CJGA World Junior Challenge Finds New Home
- Ginn Reunion Resort to Host for Next Three Years -
Markham, Ont. (June 4, 2007) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is pleased to announce a new home for the CJGA World Junior Challenge. Ginn Reunion Resort in Orlando, Fla. will host the prestigious event for the next three years. It is scheduled to run from December 27th to 30th.
As the home of the LPGA Tour’s Ginn Open and previous host of the Golf Channel’s Big Break reality show, Ginn Reunion boasts three golf courses designed by some of the biggest names in golf. The resort is also the new home of the Annika Sorenstam Golf Academy.
“The quality of the venue as well as the close proximity to Orlando’s family attractions will make this an attractive choice for both Canadians and international players,” said Earl Fritz, CJGA Executive Director. “We’re excited to enter into this partnership with Ginn Reunion and look forward to the inaugural event in December.”
The CJGA World Junior Challenge will enter its 16th year in 2007. The Golfweek ranked event includes a parent/junior best ball on December 27th followed by three rounds of tournament competition. Past participants have included junior golfers from such countries as Japan, Colombia, Mexico, and Spain in addition to Canada and the United States. Discounted accommodation and golf rates will be available to competitors and their families before and after the tournament.
The CJGA will begin accepting applications immediately. The tournament will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. For additional information on Ginn Reunion Resort please visit www.reunionresort.com.
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
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