MARKHAM, ON (July 31, 2008) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association conducted its annual fundraising tournament this past Monday at the KaneffGolf owned Lionhead Golf & Country Club in Brampton, Ont.  as a number of Canada’s top touring professionals were on hand to support the initiatives of the CJGA.

The day got underway with a clinic hosted by CJGA National Coach and PGA Tour swing coach, Sean Foley.  Sean introduced a number of the professionals who were on hand and discussed the finer points of both the physical and mental sides of the game.

The participants then played 18 holes on the difficult Legends layout.  On course contests included a number of Long Drives and Closest to the Pins as well as two “Beat the Junior” contests.  Mississauga, Ont. resident Brogan McKinnon handled the par-3 while Burlington, Ont. native Kristopher Kowalchuk assumed Long Drive duties. 

In addition to the professionals in attendance, a number of CJGA juniors rotated through groups during their round.  Special thanks to:

Brittany Davidson
Michelle Lee
Ryan Sevigny
Matthew LaRiviere
Yuvish Singh
Brandon Ng
Michael Bolger

A special congratulations to CJGA alumnus and Canadian Tour pro Will Mitchell who set the course record at Lionhead after firing a round of 70 (-2) on what is one of Canada’s most difficult rated courses.

After the round, a dinner banquet was held featuring guest speakers Cory Woron of TSN, Gerry Dobson of Sportsnet, CJGA Executive Director Earl Fritz, and special guest Damon Allen.

In all, nearly $50,000 was raised to support the CJGA in what was a fantastic day for all involved.  The CJGA Junior Golf Fundraiser will return in 2009.
 
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