Sayani Drains Putt on Final Hole to Capture First Divisional Crown
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Janetville, ON (May 17, 2010) – Kyle Sayani drained a 15 foot putt on the 18th green to secure first place in the Boys 15-19 Division at the CJGA Junior Worlds Qualifier. The former CJGA Team Canada member followed up a first round of 70 with a 76 on day two to claim the victory. The event was held at Wolf Run Golf Course in Janetville, ON which saw almost perfect day two weather conditions follow what was a cold and windy first round. All three divisions were very competitive and each produced first time winners on the tour in 2010.In the Boys 14 and Under Division, Lucas Lukovic, 13, of Caledon ended up running away with the title to win his first event of 2010. Lukovic shot rounds of 73 and 75 to defeat his nearest competitor by six strokes. “I played pretty well both days” said a satisfied Lukovic. “You have to hit it straight and keep it in play on this course.” Coming in second with a two-day total of 154 (+10) was Carter Simon, 13, of Sutton West. Third place went to Daniel Hao Guo, 13, of Markham who shot a two-day total of 155 (+11).
The Boys 15-19 Division came down to the final hole, with Kyle Sayani, 17, of Mississauga making a 15 foot putt to win by one and avoid a 3-way playoff. “I knew it was for the win” said Sayani of his final putt. “But I didn’t know it would have been a 3-way playoff.” Sayani shot a second round 76 for a total of 146 (+2) and credited his hot putter for his success. Tying for second place with two-day totals of 147 (+3) were Luke Shaughnessy, 17, of Peterborough and Stanley Heo, 18, of Uxbridge.
In her second start of the year, Yoo Rim Kang, 15, of Toronto was able to get her first victory of 2010. Kang had two birdies in her final round which propelled her to her second straight score of 86. “I hit a lot of greens this weekend and putted a lot better today” said Kang, who finished with a total score of 172 (+28). Second place went to Kennedy Bodfield, 13, of St. Catharines who finished seven shots behind with a total score of 179 (+35). Finishing in third place was Zaafina Naqvi, 12, of Sault Ste. Marie with a two-day score of 181 (+37).
All divisional winners will be invited to participate in two CJGA National Championships:
10th annual PING Canadian Junior Match Play championship
June 29 - July 2, 2010
St. Andrews Valley, Aurora, Ontario
13th annual Mizuno CJGA National Junior Golf Championship
August 16-19, 2010
Copetown Woods Golf Club, Copetown, Ontario
The next Ontario event takes place May 22-23 at DiamondBack Golf Club with the North America cup qualifier .
Weather:
Saturday May 15: 14 degrees; party cloudy
Sunday May 16: 18 degrees; sunny
Lexus Skills Competition Winners
Closest to the Pin
Girls – Yoo Rim Kang
Boys 14 & Under – Owen Bates
Boys 15-19 – Nicholas Crozier
Long Drive
Girls – Yoo Rim Kang
Boys 14 & Under – Matthew Meharg
Boys 15-19 – Luke Shaughnessy
About the CJGA
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is a “registered Canadian amateur athletic association” (RCAAA) not-for-profit registered federally with Revenue Canada.. 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 Partner, LEXUS.
For Additional Information:
John Lawrence
Managing Director, Tour Operations
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1-877-508-1069 ext. 227
John.lawrence@cjga.com
5/17/2010