Lee Continues Winning Ways at University

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Vancouver, B.C. (April 7, 2008) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) opened its national qualifying schedule for  the Euro Junior Golf Cup this past weekend at University G.C. in Vancouver, B.C.  A fantastic performance was turned in by Kevin Lee of Surrey, B.C. who led all competitors with a two round score of 145 (+1) highlighted by an opening round 69 (-3).

Lee, 13, overcame the harsh weather conditions on Sunday in earning his second consecutive CJGA division CJGA title ahead of Kevin Kwon, 12, of Coquitlam, B.C.  “I played really well yesterday but struggled today,” admitted Lee.  The conditions were much worse today and I had trouble with my driver.”  Kwon, a winner at the CJGA season opening event at Northview,  finished ten strokes back of Lee while Curtis Chan of Richmond, B.C. and Cameron Davison of Duncan, B.C. tied for third at 158 (+14).

Though her first win did not come easy, Christine Wong managed to pull it off after a playoff decided the Girls Division.  Wong posted rounds of 75 and 76 for a 151 (+7) total, matched by Anica Yoo of Port Coquitlam after the two battled back and forth on Sunday.  It was Wong who earned the win after an exciting playoff.  “It was great to win it in a playoff,” admitted Wong after the round.  “I played really consistent this weekend.”

Jay Kim, 15, of Surrey overcame a two-stroke first round deficit in Sunday’s final round to earn his first career CJGA title in the Boys 14 – 16 Division.  Kim posted rounds of 75 and 79 for a 154 (+10) total and a three shot victory ahead of first round leader James Fahy of Vancouver, B.C.  “I hung in there and kept scrambling today,” said Kim.  “I made a lot of good up and downs.” 

In the Boys 17 – 19 Division it was a Winnipeg, Man. resident who emerged victorious as Burke Wiebe, 17, closed with back to back birdies on Sunday to pull away from Jimmy Lu of Surrey, B.C.  Wiebe posted a final round 76 (+4) for a two-day total of 155 (+11) and a four-shot win.  “I played pretty decent today with the exception of one hole,” said Wiebe.  “I drove the ball well and putted well.  The course was great.”

Notes

• Kevin Lee led all competitors in birdies with nine.
• Four eagles were converted on Saturday on the par-5, fifth hole.
• Lee successfully defended the CJGA title he won in 2007 at University
• Burke Wiebe was a member of CJGA Team Canada East at the 2006 Lipton Brisk Canada Cup
• The par-5, fifth hole played as the easiest over the two days with an average score of 4.58.
• The par-4, second hole played as the most difficult with an average score of 5.41.

The CJGA British Columbia schedule will continue on April 26th and 27th with the CJGA Nike Golf Junior Series/Stephen Ames Cup Qualifier.

Weather
Saturday, April 5th: 6°C, Overcast
Sunday, April 6th: 7°C, Rain

LEXUS Skills Competitions Winners

Closest to the Pin

Girls – Christine Wong
Boys 13 & Under – Donald Qiu
Boys 14-16 – Junho Lee
Boys 17-19 – Jimmy Lu

Girls – Christine Wong
Boys 13 & Under –Cameron Davison
Boys 14-16 – Jay Kim
Boys 17-19 – Burke Wiebe

About the CJGA
Registered federally as a not-for-profit association, the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is dedicated to providing Canada's junior golfers with the necessary skills and knowledge required to lay a foundation for a future in competitive golf. Through its six-stage competitive development program that focuses on tournaments, clinics, international competitions, and mentoring programs with PGA Tour professionals, the CJGA introduces the game to juniors as young as five and offers competitive multi-day events for the more advanced golfer.  The CJGA acts as a feeder system to provincial and national competitions, collegiate and university golf, as well as professional and recreational golf. For more information please visit www.cjga.com.

The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partners, HSBC Bank Canada and LEXUS.

For Additional Information:
Rick Betts
Director, Media Relations and Communications
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1.877.508.1069 Ext. 233
rick.betts@cjga.com