, Dorothy Delasin, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Corey Pavin, Pat Perez, Joan Pitcock, Nick Price, Kim Shipman, Craig Stadler, David Toms and Tiger Woods.
With one of the largest contingents, Canada is set to make its mark over the competition days. Two years ago, Eugene Wong represented Canada well by winning the Junior Worlds. This was the first time a Canadian has won such a prestigious event.
This year, Canada will be well represented again with some outstanding junior golfers.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Upcoming on the CJGA tournament schedule!
First, the NIKE Golf Junior Series / Stephen Ames Cup / Optimist Qualifier will take place May 22nd and 23rd at Swaneset Golf Course and act as a triple qualifier - NIKE Golf Junior Championship, Optimist International and Stephen Ames Cup - for all juniors.
Each player will recieve a Dozen Nike One Golf Balls, a Nike Golf Hat and a chance to win great NIKE prizes. The Stephen Ames Cup, an international event taking place in Trinidad & Tobago in 2010, is a Ryder Cup format event that pits CJGA Team Canada versus Trinidad & Tobago Golf Association. Tournament host and PGA Tour professional Stephen Ames is onsite the entire week, spending time with the juniors both on and off the golf course. The event is fully supported and funded by the Stephen Ames Foundation. The NIKE Golf Junior Championship is an invite only event, bringing together all the division winners for the NIKE Golf Jr. Series events across Canada to compete for the NIKE Championship crown in their respective age divisions. Due to the Optimist International Qualifier the divisions for this event will be Girls plus 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 and 16-18 for the Boys.
Secondly, the TELUS World Jr. Skins will take place at Bear Mountain Golf Resort June 5-6, home of the 2010 TELUS World Skins Game. This event will be full of great opportunities for the juniors:Each player will recieve two tickets to the TELUS Skins Game, a Dozen NIKE One golf balls and a NIKE Golf Hat
Plus the chance to play the course the Pros will play two weeks later
And a chance to win a spot as a walking scorer for the TELUS World Skins Game
There will also be Draw prizes for all participants to win a spot as a walking scorer and Draw prizes from Samsung
View the attached poster for more details.
Make sure you don’t miss out on either of these great opportunities. Make sure you secure your spot and register today.
For more information, please contact the CJGA Head Office at 1-877-508-1069 or at info@cjga.com.
Each player will recieve a Dozen Nike One Golf Balls, a Nike Golf Hat and a chance to win great NIKE prizes. The Stephen Ames Cup, an international event taking place in Trinidad & Tobago in 2010, is a Ryder Cup format event that pits CJGA Team Canada versus Trinidad & Tobago Golf Association. Tournament host and PGA Tour professional Stephen Ames is onsite the entire week, spending time with the juniors both on and off the golf course. The event is fully supported and funded by the Stephen Ames Foundation. The NIKE Golf Junior Championship is an invite only event, bringing together all the division winners for the NIKE Golf Jr. Series events across Canada to compete for the NIKE Championship crown in their respective age divisions. Due to the Optimist International Qualifier the divisions for this event will be Girls plus 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 and 16-18 for the Boys.
Secondly, the TELUS World Jr. Skins will take place at Bear Mountain Golf Resort June 5-6, home of the 2010 TELUS World Skins Game. This event will be full of great opportunities for the juniors:Each player will recieve two tickets to the TELUS Skins Game, a Dozen NIKE One golf balls and a NIKE Golf Hat
Plus the chance to play the course the Pros will play two weeks later
And a chance to win a spot as a walking scorer for the TELUS World Skins Game
There will also be Draw prizes for all participants to win a spot as a walking scorer and Draw prizes from Samsung
View the attached poster for more details.
Make sure you don’t miss out on either of these great opportunities. Make sure you secure your spot and register today.
For more information, please contact the CJGA Head Office at 1-877-508-1069 or at info@cjga.com.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Vigna, Fahy, and Yoo Hold off the field to Capture PUMA Challenge
Vancouver, B.C. – Cold and wet conditions greeted the juniors at the first PUMA Challenge stop at University Golf Club this weekend, providing great excitement in all divisions. It took extra holes to determine the Boys 15-19 Division, as James Fahy, 17, of Vancouver got up and down for birdie on the second playoff hole, the par 5 fifth, to capture the his second PUMA Challenge title in as many years. “The course was soft with the conditions, but it was in great shape and the greens rolled well” said Fahy.
Fahy held of Cameron Davison, 15, of Duncan in the playoff, after Davison fired a final round 72 (E) to tie atop the leader board with Fahy at 147 (+3) for the tournament. After exchanging par’s on the first playoff hole, Fahy was able to tap in for his birdie and the victory on the second playoff hole. “My putting and chipping were the strengths in my game” Fahy said. “Now I need to work on my distance control”. Kevin Ko, 16, of Coquitlam vaulted up the leader board with a final round 70 (-2) to finish in third place in the older boys flight.
Kevin Vigna, 14, of Coquitlam playing in his first CJGA event captured his first Division title in the Boys 14 & Under flight with an impressive one over par (145) two-day total for a three stroke margin of victory. “I hit the ball well off the tee this weekend”, said Vigna following his round. “I need to continue to work on my putting, but an extremely happy that I was able to win the tournament” he added. Alex Francois, 10, of Burnaby had the round of the tournament closing out with a 69 (-3) on Sunday to jump into second place in the division, three strokes back at 148 (+4) for the tournament. First round co-leader Donald Qui of Surrey finished in third spot after a 77 (+5) in the final round to finish five shots off the pace.
The Girls Division had excitement and was not to be outdone, as Anica Yoo, 16, of Port Coquitlam who lost in a playoff in last year’s event fired a final round 70 (-2) to capture the divisional title by a single stroke. “I putted really well, but have some work to do on my pitch shots” said Yoo. Taking advantage of the par 5’s, Yoo eagled two of the four par fives on her way to victory. “The course played fair, although the weather did not help” she added. First round leader Jamie Oleksiew, 15, of Surrey managed to hold on to second place after a final round 73 (+1) for a two day 147 (+3) and finish one off the pace. Soobin Kim, 16, of Port Coquitlam shot a final round 72 (E) to finish third in the division, two shots off the pace at 148 (+4).
Click here for the full results!
Jun Kang, 14, of Port Moody scored his first hole in one during the first round of competition, on the 145 yard par 3 11th hole.
Tournament Notes
Weather:
First Round: Mostly cloudy, 14°C
Final Round: Rain showers and windy, 9°C
Lexus Skills Competition Winners
Closest to the Pin
Girls – Ally Shin
Boys 14 & Under – Jun Kang
Boys 15-19 – Myles DeBrincat
Long Drive
Girls – Soobin Kim
Boys 14 & Under – Chris Crisologo
Boys 15-19 – Sean Moen
The next PUMA Challenge will take place in Alberta on May 1-2 at River Spirit Golf Course. The next British Columbia event takes place April 17-18 at McCleery Golf Course with the Euro Junior Golf Cup/Lipton Brisk Canada Cup Team West Qualifier.
About PUMA
PUMA is one of the world's leading sport lifestyle companies that designs and develops footwear, apparel and accessories. It is committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting Peace, Creativity, and SAFE Sustainability, and by staying true to the values of being Fair, Honest, Positive and Creative in decisions made and actions taken. PUMA starts in Sport and ends in Fashion. Its Sport Performance and Lifestyle labels include categories such as Soccer, Running, Motorsports, Golf and Sailing. The Black label features collaborations with renowned designers such as Alexander McQueen, Yasuhiro Mihara and Sergio Rossi. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Tretorn and Hussein Chalayan. The company, which was founded in 1948, distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs more than 9,000 people worldwide and has headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, Boston, London and Hong Kong.
For more information, please visit http://www.puma.com/ and golf.puma.com.
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 http://www.cjga.com/.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.
Fahy held of Cameron Davison, 15, of Duncan in the playoff, after Davison fired a final round 72 (E) to tie atop the leader board with Fahy at 147 (+3) for the tournament. After exchanging par’s on the first playoff hole, Fahy was able to tap in for his birdie and the victory on the second playoff hole. “My putting and chipping were the strengths in my game” Fahy said. “Now I need to work on my distance control”. Kevin Ko, 16, of Coquitlam vaulted up the leader board with a final round 70 (-2) to finish in third place in the older boys flight.
Kevin Vigna, 14, of Coquitlam playing in his first CJGA event captured his first Division title in the Boys 14 & Under flight with an impressive one over par (145) two-day total for a three stroke margin of victory. “I hit the ball well off the tee this weekend”, said Vigna following his round. “I need to continue to work on my putting, but an extremely happy that I was able to win the tournament” he added. Alex Francois, 10, of Burnaby had the round of the tournament closing out with a 69 (-3) on Sunday to jump into second place in the division, three strokes back at 148 (+4) for the tournament. First round co-leader Donald Qui of Surrey finished in third spot after a 77 (+5) in the final round to finish five shots off the pace.
The Girls Division had excitement and was not to be outdone, as Anica Yoo, 16, of Port Coquitlam who lost in a playoff in last year’s event fired a final round 70 (-2) to capture the divisional title by a single stroke. “I putted really well, but have some work to do on my pitch shots” said Yoo. Taking advantage of the par 5’s, Yoo eagled two of the four par fives on her way to victory. “The course played fair, although the weather did not help” she added. First round leader Jamie Oleksiew, 15, of Surrey managed to hold on to second place after a final round 73 (+1) for a two day 147 (+3) and finish one off the pace. Soobin Kim, 16, of Port Coquitlam shot a final round 72 (E) to finish third in the division, two shots off the pace at 148 (+4).
Click here for the full results!
Jun Kang, 14, of Port Moody scored his first hole in one during the first round of competition, on the 145 yard par 3 11th hole.
Tournament Notes
Weather:
First Round: Mostly cloudy, 14°C
Final Round: Rain showers and windy, 9°C
Lexus Skills Competition Winners
Closest to the Pin
Girls – Ally Shin
Boys 14 & Under – Jun Kang
Boys 15-19 – Myles DeBrincat
Long Drive
Girls – Soobin Kim
Boys 14 & Under – Chris Crisologo
Boys 15-19 – Sean Moen
The next PUMA Challenge will take place in Alberta on May 1-2 at River Spirit Golf Course. The next British Columbia event takes place April 17-18 at McCleery Golf Course with the Euro Junior Golf Cup/Lipton Brisk Canada Cup Team West Qualifier.
About PUMA
PUMA is one of the world's leading sport lifestyle companies that designs and develops footwear, apparel and accessories. It is committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting Peace, Creativity, and SAFE Sustainability, and by staying true to the values of being Fair, Honest, Positive and Creative in decisions made and actions taken. PUMA starts in Sport and ends in Fashion. Its Sport Performance and Lifestyle labels include categories such as Soccer, Running, Motorsports, Golf and Sailing. The Black label features collaborations with renowned designers such as Alexander McQueen, Yasuhiro Mihara and Sergio Rossi. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Tretorn and Hussein Chalayan. The company, which was founded in 1948, distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs more than 9,000 people worldwide and has headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, Boston, London and Hong Kong.
For more information, please visit http://www.puma.com/ and golf.puma.com.
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 http://www.cjga.com/.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Final Round Results from the CJGA B.C. Junior World's Qualifier
Final round results from the British Columbia Zone of the Canadian Junior Golf Association's Junior Worlds Golf Qualifier at Hazelmere G&CC http://ow.ly/1pcpV - some great scores & great playing by the kids in less then ideal weather on day 2!!!
Round 1 - CJGA Junior Worlds Qualifier, British Columbia
CJGA Junior Worlds Golf Qualifer round 2 gets underway Sunday March 21st at 11:00 am. View the round 1 results http://ow.ly/1oXZr
Friday, March 19, 2010
National Field Set to Compete in CJGA Junior Worlds Qualifier This Weekend
Markham, Ont. – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) will continue its British Columbia tournament schedule this weekend, March 20-21 at Hazelmere Golf Course in South Surrey, British Columbia. A national field of juniors are preparing themselves to solidify a coveted spot to represent CJGA Team Canada at the Junior World Golf Championships at Torrey Pines Golf Club in San Diego, CA in July. Each division has a strong field, along with season opening division winners Leilanie Kim, 16, of Surrey and 11 year old Henry Lee of Coquitlam.
Jay Kim, runner-up at the first event of the season is back in the field and should be in contention to capture his first divisional title in the Boys 15-19 Division. Brian Jung, 15, of Coquitlam will look to return to the Junior Worlds as part of CJGA Team Canada and improve on his standing from last year after narrowly missing the cut. Tony Mak, member of CJGA Team Canada at the Tri Nations Cup in South Africa this past January will also be competing.
Henry Lee will have his hands full as he tries to make it two in row. On his heels will be a pair of Surrey locals and former CJGA Team Canada members who travelled to the Junior Worlds last year - Sy Lovan, 11, and Donald Qui, 13.
Expect a crowded leaderboard in the Girls Division this weekend as over 20 junior girls vie for spots on CJGA Team Canada. Jennifer Yang, 16, of Coquitlam and Stephanie Wong, 16, of Richmond, members of last year’s team in San Diego, will once again be competing along with Soobin Kim, runner up in last year’s BC Junior Girls Championship.
In 2007, CJGA member Eugene Wong, now a member of the University or Oregon golf team, became the first Canadian in history to win the Junior World Golf Championship, one of the largest and most prestigious junior golf tournaments in the world.
The tournament will get under way at 11:00AM each day. Spectators are encouraged to attend.
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.
Jay Kim, runner-up at the first event of the season is back in the field and should be in contention to capture his first divisional title in the Boys 15-19 Division. Brian Jung, 15, of Coquitlam will look to return to the Junior Worlds as part of CJGA Team Canada and improve on his standing from last year after narrowly missing the cut. Tony Mak, member of CJGA Team Canada at the Tri Nations Cup in South Africa this past January will also be competing.
Henry Lee will have his hands full as he tries to make it two in row. On his heels will be a pair of Surrey locals and former CJGA Team Canada members who travelled to the Junior Worlds last year - Sy Lovan, 11, and Donald Qui, 13.
Expect a crowded leaderboard in the Girls Division this weekend as over 20 junior girls vie for spots on CJGA Team Canada. Jennifer Yang, 16, of Coquitlam and Stephanie Wong, 16, of Richmond, members of last year’s team in San Diego, will once again be competing along with Soobin Kim, runner up in last year’s BC Junior Girls Championship.
In 2007, CJGA member Eugene Wong, now a member of the University or Oregon golf team, became the first Canadian in history to win the Junior World Golf Championship, one of the largest and most prestigious junior golf tournaments in the world.
The tournament will get under way at 11:00AM each day. Spectators are encouraged to attend.
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.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
CJGA Partners with IJGT to Benefit Members
MARKHAM, ON - The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is pleased to announce a partnership with the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) that will provide playing privileges to each respective programs member’s, giving access to over 160 events across North America.
Full status members of the CJGA will receive a full 12 month membership with the IJGT at no charge, giving juniors the opportunity to participate in all open IJGT events south of the border during the tournament season. Along with the membership, all CJGA members that play in an event will receive the full membership benefits of an IJGT membership, including online player profile, GolfWorld subscription, hat, bag tag, golf towel and more.
Along with the member benefits, the CJGA will receive six male and six female exemptions into the IJGT Tour Championship which will be attached to various events across the country.
The CJGA and IJGT are no strangers to each other, forming a partnership 7 years ago to introduce the North America Cup, an event that pits 14 of each country’s best players in a Ryder Cup format alternating as host country annually. This year’s North America Cup will take place July 5-8, 2010 at May River Golf Club in Bluffton, South Carolina. The CJGA and IJGT also participate against each other in the annual Euro Junior Golf Cup hosted in St. Andrew’s, Scotland every year along with the Fife Golf Union, which is now entering its 6th year, and will take place July 28-30, 2010.
About the IJGT
The International Junior Golf Tour was founded in 1995 for junior golfers ages 10-19. Its purpose is to provide aspiring collegiate players the opportunity to compete in a series of events against the highest quality U.S. and international competition. Competing on the IJGT gives junior golfers the chance to prepare for a college golf schedule, balancing academic needs with weekend tournaments primarily during school months September - May.
The IJGT annual schedule features 65 open events and 6 invitational at some of the finest courses in the U. S. as well as tournaments in Mexico, Canada, and Scotland. These tournaments routinely attract some of the most talented golfers from around the world. Nearly 2000 junior golfers compete on the IJGT representing 43 states and 28 countries.
Junior members have the opportunity to participate in the national junior ranking systems sponsored by GolfWeek and Junior Golf Scoreboard. In addition, IJGT players can earn exemptions to some of the most prestigious amateur events in the United States including but not limited to: the Players Amateur, Rice Planters Amateur, Verizon Junior Heritage, Callaway Junior World, The Optimist and the American Junior Golf Association. The AJGA records information on all tour members who play in recognized IJGT tournaments and meet the required finish in the event. By competing in Performance Based Entry-recognized tournaments, players may increase their "status" with the AJGA. Players with a top finish at IJGT Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Florida and on secure a top rank on the IJGT order of Merit will earn AJGA Fully Exempt Status and qualify to play in the maximum of five AJGA Open tournaments. For more information on the IJGT please visit www.ijgt.com.
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 www.cjga.com.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.
Full status members of the CJGA will receive a full 12 month membership with the IJGT at no charge, giving juniors the opportunity to participate in all open IJGT events south of the border during the tournament season. Along with the membership, all CJGA members that play in an event will receive the full membership benefits of an IJGT membership, including online player profile, GolfWorld subscription, hat, bag tag, golf towel and more.
Along with the member benefits, the CJGA will receive six male and six female exemptions into the IJGT Tour Championship which will be attached to various events across the country.
The CJGA and IJGT are no strangers to each other, forming a partnership 7 years ago to introduce the North America Cup, an event that pits 14 of each country’s best players in a Ryder Cup format alternating as host country annually. This year’s North America Cup will take place July 5-8, 2010 at May River Golf Club in Bluffton, South Carolina. The CJGA and IJGT also participate against each other in the annual Euro Junior Golf Cup hosted in St. Andrew’s, Scotland every year along with the Fife Golf Union, which is now entering its 6th year, and will take place July 28-30, 2010.
About the IJGT
The International Junior Golf Tour was founded in 1995 for junior golfers ages 10-19. Its purpose is to provide aspiring collegiate players the opportunity to compete in a series of events against the highest quality U.S. and international competition. Competing on the IJGT gives junior golfers the chance to prepare for a college golf schedule, balancing academic needs with weekend tournaments primarily during school months September - May.
The IJGT annual schedule features 65 open events and 6 invitational at some of the finest courses in the U. S. as well as tournaments in Mexico, Canada, and Scotland. These tournaments routinely attract some of the most talented golfers from around the world. Nearly 2000 junior golfers compete on the IJGT representing 43 states and 28 countries.
Junior members have the opportunity to participate in the national junior ranking systems sponsored by GolfWeek and Junior Golf Scoreboard. In addition, IJGT players can earn exemptions to some of the most prestigious amateur events in the United States including but not limited to: the Players Amateur, Rice Planters Amateur, Verizon Junior Heritage, Callaway Junior World, The Optimist and the American Junior Golf Association. The AJGA records information on all tour members who play in recognized IJGT tournaments and meet the required finish in the event. By competing in Performance Based Entry-recognized tournaments, players may increase their "status" with the AJGA. Players with a top finish at IJGT Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Florida and on secure a top rank on the IJGT order of Merit will earn AJGA Fully Exempt Status and qualify to play in the maximum of five AJGA Open tournaments. For more information on the IJGT please visit www.ijgt.com.
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 www.cjga.com.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Canadian Junior Golf Association Announcements
Attention Junior Golfers
The Canadian Junior Golf Association, as an Association Partner of the RCGA, has developed a program that will provide tremendous opportunites for junior golfers throughout Canada. Starting March 8th, the Canadian Junior Golf Association will be opening its 2010 Schedule in British Columbia with an array of Tournaments that allow you to challenge the best junior golfers in the province along with the chance of qualifying for International Events to represent the CJGA and Canada.
The North America Cup Qualifier is the CJGA’s first event on 2010 Schedule. It will take place in South Carolina this summer. Juniors will compete in a Ryder Cup format event where CJGA Team Canada will play IJGT Team USA. Juniors will have the opportunity to be a part of CJGA Team Canada through its qualifiers. A team of 14 juniors will make up the team that will begin with a two and a half day training camp prior to departing for the event.
The Nike Golf Junior Series on the schedule should be an event that no one should miss. It acts as a qualifier for both the Nike Golf Junior Championship where the winners of each qualifier in Canada are invited, therefore pitting the best Canada has to offer, and the Stephen Ames Cup where CJGA Team Canada competes against Trinidad & Tobago in a Ryder Cup format. Stephen Ames, CJGA National Spokesperson, contributes his time, and takes one week off the PGA Tour and mentors all the participants for the week. Stephen, through the Stephen Ames Foundation, financially supports this event. This year, the Stephen Ames Cup will be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago.
New for 2010 will be the Telus Junior Skins, June 5-6 at Bear Mountain Golf Resort, home of the 2010 Telus World Skins. This will be a qualifier for the Nike Series Championship and the Stephen Ames Cup with an added twist. Junior golfers who enter this event will each receive one ticket to the Telus World Skins that will be held June 20-21. As well the winners of each division will be given the opportunity to be the standard barriers for the Telus World Skins. Imagine being right there and walking down the fairways with some of the best players on the PGA Tour.
The Junior Worlds, played at the famous Torrey Pines Golf Course is one of the most prestigous tournaments in the world. It offers exposure to you as a junior golfer to College Coaches throughout the United States. Such PGA and LPGA Tour players such as Amy Alcott, Notah Begay III, Andrew Buckle, Ernie Els, Anthony Kim, Bill Mayfair, Phil Mickelson, Lorena Ochoa, Corey Pavin, Craig Stadler, and Tiger Woods to name of few who have played in this event. Junior golfers in British Columbia will have the opportunity to qualify for a spot in the Junior World Golf Championships held in San Diego, CA through CJGA qualifiers at Hazelmere Country Club and University Golf Club.
The Euro Junior Golf Cup is held in Scotland each year. It is a three nation Ryder Cup format pitting Canada, Scotland and the United States against each other. Juniors will have the opportunity to qualify for a spot on CJGA Team Canada that travels to Scotland to compete in this event through the Euro Jr. Golf Cup qualifiers. A team of 14 juniors will make up the team that competes against Fife Golf Union and IJGT Team USA. Juniors will attend a two and a half day training camp prior to departing for Scotland. Such PGA Tour Players as Hunter Mahan and Bubba Dickerson have played in this event.
The Lipton Brisk Canada Cup is an exciting event on the CJGA Schedule. It is a Ryder Cup format event that pits eight juniors from the East versus eight players from the West and allows junior golfers to claim bragging rights to who is more dominant in Canada, West or East. Junior Golfers will have the opportunity to qualify for a spot on Lipton Brisk Canada Cup Team East through this respective qualifiers. Ian Leggatt, Gail Graham, Stuart Anderson have acted as non-playing Team captains in the past.
The Optimist International Junior Championship is another one of largest and most prestigious international junior tournaments in the world. Juniors in the province of British Columbia will have the chance to qualify for a spot in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship which takes place in July in Florida through its qualifier. This event is the only Optimist qualifier the CJGA conducts on the national schedule.
As you can see, the Canadian Junior Golf Association has wide array of events that Junior Golfers in British Columbia can participate in. Don’t miss your opportunities with the CJGA. Visit http://www.cjga.com and sign up NOW.
- Over 80 events in Canada for junior golfers aged 11-19 w Opportunities to represent the CJGA & Canada internationally
- Test your skills against the most talented junior golfers in Canada w No minimum skill level required, just a passion for the game
- Opportunities to obtain AJGA performance stars and exemptions w Earn RCGA Future Links Order of Merit Points
The Canadian Junior Golf Association, as an Association Partner of the RCGA, has developed a program that will provide tremendous opportunites for junior golfers throughout Canada. Starting March 8th, the Canadian Junior Golf Association will be opening its 2010 Schedule in British Columbia with an array of Tournaments that allow you to challenge the best junior golfers in the province along with the chance of qualifying for International Events to represent the CJGA and Canada.
The North America Cup Qualifier is the CJGA’s first event on 2010 Schedule. It will take place in South Carolina this summer. Juniors will compete in a Ryder Cup format event where CJGA Team Canada will play IJGT Team USA. Juniors will have the opportunity to be a part of CJGA Team Canada through its qualifiers. A team of 14 juniors will make up the team that will begin with a two and a half day training camp prior to departing for the event.
The Nike Golf Junior Series on the schedule should be an event that no one should miss. It acts as a qualifier for both the Nike Golf Junior Championship where the winners of each qualifier in Canada are invited, therefore pitting the best Canada has to offer, and the Stephen Ames Cup where CJGA Team Canada competes against Trinidad & Tobago in a Ryder Cup format. Stephen Ames, CJGA National Spokesperson, contributes his time, and takes one week off the PGA Tour and mentors all the participants for the week. Stephen, through the Stephen Ames Foundation, financially supports this event. This year, the Stephen Ames Cup will be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago.
New for 2010 will be the Telus Junior Skins, June 5-6 at Bear Mountain Golf Resort, home of the 2010 Telus World Skins. This will be a qualifier for the Nike Series Championship and the Stephen Ames Cup with an added twist. Junior golfers who enter this event will each receive one ticket to the Telus World Skins that will be held June 20-21. As well the winners of each division will be given the opportunity to be the standard barriers for the Telus World Skins. Imagine being right there and walking down the fairways with some of the best players on the PGA Tour.
The Junior Worlds, played at the famous Torrey Pines Golf Course is one of the most prestigous tournaments in the world. It offers exposure to you as a junior golfer to College Coaches throughout the United States. Such PGA and LPGA Tour players such as Amy Alcott, Notah Begay III, Andrew Buckle, Ernie Els, Anthony Kim, Bill Mayfair, Phil Mickelson, Lorena Ochoa, Corey Pavin, Craig Stadler, and Tiger Woods to name of few who have played in this event. Junior golfers in British Columbia will have the opportunity to qualify for a spot in the Junior World Golf Championships held in San Diego, CA through CJGA qualifiers at Hazelmere Country Club and University Golf Club.
The Euro Junior Golf Cup is held in Scotland each year. It is a three nation Ryder Cup format pitting Canada, Scotland and the United States against each other. Juniors will have the opportunity to qualify for a spot on CJGA Team Canada that travels to Scotland to compete in this event through the Euro Jr. Golf Cup qualifiers. A team of 14 juniors will make up the team that competes against Fife Golf Union and IJGT Team USA. Juniors will attend a two and a half day training camp prior to departing for Scotland. Such PGA Tour Players as Hunter Mahan and Bubba Dickerson have played in this event.
The Lipton Brisk Canada Cup is an exciting event on the CJGA Schedule. It is a Ryder Cup format event that pits eight juniors from the East versus eight players from the West and allows junior golfers to claim bragging rights to who is more dominant in Canada, West or East. Junior Golfers will have the opportunity to qualify for a spot on Lipton Brisk Canada Cup Team East through this respective qualifiers. Ian Leggatt, Gail Graham, Stuart Anderson have acted as non-playing Team captains in the past.
The Optimist International Junior Championship is another one of largest and most prestigious international junior tournaments in the world. Juniors in the province of British Columbia will have the chance to qualify for a spot in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship which takes place in July in Florida through its qualifier. This event is the only Optimist qualifier the CJGA conducts on the national schedule.
As you can see, the Canadian Junior Golf Association has wide array of events that Junior Golfers in British Columbia can participate in. Don’t miss your opportunities with the CJGA. Visit http://www.cjga.com and sign up NOW.
- Over 80 events in Canada for junior golfers aged 11-19 w Opportunities to represent the CJGA & Canada internationally
- Test your skills against the most talented junior golfers in Canada w No minimum skill level required, just a passion for the game
- Opportunities to obtain AJGA performance stars and exemptions w Earn RCGA Future Links Order of Merit Points
Monday, February 8, 2010
CJGA BC First Tournament Coming Soon
The first event on the British Columbia CJGA 2010 Schedule is only 4 weeks away!
Sign up now for the North America Cup Qualifier at Northview Golf Course March 8th and 9th.
Don't miss the Junior Worlds Qualifier at Hazelmere Golf Course March 20th and 21st!
The PUMA Challenge will take place March 27th and 28th at University Golf Club and will also be the second of only two Junior Worlds Qualifiers.
Visit cjga.com and sign up today!
Sign up now for the North America Cup Qualifier at Northview Golf Course March 8th and 9th.
Don't miss the Junior Worlds Qualifier at Hazelmere Golf Course March 20th and 21st!
The PUMA Challenge will take place March 27th and 28th at University Golf Club and will also be the second of only two Junior Worlds Qualifiers.
Visit cjga.com and sign up today!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Canadian Junior Golf Association British Columbia Schedule Launched
The Canadian Junior Golf Association has updated and launched their 2010 tournament schedule for British Columbia. Click on this link to view the tournament schedule for Canada's leading junior development tour!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
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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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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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
CJGA Announces 2010 National Schedule
MARKHAM, ON - The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is pleased to announce the release of the 2010 National tournament schedule. Once again, the CJGA will provide unmatched junior opportunities for junior golfers aged 5-19 right across Canada with over 80 events on the schedule. The Junior Tour (boys and girls aged 11-19) will have over 60 events across Canada to participate in while the Junior Linkster Tour (boys and girls aged 5-13) will have 20 events across the country.
There will be a number of fantastic events CJGA members can participate in throughout the season, including the NIKE Golf Junior Series, PUMA Challenge, Humber College Invitational, PING CJGA Canadian Junior Match Play Championship, Mizuno CJGA National Golf Championship, NIKE Golf Junior Championship and the Lipton Brisk Canada Cup.
In 2010, juniors will have the chance to play a golf course that the pro’s play! The CJGA will be heading to Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria, British Columbia, home of the 2010 Telus World Skins, just two weeks before the Skins event.
CJGA members will also be eligible for unmatched international competition in 2010 including the Stephen Ames Cup (Trinidad & Tobago), Euro Junior Golf Cup (Scotland), Junior World Golf Championships (United States), Tri Nations cup (South Africa), and the Canadian International Junior Challenge (Canada) just to name a few.
“We continue to move forward with the support of our members and sponsors,” said Earl Fritz, Executive Director of the CJGA. “Junior golfers in this country will have no shortage of options for tournament competition this summer and we’re excited about the prospects of another successful season both within Canada and on the international stage.”
All CJGA events will continue to be ranked on Junior Golf Scoreboard in 2010. As well, there will be RCGA Future Links Order of Merit points available, Golfweek ranked events, along with AJGA exemptions and performance stars available at certain events. Check back on the CJGA website in the New Year for further details.
Registration will open up online for the events starting January 1, 2010. With the majority of the events filling up on a first come, first serve basis we encourage juniors to register early to avoid missing out on an event.
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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There will be a number of fantastic events CJGA members can participate in throughout the season, including the NIKE Golf Junior Series, PUMA Challenge, Humber College Invitational, PING CJGA Canadian Junior Match Play Championship, Mizuno CJGA National Golf Championship, NIKE Golf Junior Championship and the Lipton Brisk Canada Cup.
In 2010, juniors will have the chance to play a golf course that the pro’s play! The CJGA will be heading to Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria, British Columbia, home of the 2010 Telus World Skins, just two weeks before the Skins event.
CJGA members will also be eligible for unmatched international competition in 2010 including the Stephen Ames Cup (Trinidad & Tobago), Euro Junior Golf Cup (Scotland), Junior World Golf Championships (United States), Tri Nations cup (South Africa), and the Canadian International Junior Challenge (Canada) just to name a few.
“We continue to move forward with the support of our members and sponsors,” said Earl Fritz, Executive Director of the CJGA. “Junior golfers in this country will have no shortage of options for tournament competition this summer and we’re excited about the prospects of another successful season both within Canada and on the international stage.”
All CJGA events will continue to be ranked on Junior Golf Scoreboard in 2010. As well, there will be RCGA Future Links Order of Merit points available, Golfweek ranked events, along with AJGA exemptions and performance stars available at certain events. Check back on the CJGA website in the New Year for further details.
Registration will open up online for the events starting January 1, 2010. With the majority of the events filling up on a first come, first serve basis we encourage juniors to register early to avoid missing out on an event.
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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Saturday, September 19, 2009
Journey to Excellence
National Men’s Amateur Team Head Coach Henry Brunton partners with Michael Grange to author Journey to Excellence: The Young Golfer’s Complete Guide to Achievement and Personal Growth
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – Henry Brunton - one of Canada’s top golf coaches - has joined forces with Michael Grange – one of Canada’s top sportswriters – to create Journey to Excellence: The Young Golfer’s Complete Guide to Achievement and Personal Growth.
Released this month, the book is designed to help aspiring young golfers maximize their potential, on and off the course. Drawing from his two decades of interaction with the game’s most respected educators, coaches and players, Brunton – Canadian PGA Master Professional and Head Coach of the RCGA National Men’s Amateur Team - moves beyond the traditional emphasis on the sport’s mechanical side and offers insight into what it takes to reach individual potential and achieve precise goals.
The lessons learned in trying to maximize golfing potential–time management, goal setting, dealing with success and failure and showing grace under pressure–are applicable across any number of disciplines. They are lessons that will prove beneficial on the course, but, more importantly, provide today’s youth a reference for excellence that also will serve them well in the classroom and at home.
“The singular purpose of publishing Journey to Excellence is to positively impact aspiring young golfers and the individuals who support their efforts—parents, coaches, volunteers and program administrators. I hope that this book makes the game more fun and rewarding for everyone who reads it.” Henry Brunton
Journey to Excellence is now available at www.amazon.com, www.henrybrunton.com and select additional golf shops and retail locations.
TESTIMONIALS
"Henry has been a friend and trusted advisor for years. His knowledge - gained through his experience working with golfers of all levels, from beginners to elite performers - is collected in this book. Whether your goal is to become the best player at your club, play college golf or play on the PGA Tour, Journey to Excellence provides a roadmap to success that will not just help you become the best player you can be but also help you live a better life. It is a must read for any young golfer who is interested in improving and advancing in the game of golf."
–J.T. Higgins, Head Men’s Golf Coach Texas A&M, 2009 NCAA Champions
I’ve had the opportunity to learn from Henry Brunton for many years as part of the training I received on the Canadian National Men’s Team. He is truly one of the top coaches in the game today and now that he’s written Journey to Excellence you can learn what I already know: Henry is a coach who will elevate your game, too.”
–Nick Taylor, #1 Ranked Amateur Golfer in the World
“I can’t think of anyone more qualified to write Journey to Excellence. Henry Brunton is the real deal. He understands very clearly what it takes to continually improve as a competitive golfer. He also understands very clearly the common pitfalls that await most young golfers who want to play tournament golf at the highest levels. Now anyone can avoid these mistakes with Henry’s insights.”
–Matt Hill, 2009 NCAA Individual Champion and NCAA College Player of the Year
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Henry Brunton is one of world’s leading golf coaches and educators. In 2005 he became the first Canadian recognized by GOLF Magazine as a Top 100 Teacher, the publication’s biennial survey of teaching excellence. He also was named the fourth Most Influential Person in Canadian Golf by Canada’s National Post. Brunton has a passion for developing elite junior golfers and has been Canada’s National Coach since the Royal Canadian Golf Association established its Player Development Program in 1999. Brunton also leads Strive for Excellence, a comprehensive year-round coaching and training program for aspiring high-level junior and collegiate golfers in Toronto. For more information, visit www.henrybrunton.com.
Michael Grange is an award-winning sports reporter with The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper. He has covered everything from the Super Bowl to championship Scrabble in-between covering 25 major golf championships.
Journey to Excellence
By Henry Brunton with Michael Grange
Publication date: August 2009
Price: $21.95 US, $24.95 Canada
Pages: 148
ISBN #: 978-0-615-30293-5
For More Information:
Henry Brunton
Head Coach, RCGA National Men’s Amateur Team
416.579.6170
henry@henrybrunton.com
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – Henry Brunton - one of Canada’s top golf coaches - has joined forces with Michael Grange – one of Canada’s top sportswriters – to create Journey to Excellence: The Young Golfer’s Complete Guide to Achievement and Personal Growth.
Released this month, the book is designed to help aspiring young golfers maximize their potential, on and off the course. Drawing from his two decades of interaction with the game’s most respected educators, coaches and players, Brunton – Canadian PGA Master Professional and Head Coach of the RCGA National Men’s Amateur Team - moves beyond the traditional emphasis on the sport’s mechanical side and offers insight into what it takes to reach individual potential and achieve precise goals.
The lessons learned in trying to maximize golfing potential–time management, goal setting, dealing with success and failure and showing grace under pressure–are applicable across any number of disciplines. They are lessons that will prove beneficial on the course, but, more importantly, provide today’s youth a reference for excellence that also will serve them well in the classroom and at home.
“The singular purpose of publishing Journey to Excellence is to positively impact aspiring young golfers and the individuals who support their efforts—parents, coaches, volunteers and program administrators. I hope that this book makes the game more fun and rewarding for everyone who reads it.” Henry Brunton
Journey to Excellence is now available at www.amazon.com, www.henrybrunton.com and select additional golf shops and retail locations.
TESTIMONIALS
"Henry has been a friend and trusted advisor for years. His knowledge - gained through his experience working with golfers of all levels, from beginners to elite performers - is collected in this book. Whether your goal is to become the best player at your club, play college golf or play on the PGA Tour, Journey to Excellence provides a roadmap to success that will not just help you become the best player you can be but also help you live a better life. It is a must read for any young golfer who is interested in improving and advancing in the game of golf."
–J.T. Higgins, Head Men’s Golf Coach Texas A&M, 2009 NCAA Champions
I’ve had the opportunity to learn from Henry Brunton for many years as part of the training I received on the Canadian National Men’s Team. He is truly one of the top coaches in the game today and now that he’s written Journey to Excellence you can learn what I already know: Henry is a coach who will elevate your game, too.”
–Nick Taylor, #1 Ranked Amateur Golfer in the World
“I can’t think of anyone more qualified to write Journey to Excellence. Henry Brunton is the real deal. He understands very clearly what it takes to continually improve as a competitive golfer. He also understands very clearly the common pitfalls that await most young golfers who want to play tournament golf at the highest levels. Now anyone can avoid these mistakes with Henry’s insights.”
–Matt Hill, 2009 NCAA Individual Champion and NCAA College Player of the Year
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Henry Brunton is one of world’s leading golf coaches and educators. In 2005 he became the first Canadian recognized by GOLF Magazine as a Top 100 Teacher, the publication’s biennial survey of teaching excellence. He also was named the fourth Most Influential Person in Canadian Golf by Canada’s National Post. Brunton has a passion for developing elite junior golfers and has been Canada’s National Coach since the Royal Canadian Golf Association established its Player Development Program in 1999. Brunton also leads Strive for Excellence, a comprehensive year-round coaching and training program for aspiring high-level junior and collegiate golfers in Toronto. For more information, visit www.henrybrunton.com.
Michael Grange is an award-winning sports reporter with The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper. He has covered everything from the Super Bowl to championship Scrabble in-between covering 25 major golf championships.
Journey to Excellence
By Henry Brunton with Michael Grange
Publication date: August 2009
Price: $21.95 US, $24.95 Canada
Pages: 148
ISBN #: 978-0-615-30293-5
For More Information:
Henry Brunton
Head Coach, RCGA National Men’s Amateur Team
416.579.6170
henry@henrybrunton.com
Friday, July 31, 2009
CJGA Team Canada Named Euro Junior Golf Cup Champions
Fife, Scotland – Today was the final round of the Euro Junior Golf Cup taking place in St. Andrews, Scotland. The Canadian Junior Golf Association’s (CJGA) Team Canada had managed to earn a 5.5 point lead over International Junior Golf Tour’s (IJGT) Team USA and the Fife Golfing Association’s (FGA) Team Scotland. The tournament has been played on three different courses: Charleton Golf Club, Grail Golf Club, and the grand finale at Ladybank Golf Club where the juniors faced a steady rain and 17˚C temperatures. After 54 holes of play CJGA Team Canada was named the 2009 Euro Junior Golf Cup Champions.
“The team remained focus and disciplined today,” commented John Lawrence non-playing team captain of CJGA Team Canada. “They worked hard all week long to get here, they deserved to win!” Joey Kremer (Toronto, Ont.) had an outstanding performance today earning 2 points against stiff competition. Alex Dumais (Caledon East, Ont.) found himself 4 holes down to the American and 3 holes down to the Scotsman after 11 holes of play, yet Dumais managed to dig deep and win both of his matches.
CJGA Team Canada entered the day with a 5.5 point lead and instead of being pushed back onto their heels; they put the pressure onto their opponents winning 17 points in the third round. The tournament came to an end with CJGA Team Canada having 51 points, FGA Scotland finished with 40.5 points, and IJGT Team USA earned 34.5 points.
Click here to see the results of the matches!
“The team remained focus and disciplined today,” commented John Lawrence non-playing team captain of CJGA Team Canada. “They worked hard all week long to get here, they deserved to win!” Joey Kremer (Toronto, Ont.) had an outstanding performance today earning 2 points against stiff competition. Alex Dumais (Caledon East, Ont.) found himself 4 holes down to the American and 3 holes down to the Scotsman after 11 holes of play, yet Dumais managed to dig deep and win both of his matches.
CJGA Team Canada entered the day with a 5.5 point lead and instead of being pushed back onto their heels; they put the pressure onto their opponents winning 17 points in the third round. The tournament came to an end with CJGA Team Canada having 51 points, FGA Scotland finished with 40.5 points, and IJGT Team USA earned 34.5 points.
Click here to see the results of the matches!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
CJGA Announces Team for the Callaway Junior World Championships
MARKHAM, ON – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is pleased to announce the members of CJGA Team Canada who will compete in the prestigious Callaway Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego, Calif. from July 13th to 17th. Over 40 Canadian junior golfers from the ages of 5-17 will compete in the event that will be hosted by several golf courses in the San Diego area including Torrey Pines Golf Club, site of the 2008 U.S. Open. Last year, Eugene Wong (North Vancouver, B.C.) became the first Canadian resident to win the marquee Boys 15-17 Division.
CJGA Team Canada members earned their spot on the team based on results from a national series of qualifying tournaments conducted during the months of April, May, and June as part of the CJGA Junior Tour (ages 11-19) and CJGA Junior Linkster Tour (ages 5-12) schedule. Additionally, the Optimist Club in British Columbia distributed several spots to deserving juniors resulting from its own qualifying events.
Junior golfers will compete in six different age divisions on nine different golf courses in San Diego with the Boys and Girls 15-17 Divisions teeing it up on the famed Torrey Pines Golf Club beginning Tuesday, July 14th. With the exception of the 15-17 divisions who will play four rounds, the remaining age divisions will compete over three days.
The Callaway Junior World Golf Championships boasts in impressive history with a strong lineup of previous champions including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Ernie Els among others. Since 1968, 73 countries have been represented in the event and in 2008 over 1000 junior golfers will compete.
CJGA Team Canada results will be published after each round at the official website of the CJGA www.cjga.com
CJGA TEAM CANADA
Boys 15-17
Jared Hundza, Victoria, B.C.
James Fahy, Vancouver, B.C.
Brandon Ng, Toronto, Ont.
Bryan Lichimo, North Vancouver, B.C.
Brian Jung, Coquitlam, B.C.
Adam Svensson, Surrey, B.C.
Girls 15-17
Jennifer Yang, Coquitlam, B.C.
Jae Hee Choi, Surrey, B.C
Lauren Ashley Taylor, Nelson, B.C.
Alison Timlin, Ottawa, Ont.
Stephanie Wong, Richmond, B.C
Aram Choi, Surrey, B.C.
Chelcia Petersen, Calgary, Alta.
Victorio Choi, Langley, B.C.
Boys 13-14
Kevin Kwon, Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Samuel Hebert, St-Thomas, Ont.
Josh Zhang, Vancouver, B.C.
Brandon Ortiz, Westbank, B.C.
Michael Reaume, Ottawa, Ont.
Ryan Borg, Orangeville, Ont.
Girls 13-14
Taylor Kim, Surrey, B.C.
Grace Chua, Vancouver, B.C.
Boys 11-12
Curtis Chan, Richmond, B.C.
Patrick Murphy, Crossfield, Alta.
Donald Qui, Richmond, B.C.
Sy Lovan, Vancouver, B.C.
Girls 11-12
Estée Deschamps, St-Isidore, Ont.
Boys 9-10
Payton Callens, Langton, Ont.
Nicklaus Naumovski, Halton Hills, Ont.
Harry Huang, Vancouver, B.C.
AJ Ewart, Coquitlam, B.C.
Girls 9-10
Roshnee Sharma, Richmond Hill, Ont.
Lily He, Vancouver, B.C.
Boys 7-8
Alex Pineo, Lakefield, Ont.
Raymond Li, North Vancouver, B.C.
Ethan Choi, Coquitlam, B.C.
Girls 7-8
Isabella Portokalis, London, Ont.
Tiffany Kong, Vancouver, B.C.
Boys 6 & Under
Kavith Ranchagoda, Richmond Hill, Ont.
Markus Yiu, Vancouver, B.
Jeevan Sihota, Victoria, B.C.
Girls 6 & Under
Alyssa DiMarcantonio, Maple, Ont.
About the CJGA
Registered federally as a not-for-profit association, 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 Partners, HSBC Bank Canada and LEXUS.
CJGA Team Canada members earned their spot on the team based on results from a national series of qualifying tournaments conducted during the months of April, May, and June as part of the CJGA Junior Tour (ages 11-19) and CJGA Junior Linkster Tour (ages 5-12) schedule. Additionally, the Optimist Club in British Columbia distributed several spots to deserving juniors resulting from its own qualifying events.
Junior golfers will compete in six different age divisions on nine different golf courses in San Diego with the Boys and Girls 15-17 Divisions teeing it up on the famed Torrey Pines Golf Club beginning Tuesday, July 14th. With the exception of the 15-17 divisions who will play four rounds, the remaining age divisions will compete over three days.
The Callaway Junior World Golf Championships boasts in impressive history with a strong lineup of previous champions including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Ernie Els among others. Since 1968, 73 countries have been represented in the event and in 2008 over 1000 junior golfers will compete.
CJGA Team Canada results will be published after each round at the official website of the CJGA www.cjga.com
CJGA TEAM CANADA
Boys 15-17
Jared Hundza, Victoria, B.C.
James Fahy, Vancouver, B.C.
Brandon Ng, Toronto, Ont.
Bryan Lichimo, North Vancouver, B.C.
Brian Jung, Coquitlam, B.C.
Adam Svensson, Surrey, B.C.
Girls 15-17
Jennifer Yang, Coquitlam, B.C.
Jae Hee Choi, Surrey, B.C
Lauren Ashley Taylor, Nelson, B.C.
Alison Timlin, Ottawa, Ont.
Stephanie Wong, Richmond, B.C
Aram Choi, Surrey, B.C.
Chelcia Petersen, Calgary, Alta.
Victorio Choi, Langley, B.C.
Boys 13-14
Kevin Kwon, Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Samuel Hebert, St-Thomas, Ont.
Josh Zhang, Vancouver, B.C.
Brandon Ortiz, Westbank, B.C.
Michael Reaume, Ottawa, Ont.
Ryan Borg, Orangeville, Ont.
Girls 13-14
Taylor Kim, Surrey, B.C.
Grace Chua, Vancouver, B.C.
Boys 11-12
Curtis Chan, Richmond, B.C.
Patrick Murphy, Crossfield, Alta.
Donald Qui, Richmond, B.C.
Sy Lovan, Vancouver, B.C.
Girls 11-12
Estée Deschamps, St-Isidore, Ont.
Boys 9-10
Payton Callens, Langton, Ont.
Nicklaus Naumovski, Halton Hills, Ont.
Harry Huang, Vancouver, B.C.
AJ Ewart, Coquitlam, B.C.
Girls 9-10
Roshnee Sharma, Richmond Hill, Ont.
Lily He, Vancouver, B.C.
Boys 7-8
Alex Pineo, Lakefield, Ont.
Raymond Li, North Vancouver, B.C.
Ethan Choi, Coquitlam, B.C.
Girls 7-8
Isabella Portokalis, London, Ont.
Tiffany Kong, Vancouver, B.C.
Boys 6 & Under
Kavith Ranchagoda, Richmond Hill, Ont.
Markus Yiu, Vancouver, B.
Jeevan Sihota, Victoria, B.C.
Girls 6 & Under
Alyssa DiMarcantonio, Maple, Ont.
About the CJGA
Registered federally as a not-for-profit association, 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 Partners, HSBC Bank Canada and LEXUS.
Friday, June 12, 2009
CJGA Heads to Next Stop on BC Tour: Belmont Golf Course
Markham, ON – This weekend, the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) will be hosting the Nike Golf Junior Series/ Stephen Ames Cup Qualifier at Belmont Golf Course in Langley, BC. All juniors competing in this event have the chance to qualify for two unique events, taking place later this season.
Official Tournament Website http://www.cjga.com/
B7- Nike Golf Junior Series/ Stephen Ames Cup Qualifier
Notable Competitors
· Michaela Abey, 16, Abbotsford, BC
· Jake Behiels, 18, St. Albert, BC
· Haley Cameron, 18, Kelowna, BC
· Thomas Jefferies-Harrision, 14, Vancouver, BC
· Donald Qiu, 13, Richmond, BC
Tee Time Schedule
Saturday June 13th: Tee times begin at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday June 14th: Tee times begin at 1:30 p.m.
Qualifying Information
The Canadian Junior Golf Association, in partnership with PGA Tour Professional Stephen Ames and the Trinidad & Tobago Golf Association, presents the fifth annual Stephen Ames Cup, to be held in August in Calgary, Alta. Stephen Ames is teaming up with his birth country of Trinidad & Tobago and his new home, Canada, to create a tournament so elite that only the top eight junior golfers in Canada and Trinidad & Tobago, aged 11-19, will be eligible to participate. The three-day event will take on a Ryder Cup format. Stephen Ames himself will be attending the tournament. The qualifying process for CJGA Team Canada will be done through CJGA Nike Golf Junior Series events on the 2009 schedule.
Weather
Saturday June 13th: 22°C, Sunny
Sunday June 14th: 23°C, Cloudy Periods
About Nike Golf Canada
Based in Thornhill, Ontario, Nike Golf Canada markets, sells and distributes industry leading Nike Golf golf equipment, apparel, balls, footwear, bags and accessories throughout Canada. Nike Golf is passionately dedicated to honouring and respecting the traditions and heritage of the game, and to providing committed golfers with the absolute best equipment in the game. For more information on Nike Golf Canada, visit www.nikegolf.ca. Editors and journalists seeking editorial information and downloadable images, visit www.nikegolf.com/presscenter.
For more information on Nike Golf Canada, visit our Web site at http://www.nikegolf.ca/
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 www.cjga.com.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.
Official Tournament Website http://www.cjga.com/
B7- Nike Golf Junior Series/ Stephen Ames Cup Qualifier
Notable Competitors
· Michaela Abey, 16, Abbotsford, BC
· Jake Behiels, 18, St. Albert, BC
· Haley Cameron, 18, Kelowna, BC
· Thomas Jefferies-Harrision, 14, Vancouver, BC
· Donald Qiu, 13, Richmond, BC
Tee Time Schedule
Saturday June 13th: Tee times begin at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday June 14th: Tee times begin at 1:30 p.m.
Qualifying Information
The Canadian Junior Golf Association, in partnership with PGA Tour Professional Stephen Ames and the Trinidad & Tobago Golf Association, presents the fifth annual Stephen Ames Cup, to be held in August in Calgary, Alta. Stephen Ames is teaming up with his birth country of Trinidad & Tobago and his new home, Canada, to create a tournament so elite that only the top eight junior golfers in Canada and Trinidad & Tobago, aged 11-19, will be eligible to participate. The three-day event will take on a Ryder Cup format. Stephen Ames himself will be attending the tournament. The qualifying process for CJGA Team Canada will be done through CJGA Nike Golf Junior Series events on the 2009 schedule.
Weather
Saturday June 13th: 22°C, Sunny
Sunday June 14th: 23°C, Cloudy Periods
About Nike Golf Canada
Based in Thornhill, Ontario, Nike Golf Canada markets, sells and distributes industry leading Nike Golf golf equipment, apparel, balls, footwear, bags and accessories throughout Canada. Nike Golf is passionately dedicated to honouring and respecting the traditions and heritage of the game, and to providing committed golfers with the absolute best equipment in the game. For more information on Nike Golf Canada, visit www.nikegolf.ca. Editors and journalists seeking editorial information and downloadable images, visit www.nikegolf.com/presscenter.
For more information on Nike Golf Canada, visit our Web site at http://www.nikegolf.ca/
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 www.cjga.com.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
CJGA Junior - Svensson Qualifies at Age 15 for Canadian Tour Event
Markham, ON – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is proud to announce one of their members, Adam Sevnsson of Surrey, BC qualified for the Canadian Professional Golf Tour’s City of Surrey Invitational this past Monday. 15-year-old Svensson shot a remarkable 68 (-4) at the qualifying event and rightfully earned his spot in the tournament.
Coming off a successful 2008 season, Svensson represented CJGA Team Canada at the Junior Worlds Golf Championship in San Diego, CA. This year he is off to a great start with the CJGA, having one win under his belt, and three other top three finishes, he is quickly proving that he is a junior golfer on the rise.
Sevnsson will tee off tomorrow at Hazelmere Golf Course alongside esteemed Canadian golfers such as Stuart Anderson, Adam Spiers and Kris Wasylowic, along with a number of former CJGA members including JC Deacon, Michael Gligic, Mark Leon, Peter Laws, and James Lepp to name a few.
The CJGA would like to wish Adam the best of luck.
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 http://www.cjga.com/.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.
Coming off a successful 2008 season, Svensson represented CJGA Team Canada at the Junior Worlds Golf Championship in San Diego, CA. This year he is off to a great start with the CJGA, having one win under his belt, and three other top three finishes, he is quickly proving that he is a junior golfer on the rise.
Sevnsson will tee off tomorrow at Hazelmere Golf Course alongside esteemed Canadian golfers such as Stuart Anderson, Adam Spiers and Kris Wasylowic, along with a number of former CJGA members including JC Deacon, Michael Gligic, Mark Leon, Peter Laws, and James Lepp to name a few.
The CJGA would like to wish Adam the best of luck.
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 http://www.cjga.com/.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.
Monday, May 25, 2009
CJGA Junior Worlds / Optimist Intrnational Qualifier Final Results
Choi Wins Playoff in Girls Division at Swan-e-set Bay
FOR FULL RESULTS CLICK HERE
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.
FOR FULL RESULTS CLICK HERE
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.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Markham, ON – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) will be hosting a double qualifier this weekend, May 23rd and May 24th, at Swan-e-set Bay Resort Golf Club in Pitt Meadows, B.C.
The event will provide juniors with the opportunity to qualify for the Junior Worlds tournament and the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships.
Official WebsiteB5 – CJGA Junior Worlds/Optimist International Qualifier
Notable Competitors
· Curtis Chan, 12, Richmond, B.C.
· Chris Crisologo, 13, Richmond, B.C
· Cameron Davison, 14, Duncan, B.C.
· James Fahy, 16, Vancouver, B.C.
· Brian Jung, 15, Coquitlam, B.C.
· Kevin Kwon, 14, Pitt Meadows, B.C.
· Bryan Lichimo, 17, North Vancouver, B.C.
· Donald Qiu, 12, Richmond, B.C.
· Adam Svensson, 15, Surrey, B.C.
· Lauren Ashley Taylor, 17, Nelson, B.C.
· Andy Yang, 16, Coquitlam, B.C.
Qualifying InformationThe Junior World Golf Championship will be held from July 13th to 17th in San Diego, California. This prestigious tournament will consist of junior golfers from over 73 countries that will be divided up into six different age divisions ranging from 6 and Under to 15–17.
The CJGA will be sending both boy and girl junior golfers from each age category to this event. The selection process for this event will be done by merging all results from the designated qualifier events into one national list for each age category. Scores will then be adjusted based on the difficulty of weather conditions, course conditions, course slope, and course rating and will then be sorted by the CJGA committee. The juniors with the lowest adjusted scores in each age category will then be selected to represent CJGA Team Canada.
Commonly referred to as The Optimist, the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships is one of the largest and most prestigious junior golf events in the world. In addition to top-level tournament golf, participants have the opportunity to meet new friends and have a great deal of fun. Each year, more than 650 junior golfers from 25 countries participate in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships. Each year over 5,000 young people from the United States and Canada compete in qualifying tournaments. Some former participants in Optimist-sponsored events include Bubba Dickerson, Tiger Woods, Davis Love III, Michelle McGann, Ernie Els, Justin Leonard, Nancy Lopez, Phil Mickelson, Nick Price, Corey Pavin, and Craig Stadler.
For more information on The Optimist please visit the website.
Tee Time Schedule Saturday May 23rd: Tee times begin at 1:00 p.m. Sunday May 24th: Tee times begin at 1:00 p.m.
Weather Forecast Saturday May 23rd: 18°C, Sunny Sunday May 24th: 18°C, Sunny
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.
The event will provide juniors with the opportunity to qualify for the Junior Worlds tournament and the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships.
Official WebsiteB5 – CJGA Junior Worlds/Optimist International Qualifier
Notable Competitors
· Curtis Chan, 12, Richmond, B.C.
· Chris Crisologo, 13, Richmond, B.C
· Cameron Davison, 14, Duncan, B.C.
· James Fahy, 16, Vancouver, B.C.
· Brian Jung, 15, Coquitlam, B.C.
· Kevin Kwon, 14, Pitt Meadows, B.C.
· Bryan Lichimo, 17, North Vancouver, B.C.
· Donald Qiu, 12, Richmond, B.C.
· Adam Svensson, 15, Surrey, B.C.
· Lauren Ashley Taylor, 17, Nelson, B.C.
· Andy Yang, 16, Coquitlam, B.C.
Qualifying InformationThe Junior World Golf Championship will be held from July 13th to 17th in San Diego, California. This prestigious tournament will consist of junior golfers from over 73 countries that will be divided up into six different age divisions ranging from 6 and Under to 15–17.
The CJGA will be sending both boy and girl junior golfers from each age category to this event. The selection process for this event will be done by merging all results from the designated qualifier events into one national list for each age category. Scores will then be adjusted based on the difficulty of weather conditions, course conditions, course slope, and course rating and will then be sorted by the CJGA committee. The juniors with the lowest adjusted scores in each age category will then be selected to represent CJGA Team Canada.
Commonly referred to as The Optimist, the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships is one of the largest and most prestigious junior golf events in the world. In addition to top-level tournament golf, participants have the opportunity to meet new friends and have a great deal of fun. Each year, more than 650 junior golfers from 25 countries participate in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships. Each year over 5,000 young people from the United States and Canada compete in qualifying tournaments. Some former participants in Optimist-sponsored events include Bubba Dickerson, Tiger Woods, Davis Love III, Michelle McGann, Ernie Els, Justin Leonard, Nancy Lopez, Phil Mickelson, Nick Price, Corey Pavin, and Craig Stadler.
For more information on The Optimist please visit the website.
Tee Time Schedule Saturday May 23rd: Tee times begin at 1:00 p.m. Sunday May 24th: Tee times begin at 1:00 p.m.
Weather Forecast Saturday May 23rd: 18°C, Sunny Sunday May 24th: 18°C, Sunny
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.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Next B.C. Canadian Junior Golf Association Event
The next event in British Columbia on the Canadian Junior Golf Association schedule is May 23rd and 24th at Swan-e-set Bay Resort & Country Club. It is a qualifier for the Junior Worlds/Optimist International Qualifier.
For full details or more information, visit the CJGA's website.
For full details or more information, visit the CJGA's website.
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