Defending Champ Leads After First Round of CJGA World Junior Challenge

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REUNION, FLA. (December 28, 2008) – 2007 CJGA World Junior Challenge Champion, Zeyu He, fired an impressive opening round 72 (E) today at Ginn Reunion Resort in Reunion, Fla. to sit in a tie with Canadian John Krpan as the CJGA World Junior Challenge kicked off with an impressive 14 countries represented.

He, 17, who currently resides in Bradenton, Fla. but originally hails from China, was victorious in the Boys 14-16 Division in 2007 and is looking to duplicate the feat in the Boys 17-19 Division this year.  “I played okay today, it could have been better,” said He after the round.  “I am happy to be in the lead to help defend my title here at Ginn.”  Krpan, a resident of Burlington, Ont., posted four birdies and four bogeys on the day to match He.  He is the top Canadian in the event.  Xabier Basanez and Rocky Khara are currently tied for third at +2 in the division.

In other divisional races, Parker Page of Louisville, Kentucky leads the Boys 14-16 Division after posting a round of one-over 73.  Toronto, Ontario’s Lucas Kim is among four players tied for second at 74.  In the Girls Division, England’s Holly Clyburn and Levittown, New York’s Annie Park both fired opening rounds of 76 (+4) to grab a share of the lead.  Mississauga, Ontario’s Brogan McKinnon is the top Canadian at +11.  In the Boys 13 & Under Division, Colombia’s Juan Veloza leads by four strokes ahead of Matthew Plunkett of St. Augustine, Fla. after carding an opening round 75 (+3).

The CJGA World Junior Challenge will continue tomorrow on the Independence course beginning at 7:40 a.m. and will conclude Tuesday on the Legacy Course.

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.

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

12/28/2008