CJGA Returns to Florida for World Junior Challenge in December

PRINTABLE BROCHURE (PDF)

MARKHAM, ON (October 14, 2008) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) will take its show on the road this December for the 16th installment of the CJGA World Junior Challenge.  Ginn Reunion Resort in Reunion (Orlando) Fla. will host the four day tournament from December 27th to 30th.

The Golfweek ranked tournament promises to once again feature a strong international field of competitors for an event that has grown in both prestige and awareness.  Tournament entry will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

Ginn Reunion Resort, only a short drive from Walt Disney World, offers three world class golf courses on its property and tournament competitors will have an opportunity to play the Legacy and Independence courses over four days.  A parent/junior best ball competition will be offered on December 27th on the Legacy course, followed by three tournament rounds.

Junior golfers and their families are encouraged to take advantage of the discounted accommodation and golf rates offered to tournament participants at Ginn Reunion Resort.   Discounted hotel and golf rates will be offered from December 20th to January 2nd.

*Accommodation Options

One Bedroom Villa: $161 USD per night
Two Bedroom Villa: $255 USD per night
Three Bedroom Townhouse: $255 USD per night

*Rates do not include resort fees and taxes of 13% and 9% respectively.

Golf Rates (All three golf courses on the property)

Junior Golfer: $52.50
Family: $85

Ginn Reunion Resort is home to the LPGA Ginn Open as well as Annika Sorenstam’s Golf Academy.  For additional information about the event and for a printable registration from, please print off the official CJGA World Junior Challenge brochure. The link is at the top of the page.  If you require further info, please do not hesitate to contact the CJGA at 1.877.508.1069.

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:
Jason Gendron
Tournament Director, CJGA World Junior Challenge
1.877.508.1069 Ext. 226
jason.gendron@cjga.com

11/27/2008