FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VANCOUVER PARKS GOLF announces a three year commitment to host the Vancouver City Open presented by the Vancouver Golf Tour
Vancouver, B.C., February 25, 2010 – The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation along with Vancouver Parks Golf is please to announce, with the Vancouver Golf Tour, a three year partnership to host the Vancouver City Open Championship at its Fraserview, McCleery and Langara Golf Courses.
“On the heels of the most successful tournament since being re-launched by the Vancouver Golf Tour in 2007 and following the success of the 2009 Championship, Vancouver Parks Golf is again excited to be part of this great event,” said Howard Normann, Supervisor of Golf Operations for Vancouver Parks Golf. “We look forward to our long-term relationship with the Vancouver Golf Tour and to continue building on the success of last year’s Championship,” he added.
Bryn Parry will come to the 2010 Vancouver City Open as the defending Champion after the North Vancouver native claimed a two shot victory with a score of 12 under par in 2009. Parry bested the largest field in tournament history with an opening 66 at Fraserview, followed by a second round 65 at Langara and closed strongly at McCleery with a final round 71 under difficult conditions and claim a two shot victory. Runner-up Phil Jonas posted the best final round score at McCleery with a 67 and finished with a 54 hole total of 10 under par.
“We are very excited to be back for the next three years at the Vancouver Parks Golf courses,” said Fraser Mulholland, Commissioner of the Vancouver Golf Tour. “We’ve had some great feedback from the players, many of whom admitted they hadn’t played the courses in a while and were amazed at the conditions and playability of all three courses. With a Saturday finish at this year’s event I think we can expect record crowds to be watching Vancouver’s next PGA Tour hopefuls,” he added.
The 2010 Vancouver City Open runs September 9th to11th, beginning with the Charity Pro-Am at Fraserview Golf Course on Thursday and concluding with the final round at McCleery Golf Course on Saturday.
About Vancouver Parks Golf
Vancouver Parks Golf is made up of the Fraserview, McCleery and Langara Championship Golf Courses. Fraserview Golf Course has won bronze in the "Best Public Course in Canada" category, and was voted one of the "Most underrated golf courses in Canada" by the SCOREGolf Magazine Golfer's Choice Awards. McCleery Golf Course boasts a very active junior instruction program which helps to get young people started in the game and has developed an inner city youth golf program that introduces the game to children of the Downtown Eastside. Langara Golf Course offers enjoyment with peace and tranquility in the heart of Vancouver. The course offers top notch greens that are well protected by bunkers providing a challenge for every level of golfer.
3 Great Courses…One Great Experience.
For more information please visit vancouverparksgolf.ca or contact:
Howard Normann
Supervisor of Golf Operations
604.718.6533
howard.normann@vancouver.ca
About Vancouver Golf Tour
Vancouver Golf Tour (VGT) has been developed for our local Professionals and Amateurs – giving them the opportunity for a high level of competition in a PGA Tour environment without spending excess travel dollars. VGT gives local players the opportunity to learn how to win while at the same time building their confidence to play on Worldwide Major Tours.
For more information please visit vancouvergolftour.com or contact:
Mr. Fraser Mulholland
Commissioner
604-980-4653
info@vancouvergolftour.com
Showing posts with label Canadian Amateur Golf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canadian Amateur Golf. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
RCGA 2010 Registration Open
The RCGA has launched the 2010 registration is now open for its upcoming tournament schedule. Click on the link for the full schedule and registration details.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Canada’s Nick Taylor Presented with The Mark H McCormack Medal in Special Ceremony at University of Washington
St. Andrews, Scotland (Courtesy of the R&A) - Canada’s Nick Taylor, a member of Team Canada, was presented with the Mark H McCormack Medal last weekend. The Medal was presented by Steve Sander, on behalf of The R&A, during a special ceremony at the University of Washington, where Taylor is in his senior year. The award recognizes the top-ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking at the end of the amateur season and following the European and US Amateur Championships.
The 22-year-old from Abbotsford, B.C., had a truly outstanding season. Taylor ascended five places to the top of the R&A’s Ranking in June after heading the U.S. Open sectional qualifying at Tumble Creek, Washington, at which the First Team All-American finished two shots clear of the largely professional field, and claimed one of the two places available.
He maintained that form in the U.S. Open itself at Bethpage State Park. In the process of achieving an impressive 36th-place finish – the low amateur – on the formidable Black Course, Taylor shot a second-round 65, the joint-lowest score by an amateur in the Championship’s history, to make the cut in tied-seventh position.
He followed his Bethpage performance with a win at his next tournament, the Salahee Players Championship in Sammamish, Washington, before finishing runner-up at the U.S. Public Links Championship at the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club in Norman, Oklahoma.
By the end of his junior year at the University of Washington he had rewritten the school’s record book, becoming Washington’s first Pac-10 Player of the Year, registering the most collegiate victories in a single year (4), the lowest 54-hole total (198) and the lowest third-round score (63).
Taylor topped the World Amateur Golf Ranking for 21 weeks before being displaced by France’s Victor Dubuisson. Taylor is currently ranked third behind Dubuisson and Italy’s Matteo Manassero.
THE MARK H MCCORMACK MEDA
The Mark H McCormack Medal is awarded to the player ranked number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking after the European Amateur Championship or US Amateur Championship, whichever is the last to conclude. The award is named after Mark H McCormack, the late founder of sports marketing company IMG and an avid supporter of amateur golf.
ABOUT THE R&A
Based in St Andrews, The R&A is golf's governing body and organiser of The Open Championship. The R&A is committed to working for golf and operates with the consent of 136 organisations from the amateur and professional game and on behalf of over 30 million golfers in 123 countries.
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org/teamcanada.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
The 22-year-old from Abbotsford, B.C., had a truly outstanding season. Taylor ascended five places to the top of the R&A’s Ranking in June after heading the U.S. Open sectional qualifying at Tumble Creek, Washington, at which the First Team All-American finished two shots clear of the largely professional field, and claimed one of the two places available.
He maintained that form in the U.S. Open itself at Bethpage State Park. In the process of achieving an impressive 36th-place finish – the low amateur – on the formidable Black Course, Taylor shot a second-round 65, the joint-lowest score by an amateur in the Championship’s history, to make the cut in tied-seventh position.
He followed his Bethpage performance with a win at his next tournament, the Salahee Players Championship in Sammamish, Washington, before finishing runner-up at the U.S. Public Links Championship at the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club in Norman, Oklahoma.
By the end of his junior year at the University of Washington he had rewritten the school’s record book, becoming Washington’s first Pac-10 Player of the Year, registering the most collegiate victories in a single year (4), the lowest 54-hole total (198) and the lowest third-round score (63).
Taylor topped the World Amateur Golf Ranking for 21 weeks before being displaced by France’s Victor Dubuisson. Taylor is currently ranked third behind Dubuisson and Italy’s Matteo Manassero.
THE MARK H MCCORMACK MEDA
The Mark H McCormack Medal is awarded to the player ranked number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking after the European Amateur Championship or US Amateur Championship, whichever is the last to conclude. The award is named after Mark H McCormack, the late founder of sports marketing company IMG and an avid supporter of amateur golf.
ABOUT THE R&A
Based in St Andrews, The R&A is golf's governing body and organiser of The Open Championship. The R&A is committed to working for golf and operates with the consent of 136 organisations from the amateur and professional game and on behalf of over 30 million golfers in 123 countries.
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org/teamcanada.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Friday, November 20, 2009
RCGA Names Golfers to 2010 Team Canada
11 athletes selected to represent Team Canada; Under-22 Development Team welcomes six players
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) announced today the names of the athletes who have been selected to join Team Canada’s 2010 golf team.
In all, 11 players comprise Team Canada including five on the men’s side and six on the women’s. Team Canada welcomes back six returning players, a trio of Development Team members graduating to the amateur ranks, one athlete returning after a year hiatus and the addition of a single rookie.
Coming off a stellar 2009 campaign, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., will anchor the 2010 edition of the men’s Team Canada squad. The 21-year old was solidified as one of the world’s most predominant amateur golfers in 2009. After finishing first at the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier in Roslyn, WA, Taylor went on to capture the Low Amateur Medal at the U.S. Open held at Bethpage State Park - Black Course after finishing tied for 36th.
Taylor also captured the Sahalee Players Championship, was a member of Canada’s champion Four Nations Cup team, was runner-up at the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship and managed a tied for third at the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship.
The University of Washington Husky also enjoyed great success on the NCAA circuit with three individual victories (Hawai’i-Hilo Intercollegiate, Oregon Duck Invitational, and U.S. Intercollegiate) and a tie for medalist honours at the CordeValle Collegiate. He also finished second at the NCAA Regional Championship and the Pac-10 Championship, tied for ninth at the NCAA Championship and was named Pac-10 Player of the Year as well as a semi-finalist for the prestigious Ben Hogan Award.
Taylor was also ranked No. 1 on the Royal and Ancient’s (R&A) World Amateur Golf Ranking for 21 weeks.
Returning Team Canada member and Bright’s Grove, Ont. native, Matt Hill, also catapulted himself to international notoriety with an outstanding 2009 golf season. The 21-year old North Carolina State sophomore rewrote collegiate golf’s record books with eight individual NCAA wins, including six in a row.
He became only the second Canadian to win the NCAA Individual Championship and the first since Tiger Woods to win his regional championship, conference (ACC) championship and the NCAA individual title. For his efforts, Hill was awarded with the Jack Nicklaus award as the NCAA’s top golfer.
Hill was also a member of Canada’s winning Four Nations Cup team, won the Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship, tied for third at the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship and made the cut at the PGA TOUR’s AT&T National (T70).
Hill also enjoyed notoriety on the R&A’s World Amateur Golf Rankings, spending consecutive weeks ranked as the No. 2 player.
Eugene Wong, 19, of North Vancouver, B.C. returns to Team Canada fresh off a solid 2009 season. Wong’s accomplishments in 2009 include making it to second round of match play at the British Amateur Championship, a tie for 10th at the Canadian amateur and a tie for 19th at the Sahalee Players Championship.
Collegiately, as a member of the University of Oregon Ducks, Wong tied for ninth at the Pac-10 Championship and tied for fifth at the West Regional Championship.
Wong, who was a member of Team Canada’s Developmental Team in 2007, also captured victory as part of Canada’s winning Four Nations Cup contingent.
New to Team Canada for 2010 is 22-year old, two-time Canadian Amateur Champion (2008, 2009) Cam Burke of New Hamburg, Ont. In 2009, the Eastern Michigan Eagle became just the fourth person to win back-to-back Canadian Amateur titles, rounding out his 2009 season with a third place finish at the Ontario Amateur Championship.
Mitch Sutton, 18, of London, Ont., a two-time Canadian Junior Champion (2008, 2009) graduates from Canada’s Developmental Team to join Team Canada after a standout season.
In addition to successfully defending his Canadian Junior title, Sutton finished second at the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship, tied for eighth at the Ontario Men's Amateur Championship, won the Ontario Junior Boys Match Play Championship as well as the Ontario Men's Better-Ball Championship. Sutton also joins Team Canada teammate Matt Hill this fall as a member of the N.C. State Wolfpack golf team.
On the women’s side, Team Canada will have one of the strongest teams in years with a lineup of seasoned experience and exuberant youth. The 2010 women’s team includes Sara Maude Juneau of Fossambault, Que., Stephanie Sherlock of Barrie, Ont., Maude-Aimée LeBlanc of Sherbrooke, Que., Sue Kim of Langley, B.C., Jennifer Kirby of Paris, Ont. and Nicole Vandermade of Brantford, Ont. All six players enjoyed tremendous success in 2009.
Rejoining the National Team program after a year hiatus is Sara Maude Juneau. Juneau, 22, is a junior at the University of Louisville, where she finished last season ranked second on the team with a 74.5 stroke average and had one top 10 finish and two top 20 finishes. She was also named an All-BIG EAST selection for the second consecutive season, finished third in the Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship and qualified for her third U.S. Amateur after winning her qualifier, where she advanced to the first round of match play.
Sherlock, 22, joins Team Canada for a fourth season. Last year she finished third at the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship and second at the Ontario Women's Amateur. As a member of the University of Denver golf team, she finished eighth at the East Regional Championship and tied for 11th as an individual at the NCAA Championships.
In 2009, LeBlanc, who plays for the Purdue Boilermakers golf team, amassed a fourth place individual finish at the Women’s Central Regional Championship in addition to a tie for seventh at the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship and a win at the Quebec Ladies Amateur Championship. LeBlanc, now 20, returns for a third year with Team Canada. She also spent a year with Team Canada’s Developmental Team in 2006.
Kim, a freshman at the University of Denver, continued to build upon her successes from 2008. Last summer, the 18-year old tallied a tie for fourth at the Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls Championship, a second place finish at the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship, a fourth place finish at the CN Future Links Pacific Championship and a third place finish at the B.C. Women’s Amateur Championship.
Kirby is coming off of one of the most impressive amateur years in Canadian history. In 2008, the 18-year old claimed a slew of titles across Canada including the Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls Championship, the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship, the Ontario Women' s Amateur Championship, the Ontario Junior Girls Championship, the 2009 CN Future Links Pacific Championship and the Toronto Star Women's Amateur Championship. This fall, she also joins the University of Alabama Crimson Tide golf team as a freshman.
Vandermade, 19, is a sophomore at the University of Texas. Her summer included a sixth place finish at the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship and a third place finish at the Ontario Women's Amateur Championship. She also made it to the round of 32 at the British Amateur Championship.
As part of Team Canada, the RCGA also named a 22-and-under Development Team which features three male and three female athletes. One additional male Development Team member will be named to join the team by March 31, 2010. The Development Team is designed to help facilitate the continued development for Canada’s top young players.
“We are proud, excited and privileged to welcome each of these athletes to Team Canada for 2010,” said Jeff Thompson, the RCGA’s Chief Sport Development Officer. “2009 was a monumental year for Canada’s most promising young golfers and we look to build upon those results for the upcoming season.”
The 2010 coaching team will consist of Master Canadian PGA Professional Henry Brunton who is returning as the men’s coach and newly appointed Derek Ingram as the women’s coach. Robert Ratcliffe will also return as women's assistant coach.
Team Canada is designed to offer athletes a year-round environment which incorporates state of the art coaching and sport science expertise. The intent of this aggressive program is to aid Canada’s top up and coming amateur players in all areas of their development to produce the best golfers in the world.
The program encompasses fitness, sports psychology, nutrition, technique development and exposure to international competition. Leaders in the field of sport science are an integral aspect of building and executing the program from the perspective of mental management, strength and conditioning as well as planning and periodization.
The RCGA’s Player Development programs have helped to foster the development of many Canadian players including; Jon Mills, Alena Sharp, David Hearn; Brad Fritsch, Chris Baryla, Richard Scott, James Lepp, Jessica Shepley and Cindy Pasechnik.
The following athletes have been selected to golf’s 2010 Team Canada
Team Canada – Women
Sara Maude Juneau, Fossambault, Que.
Jennifer Kirby, Paris, Ont.
Sue Kim, Langley, B.C.
Maude-Aimée LeBlanc, Windsor, Que.
Stephanie Sherlock, Barrie, Ont.
Nicole Vandermade, Brantford, Ont.
Team Canada – Men
Cam Burke, New Hamburg, Ont.
Matt Hill, Bright’s Grove, Ont.
Mitch Sutton, London, Ont.
Nick Taylor, Abbotsford, B.C.
Eugene Wong, North Vancouver, B.C.
The following athletes have been selected to the 2010 Team Canada - Development Team (22-and-under):
Women’s Development Team
Rebecca Lee-Bentham, Toronto, Ont.
Anne Catherine Tanguay, Quebec City, Que.
Christine Wong, Richmond, B.C.
Men’s Development Team
Albin Choi, Toronto, Ont.
Corey Conners, Listowel, Ont.
Richard Jung, Toronto, Ont.
TBD (March 31, 2010)
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org/teamcanada.
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) announced today the names of the athletes who have been selected to join Team Canada’s 2010 golf team.
In all, 11 players comprise Team Canada including five on the men’s side and six on the women’s. Team Canada welcomes back six returning players, a trio of Development Team members graduating to the amateur ranks, one athlete returning after a year hiatus and the addition of a single rookie.
Coming off a stellar 2009 campaign, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., will anchor the 2010 edition of the men’s Team Canada squad. The 21-year old was solidified as one of the world’s most predominant amateur golfers in 2009. After finishing first at the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier in Roslyn, WA, Taylor went on to capture the Low Amateur Medal at the U.S. Open held at Bethpage State Park - Black Course after finishing tied for 36th.
Taylor also captured the Sahalee Players Championship, was a member of Canada’s champion Four Nations Cup team, was runner-up at the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship and managed a tied for third at the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship.
The University of Washington Husky also enjoyed great success on the NCAA circuit with three individual victories (Hawai’i-Hilo Intercollegiate, Oregon Duck Invitational, and U.S. Intercollegiate) and a tie for medalist honours at the CordeValle Collegiate. He also finished second at the NCAA Regional Championship and the Pac-10 Championship, tied for ninth at the NCAA Championship and was named Pac-10 Player of the Year as well as a semi-finalist for the prestigious Ben Hogan Award.
Taylor was also ranked No. 1 on the Royal and Ancient’s (R&A) World Amateur Golf Ranking for 21 weeks.
Returning Team Canada member and Bright’s Grove, Ont. native, Matt Hill, also catapulted himself to international notoriety with an outstanding 2009 golf season. The 21-year old North Carolina State sophomore rewrote collegiate golf’s record books with eight individual NCAA wins, including six in a row.
He became only the second Canadian to win the NCAA Individual Championship and the first since Tiger Woods to win his regional championship, conference (ACC) championship and the NCAA individual title. For his efforts, Hill was awarded with the Jack Nicklaus award as the NCAA’s top golfer.
Hill was also a member of Canada’s winning Four Nations Cup team, won the Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship, tied for third at the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship and made the cut at the PGA TOUR’s AT&T National (T70).
Hill also enjoyed notoriety on the R&A’s World Amateur Golf Rankings, spending consecutive weeks ranked as the No. 2 player.
Eugene Wong, 19, of North Vancouver, B.C. returns to Team Canada fresh off a solid 2009 season. Wong’s accomplishments in 2009 include making it to second round of match play at the British Amateur Championship, a tie for 10th at the Canadian amateur and a tie for 19th at the Sahalee Players Championship.
Collegiately, as a member of the University of Oregon Ducks, Wong tied for ninth at the Pac-10 Championship and tied for fifth at the West Regional Championship.
Wong, who was a member of Team Canada’s Developmental Team in 2007, also captured victory as part of Canada’s winning Four Nations Cup contingent.
New to Team Canada for 2010 is 22-year old, two-time Canadian Amateur Champion (2008, 2009) Cam Burke of New Hamburg, Ont. In 2009, the Eastern Michigan Eagle became just the fourth person to win back-to-back Canadian Amateur titles, rounding out his 2009 season with a third place finish at the Ontario Amateur Championship.
Mitch Sutton, 18, of London, Ont., a two-time Canadian Junior Champion (2008, 2009) graduates from Canada’s Developmental Team to join Team Canada after a standout season.
In addition to successfully defending his Canadian Junior title, Sutton finished second at the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship, tied for eighth at the Ontario Men's Amateur Championship, won the Ontario Junior Boys Match Play Championship as well as the Ontario Men's Better-Ball Championship. Sutton also joins Team Canada teammate Matt Hill this fall as a member of the N.C. State Wolfpack golf team.
On the women’s side, Team Canada will have one of the strongest teams in years with a lineup of seasoned experience and exuberant youth. The 2010 women’s team includes Sara Maude Juneau of Fossambault, Que., Stephanie Sherlock of Barrie, Ont., Maude-Aimée LeBlanc of Sherbrooke, Que., Sue Kim of Langley, B.C., Jennifer Kirby of Paris, Ont. and Nicole Vandermade of Brantford, Ont. All six players enjoyed tremendous success in 2009.
Rejoining the National Team program after a year hiatus is Sara Maude Juneau. Juneau, 22, is a junior at the University of Louisville, where she finished last season ranked second on the team with a 74.5 stroke average and had one top 10 finish and two top 20 finishes. She was also named an All-BIG EAST selection for the second consecutive season, finished third in the Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship and qualified for her third U.S. Amateur after winning her qualifier, where she advanced to the first round of match play.
Sherlock, 22, joins Team Canada for a fourth season. Last year she finished third at the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship and second at the Ontario Women's Amateur. As a member of the University of Denver golf team, she finished eighth at the East Regional Championship and tied for 11th as an individual at the NCAA Championships.
In 2009, LeBlanc, who plays for the Purdue Boilermakers golf team, amassed a fourth place individual finish at the Women’s Central Regional Championship in addition to a tie for seventh at the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship and a win at the Quebec Ladies Amateur Championship. LeBlanc, now 20, returns for a third year with Team Canada. She also spent a year with Team Canada’s Developmental Team in 2006.
Kim, a freshman at the University of Denver, continued to build upon her successes from 2008. Last summer, the 18-year old tallied a tie for fourth at the Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls Championship, a second place finish at the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship, a fourth place finish at the CN Future Links Pacific Championship and a third place finish at the B.C. Women’s Amateur Championship.
Kirby is coming off of one of the most impressive amateur years in Canadian history. In 2008, the 18-year old claimed a slew of titles across Canada including the Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls Championship, the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship, the Ontario Women' s Amateur Championship, the Ontario Junior Girls Championship, the 2009 CN Future Links Pacific Championship and the Toronto Star Women's Amateur Championship. This fall, she also joins the University of Alabama Crimson Tide golf team as a freshman.
Vandermade, 19, is a sophomore at the University of Texas. Her summer included a sixth place finish at the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship and a third place finish at the Ontario Women's Amateur Championship. She also made it to the round of 32 at the British Amateur Championship.
As part of Team Canada, the RCGA also named a 22-and-under Development Team which features three male and three female athletes. One additional male Development Team member will be named to join the team by March 31, 2010. The Development Team is designed to help facilitate the continued development for Canada’s top young players.
“We are proud, excited and privileged to welcome each of these athletes to Team Canada for 2010,” said Jeff Thompson, the RCGA’s Chief Sport Development Officer. “2009 was a monumental year for Canada’s most promising young golfers and we look to build upon those results for the upcoming season.”
The 2010 coaching team will consist of Master Canadian PGA Professional Henry Brunton who is returning as the men’s coach and newly appointed Derek Ingram as the women’s coach. Robert Ratcliffe will also return as women's assistant coach.
Team Canada is designed to offer athletes a year-round environment which incorporates state of the art coaching and sport science expertise. The intent of this aggressive program is to aid Canada’s top up and coming amateur players in all areas of their development to produce the best golfers in the world.
The program encompasses fitness, sports psychology, nutrition, technique development and exposure to international competition. Leaders in the field of sport science are an integral aspect of building and executing the program from the perspective of mental management, strength and conditioning as well as planning and periodization.
The RCGA’s Player Development programs have helped to foster the development of many Canadian players including; Jon Mills, Alena Sharp, David Hearn; Brad Fritsch, Chris Baryla, Richard Scott, James Lepp, Jessica Shepley and Cindy Pasechnik.
The following athletes have been selected to golf’s 2010 Team Canada
Team Canada – Women
Sara Maude Juneau, Fossambault, Que.
Jennifer Kirby, Paris, Ont.
Sue Kim, Langley, B.C.
Maude-Aimée LeBlanc, Windsor, Que.
Stephanie Sherlock, Barrie, Ont.
Nicole Vandermade, Brantford, Ont.
Team Canada – Men
Cam Burke, New Hamburg, Ont.
Matt Hill, Bright’s Grove, Ont.
Mitch Sutton, London, Ont.
Nick Taylor, Abbotsford, B.C.
Eugene Wong, North Vancouver, B.C.
The following athletes have been selected to the 2010 Team Canada - Development Team (22-and-under):
Women’s Development Team
Rebecca Lee-Bentham, Toronto, Ont.
Anne Catherine Tanguay, Quebec City, Que.
Christine Wong, Richmond, B.C.
Men’s Development Team
Albin Choi, Toronto, Ont.
Corey Conners, Listowel, Ont.
Richard Jung, Toronto, Ont.
TBD (March 31, 2010)
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org/teamcanada.
Monday, November 9, 2009
RCGA Names Derek Ingram as Women’s Head Golf Coach for Team Canada
Manitoba native and former Men’s Assistant Coach takes on senior role with RCGA National Amateur Golf Team coaching staff
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – The Royal Canadian Golf Association announced today that Derek Ingram of Winnipeg has been named Head Coach of the Women’s National Amateur Golf Team.
Prior to being named Women’s Head Coach, Ingram formerly served the past five years as Men’s Assistant Coach for Team Canada. Ingram, a seven-time winner of the Manitoba PGA Teacher of the Year Award, has been involved with the RCGA’s High Performance Program for the past nine years.
“Derek has been a valuable member of our Team Canada coaching staff over the past nine years and we are pleased to have him take on the role of Head Coach for the Women’s National Amateur Golf Team,” said Jeff Thompson, Chief Sport Development Officer with the RCGA. “Through his passion and contagious enthusiasm, he has proven himself to be a world-caliber coach and gifted teacher with a tremendous ability to both educate and motivate high performance athletes.”
Ingram takes over the role of Team Canada Women’s Golf Head Coach from Dean Spriddle who stepped down from the position last week.
“I am thrilled with the opportunity to take on an increased coaching role with Team Canada,” said Ingram, a two time recipient of the Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year Award. “Dean (Spriddle) is a great coach and has been an excellent colleague and friend so I wish him the very best of success in his coaching journey and family life. We have some tremendously talented young golfers involved with the National Amateur Team Program and while Dean has left some big shoes to fill, I am excited about building on the team’s previous success and helping to develop world class athletes.”
Besides Ingram, Team Canada’s coaching staff includes Men’s Head Coach Henry Brunton as well as Women’s Assistant Coach Robert Ratcliffe. RCGA Chief Sport Development Officer, Jeff Thompson ,will continue to oversee the program working closely with Doug Roxburgh, the RCGA’s Director of High Performance as well as the sports science team of Dr. Penny Werthner, Dr. Greg Wells and Greg Redman. The search to fill the position of Men’s Assistant Coach will begin immediately.
ABOUT DEREK INGRAM
Derek Ingram is one of Canada’s top golf coaches. He is a two time recipient of the Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year Award (2003 & 2007) and a seven time winner of the Manitoba PGA Teacher of the Year Award. Derek has been selected as one of the top 10 coaches in Canada by the National Post, Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, and a Top 50 Teacher in North America by Golf Range Magazine.
For the past nine years, he has coached Canada’s National Teams over 10 times internationally and co-authored two books on improving your golf mental skills. Derek is a very skilled player as well, competing on the Canadian Tour for two years and winning the Manitoba PGA Player of the Year Award in 2003 and 2008. Derek is always engaging in higher education and has a thirst for acquiring knowledge that will help his students.
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, and elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – The Royal Canadian Golf Association announced today that Derek Ingram of Winnipeg has been named Head Coach of the Women’s National Amateur Golf Team.
Prior to being named Women’s Head Coach, Ingram formerly served the past five years as Men’s Assistant Coach for Team Canada. Ingram, a seven-time winner of the Manitoba PGA Teacher of the Year Award, has been involved with the RCGA’s High Performance Program for the past nine years.
“Derek has been a valuable member of our Team Canada coaching staff over the past nine years and we are pleased to have him take on the role of Head Coach for the Women’s National Amateur Golf Team,” said Jeff Thompson, Chief Sport Development Officer with the RCGA. “Through his passion and contagious enthusiasm, he has proven himself to be a world-caliber coach and gifted teacher with a tremendous ability to both educate and motivate high performance athletes.”
Ingram takes over the role of Team Canada Women’s Golf Head Coach from Dean Spriddle who stepped down from the position last week.
“I am thrilled with the opportunity to take on an increased coaching role with Team Canada,” said Ingram, a two time recipient of the Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year Award. “Dean (Spriddle) is a great coach and has been an excellent colleague and friend so I wish him the very best of success in his coaching journey and family life. We have some tremendously talented young golfers involved with the National Amateur Team Program and while Dean has left some big shoes to fill, I am excited about building on the team’s previous success and helping to develop world class athletes.”
Besides Ingram, Team Canada’s coaching staff includes Men’s Head Coach Henry Brunton as well as Women’s Assistant Coach Robert Ratcliffe. RCGA Chief Sport Development Officer, Jeff Thompson ,will continue to oversee the program working closely with Doug Roxburgh, the RCGA’s Director of High Performance as well as the sports science team of Dr. Penny Werthner, Dr. Greg Wells and Greg Redman. The search to fill the position of Men’s Assistant Coach will begin immediately.
ABOUT DEREK INGRAM
Derek Ingram is one of Canada’s top golf coaches. He is a two time recipient of the Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year Award (2003 & 2007) and a seven time winner of the Manitoba PGA Teacher of the Year Award. Derek has been selected as one of the top 10 coaches in Canada by the National Post, Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, and a Top 50 Teacher in North America by Golf Range Magazine.
For the past nine years, he has coached Canada’s National Teams over 10 times internationally and co-authored two books on improving your golf mental skills. Derek is a very skilled player as well, competing on the Canadian Tour for two years and winning the Manitoba PGA Player of the Year Award in 2003 and 2008. Derek is always engaging in higher education and has a thirst for acquiring knowledge that will help his students.
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, and elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Canadians Lindsay Renolds, Mathieu Rivard & David Markle Turn Professional
Top Canadian amateurs set to pursue careers in the world of professional golf
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) - The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is pleased to congratulate Team Canada members Lindsay Renolds of Christina Lake, B.C. and Mathieu Rivard of Granby, Que. as well as David Markle of Shelburne, Ont. on their decisions to pursue a career in professional golf.
Lindsay Renolds’ jump to the professional ranks follows a season as a member of Canada’s National Men’s Amateur Team (2009). During Renolds’ time on the National Amateur Team he was a member of the winning Canadian team at the 2009 Four Nations Cup.
Renolds holds an impressive amateur record including runner-up finishes at the 2008 British Amateur Championship and 2009 Mexican Amateur Championship.
Mathieu Rivard joins the world of professional golf after four seasons on Team Canada (2006 – 2009) where he has spent three seasons as a National Development Team Member (2006, 2007, 2009) and one season as a National Amateur Team Member (2008).
Rivard has had significant amateur success especially in his home province of Quebec where he won the 2009 Duke of Kent Championship and three consecutive Quebec Junior Boys’ Championship titles (2006, 2007, 2008).
David Markle has also decided to pursue a professional golf career after his success on the NCAA college golf circuit during his time at Kent State University (KSU). Markle’s KSU success includes a 9th place finish at the 2008 NCAA Championship, 8 top-10 finishes out of 13 starts in his senior year, GCAA PING Honorable Mention All-American, GCAA PING All-Region and first team All-MAC.
Markle also represented the country at the 2009 Four Nations Cup and at the World Amateur Team Championships in Australia last October.
“The National Team Program is aimed at developing our nation’s top athletes through the highest levels of competition and we believe that competitors like Mathieu and Lindsay have the skills and commitment to meet the demands for success at the professional level.,” said Doug Roxburgh, RCGA Director of High Performance. “Mathieu is a veteran of Team Canada and I have watched him grow into a talented and focused player. Lindsay’s experience playing on the international level will no doubt help him reach professional success and David’s stellar college golf career has certainly prepared him for the next level. I’m confident that these talented players will find success on the professional circuit.”
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) - The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is pleased to congratulate Team Canada members Lindsay Renolds of Christina Lake, B.C. and Mathieu Rivard of Granby, Que. as well as David Markle of Shelburne, Ont. on their decisions to pursue a career in professional golf.
Lindsay Renolds’ jump to the professional ranks follows a season as a member of Canada’s National Men’s Amateur Team (2009). During Renolds’ time on the National Amateur Team he was a member of the winning Canadian team at the 2009 Four Nations Cup.
Renolds holds an impressive amateur record including runner-up finishes at the 2008 British Amateur Championship and 2009 Mexican Amateur Championship.
Mathieu Rivard joins the world of professional golf after four seasons on Team Canada (2006 – 2009) where he has spent three seasons as a National Development Team Member (2006, 2007, 2009) and one season as a National Amateur Team Member (2008).
Rivard has had significant amateur success especially in his home province of Quebec where he won the 2009 Duke of Kent Championship and three consecutive Quebec Junior Boys’ Championship titles (2006, 2007, 2008).
David Markle has also decided to pursue a professional golf career after his success on the NCAA college golf circuit during his time at Kent State University (KSU). Markle’s KSU success includes a 9th place finish at the 2008 NCAA Championship, 8 top-10 finishes out of 13 starts in his senior year, GCAA PING Honorable Mention All-American, GCAA PING All-Region and first team All-MAC.
Markle also represented the country at the 2009 Four Nations Cup and at the World Amateur Team Championships in Australia last October.
“The National Team Program is aimed at developing our nation’s top athletes through the highest levels of competition and we believe that competitors like Mathieu and Lindsay have the skills and commitment to meet the demands for success at the professional level.,” said Doug Roxburgh, RCGA Director of High Performance. “Mathieu is a veteran of Team Canada and I have watched him grow into a talented and focused player. Lindsay’s experience playing on the international level will no doubt help him reach professional success and David’s stellar college golf career has certainly prepared him for the next level. I’m confident that these talented players will find success on the professional circuit.”
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Cooke Wins Fourth Canadian Men’s Senior Title
Amateur legend breaks record for most career national titles
Victoria (RCGA) – It was a close race to the finish line that saw three stellar golfers battle it out for national supremacy, but in the end Graham Cooke of Hudson, Que., came out on top at the 48th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship conducted by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA).
Cooke fired a final-round, 1-over 73 and tournament-total 2-under 286 to finish with a two-stroke victory over John Marlow of Kettleby, Ont. Marlow carded a final-round even par for a tournament-total 288. Recent Canadian Men’s Mid-Master runner-up Frank Van Dornick of Camrose, Alta. finished third at 1-over par for the tournament.
Cooke, who went even-par on the front nine, carded three bogeys and two birdies on the back nine for a tournament total of 46 pars, 14 birdies and 12 bogeys.
“The shot that clinched the win for me was my approach shoton number 11 when I birdied to go up by three,” said Cooke. “John and Frank were tough competitors, and played strong games today, so I knew that I had to play well to protect my lead.”
It was a wire-to-wire battle for runner-up honours, as Van Dornick used three early birdies to jump into second place. Marlow struggled early in the round making four consecutive bogeys, but eventually settled down to card two birdies and seven pars on the back nine.
With his win, Cooke claims his eleventh national amateur championship title - four senior and seven mid-am crowns - breaking the record for most events won by a male amateur. At last year’s championship, Cooke tied the record held by the late Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Canadian Sports Hall of Fame member Nick Weslock.
“The older you get, the more you appreciate winning a national championship,” said Cooke. “I’ve played with many great golfers in my career, and I’m really honoured to be among great names like Nick.”
The renowned golf course architect and amateur golf legend earned himself an exemption into the 2009 USGA Senior Amateur Championship being held September 12–17 at the venerable Beverly Country Club in Chicago.
The following are top 15 final results for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, click here for the full final leaderboard:
1. Graham Cooke, Hudson, QC, 69-70-74-73-286 -2
2. John Marlow, Kettleby, ON, 73-70-73-72-288 E
3. Frank Van Dornick, Camrose, AB, 73-74-71-71-289 +1
4. Larry Daniels, Seattle, WA, 73-73-74-70-290 +2
5. Jerry Greenbaum, Atlanta, GA, 73-72-73-74-292 +4
6. Frank MacKenzie, Edmonton, AB, 76-73-71-73-293 +5
7. William Jackson, Oklahoma City, OK, 78-71-74-72-295 +7
7. Alan Stewart, Grande Prairie, AB, 75-71-75-74-295 +7
9. Stephen Berry, Sooke, BC, 72-78-73-73-296 +8
9. Tony Hatchwell, Nanaimo, BC, 71-77-72-76-296 +8
11. Merv Dusyk, Red Deer, AB, 74-73-78-72-297 +9
11. Herb Jensen, Carmichael, CA, 72-79-72-74-297 +9
13. Jim Russell, Calgary, AB, 74-75-77-72-298 +10
13. Patrick Feeney, High River, 73-74-77-74-298 +10
13. Claude Pelletier, Donnaconna, QC, 73-76-74-75-298 +10
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/.
Victoria (RCGA) – It was a close race to the finish line that saw three stellar golfers battle it out for national supremacy, but in the end Graham Cooke of Hudson, Que., came out on top at the 48th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship conducted by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA).
Cooke fired a final-round, 1-over 73 and tournament-total 2-under 286 to finish with a two-stroke victory over John Marlow of Kettleby, Ont. Marlow carded a final-round even par for a tournament-total 288. Recent Canadian Men’s Mid-Master runner-up Frank Van Dornick of Camrose, Alta. finished third at 1-over par for the tournament.
Cooke, who went even-par on the front nine, carded three bogeys and two birdies on the back nine for a tournament total of 46 pars, 14 birdies and 12 bogeys.
“The shot that clinched the win for me was my approach shoton number 11 when I birdied to go up by three,” said Cooke. “John and Frank were tough competitors, and played strong games today, so I knew that I had to play well to protect my lead.”
It was a wire-to-wire battle for runner-up honours, as Van Dornick used three early birdies to jump into second place. Marlow struggled early in the round making four consecutive bogeys, but eventually settled down to card two birdies and seven pars on the back nine.
With his win, Cooke claims his eleventh national amateur championship title - four senior and seven mid-am crowns - breaking the record for most events won by a male amateur. At last year’s championship, Cooke tied the record held by the late Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Canadian Sports Hall of Fame member Nick Weslock.
“The older you get, the more you appreciate winning a national championship,” said Cooke. “I’ve played with many great golfers in my career, and I’m really honoured to be among great names like Nick.”
The renowned golf course architect and amateur golf legend earned himself an exemption into the 2009 USGA Senior Amateur Championship being held September 12–17 at the venerable Beverly Country Club in Chicago.
The following are top 15 final results for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, click here for the full final leaderboard:
1. Graham Cooke, Hudson, QC, 69-70-74-73-286 -2
2. John Marlow, Kettleby, ON, 73-70-73-72-288 E
3. Frank Van Dornick, Camrose, AB, 73-74-71-71-289 +1
4. Larry Daniels, Seattle, WA, 73-73-74-70-290 +2
5. Jerry Greenbaum, Atlanta, GA, 73-72-73-74-292 +4
6. Frank MacKenzie, Edmonton, AB, 76-73-71-73-293 +5
7. William Jackson, Oklahoma City, OK, 78-71-74-72-295 +7
7. Alan Stewart, Grande Prairie, AB, 75-71-75-74-295 +7
9. Stephen Berry, Sooke, BC, 72-78-73-73-296 +8
9. Tony Hatchwell, Nanaimo, BC, 71-77-72-76-296 +8
11. Merv Dusyk, Red Deer, AB, 74-73-78-72-297 +9
11. Herb Jensen, Carmichael, CA, 72-79-72-74-297 +9
13. Jim Russell, Calgary, AB, 74-75-77-72-298 +10
13. Patrick Feeney, High River, 73-74-77-74-298 +10
13. Claude Pelletier, Donnaconna, QC, 73-76-74-75-298 +10
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
British Columbia Claims Governors Cup at Canadian Men’s Senior Championship
Tom Liljeholm successfully defends the Super Senior title
Victoria (RCGA) – Team British Columbia combined for a team-total 440 today at Gorge Vale Golf Club in Victoria to win the Governors Cup inter-provincial team title at the 48th playing of the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship.
Team British Columbia, consisting of Gudmund Lindbjerg of Port Moody, William Wilms of Delta, Stephen Berry of Sooke, John Gallacher of Burnaby combined for a two-round team-total 440 (221-219—440, +8) to capture the province’s third team title. The only other time the province has won on home turf was in 1998 when the squad took home the team title at Swan-e-set Bay Country Club.
Consisting of John Marlow of Kettleby, Michael Jackson of Collingwood, Kelly Roberts of London and Reg Finlayson of Georgetown, Team Ontario finished second with a two-round total of 445 (225-220—445 +13).
Defending champions Québec finished third, six shots back of Ontario. Claude Pelletier of Donnaconna, Adelard Collin of Québec City, André Gagné of Boischatel and Pierre Lessard of Brossard combined to tally 19-over par (224-227—451 +19).
In individual competition, defending champion Graham Cooke of Hudson, Que., remains in the lead after firing a 2-under par 70 Wednesday and now leads the competition at 5-under. Doug Potter of Coeur d’Alene, ID, and John Marlow jumped into second place after shooting 2-under par 70.
Defending Canadian Men’s Super Senior champion Tom Liljeholm of Prineville, OR, once again took home the Governors Cup after firing a 6-over par 78 for a two-round total of 76-78—154 +10. Gary Puder of Burnaby, B.C., and John Yushinchuk of Terrace, B.C., took home runner-up honours with a two-day total of 162 (+18).
After Round 2, the field was reduced to the low 70 scores and ties. It took a score of 156 (+12) to make that cut, with 76 players advancing.
Third round action will start Thursday at 7:30 a.m. with the last group teeing off at 11:50 a.m.
A full field list as well as starting times and post-round results for the 48th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship can be found at www.rcga.org/Championships.
The following are second-round results for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship:
1. Graham Cooke, Hudson, QC, 69-70-139 -5
2. Doug Potter, Coeur dAlene, ID, 73-70-143 -1
2. John Marlow, Kettleby, ON, 73-70-143 -1
4. Noel Pumfrey, Victoria, BC, 69-76-145 +1
4. Jerry Greenbaum, Atlanta, GA, 73-72-145 +1
4. Thomas Phillips, Seattle, WA, 72-73-145 +1
7. Larry Daniels, Seattle, WA, 73-73-146 +2
7. Alan Stewart, Grande Prairie, AB, 75-71-146 +2
9. Frank Van Dornick, Camrose, AB, 73-74-147 +3
9. Patrick Feeney, High River, 73-74-147 +3
9. Rick Weihe, Bellingham, WA, 71-76-147 +3
9. Merv Dusyk, Red Deer, AB, 74-73-147 +3
The following are final results for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Super Senior Championship:
1. Tom Liljeholm, Prineville, OR, 76-78-154 +10
CUT. Gary Puder, Burnaby, BC, 76-86-162 +18
CUT. John Yasinchuk, Terrace, BC, 82-80-162 +18
CUT. Michael Harrington, Toronto, ON, 84-79-163 +19
CUT. Lew Walker, Winnipeg, MB, 83-86-169 +25
CUT. George Barnes, Kelowna, BC, 85-88-173 +29
CUT. Merle Byrnes, Richlea, SK, 86-88-174 +30
CUT. Grant Dickison, Rothesay, NB, 83-92-175 +31
CUT. Carl Shields, Edmonton, AB, 93-88-181 +37
CUT. Glen Lockhart, Vancouver, BC, 92-93-185 +41
CUT. Charles Thomas, Victoria, BC, 95-92-187 +43
The following are final results for inter-provincial team play at the 2009 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship:
1. British Columbia 221-219-440 +8
2. Ontario 225-220-445 +13
3. Quebec 224-227-451 +19
4. Alberta 227-228-455 +23
5. Nova Scotia 240-223-463 +31
6. New Brunswick 236-234-470 +38
7. Saskatchewan 238-236-474 +42
8. Prince Edward Island 240-243-483 +51
9. Manitoba 248-247-495 +63
10. Newfoundland and Labrador 256-254-510 +78
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Victoria (RCGA) – Team British Columbia combined for a team-total 440 today at Gorge Vale Golf Club in Victoria to win the Governors Cup inter-provincial team title at the 48th playing of the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship.
Team British Columbia, consisting of Gudmund Lindbjerg of Port Moody, William Wilms of Delta, Stephen Berry of Sooke, John Gallacher of Burnaby combined for a two-round team-total 440 (221-219—440, +8) to capture the province’s third team title. The only other time the province has won on home turf was in 1998 when the squad took home the team title at Swan-e-set Bay Country Club.
Consisting of John Marlow of Kettleby, Michael Jackson of Collingwood, Kelly Roberts of London and Reg Finlayson of Georgetown, Team Ontario finished second with a two-round total of 445 (225-220—445 +13).
Defending champions Québec finished third, six shots back of Ontario. Claude Pelletier of Donnaconna, Adelard Collin of Québec City, André Gagné of Boischatel and Pierre Lessard of Brossard combined to tally 19-over par (224-227—451 +19).
In individual competition, defending champion Graham Cooke of Hudson, Que., remains in the lead after firing a 2-under par 70 Wednesday and now leads the competition at 5-under. Doug Potter of Coeur d’Alene, ID, and John Marlow jumped into second place after shooting 2-under par 70.
Defending Canadian Men’s Super Senior champion Tom Liljeholm of Prineville, OR, once again took home the Governors Cup after firing a 6-over par 78 for a two-round total of 76-78—154 +10. Gary Puder of Burnaby, B.C., and John Yushinchuk of Terrace, B.C., took home runner-up honours with a two-day total of 162 (+18).
After Round 2, the field was reduced to the low 70 scores and ties. It took a score of 156 (+12) to make that cut, with 76 players advancing.
Third round action will start Thursday at 7:30 a.m. with the last group teeing off at 11:50 a.m.
A full field list as well as starting times and post-round results for the 48th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship can be found at www.rcga.org/Championships.
The following are second-round results for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship:
1. Graham Cooke, Hudson, QC, 69-70-139 -5
2. Doug Potter, Coeur dAlene, ID, 73-70-143 -1
2. John Marlow, Kettleby, ON, 73-70-143 -1
4. Noel Pumfrey, Victoria, BC, 69-76-145 +1
4. Jerry Greenbaum, Atlanta, GA, 73-72-145 +1
4. Thomas Phillips, Seattle, WA, 72-73-145 +1
7. Larry Daniels, Seattle, WA, 73-73-146 +2
7. Alan Stewart, Grande Prairie, AB, 75-71-146 +2
9. Frank Van Dornick, Camrose, AB, 73-74-147 +3
9. Patrick Feeney, High River, 73-74-147 +3
9. Rick Weihe, Bellingham, WA, 71-76-147 +3
9. Merv Dusyk, Red Deer, AB, 74-73-147 +3
The following are final results for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Super Senior Championship:
1. Tom Liljeholm, Prineville, OR, 76-78-154 +10
CUT. Gary Puder, Burnaby, BC, 76-86-162 +18
CUT. John Yasinchuk, Terrace, BC, 82-80-162 +18
CUT. Michael Harrington, Toronto, ON, 84-79-163 +19
CUT. Lew Walker, Winnipeg, MB, 83-86-169 +25
CUT. George Barnes, Kelowna, BC, 85-88-173 +29
CUT. Merle Byrnes, Richlea, SK, 86-88-174 +30
CUT. Grant Dickison, Rothesay, NB, 83-92-175 +31
CUT. Carl Shields, Edmonton, AB, 93-88-181 +37
CUT. Glen Lockhart, Vancouver, BC, 92-93-185 +41
CUT. Charles Thomas, Victoria, BC, 95-92-187 +43
The following are final results for inter-provincial team play at the 2009 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship:
1. British Columbia 221-219-440 +8
2. Ontario 225-220-445 +13
3. Quebec 224-227-451 +19
4. Alberta 227-228-455 +23
5. Nova Scotia 240-223-463 +31
6. New Brunswick 236-234-470 +38
7. Saskatchewan 238-236-474 +42
8. Prince Edward Island 240-243-483 +51
9. Manitoba 248-247-495 +63
10. Newfoundland and Labrador 256-254-510 +78
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Junior Golfers Shine at Inaugural CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge National Finals
CN Future Links programming to be featured at 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open
Calgary (RCGA) — CN, the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) and the Canadian Professional Golfers Association (CPGA) welcomed 22 qualifiers from across Canada to the inaugural national finals for the 2009 CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge held Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the RCGA Golf Centre at Four Season in Calgary.
The event featured the top-four boys and girls qualifiers within each age group (11 and under, 12-14 and 15-18) who achieved the highest skills challenge scores from events held at 180 golf facilities across Canada during the 2009 golf season.
Each participant tested their skills in three skills competitions including: putting, chipping, and driving with one overall winner per age group and gender.
Taking home top spot in their respective divisions was Manitoba’s Sam Diamond (Boys 11 and under), Patrick Murphy of Alberta (Boys 12 to 14), Jerome Thorne of British Columbia (Boys 15-18), Isabella Portokalis of Ontario (Girls 11 and under), Molly MacDermid of New Brunswick (Girls 12-14) and Cassandra Louie of British Columbia (Girls 15-18).
“The national finals were a perfect way to top off what was an excellent first season of these CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge events,” said Jeff Thompson, RCGA’s Chief Sport Development Officer. “The RCGA Golf Centre at Four Seasons is a great facility, the weather was ideal, and spectators were treated to some great golf by a talented group of junior golfers.”
The CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge is part of the national grassroots junior golf initiative, CN Future Links, which gives children ages 6-18 the chance to enjoy and learn the game of golf via affordable and accessible programs that align with and support the principles of golf’s long-term player development guide as set by Sport Canada. More than 748,000 junior golfers have successfully participated in Future Links programming since its inception in 1996.
The CN Future Link Junior Skills Challenge National Finals helped to kick-off tournament week at the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open which will be held August 31-September 6 at Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club in Calgary. Canada’s lone LPGA Tour stop will feature additional CN Future Links programming, including the CN Future Links Walk with a Pro held on Wednesday, September 2.
The following are final results for the 2009 CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge Finals.
Boys 11 and under:
Sam Diamond - Manitoba - 250
Brendan Brown Alberta - 187
Trenton Louie – BC- 162
Landon Stellingwerf – Alberta - 122
Boys 12 to 14:
Patrick Murphy – Alberta - 190
Adam Struch – BC - 162
Phil Patterson – New Brunswick - 118
Logan Van Damme – BC - 99
Boys 15-18:
Jerome Thorne - BC- 187
Kurtis Stewart – BC - 173
Brayden Hori – BC - 116
Johnny Tsafala - Alberta 65
Girls 11 and under:
Isabella Portokalis - ON - 192
Brynn Todd - MB - 99
Jamie Wainman – ON - 95
MacKenzie Morrow – ON - 40
Girls 12-14:
Molly MacDermid – New Brunswick - 162
Rachelle Nielson – BC - 141
Danielle Forhan – ON - 75
Carlee Calver – New Brunswick - 31
Girls 15-18:
Cassandra Louie – BC - 110
Chelsea Crawford – ON - 32
CN FUTURE LINKS
CN Future Links is Canada’s national junior golf program conducted by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA), the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association (CPGA) and Canada’s provincial golf associations. The program is designed to forge a link between Canada’s youth and golf to ensure the future of the game in Canada.
Additionally the CN Future Links Championships provide Canada’s best junior golfers a chance to hone their competitive skills in multiple day championships. Almost 5,000 top juniors have competed in these premier championships since their inception in 2000. For more information about CN Future Links, please visit www.future-links.org.
NORTH AMERICA’S RAILROAD
CN – Canadian National Railway Company – spans Canada and mid-America, from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico, serving the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, B.C., Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans, and Mobile, Ala., and the key cities of Toronto, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis., Green Bay, Wis., Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, St. Louis, and Jackson, Miss., with connections to all points in North America. For further information please visit www.cn.ca.
ABOUT THE CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL GOLFER’S ASSOCIATION
Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association is a non-profit association comprised of approximately 3,500 golf professionals across the country with a mandate to promote and advance the game of golf, serving the needs of both its membership and the golf public through professional and junior golf development programs and high-calibre competitive events. The National Office is located in Acton, Ontario with nine Zone Offices across the country. For more information, visit http://www.cpga.com.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/.
Calgary (RCGA) — CN, the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) and the Canadian Professional Golfers Association (CPGA) welcomed 22 qualifiers from across Canada to the inaugural national finals for the 2009 CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge held Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the RCGA Golf Centre at Four Season in Calgary.
The event featured the top-four boys and girls qualifiers within each age group (11 and under, 12-14 and 15-18) who achieved the highest skills challenge scores from events held at 180 golf facilities across Canada during the 2009 golf season.
Each participant tested their skills in three skills competitions including: putting, chipping, and driving with one overall winner per age group and gender.
Taking home top spot in their respective divisions was Manitoba’s Sam Diamond (Boys 11 and under), Patrick Murphy of Alberta (Boys 12 to 14), Jerome Thorne of British Columbia (Boys 15-18), Isabella Portokalis of Ontario (Girls 11 and under), Molly MacDermid of New Brunswick (Girls 12-14) and Cassandra Louie of British Columbia (Girls 15-18).
“The national finals were a perfect way to top off what was an excellent first season of these CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge events,” said Jeff Thompson, RCGA’s Chief Sport Development Officer. “The RCGA Golf Centre at Four Seasons is a great facility, the weather was ideal, and spectators were treated to some great golf by a talented group of junior golfers.”
The CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge is part of the national grassroots junior golf initiative, CN Future Links, which gives children ages 6-18 the chance to enjoy and learn the game of golf via affordable and accessible programs that align with and support the principles of golf’s long-term player development guide as set by Sport Canada. More than 748,000 junior golfers have successfully participated in Future Links programming since its inception in 1996.
The CN Future Link Junior Skills Challenge National Finals helped to kick-off tournament week at the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open which will be held August 31-September 6 at Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club in Calgary. Canada’s lone LPGA Tour stop will feature additional CN Future Links programming, including the CN Future Links Walk with a Pro held on Wednesday, September 2.
The following are final results for the 2009 CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge Finals.
Boys 11 and under:
Sam Diamond - Manitoba - 250
Brendan Brown Alberta - 187
Trenton Louie – BC- 162
Landon Stellingwerf – Alberta - 122
Boys 12 to 14:
Patrick Murphy – Alberta - 190
Adam Struch – BC - 162
Phil Patterson – New Brunswick - 118
Logan Van Damme – BC - 99
Boys 15-18:
Jerome Thorne - BC- 187
Kurtis Stewart – BC - 173
Brayden Hori – BC - 116
Johnny Tsafala - Alberta 65
Girls 11 and under:
Isabella Portokalis - ON - 192
Brynn Todd - MB - 99
Jamie Wainman – ON - 95
MacKenzie Morrow – ON - 40
Girls 12-14:
Molly MacDermid – New Brunswick - 162
Rachelle Nielson – BC - 141
Danielle Forhan – ON - 75
Carlee Calver – New Brunswick - 31
Girls 15-18:
Cassandra Louie – BC - 110
Chelsea Crawford – ON - 32
CN FUTURE LINKS
CN Future Links is Canada’s national junior golf program conducted by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA), the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association (CPGA) and Canada’s provincial golf associations. The program is designed to forge a link between Canada’s youth and golf to ensure the future of the game in Canada.
Additionally the CN Future Links Championships provide Canada’s best junior golfers a chance to hone their competitive skills in multiple day championships. Almost 5,000 top juniors have competed in these premier championships since their inception in 2000. For more information about CN Future Links, please visit www.future-links.org.
NORTH AMERICA’S RAILROAD
CN – Canadian National Railway Company – spans Canada and mid-America, from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico, serving the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, B.C., Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans, and Mobile, Ala., and the key cities of Toronto, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis., Green Bay, Wis., Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, St. Louis, and Jackson, Miss., with connections to all points in North America. For further information please visit www.cn.ca.
ABOUT THE CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL GOLFER’S ASSOCIATION
Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association is a non-profit association comprised of approximately 3,500 golf professionals across the country with a mandate to promote and advance the game of golf, serving the needs of both its membership and the golf public through professional and junior golf development programs and high-calibre competitive events. The National Office is located in Acton, Ontario with nine Zone Offices across the country. For more information, visit http://www.cpga.com.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Gorge Vale Golf Club Set to Host Canadian Men’s Senior Championship
Quebec’s Graham Cooke Returns to Defend Title; Six Victoria residents set to take part
Victoria (RCGA) – Canada’s top senior amateur golfers are headed to Gorge Vale Golf Club from August 31- September 4, 2009 to battle for the 48th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship title.
Conducted since 1962, the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship has grown to become one of the most popular amateur golf events in Canada featuring many of the country’s top senior golfers.
Looking to defend his senior title is seven-time Mid-Amateur and three -time Men’s Senior champion Graham Cooke of Hudson, Que. Other notables looking to claim top honours at Gorge Vale Golf Club include 2008 runner-up Patrick Tallent of Vienna, VA and former Canadian Mid-Amateur champion Frank Van Dornick of Camrose, Alta. Other past senior champions vying for the title include: Peter Howe of Crawford Bay, B.C. (2006); Robert Fugère of Gatineau, Que. (2005); Dave Webber of Dartmouth, N.S. (2004); André Gagné of Boischatel, Que. (2003) and George Stokes of New Hamburg, Ont. (1998).
Six local Victoria residents will also be looking to claim Canada’s national senior golf title including: Steve Hambleton; David Mears; David Mick; Noel Pumfrey; Robin Steffanick and Bob Thompson.
Canadian rock music icon and golf enthusiast Tom Cochrane will also be in Victoria to challenge for the title.
“We are very excited to bring the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship to Gorge Vale,” said Adam Helmer, RCGA tournament director. “The Canadian Senior is one of the most prestigious events of our championship season and the event is always a great finish to a very successful tournament year.”
The Canadian Senior Championship is open to male amateur golfers who have reached their 55th birthday by September 1, 2009, with the winner being awarded the John Rankin Memorial Trophy.
The Canadian Super Senior Championship, running concurrently over the first 36-holes, is open to male amateur golfers who have reached their 70th birthday by September 1, 2009, with the winner receiving the Governors Cup.
The event will also play host to the Senior Inter-provincial Team Championship, being held in conjunction with the first two rounds of championship play. Québec will be looking to defend their title as provincial champions, having won the team championship seven times prior.
After 36 holes the field will be reduced to the low 70 players and ties. The top three super seniors will be recognized following play on Wednesday, September 2, 2009. The Super Senior division will be contested over 36-holes.
Practice rounds will be held Monday, August 31. Championship play will be conducted Tuesday, September 1 through Friday, September 4, with 18 holes of stroke play each day.
A full field list as well as starting times and post-round results for the 48th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship can be found at www.rcga.org/Championships.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/
Victoria (RCGA) – Canada’s top senior amateur golfers are headed to Gorge Vale Golf Club from August 31- September 4, 2009 to battle for the 48th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship title.
Conducted since 1962, the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship has grown to become one of the most popular amateur golf events in Canada featuring many of the country’s top senior golfers.
Looking to defend his senior title is seven-time Mid-Amateur and three -time Men’s Senior champion Graham Cooke of Hudson, Que. Other notables looking to claim top honours at Gorge Vale Golf Club include 2008 runner-up Patrick Tallent of Vienna, VA and former Canadian Mid-Amateur champion Frank Van Dornick of Camrose, Alta. Other past senior champions vying for the title include: Peter Howe of Crawford Bay, B.C. (2006); Robert Fugère of Gatineau, Que. (2005); Dave Webber of Dartmouth, N.S. (2004); André Gagné of Boischatel, Que. (2003) and George Stokes of New Hamburg, Ont. (1998).
Six local Victoria residents will also be looking to claim Canada’s national senior golf title including: Steve Hambleton; David Mears; David Mick; Noel Pumfrey; Robin Steffanick and Bob Thompson.
Canadian rock music icon and golf enthusiast Tom Cochrane will also be in Victoria to challenge for the title.
“We are very excited to bring the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship to Gorge Vale,” said Adam Helmer, RCGA tournament director. “The Canadian Senior is one of the most prestigious events of our championship season and the event is always a great finish to a very successful tournament year.”
The Canadian Senior Championship is open to male amateur golfers who have reached their 55th birthday by September 1, 2009, with the winner being awarded the John Rankin Memorial Trophy.
The Canadian Super Senior Championship, running concurrently over the first 36-holes, is open to male amateur golfers who have reached their 70th birthday by September 1, 2009, with the winner receiving the Governors Cup.
The event will also play host to the Senior Inter-provincial Team Championship, being held in conjunction with the first two rounds of championship play. Québec will be looking to defend their title as provincial champions, having won the team championship seven times prior.
After 36 holes the field will be reduced to the low 70 players and ties. The top three super seniors will be recognized following play on Wednesday, September 2, 2009. The Super Senior division will be contested over 36-holes.
Practice rounds will be held Monday, August 31. Championship play will be conducted Tuesday, September 1 through Friday, September 4, with 18 holes of stroke play each day.
A full field list as well as starting times and post-round results for the 48th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship can be found at www.rcga.org/Championships.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Little Wins Back-To-Back Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Senior Championships
Diane Williams wins super-senior division
Bridgewater, N.S. (RCGA) – Jackie Little of Port Alberni, B.C., fired a final-round 8-over par 80 Thursday to win the Royale Cup Canadian Senior Women’s Championship held at Osprey Ridge Golf Club in Bridgewater, N.S.
Little finished the tournament at 4-over (70-70-80-220), to reclaim the Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Senior Championship title.
“Winning this year feels just as good as last year!” said an elated Little. “Winning a national championship is always an accomplishment. With good players like we had this year, you always have to be on top of your game. But I played pretty solid, and it feels awesome.”
Little headed into her final round with an impressive 7-stroke lead, but struggled against Thursday’s windy conditions.
“The wind was tough today,” said Little. “It came across every hole and it made for a lot of second guessing. The shots I thought were right just weren’t.”
With her win, Little caps off a successful season. Earlier this season, Little captured the Alberta Women’s Senior championship title and was the low medalist at the United States Senior Women's Amateur sectional qualifier at Willamette Valley Golf Club in Canby, OR. Little also placed fourth in the British Columbia Senior Championship and T8 at the BC Women’s Amateur Championship.
Lynda Palahniuk of Kelowna, B.C., finished second at 8-over (75-76-73-224), while third place honours went to Kathy Powers of Hammonds Plains, N.S., who finished at 10-over (73-74-79-226).
In the Women’s Super Senior championship, Calgary’s Diane Williams clinched her victory after she fired a final-round 80 to finish at 16-over, thirteen-strokes ahead of runner-up Gloria Sinclair of Georgetown, Ont., who finished at 29-over. Third place went to Jane Kirkpatrick of Woodbridge, Ont., who finished 32-over.
The Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Senior Championship is open to women who have reached their 50th birthday by the first scheduled day of the championship, August 25, 2009. Corresponding with the championship is the Super Senior competition, open to female amateurs who have reached their 60th birthday by the first scheduled day of the championship, August 25, 2009.
A complete list of players, starting times and post-round results for the 2009 Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Senior Championship can be found at www.rcga.org/Championships.
The following are final results for the 2009 Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Senior Championship:
1. Jackie Little, Port Alberni, BC, 70-70-80-220 +4
2. Lynda Palahniuk, Kelowna, BC, 75-76-73-224 +8
3. Kathy Powers, Hammonds Plains, NS, 73-74-79-226 +10
4. Holly Horwood, Vancouver, BC, 75-76-77-228 +12
4. Alison Murdoch, Victoria, BC, 77-75-76-228 +12
6. Louise Boivin, Repentigny, QC, 78-76-77-231 +15
7. Diane Williams, Calgary, AB, 76-76-80-232 +16
8. Cheryl Van Dornick, Camrose, AB, 78-75-81-234 +18
9. Teri deLuis, Brockville, ON, 78-77-80-235 +19
9. Karen Pultz, Surrey, BC, 78-75-82-235 +19
11. Phyllis Laschuk, Vancouver, BC, 76-81-80-237 +21
12. Cheryll Damphouse, Amherstburg, ON, 78-76-84-238 +22
12. Debbie McDonald, Claremont, ON, 78-77-83-238 +22
14. Kathy Grebenc, Bathurst, NB, 81-83-77-241 +25
15. Karen Saarimaki, Geraldton, ON, 80-83-79-242 +26
15. Ginny Marshall, Waterloo, ON, 80-81-81-242 +26
15. Ivy Steinberg, Cedar Valley, ON, 79-78-85-242 +26
18. Lynn Kuehn, Lacombe, AB, 77-90-76-243 +27
18. Susan Pearl, Ottawa, ON, 78-79-86-243 +27
20. Vicki Torbet, Richmond, BC, 80-84-80-244 +28
ABOUT IRVING TISSUE AND THE ROYALE BRAND
Irving Tissue, the makers of Royale, is proud to be the official title sponsor of all three of the Canadian Women’s amateur competitions; Royale National Junior Girl’s Championship, Royale Cup National Women’s Amateur Championship and the Royale National Women’s Senior Championship.
Irving Tissue is a family run, privately owned company which began in 1998 and since then has grown to become one of North America’s leading tissue manufactures. The Royale brand is owned and proudly manufactured by Irving Tissue. Royale has been trusted by generations of Canadian families and traces its roots back to 1932. The product line-up includes kitten soft bathroom tissue, facial tissue, napkins and paper towels. For more information on Royale products, visit www.royale.ca
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Bridgewater, N.S. (RCGA) – Jackie Little of Port Alberni, B.C., fired a final-round 8-over par 80 Thursday to win the Royale Cup Canadian Senior Women’s Championship held at Osprey Ridge Golf Club in Bridgewater, N.S.
Little finished the tournament at 4-over (70-70-80-220), to reclaim the Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Senior Championship title.
“Winning this year feels just as good as last year!” said an elated Little. “Winning a national championship is always an accomplishment. With good players like we had this year, you always have to be on top of your game. But I played pretty solid, and it feels awesome.”
Little headed into her final round with an impressive 7-stroke lead, but struggled against Thursday’s windy conditions.
“The wind was tough today,” said Little. “It came across every hole and it made for a lot of second guessing. The shots I thought were right just weren’t.”
With her win, Little caps off a successful season. Earlier this season, Little captured the Alberta Women’s Senior championship title and was the low medalist at the United States Senior Women's Amateur sectional qualifier at Willamette Valley Golf Club in Canby, OR. Little also placed fourth in the British Columbia Senior Championship and T8 at the BC Women’s Amateur Championship.
Lynda Palahniuk of Kelowna, B.C., finished second at 8-over (75-76-73-224), while third place honours went to Kathy Powers of Hammonds Plains, N.S., who finished at 10-over (73-74-79-226).
In the Women’s Super Senior championship, Calgary’s Diane Williams clinched her victory after she fired a final-round 80 to finish at 16-over, thirteen-strokes ahead of runner-up Gloria Sinclair of Georgetown, Ont., who finished at 29-over. Third place went to Jane Kirkpatrick of Woodbridge, Ont., who finished 32-over.
The Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Senior Championship is open to women who have reached their 50th birthday by the first scheduled day of the championship, August 25, 2009. Corresponding with the championship is the Super Senior competition, open to female amateurs who have reached their 60th birthday by the first scheduled day of the championship, August 25, 2009.
A complete list of players, starting times and post-round results for the 2009 Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Senior Championship can be found at www.rcga.org/Championships.
The following are final results for the 2009 Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Senior Championship:
1. Jackie Little, Port Alberni, BC, 70-70-80-220 +4
2. Lynda Palahniuk, Kelowna, BC, 75-76-73-224 +8
3. Kathy Powers, Hammonds Plains, NS, 73-74-79-226 +10
4. Holly Horwood, Vancouver, BC, 75-76-77-228 +12
4. Alison Murdoch, Victoria, BC, 77-75-76-228 +12
6. Louise Boivin, Repentigny, QC, 78-76-77-231 +15
7. Diane Williams, Calgary, AB, 76-76-80-232 +16
8. Cheryl Van Dornick, Camrose, AB, 78-75-81-234 +18
9. Teri deLuis, Brockville, ON, 78-77-80-235 +19
9. Karen Pultz, Surrey, BC, 78-75-82-235 +19
11. Phyllis Laschuk, Vancouver, BC, 76-81-80-237 +21
12. Cheryll Damphouse, Amherstburg, ON, 78-76-84-238 +22
12. Debbie McDonald, Claremont, ON, 78-77-83-238 +22
14. Kathy Grebenc, Bathurst, NB, 81-83-77-241 +25
15. Karen Saarimaki, Geraldton, ON, 80-83-79-242 +26
15. Ginny Marshall, Waterloo, ON, 80-81-81-242 +26
15. Ivy Steinberg, Cedar Valley, ON, 79-78-85-242 +26
18. Lynn Kuehn, Lacombe, AB, 77-90-76-243 +27
18. Susan Pearl, Ottawa, ON, 78-79-86-243 +27
20. Vicki Torbet, Richmond, BC, 80-84-80-244 +28
ABOUT IRVING TISSUE AND THE ROYALE BRAND
Irving Tissue, the makers of Royale, is proud to be the official title sponsor of all three of the Canadian Women’s amateur competitions; Royale National Junior Girl’s Championship, Royale Cup National Women’s Amateur Championship and the Royale National Women’s Senior Championship.
Irving Tissue is a family run, privately owned company which began in 1998 and since then has grown to become one of North America’s leading tissue manufactures. The Royale brand is owned and proudly manufactured by Irving Tissue. Royale has been trusted by generations of Canadian families and traces its roots back to 1932. The product line-up includes kitten soft bathroom tissue, facial tissue, napkins and paper towels. For more information on Royale products, visit www.royale.ca
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Cooke Municipal Golf Course Prepares to Host Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
Champion to earn exemption into 2010 RBC Canadian Open
Prince Albert, Sask. (RCGA) – Canada’s top mid-amateur golfers will battle for a national crown when they gather next week at Cooke Municipal Golf Course from August 17-21 for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship conducted by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA).
New this year, the winner of the 2009 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship will receive an exemption into the 2010 RBC Canadian Open, where they will compete against the PGA TOUR’s finest when Canada’s national Open championship returns to St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Toronto July 19-25, 2010.
Defending champion and two-time runner-up Dave Bunker of Woodbridge, Ont., will look to defend his Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title at this year’s championship. Bunker will also return to defend his title in the Canadian Mid-Masters division, looking for his fourth consecutive division victory.
“With the type of field competing this year, we are expecting some very high-calibre golf,” said RCGA Tournament Director Adam Helmer. “Cooke Municipal has proved to be a good test in past national championships and with an exemption on the line this year, it is sure to be an exciting finish.”
2009 marks the first time that Cooke Municipal has hosted the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, which coincides with the club’s centennial anniversary. The venerable course has previously hosted the 1974 and 2004 Royale Cup Women’s Amateur Championship, the 1977 Canadian Junior Boys Championship and the 1999 Canadian Club Champions Championship.
The Inter-provincial Team Championship for the R. Bruce Forbes Trophy features four-member teams competing in conjunction with the first two rounds of stroke play. Each day, the best three of four scores will count towards the two day team total. Defending champion British Columbia will be looking for the province’s fourth team title, while 2008 runners-up Ontario and Alberta will look to topple their provincial rivals. Host province Saskatchewan, who finished in ninth place finish last year, will try to claim their first inter-provincial team title.
The official practice round will be held Monday, August 17. Championship play will be conducted Tuesday, August 18 to Friday, August 21, with 18 holes of stroke play each day. The event will be contested over 72 holes and after 36 holes the field will be reduced to the low 70 golfers with ties.
The Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship is open to all male amateur golfers who have reached the age of 25 by August 18, 2009. The Mid-Masters championship is open to all male amateur golfers who have reached the age of 40 by August 18, 2009.
A complete list of players, starting times and post-round results for the 22nd playing of the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship can be found at www.rcga.org/Championships.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/.
Prince Albert, Sask. (RCGA) – Canada’s top mid-amateur golfers will battle for a national crown when they gather next week at Cooke Municipal Golf Course from August 17-21 for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship conducted by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA).
New this year, the winner of the 2009 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship will receive an exemption into the 2010 RBC Canadian Open, where they will compete against the PGA TOUR’s finest when Canada’s national Open championship returns to St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Toronto July 19-25, 2010.
Defending champion and two-time runner-up Dave Bunker of Woodbridge, Ont., will look to defend his Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title at this year’s championship. Bunker will also return to defend his title in the Canadian Mid-Masters division, looking for his fourth consecutive division victory.
“With the type of field competing this year, we are expecting some very high-calibre golf,” said RCGA Tournament Director Adam Helmer. “Cooke Municipal has proved to be a good test in past national championships and with an exemption on the line this year, it is sure to be an exciting finish.”
2009 marks the first time that Cooke Municipal has hosted the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, which coincides with the club’s centennial anniversary. The venerable course has previously hosted the 1974 and 2004 Royale Cup Women’s Amateur Championship, the 1977 Canadian Junior Boys Championship and the 1999 Canadian Club Champions Championship.
The Inter-provincial Team Championship for the R. Bruce Forbes Trophy features four-member teams competing in conjunction with the first two rounds of stroke play. Each day, the best three of four scores will count towards the two day team total. Defending champion British Columbia will be looking for the province’s fourth team title, while 2008 runners-up Ontario and Alberta will look to topple their provincial rivals. Host province Saskatchewan, who finished in ninth place finish last year, will try to claim their first inter-provincial team title.
The official practice round will be held Monday, August 17. Championship play will be conducted Tuesday, August 18 to Friday, August 21, with 18 holes of stroke play each day. The event will be contested over 72 holes and after 36 holes the field will be reduced to the low 70 golfers with ties.
The Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship is open to all male amateur golfers who have reached the age of 25 by August 18, 2009. The Mid-Masters championship is open to all male amateur golfers who have reached the age of 40 by August 18, 2009.
A complete list of players, starting times and post-round results for the 22nd playing of the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship can be found at www.rcga.org/Championships.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Lindbjerg repeats at 2009 BC Senior Men’s Championship
Bill Wilms repeats in Super Senior division
TERRACE, B.C. – Gudmund Lindbjerg of Port Moody, B.C. locked up his second provincial victory at the 2009 B.C. Senior Men’s Championship today at Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club in Terrace, B.C.
Lindbjerg shot an impressive 1-under par 71, finishing with a three day total score of 72-73-71=216 to defeat runner-up Bill Wilms of Delta, B.C. by 5 strokes. Wilms claimed second place at 5-over par 221 followed by Steve Berry of Sooke, B.C. in third at 6-over par 222 and John Gallacher of Burnaby, B.C. at 8-over par 224 for fourth.
Click here for the final round results
“This win feels really good,” says Lindbjerg. “It’s very tough to defend and this course was a real challenge. You really have to manage this course - you don’t just bang the driver every hole. I stayed calm and played well with the help of a great caddie.”
With his win today, Lindbjerg will captain the B.C. team to the Canadian Senior Men’s Championship at Gorge Vale Golf Club in Victoria, B.C. The team representing B.C. for the inter-provincial championship will be Lindbjerg, Wilms, Berry and Gallacher.
In the Super Senior division, Bill Wilms of Delta, B.C. repeated for the title at 5-over par 221. Ron Petersen of Coquitlam, B.C. finished in second at 14-over par 230 followed by local favourite, John Yasinchuk of Terrace, B.C. at 22-over par 238.
The play of the day went to Patrick Kelly of Vancouver, B.C. who carded an albatross on the par 5 hole #6.
TERRACE, B.C. – Gudmund Lindbjerg of Port Moody, B.C. locked up his second provincial victory at the 2009 B.C. Senior Men’s Championship today at Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club in Terrace, B.C.
Lindbjerg shot an impressive 1-under par 71, finishing with a three day total score of 72-73-71=216 to defeat runner-up Bill Wilms of Delta, B.C. by 5 strokes. Wilms claimed second place at 5-over par 221 followed by Steve Berry of Sooke, B.C. in third at 6-over par 222 and John Gallacher of Burnaby, B.C. at 8-over par 224 for fourth.
Click here for the final round results
“This win feels really good,” says Lindbjerg. “It’s very tough to defend and this course was a real challenge. You really have to manage this course - you don’t just bang the driver every hole. I stayed calm and played well with the help of a great caddie.”
With his win today, Lindbjerg will captain the B.C. team to the Canadian Senior Men’s Championship at Gorge Vale Golf Club in Victoria, B.C. The team representing B.C. for the inter-provincial championship will be Lindbjerg, Wilms, Berry and Gallacher.
In the Super Senior division, Bill Wilms of Delta, B.C. repeated for the title at 5-over par 221. Ron Petersen of Coquitlam, B.C. finished in second at 14-over par 230 followed by local favourite, John Yasinchuk of Terrace, B.C. at 22-over par 238.
The play of the day went to Patrick Kelly of Vancouver, B.C. who carded an albatross on the par 5 hole #6.
Cam Burke Goes Back-To-Back at Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship
Ontario native to return to RBC Canadian Open
Blainville, Que. (RCGA) – Cam Burke of New Hamburg, Ont. once again captured Canada’s most prestigious amateur golf crown, carding a final round 4-under par (70-69-68-68—275) 68 to win back-to-back titles at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.
Burke finished the 105th playing of the Canadian amateur at 13-under par to become only the fourth competitor in the championship’s history to repeat in a stroke-play format.
“Anytime you win a national championship it’s great - it doesn’t matter if you’ve won 10 in a row,” said Burke. “The win is extra special considering the guys in this field. (Nick) Taylor and (Matt) Hill are really impressive players.”
Heading into the final round leading at 9-under par, Burke would match his tournament best round of 68 thanks to a timely eagle on the par-5, 515 yard 8th hole.
“The 8th hole was the turning point for me,” added Burke. “Mitch (Sutton) was putting on a great charge and the eagle gave me some breathing room at a crucial time.”
After striping his 302 yard drive down the middle of the fairway, Burke had just 213 yards left to the pin. He’d stick his approach to 12-feet before sinking the putt and getting to 12-under par. He’d card two birdies and a bogey on his back nine to finish at 68 a single stroke ahead of London, Ont. native Mitch Sutton.
Burke’s eagle would prove critical as Sutton - a member of Team Canada’s National Developmental Team and a two-time Canadian junior champion - put on an impressive rally which got him to within one-stroke of the eventual champion.
While Sutton’s play was impressive, so was the confidence Burke showed draining a two-foot putt for the win on No. 18.
“I’ve never had a longer two-footer in my life,” joked Burke.
The Eastern Michigan University senior who will head back to school in two-weeks is a second alternate at the USGA’s (United States Golf Association’s) 2009 U.S. Amateur Championship which takes place August 24-30 at Southern Hills Country Club and Cedar Ridge Country Club in Tulsa, Okla.
The 22-year old said he would be back for a shot to three-peat in 2010 when the Canadian amateur heads to London, Ont. Next year’s event will be co-hosted by London Hunt and Country Club and Redtail Golf Course.
With the win, Burke also earns an exemption into the 2010 RBC Canadian Open to be held at the storied St. George’s Golf Club in Toronto. He finished T129th and failed to make the cut at Canada’s only PGA TOUR event this year after shooting a 74-73—147 (+3).
Sutton, who will head to North Carolina State University in the fall, finished second this week in Blainville, a single-shot back of Burke at (71-67-70-68—276) 12-under.
Three players T3rd at 5-under par including the Royal and Ancient’s (R&A’s) Nos. 1 and 4 ranked amateur golfers in the world, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. and Matt Hill of Forest, Ont. respectively. The other player was Dundas, Ont. native Mackenzie Hughes.
A complete list of players and results for the 105th playing of the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship can be found online at www.rcga.org.
The following are final scores for Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.
1. Cam Burke, New Hamburg, ON, *70-69-68-68-275 -13
2. Mitch Sutton, London, ON, *71-67-70-68-276 -12
3. Mackenzie Hughes, Dundas, ON, *70-76-69-68-283 -5
3. Nick Taylor, Abbotsford, BC, *72-68-70-73-283 -5
3. Matt Hill, Forest, ON, *65-72-73-73-283 -5
6. Kevin Carrigan, Victoria, BC, *74-73-68-69-284 -4
6. Brett Cairns, Courtland, ON, *71-71-72-70-284 -4
6. Cory Renfrew, Victoria, BC, *67-73-72-72-284 -4
9. Darren Wallace, Langley, BC, *68-73-71-73-285 -3
10. Eugene Wong, North Vancouver, BC, *71-74-72-69-286 -2
10. Scott Stiles, Calgary, AB, *72-73-71-70-286 -2
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Blainville, Que. (RCGA) – Cam Burke of New Hamburg, Ont. once again captured Canada’s most prestigious amateur golf crown, carding a final round 4-under par (70-69-68-68—275) 68 to win back-to-back titles at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.
Burke finished the 105th playing of the Canadian amateur at 13-under par to become only the fourth competitor in the championship’s history to repeat in a stroke-play format.
“Anytime you win a national championship it’s great - it doesn’t matter if you’ve won 10 in a row,” said Burke. “The win is extra special considering the guys in this field. (Nick) Taylor and (Matt) Hill are really impressive players.”
Heading into the final round leading at 9-under par, Burke would match his tournament best round of 68 thanks to a timely eagle on the par-5, 515 yard 8th hole.
“The 8th hole was the turning point for me,” added Burke. “Mitch (Sutton) was putting on a great charge and the eagle gave me some breathing room at a crucial time.”
After striping his 302 yard drive down the middle of the fairway, Burke had just 213 yards left to the pin. He’d stick his approach to 12-feet before sinking the putt and getting to 12-under par. He’d card two birdies and a bogey on his back nine to finish at 68 a single stroke ahead of London, Ont. native Mitch Sutton.
Burke’s eagle would prove critical as Sutton - a member of Team Canada’s National Developmental Team and a two-time Canadian junior champion - put on an impressive rally which got him to within one-stroke of the eventual champion.
While Sutton’s play was impressive, so was the confidence Burke showed draining a two-foot putt for the win on No. 18.
“I’ve never had a longer two-footer in my life,” joked Burke.
The Eastern Michigan University senior who will head back to school in two-weeks is a second alternate at the USGA’s (United States Golf Association’s) 2009 U.S. Amateur Championship which takes place August 24-30 at Southern Hills Country Club and Cedar Ridge Country Club in Tulsa, Okla.
The 22-year old said he would be back for a shot to three-peat in 2010 when the Canadian amateur heads to London, Ont. Next year’s event will be co-hosted by London Hunt and Country Club and Redtail Golf Course.
With the win, Burke also earns an exemption into the 2010 RBC Canadian Open to be held at the storied St. George’s Golf Club in Toronto. He finished T129th and failed to make the cut at Canada’s only PGA TOUR event this year after shooting a 74-73—147 (+3).
Sutton, who will head to North Carolina State University in the fall, finished second this week in Blainville, a single-shot back of Burke at (71-67-70-68—276) 12-under.
Three players T3rd at 5-under par including the Royal and Ancient’s (R&A’s) Nos. 1 and 4 ranked amateur golfers in the world, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. and Matt Hill of Forest, Ont. respectively. The other player was Dundas, Ont. native Mackenzie Hughes.
A complete list of players and results for the 105th playing of the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship can be found online at www.rcga.org.
The following are final scores for Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.
1. Cam Burke, New Hamburg, ON, *70-69-68-68-275 -13
2. Mitch Sutton, London, ON, *71-67-70-68-276 -12
3. Mackenzie Hughes, Dundas, ON, *70-76-69-68-283 -5
3. Nick Taylor, Abbotsford, BC, *72-68-70-73-283 -5
3. Matt Hill, Forest, ON, *65-72-73-73-283 -5
6. Kevin Carrigan, Victoria, BC, *74-73-68-69-284 -4
6. Brett Cairns, Courtland, ON, *71-71-72-70-284 -4
6. Cory Renfrew, Victoria, BC, *67-73-72-72-284 -4
9. Darren Wallace, Langley, BC, *68-73-71-73-285 -3
10. Eugene Wong, North Vancouver, BC, *71-74-72-69-286 -2
10. Scott Stiles, Calgary, AB, *72-73-71-70-286 -2
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
British Columbia & Team Canada’s Kira Meixner Turns Professional
Richmond, B.C. native to make professional debut at this week’s Duramed Future’s Tour stop
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) - The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is pleased to congratulate Team Canada member Kira Meixner of Richmond, B.C. on her decision to pursue a career in professional golf.
Meixner’s jump to the professional ranks follows four seasons as a member of Canada’s National Women’s Amateur Team during which time she was a two-time winner (2007-08) of the British Columbia Women’s Amateur Championship.
Meixner will make her professional debut at this week’s stop on the Duramed Future’s Tour and then later this month compete in the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club in Calgary.
“I am very excited to take what I’ve learned at the amateur level into the next chapter of my golf career,” said Meixner. “I am looking forward to not only meeting but exceeding the challenge and demands of the world of professional golf.”
One of Canada’s top young amateur players, Meixner is no stranger to international competition having represented Canada at several prestigious events including the World Amateur Team Championship, the Ladies British Amateur Championship, the US Women’s Amateur Championship, the Mexican Ladies Amateur Championship and the Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.
A graduate of the British Columbia’s player development program, the 23-year old also completed a stellar collegiate career at Kent State University in 2008 that saw her compete in the NCAA Division I Championship, claim several NCAA victories and earn 2008 MAC Golfer of the Year honours.
“Kira has been one of Canada’s top amateur players for the past several years and we wish her all the best in her professional endeavors,” said Doug Roxburgh, RCGA Director of High Performance. “The National Team Program is designed to challenge our top athletes through the highest levels of competition and we believe that competitors like Kira are prepared and have the tools and commitment to strive for excellence at the professional level.”
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) - The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is pleased to congratulate Team Canada member Kira Meixner of Richmond, B.C. on her decision to pursue a career in professional golf.
Meixner’s jump to the professional ranks follows four seasons as a member of Canada’s National Women’s Amateur Team during which time she was a two-time winner (2007-08) of the British Columbia Women’s Amateur Championship.
Meixner will make her professional debut at this week’s stop on the Duramed Future’s Tour and then later this month compete in the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club in Calgary.
“I am very excited to take what I’ve learned at the amateur level into the next chapter of my golf career,” said Meixner. “I am looking forward to not only meeting but exceeding the challenge and demands of the world of professional golf.”
One of Canada’s top young amateur players, Meixner is no stranger to international competition having represented Canada at several prestigious events including the World Amateur Team Championship, the Ladies British Amateur Championship, the US Women’s Amateur Championship, the Mexican Ladies Amateur Championship and the Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.
A graduate of the British Columbia’s player development program, the 23-year old also completed a stellar collegiate career at Kent State University in 2008 that saw her compete in the NCAA Division I Championship, claim several NCAA victories and earn 2008 MAC Golfer of the Year honours.
“Kira has been one of Canada’s top amateur players for the past several years and we wish her all the best in her professional endeavors,” said Doug Roxburgh, RCGA Director of High Performance. “The National Team Program is designed to challenge our top athletes through the highest levels of competition and we believe that competitors like Kira are prepared and have the tools and commitment to strive for excellence at the professional level.”
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Monday, August 10, 2009
2009 BC Senior Men’s Amateur Championship set to go at Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club
TERRACE, BC - Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club will play host to the 2009 B.C. Senior Men’s Amateur Championship this week in Terrace, B.C.
“The BC Golf Association is very excited about featuring the Senior Men’s Championship in Terrace,” says Kris Jonasson, executive director of the BCGA. “It provides a unique opportunity for this beautiful part of the province to be highlighted for its quality of golf - it generates terrific excitement in the community and leads to greater popularity for the sport in the area.”
Reigning B.C. Senior Men’s Amateur champion, Gudmund Lindbjerg of Pitt meadows, B.C., will be returning to B.C.’s most prestigious senior men’s championship looking to defend his title.
The field will consist of 83 of British Columbia’s top senior men 50 and over. The Senior Men’s Championship is a 54-hole stroke play gross competition and consists of two divisions. The Senior division is for those between 55 and 64 as of the first day of the championship and the Super Senior division for those 65 and over as of the first day of the championship. All players will compete for the overall Championship.
The Zone Team Championship is held concurrently with the first and second rounds of play. Four man zone teams are named by each zone prior to the start of the tournament. The Zone Team championship uses the low 3 of 4 scores each day.
Live scoring, as well as tee times and pairing info will be available online at www.bcga.org
“The BC Golf Association is very excited about featuring the Senior Men’s Championship in Terrace,” says Kris Jonasson, executive director of the BCGA. “It provides a unique opportunity for this beautiful part of the province to be highlighted for its quality of golf - it generates terrific excitement in the community and leads to greater popularity for the sport in the area.”
Reigning B.C. Senior Men’s Amateur champion, Gudmund Lindbjerg of Pitt meadows, B.C., will be returning to B.C.’s most prestigious senior men’s championship looking to defend his title.
The field will consist of 83 of British Columbia’s top senior men 50 and over. The Senior Men’s Championship is a 54-hole stroke play gross competition and consists of two divisions. The Senior division is for those between 55 and 64 as of the first day of the championship and the Super Senior division for those 65 and over as of the first day of the championship. All players will compete for the overall Championship.
The Zone Team Championship is held concurrently with the first and second rounds of play. Four man zone teams are named by each zone prior to the start of the tournament. The Zone Team championship uses the low 3 of 4 scores each day.
Live scoring, as well as tee times and pairing info will be available online at www.bcga.org
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Final Field Announced for 2009 RCGA Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship
Blainville, Que. (RCGA) The Royal Canadian Golf Association announced today the final field of competitors set to challenge for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, August 9-13 at Club de golf Le Blainvillier.
The field will consist of 156 players, including all four members of Team Canada, fresh off their win at the Four Nations Cup which wrapped up August 7 at Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac.
Team Canada members include Abbotsford, B.C. native Nick Taylor, the top ranked amateur golfer in the world and a past Canadian Amateur champion, as well as Bright’s Grove, Ont. native, Matt Hill, currently listed as the world’s fifth best amateur golfer. Teammates Eugene Wong of North Vancouver, B.C. and Lindsay Renolds of Christina Lake, B.C. will be looking to claim their first Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.
Joining Team Canada in Blainville will be four members of the National Development team, including: Mitch Sutton of London, Ont., two-time Canadian Junior Boys champion, Albin Choi of Toronto, Julien Goulet of St. Roch de l'Achigan, Que. and Mathieu Rivard of Granby, Que.
Reigning Canadian Men’s Amateur champion, Cam Burke of New Hamburg, Ont., will also be returning to Canada’s most prestigious amateur golf championship looking to defend his title as well as Darren Wallace of Victoria, B.C., the 2004 Canadian Amateur Champion.
A total of 13 international players will be in the field representing Australia, England, New Zealand and the United States of America.
Of the seven players earning their way into the field via Saturday’s qualifier include, Roger Leclerc of Montréal, Luc Guilbault of Drummondville, Que., Jean-Philip Cornellier of Granby, Que., Brian Churchill-Smith of Oakville, Ont., Peter Wegmann of the USA, David Sheman of Newmarket, Ont. and Matthew Sim, Waterloo, Ont.
Sim and Sheman both qualified after outlasting Brady Atchison, of Stittsville, Ont., in a one-hole playoff for the last two spots.
“This will be my first Canadian Amateur,” said 22-year old Sim, who will tee-it-up as his first ever Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. “Qualifying feels that much better because I lost in a Saturday-qualifying playoff three years ago at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club.”
In addition to the stroke play championship, 10 provincial teams will be competing for the Willingdon Cup over the first two days of play. Alberta will look to capture their fourth consecutive title and fifth in the previous seven years.
Following Tuesday’s second round, the provincial team champions will be crowned and the field will be cut to the low 70 competitors and ties.
The field will consist of 156 players, including all four members of Team Canada, fresh off their win at the Four Nations Cup which wrapped up August 7 at Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac.
Team Canada members include Abbotsford, B.C. native Nick Taylor, the top ranked amateur golfer in the world and a past Canadian Amateur champion, as well as Bright’s Grove, Ont. native, Matt Hill, currently listed as the world’s fifth best amateur golfer. Teammates Eugene Wong of North Vancouver, B.C. and Lindsay Renolds of Christina Lake, B.C. will be looking to claim their first Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.
Joining Team Canada in Blainville will be four members of the National Development team, including: Mitch Sutton of London, Ont., two-time Canadian Junior Boys champion, Albin Choi of Toronto, Julien Goulet of St. Roch de l'Achigan, Que. and Mathieu Rivard of Granby, Que.
Reigning Canadian Men’s Amateur champion, Cam Burke of New Hamburg, Ont., will also be returning to Canada’s most prestigious amateur golf championship looking to defend his title as well as Darren Wallace of Victoria, B.C., the 2004 Canadian Amateur Champion.
A total of 13 international players will be in the field representing Australia, England, New Zealand and the United States of America.
Of the seven players earning their way into the field via Saturday’s qualifier include, Roger Leclerc of Montréal, Luc Guilbault of Drummondville, Que., Jean-Philip Cornellier of Granby, Que., Brian Churchill-Smith of Oakville, Ont., Peter Wegmann of the USA, David Sheman of Newmarket, Ont. and Matthew Sim, Waterloo, Ont.
Sim and Sheman both qualified after outlasting Brady Atchison, of Stittsville, Ont., in a one-hole playoff for the last two spots.
“This will be my first Canadian Amateur,” said 22-year old Sim, who will tee-it-up as his first ever Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. “Qualifying feels that much better because I lost in a Saturday-qualifying playoff three years ago at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club.”
In addition to the stroke play championship, 10 provincial teams will be competing for the Willingdon Cup over the first two days of play. Alberta will look to capture their fourth consecutive title and fifth in the previous seven years.
Following Tuesday’s second round, the provincial team champions will be crowned and the field will be cut to the low 70 competitors and ties.
Team Canada Wins 2009 Four Nations Cup
Final match results from Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac
Laval-sur-le-Lac, Que. (RCGA) – Team Canada won two of three morning foursome matches and five of six afternoon singles matches against Australia to win the 2009 Four Nations Cup in Laval-sur-le-Lac, Que.
The convincing team victory marked the second time Canada has won the prestigious international event and first since winning in 2001 on home soil at Lambton Golf and Country Club in Toronto. For team captain Derek Ingram, the victory was a culmination of team chemistry and stellar play throughout the championship.
“The boys all played terrific golf and are absolutely pumped to win this event,” said Ingram, assistant coach of Canada’s national amateur team. “To come in and beat a team like Australia that has dominated this event over the years is a true measure of how well our guys competed. The whole team played so well consistently throughout the event and I can’t say enough how proud I am to see them win the title.”
In morning foursome action, Canada and Australia squared off in the event’s marquee matchup with Canada winning two of three morning contests. Eugene Wong and Darren Wallace got the team started with a 4&3 victory over Daniel Beckmann and Lester Peterson while Nick Taylor and David Markle edged out Brendan Smith and Jordan Sherratt 1-UP. Matt Jager and Matt Giles got the aussie’s on the board with a 2-UP victory over Matt Hill & Lindsay Renolds.
In the afternoon singles matches, Canadians Nick Taylor (3&2), Matt Hill (6&5), Lindsay Renolds (4&3), Eugene Wong (7&6) and David Markle (2-UP) were all victorious while Darren Wallace squared his match with Australian counterpart Lester Peterson.
For Taylor, the world’s top ranked amateur, team chemistry played a huge role in the team’s successful showing.
“Canada has only won the event one other time and Australia has pretty much been the team to beat so it feels pretty special to win it,” said Taylor. “All week, it was just so great to be around the guys; we spent a lot of time together and we were all rooting each other on in our matches so coming together the way we did has just been an awesome experience.”
On the other side of the draw, Japan took two of three morning matches and 4 ½ of six afternoon singles matches against New Zealand to win the point and capture third place honours.
Team Canada won 7 ½ of nine total final round matches against Australia to claim their third and decisive point of the tournament. The Canucks proved to be the dominant team of the championship winning 23 of 27 total matches over the three-day competition.
DAY 3 RESULTS - MORNING FOURSOME MATCHES
CANADA vs AUSTRALIA
Eugene Wong & Darren Wallace vs Daniel Beckmann & Lester Peterson CAN 4&3
Matt Hill & Lindsay Renolds vs Matt Jager & Matt Giles AUS 2-UP
Nick Taylor & David Markle vs Brendan Smith & Jordan Sherratt CAN 1-UP
NEW ZEALAND vs JAPAN
Scott Johnson& Thomas Spearman-Burn vs Satoshi Kodaira & Tomoharu Otsuki JPN 2&1
Daniel Pearce & Peter Spearman-Burn vs Shingi Tomimura & Yutaro Kuga NZ 2&1
Ryan Fox & Ben Wallace vs Yuki Usami & Keisuke Otawa JPN 3&2
DAY 3 RESULTS - AFTERNOON SINGLES MATCHES
CANADA vs AUSTRALIA
Eugene Wong vs Jordan Sherratt CAN 7&6
Darren Wallace vs Lester Peterson ALL SQUARE
Lindsay Renolds vs Brendan Smith CAN 4&3
Dave Markle vs Daniel Beckmann CAN 2-UP
Matt Hill vs Matt Jager CAN 6&5
Nick Taylor vs Matt Giles CAN 3&2
NEW ZEALAND vs JAPAN
Scott Johnson vs Yutaro Kuga JPN 1-UP
Thomas Spearman-Burn vs Shingi Tomimura NZ 2&1
Daniel Pearce vs Tomoharu Otsuki ALL SQUARE
Ryan Fox vs Satoshi Kodaira JPN 2&1
Peter Spearman-Burn vs Keisuke Otawa JPN 5&4
Ben Wallace vs Yuki Usami JPN 1-UP
TEAM TOTAL SCORING
CANADA 3 points (23 of 27 matches won)
AUSTRALIA 2 points (13 of 27 matches won)
JAPAN 1 points (12 of 27 matches won)
NEW ZEALAND 0 points (6 of 27 matches won)
(Team total points earned by winning at minimum 5 of 9 daily matches)
For more information on the Four Nations Cup including tournament team rosters and scoring, please visit www.rcga.org/fournationscup.
Now in its 12th playing, the Four Nations Cup is a team competition between Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand played bi-annually since 1987. Historically, Australia has won the event all but twice, having been defeated by Japan in 1997 and Canada in 2001. Team Canada claimed victory at the event in 2001 on home soil at Lambton Golf & Country Club in Toronto.
The three-day, round-robin match play event used a Ryder Cup style format with daily matches against each country consisting of three foursomes (alternate shot) matches in the mornings and six singles matches in the afternoons.
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Laval-sur-le-Lac, Que. (RCGA) – Team Canada won two of three morning foursome matches and five of six afternoon singles matches against Australia to win the 2009 Four Nations Cup in Laval-sur-le-Lac, Que.
The convincing team victory marked the second time Canada has won the prestigious international event and first since winning in 2001 on home soil at Lambton Golf and Country Club in Toronto. For team captain Derek Ingram, the victory was a culmination of team chemistry and stellar play throughout the championship.
“The boys all played terrific golf and are absolutely pumped to win this event,” said Ingram, assistant coach of Canada’s national amateur team. “To come in and beat a team like Australia that has dominated this event over the years is a true measure of how well our guys competed. The whole team played so well consistently throughout the event and I can’t say enough how proud I am to see them win the title.”
In morning foursome action, Canada and Australia squared off in the event’s marquee matchup with Canada winning two of three morning contests. Eugene Wong and Darren Wallace got the team started with a 4&3 victory over Daniel Beckmann and Lester Peterson while Nick Taylor and David Markle edged out Brendan Smith and Jordan Sherratt 1-UP. Matt Jager and Matt Giles got the aussie’s on the board with a 2-UP victory over Matt Hill & Lindsay Renolds.
In the afternoon singles matches, Canadians Nick Taylor (3&2), Matt Hill (6&5), Lindsay Renolds (4&3), Eugene Wong (7&6) and David Markle (2-UP) were all victorious while Darren Wallace squared his match with Australian counterpart Lester Peterson.
For Taylor, the world’s top ranked amateur, team chemistry played a huge role in the team’s successful showing.
“Canada has only won the event one other time and Australia has pretty much been the team to beat so it feels pretty special to win it,” said Taylor. “All week, it was just so great to be around the guys; we spent a lot of time together and we were all rooting each other on in our matches so coming together the way we did has just been an awesome experience.”
On the other side of the draw, Japan took two of three morning matches and 4 ½ of six afternoon singles matches against New Zealand to win the point and capture third place honours.
Team Canada won 7 ½ of nine total final round matches against Australia to claim their third and decisive point of the tournament. The Canucks proved to be the dominant team of the championship winning 23 of 27 total matches over the three-day competition.
DAY 3 RESULTS - MORNING FOURSOME MATCHES
CANADA vs AUSTRALIA
Eugene Wong & Darren Wallace vs Daniel Beckmann & Lester Peterson CAN 4&3
Matt Hill & Lindsay Renolds vs Matt Jager & Matt Giles AUS 2-UP
Nick Taylor & David Markle vs Brendan Smith & Jordan Sherratt CAN 1-UP
NEW ZEALAND vs JAPAN
Scott Johnson& Thomas Spearman-Burn vs Satoshi Kodaira & Tomoharu Otsuki JPN 2&1
Daniel Pearce & Peter Spearman-Burn vs Shingi Tomimura & Yutaro Kuga NZ 2&1
Ryan Fox & Ben Wallace vs Yuki Usami & Keisuke Otawa JPN 3&2
DAY 3 RESULTS - AFTERNOON SINGLES MATCHES
CANADA vs AUSTRALIA
Eugene Wong vs Jordan Sherratt CAN 7&6
Darren Wallace vs Lester Peterson ALL SQUARE
Lindsay Renolds vs Brendan Smith CAN 4&3
Dave Markle vs Daniel Beckmann CAN 2-UP
Matt Hill vs Matt Jager CAN 6&5
Nick Taylor vs Matt Giles CAN 3&2
NEW ZEALAND vs JAPAN
Scott Johnson vs Yutaro Kuga JPN 1-UP
Thomas Spearman-Burn vs Shingi Tomimura NZ 2&1
Daniel Pearce vs Tomoharu Otsuki ALL SQUARE
Ryan Fox vs Satoshi Kodaira JPN 2&1
Peter Spearman-Burn vs Keisuke Otawa JPN 5&4
Ben Wallace vs Yuki Usami JPN 1-UP
TEAM TOTAL SCORING
CANADA 3 points (23 of 27 matches won)
AUSTRALIA 2 points (13 of 27 matches won)
JAPAN 1 points (12 of 27 matches won)
NEW ZEALAND 0 points (6 of 27 matches won)
(Team total points earned by winning at minimum 5 of 9 daily matches)
For more information on the Four Nations Cup including tournament team rosters and scoring, please visit www.rcga.org/fournationscup.
Now in its 12th playing, the Four Nations Cup is a team competition between Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand played bi-annually since 1987. Historically, Australia has won the event all but twice, having been defeated by Japan in 1997 and Canada in 2001. Team Canada claimed victory at the event in 2001 on home soil at Lambton Golf & Country Club in Toronto.
The three-day, round-robin match play event used a Ryder Cup style format with daily matches against each country consisting of three foursomes (alternate shot) matches in the mornings and six singles matches in the afternoons.
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Canada and Australia to Square Off in Final Round of 2009 Four Nations Cup
Round two morning and afternoon match results from Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac
Laval-sur-le-Lac, Que. (RCGA) – Team Canada swept its three morning foursome matches and then won 5 ½ of six afternoon singles matches to take share of the overall team lead with Australia into the final round of play at the Four Nations Cup in Laval-sur-le-Lac, Que.
In morning foursome action, Canada faced New Zealand and swept all three matches with Matt Hill of Bright’s Grove, Ont. and Lindsay Renolds of Christina Lake, B.C. winning 1-UP over Daniel Pearce and Peter Spearman-Burn; Nick Taylor and David Markle winning 4&3 over Ryan Fox and Ben Wallace; and Eugene Wong of North Vancouver, B.C. and Darren Wallace of Langley, B.C. getting past Scott Johnson and Thomas Spearman-Burn 2&1.
In the afternoon singles matches, Canadians Matt Hill (4&3), Eugene Wong (3&2), Lindsay Renolds (4&2), Darren Wallace (5&4) and David Markle (3&2) were all victorious while Nick Taylor, the world’s #1 ranked amateur battled back from three holes down through 14 to finish his match with New Zealand’s Peter Spearman-Burn all square.
In the day’s other matchup, Australia won two of three morning foursome matches with Japan and then 3 ½ of six afternoon singles matches. Daniel Beckman (3&1), Jordan Sherratt (4&3) and Lester Peterson (6&5) were all victorious while Matt Giles squared his match with Japan’s Yuki Usami.
Peterson, a legendary amateur player acting as Australian team captain this week, has been a surprise story at Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac having been pressed into action as a team alternate with Daniel Nisbet unable to compete thus far due to illness.
Canada dominated New Zealand Thursday winning 8 ½ of nine total second round matches to claim their second point of the tournament. The Canucks have won 15 ½ of 18 matches thus far setting up a much anticipated showdown with defending champion Australia to cap Friday’s final round.
The defending champions from Australia captured 5 ½ out of nine matches against Japan on Thursday to earn their second point of the championship and will face Canada tomorrow having won 11 ½ of 18 matches thus far.
Final round action gets underway at 8:00 am Friday with Canada facing Australia and New Zealand facing Japan in morning foursome and afternoon singles matches.
DAY 2 RESULTS - MORNING FOURSOME MATCHES
CANADA vs NEW ZEALAND
Eugene Wong & Darren Wallace vs Scott Johnson & Thomas Spearman-Burn CAN 2&1
Matt Hill & Lindsay Renolds vs Daniel Pearce & Peter Spearman-Burn CAN 1-UP
Nick Taylor & David Markle vs Ryan Fox & Ben Wallace CAN 4&3
AUSTRALIA vs JAPAN
Daniel Beckmann & Lester Peterson vs Satoshi Kodaira & Tomoharu Otsuki JPN 5&4
Matt Jager & Matt Giles vs Keisuke Otawa & Yutaro Kuga AUS 3&2
Brendan Smith & Jordan Sherratt vs Yuki Usami & Shingi Tomimura AUS 3&2
DAY 2 RESULTS - AFTERNOON SINGLES MATCHES
CANADA vs NEW ZEALAND
Eugene Wong vs Daniel Pearce CAN 3&2
Darren Wallace vs Thomas Spearman-Burn CAN 5&4
Lindsay Renolds vs Ben Wallace CAN 4&2
Dave Markle vs Scott Johnson CAN 3&2
Matt Hill vs Ryan Fox CAN 4&3
Nick Taylor vs Peter Spearman-Burn
AUSTRALIA vs JAPAN
Lester Peterson vs Yutaro Kuga AUS 6&5
Jordan Sherratt vs Shingi Tomimura AUS 4&3
Brendan Smith vs Tomoharu Otsuki JPN 4&3
Daniel Beckmann vs Satoshi Kodaira AUS 3&1
Matt Jager vs Keisuke Otawa JPN 1-UP
Matt Giles vs Yuki Usami All Square
TEAM TOTAL SCORING
CANADA 2 points (15 ½ of 18 matches won)
AUSTRALIA 2 points (11 ½ of 18 matches won)
JAPAN 0 points (5 ½ of 18 matches won)
NEW ZEALAND 0 points (3 ½ of 18 matches won)
(Team total points earned by winning at minimum 5 of 9 daily matches)
For more information on the Four Nations Cup including tournament schedule, team rosters and scoring, please visit www.rcga.org/fournationscup.
Now in its 12th playing, the Four Nations Cup is a team competition between Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand played bi-annually since 1987. Historically, Australia has won the event all but twice, having been defeated by Japan in 1997 and Canada in 2001. Team Canada claimed victory at the event in 2001 on home soil at Lambton Golf & Country Club in Toronto
The three-day, round-robin match play event uses a Ryder Cup style format with daily matches against each country consisting of three foursomes (alternate shot) matches in the mornings and six singles matches in the afternoons.
Practice rounds ran August 3rd and 4th with championship play running from August 5th to 7th.
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Laval-sur-le-Lac, Que. (RCGA) – Team Canada swept its three morning foursome matches and then won 5 ½ of six afternoon singles matches to take share of the overall team lead with Australia into the final round of play at the Four Nations Cup in Laval-sur-le-Lac, Que.
In morning foursome action, Canada faced New Zealand and swept all three matches with Matt Hill of Bright’s Grove, Ont. and Lindsay Renolds of Christina Lake, B.C. winning 1-UP over Daniel Pearce and Peter Spearman-Burn; Nick Taylor and David Markle winning 4&3 over Ryan Fox and Ben Wallace; and Eugene Wong of North Vancouver, B.C. and Darren Wallace of Langley, B.C. getting past Scott Johnson and Thomas Spearman-Burn 2&1.
In the afternoon singles matches, Canadians Matt Hill (4&3), Eugene Wong (3&2), Lindsay Renolds (4&2), Darren Wallace (5&4) and David Markle (3&2) were all victorious while Nick Taylor, the world’s #1 ranked amateur battled back from three holes down through 14 to finish his match with New Zealand’s Peter Spearman-Burn all square.
In the day’s other matchup, Australia won two of three morning foursome matches with Japan and then 3 ½ of six afternoon singles matches. Daniel Beckman (3&1), Jordan Sherratt (4&3) and Lester Peterson (6&5) were all victorious while Matt Giles squared his match with Japan’s Yuki Usami.
Peterson, a legendary amateur player acting as Australian team captain this week, has been a surprise story at Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac having been pressed into action as a team alternate with Daniel Nisbet unable to compete thus far due to illness.
Canada dominated New Zealand Thursday winning 8 ½ of nine total second round matches to claim their second point of the tournament. The Canucks have won 15 ½ of 18 matches thus far setting up a much anticipated showdown with defending champion Australia to cap Friday’s final round.
The defending champions from Australia captured 5 ½ out of nine matches against Japan on Thursday to earn their second point of the championship and will face Canada tomorrow having won 11 ½ of 18 matches thus far.
Final round action gets underway at 8:00 am Friday with Canada facing Australia and New Zealand facing Japan in morning foursome and afternoon singles matches.
DAY 2 RESULTS - MORNING FOURSOME MATCHES
CANADA vs NEW ZEALAND
Eugene Wong & Darren Wallace vs Scott Johnson & Thomas Spearman-Burn CAN 2&1
Matt Hill & Lindsay Renolds vs Daniel Pearce & Peter Spearman-Burn CAN 1-UP
Nick Taylor & David Markle vs Ryan Fox & Ben Wallace CAN 4&3
AUSTRALIA vs JAPAN
Daniel Beckmann & Lester Peterson vs Satoshi Kodaira & Tomoharu Otsuki JPN 5&4
Matt Jager & Matt Giles vs Keisuke Otawa & Yutaro Kuga AUS 3&2
Brendan Smith & Jordan Sherratt vs Yuki Usami & Shingi Tomimura AUS 3&2
DAY 2 RESULTS - AFTERNOON SINGLES MATCHES
CANADA vs NEW ZEALAND
Eugene Wong vs Daniel Pearce CAN 3&2
Darren Wallace vs Thomas Spearman-Burn CAN 5&4
Lindsay Renolds vs Ben Wallace CAN 4&2
Dave Markle vs Scott Johnson CAN 3&2
Matt Hill vs Ryan Fox CAN 4&3
Nick Taylor vs Peter Spearman-Burn
AUSTRALIA vs JAPAN
Lester Peterson vs Yutaro Kuga AUS 6&5
Jordan Sherratt vs Shingi Tomimura AUS 4&3
Brendan Smith vs Tomoharu Otsuki JPN 4&3
Daniel Beckmann vs Satoshi Kodaira AUS 3&1
Matt Jager vs Keisuke Otawa JPN 1-UP
Matt Giles vs Yuki Usami All Square
TEAM TOTAL SCORING
CANADA 2 points (15 ½ of 18 matches won)
AUSTRALIA 2 points (11 ½ of 18 matches won)
JAPAN 0 points (5 ½ of 18 matches won)
NEW ZEALAND 0 points (3 ½ of 18 matches won)
(Team total points earned by winning at minimum 5 of 9 daily matches)
For more information on the Four Nations Cup including tournament schedule, team rosters and scoring, please visit www.rcga.org/fournationscup.
Now in its 12th playing, the Four Nations Cup is a team competition between Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand played bi-annually since 1987. Historically, Australia has won the event all but twice, having been defeated by Japan in 1997 and Canada in 2001. Team Canada claimed victory at the event in 2001 on home soil at Lambton Golf & Country Club in Toronto
The three-day, round-robin match play event uses a Ryder Cup style format with daily matches against each country consisting of three foursomes (alternate shot) matches in the mornings and six singles matches in the afternoons.
Practice rounds ran August 3rd and 4th with championship play running from August 5th to 7th.
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Mitch Sutton Successfully Defends Canadian Junior Boys Title
Toronto’s Brandon Ng claims Canadian Juvenile title
Kitchener, Ont. (RCGA) – It was a battle to the finish, but when the divots settled at the 2009 Canadian Junior Boys Championship at Westmount Golf and Country Club, Mitch Sutton of London, Ont. was once again crowned champion.
Sutton fired a final round 1-under par 72 to finish at 6-under par and edge out third round leader Justin Shin of Maple Ridge, B.C.
Shin and Sutton both held the lead numerous times during the final round, but a double bogey five on No. 17 for Shin all but sealed the deal for Sutton.
“Tough break for Justin on No. 17,” said Sutton, shortly after coming out of the scoring tent. “He had a plugged lie in the bunker and ended up double bogeying. It was tough to watch, but it worked out well for me. I’m speechless right now. These past few weeks have been a blur.”
The win marks Sutton’s second in as many years at the Canadian Juniors. Sutton also claimed the Golf Association of Ontario’s (GAO’s) Investors Group Junior Boys' Match Play Championship on July 24th.
Last year at the Canadian Junior Boy’s Championship, Sutton outlasted Calgary’s Jack Wesche, who lost his drive on the final hole of the event before eventually double bogeying, and handing the lead over to Sutton.
This win was almost a mirror image of 2008’s final round, with Sutton finding himself in a sprint to the finish line with one of his playing partners. Like last year, Sutton managed to prevail.
“Last year’s win definitely helped prepare me for today’s finish,” added Sutton. “I had some nerves coming in on the back and my hands started to get a little shaky on a few putts. I thought back to last year, and how that panned out for me, which helped to calm me down.”
With the win, Sutton becomes the seventh competitor since the championship’s origin in 1938 to successfully defend his Canadian Junior Boys Championship title. Sutton, 17, is eligible for next year’s championship where he can look to become only the second to three-peat, with Winnipeg’s Rob McMillan (1992-1994) being the lone champion to accomplish the feat.
Despite the late blunder, Shin managed to finish T2nd with Dundas, Ont’s Mackenzie Hughes. Both tallied matching 5-under par 287’s.
Sutton and Shin will have little time to reflect on today’s events, as both head to the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship which takes place August 9-13 at Club de golf Le Blainvillier in Blainville, Que.
In the 16-years of age and younger Juvenile Division, Toronto’s Brandon Ng (16) sailed to victory with his 4-under par 288 finish, which was also good enough for a T4th in the junior boy’s competition.
“Today’s win feels great, especially because it’s my last year in the age category,” said Ng. “I’m looking forward to next year, where hopefully I will play just as well or better.”
The following are the final scores for the Canadian Junior Boys Championship for Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Westmount Golf and Country Club.
1. Mitch Sutton, London, ON, *73-67-74-72-286 -6
2. Mackenzie Hughes, Dundas, ON, *71-69-78-69-287 -5
2. Justin Shin, Maple Ridge, BC, *69-71-73-74-287 -5
4. Brandon Ng, Toronto, ON, *69-73-76-70-288 -4
4. Riley Wheeldon, Courtenay, BC, *72-71-71-74-288 -4
6. Sam Holland, New Minas, NS, *71-75-73-70-289 -3
7. Patrick Williams, Toronto, ON, *72-75-74-69-290 -2
8. Luke Ovenden, Georgetown, ON, *79-71-69-74-293 +1
9. Brent McKenzie, Cambridge, ON, *75-72-74-73-294 +2
9. Jesse Gibson, Saskatoon, SK, *78-72-71-73-294 +2
11. Corey Conners, Listowel, ON, *75-73-76-71-295 +3
11. Brian Churchill-Smith, Oakville, ON, *75-74-75-71-295 +3
11. Samuel Rochette, Pont-Rouge, QC, *76-77-71-71-295 +3
11. Albin Choi, Toronto, ON, *69-75-77-74-295 +3
11. Daniel Kim, Toronto, ON, *79-72-70-74-295 +3
16. Adam Svensson, Surrey, BC, *72-79-73-72-296 +4
17. Scott Malo, Calgary, AB, *76-76-76-69-297 +5
17. Richard Jung, Toronto, ON, *75-72-79-71-297 +5
17. Charlie Hughes, Maple Ridge, BC, *76-77-73-71-297 +5
20. Alexis Gemme Piacente, Montréal, QC, *73-76-77-73-299 +7
20. Taylor Pendrith, Richmond Hill, ON, *74-75-75-75-299 +7
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Kitchener, Ont. (RCGA) – It was a battle to the finish, but when the divots settled at the 2009 Canadian Junior Boys Championship at Westmount Golf and Country Club, Mitch Sutton of London, Ont. was once again crowned champion.
Sutton fired a final round 1-under par 72 to finish at 6-under par and edge out third round leader Justin Shin of Maple Ridge, B.C.
Shin and Sutton both held the lead numerous times during the final round, but a double bogey five on No. 17 for Shin all but sealed the deal for Sutton.
“Tough break for Justin on No. 17,” said Sutton, shortly after coming out of the scoring tent. “He had a plugged lie in the bunker and ended up double bogeying. It was tough to watch, but it worked out well for me. I’m speechless right now. These past few weeks have been a blur.”
The win marks Sutton’s second in as many years at the Canadian Juniors. Sutton also claimed the Golf Association of Ontario’s (GAO’s) Investors Group Junior Boys' Match Play Championship on July 24th.
Last year at the Canadian Junior Boy’s Championship, Sutton outlasted Calgary’s Jack Wesche, who lost his drive on the final hole of the event before eventually double bogeying, and handing the lead over to Sutton.
This win was almost a mirror image of 2008’s final round, with Sutton finding himself in a sprint to the finish line with one of his playing partners. Like last year, Sutton managed to prevail.
“Last year’s win definitely helped prepare me for today’s finish,” added Sutton. “I had some nerves coming in on the back and my hands started to get a little shaky on a few putts. I thought back to last year, and how that panned out for me, which helped to calm me down.”
With the win, Sutton becomes the seventh competitor since the championship’s origin in 1938 to successfully defend his Canadian Junior Boys Championship title. Sutton, 17, is eligible for next year’s championship where he can look to become only the second to three-peat, with Winnipeg’s Rob McMillan (1992-1994) being the lone champion to accomplish the feat.
Despite the late blunder, Shin managed to finish T2nd with Dundas, Ont’s Mackenzie Hughes. Both tallied matching 5-under par 287’s.
Sutton and Shin will have little time to reflect on today’s events, as both head to the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship which takes place August 9-13 at Club de golf Le Blainvillier in Blainville, Que.
In the 16-years of age and younger Juvenile Division, Toronto’s Brandon Ng (16) sailed to victory with his 4-under par 288 finish, which was also good enough for a T4th in the junior boy’s competition.
“Today’s win feels great, especially because it’s my last year in the age category,” said Ng. “I’m looking forward to next year, where hopefully I will play just as well or better.”
The following are the final scores for the Canadian Junior Boys Championship for Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Westmount Golf and Country Club.
1. Mitch Sutton, London, ON, *73-67-74-72-286 -6
2. Mackenzie Hughes, Dundas, ON, *71-69-78-69-287 -5
2. Justin Shin, Maple Ridge, BC, *69-71-73-74-287 -5
4. Brandon Ng, Toronto, ON, *69-73-76-70-288 -4
4. Riley Wheeldon, Courtenay, BC, *72-71-71-74-288 -4
6. Sam Holland, New Minas, NS, *71-75-73-70-289 -3
7. Patrick Williams, Toronto, ON, *72-75-74-69-290 -2
8. Luke Ovenden, Georgetown, ON, *79-71-69-74-293 +1
9. Brent McKenzie, Cambridge, ON, *75-72-74-73-294 +2
9. Jesse Gibson, Saskatoon, SK, *78-72-71-73-294 +2
11. Corey Conners, Listowel, ON, *75-73-76-71-295 +3
11. Brian Churchill-Smith, Oakville, ON, *75-74-75-71-295 +3
11. Samuel Rochette, Pont-Rouge, QC, *76-77-71-71-295 +3
11. Albin Choi, Toronto, ON, *69-75-77-74-295 +3
11. Daniel Kim, Toronto, ON, *79-72-70-74-295 +3
16. Adam Svensson, Surrey, BC, *72-79-73-72-296 +4
17. Scott Malo, Calgary, AB, *76-76-76-69-297 +5
17. Richard Jung, Toronto, ON, *75-72-79-71-297 +5
17. Charlie Hughes, Maple Ridge, BC, *76-77-73-71-297 +5
20. Alexis Gemme Piacente, Montréal, QC, *73-76-77-73-299 +7
20. Taylor Pendrith, Richmond Hill, ON, *74-75-75-75-299 +7
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
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