Tight Race After First Round of Euro Junior Golf Cup

St. Andrews, Scotland – (August 1, 2007) – The first round of the Euro Junior Golf Cup was completed today in St. Andrews, Scotland as CJGA Team Canada faced off against the Fife Golf Association as well as the International Junior Golf Tour’s Team USA.  Both Canada and Fife earned 14 ½ points on the day while the Americans follow closely behind with 13.

The top Canadian performers on the day were Calgary’s Jocelyn Alford, Toronto’s Brandon Ng, and Saskatoon’s Jesse Gibson as all three won both their matches.

The Euro Junior Golf Cup will continue on Thursday and Friday.

“The team came out and played very well,” said John Lawrence, the non-playing captain of CJGA Team Canada.  “The competition is very good here with both the Americans and Scottish representatives so we expect a close race.”

About the Euro Junior Golf Cup
The Euro Junior Golf Cup is one of the CJGA’s most reputable international tournaments. It will be held in St. Andrews, Scotland from August 1 – 3, 2007.  CJGA Team Canada will face off against the United States, represented by the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT), and the Fife Golf Union in the Ryder Cup style event.  Prior to their departure, CJGA Team Canada members will participate in an elite training camp conducted by CJGA national coach, Sean Foley, at Glen Abbey Golf Club.  John Lawrence will assume the role of non-playing captain for the CJGA Team Canada.  Tournaments will be held throughout the season for players to qualify for the CJGA Team Canada for the Euro Junior Golf Cup.

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
(O) 1.877.508.1069 Ext. 233
(M) 416.708.1482
rick.betts@cjga.com