July 21, 2004

Abbotsford, BC - Overnight rain softened the course for the final round of the Ping Western Canadian Junior Championship at Ledgeview Golf & Country Club, creating prime scoring conditions for the field. The event was a huge success for everyone involved including parents, spectators, players, sponsors and staff who were treated to entertaining golf and remarkable
weather from beginning to end.

Sean Patrick, 18, of Abbotsford, B.C. came away with the Boys' 17-19 division and low overall score after posting a three day total of 215 (+5). "I kept the ball in play and didn't make many mistakes," said Patrick, of his first victory of the season. "I just played really solid." Steven Dales, 19, of Abbotsford, B.C. took second place in the division, one stroke behind Patrick after firing an impressive final round 68. Brandon Hemphill, 18, of Sammamsih, Wash. finished third, three shots of the pace.

Melissa Mabanta, 15, of Langley, B.C. continued her strong play with a final round 75 to win the Girls Division. "My iron play was very good today, I hit so many greens," said Mabanta. The victory was her first of the season with the CJGA. Caroline Kim, 16, of Port Coquitlam, B.C. was the runner-up after a solid 76. Chelsey Lollar, 18, of Rosedale, B.C. and Julie Kim, 16, of Surrey, B.C. tied for third place.

The Boys' 14-16 division was taken by Mike Lepp, 15, of Abbotsford, B.C. in his first CJGA event. "I didn't putt very well, but I hit so many greens it didn't matter," said Lepp, of his three day total of 218. Nick Taylor, 16, of Abbotsford, B.C. finished second while Joon Lee, 14, of Surrey, B.C. was third.

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About the CJGA:
Established in 1994, 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 the game. Through its six stage developmental program, the CJGA introduces the game to juniors as young as five and offers competitive multiple day events for the more advanced golfer. In 2004, the CJGA will conduct over 80 tournaments across Canada. Included in the tournament schedule is a number of qualifying events for international tournaments initiated to give juniors the chance to represent their country, to test their skills against the rest of the world and to give them the opportunity to gain exposure to college coaches. The CJGA is a registered not-for-profit Amateur Athletic Association with Revenue Canada.

For more information on the CJGA, please call 1-877-508-1069 or look us up
on the web at www.cjga.com.

For Additional Information:

Nat Wilkes
Communications
Canadian Junior Golf Association

Rick Betts
Director, Media Relations and Communications
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1.877.508.1069
rick.betts@cjga.com