Budd Leads at CJGA Nike Golf Junior Championship
Uxbridge, Ont. (August 30, 2007) – An impressive second round 73 (+1) has given Toronto, Ontario’s Russell Budd, 16, a slim one shot lead at the Canadian Junior Golf Association’s (CJGA) Nike Golf Junior Championship. The tournament, now in its third year, is hosted by Wooden Sticks Golf Club in Uxbridge, Ont. and will wrap up on Friday.
Budd played steady golf on Thursday to overtake first round leader Jonathan Kim-Moss, 16, of Mississauga, Ont. in the Boys 14 – 16 Division with a two round total of 148 (+4). Kim-Moss is following closely behind at 149 after posting a 76 on Thursday. North Vancouver, B.C. resident Bryan Lichimo, 16, sits in third spot at 154 (+10) after carding a 75.
Rebecca Lee-Bentham has a stranglehold on the Girls Division after firing a 75 today for a two-day total of 149 (+5). She leads Calgary, Alta. resident Juanita Rico by eight strokes. “I struggled a bit with my short game but I hit my driver and irons well,” said Lee-Bentham. “I want to stay aggressive tomorrow.” Michelle Lee, 15, of Mississauga, Ont. is currently third.
“I didn’t hit the ball great but I kept on making pars,” admitted Burlington, Ont. native Michael Gligic, 17, who leads the Boys 17 – 19 Division by two shots after posting a second round 73 (+1). “Par is a good score here so I’ll be looking to hit as many greens as possible tomorrow.” He leads Will Thornburrow, 17, of Toronto while Luke Dempsey, 17, of Bedford, N.S. sits in third at 152 (+8).
The Boys 13 & Under Division will wrap up tomorrow morning as play was suspended due to darkness. Tee-times for the final round will get underway at 1:00 p.m.
About Nike Golf
Based in Thornhill, Ontario, Nike Golf Canada markets, sells and distributes industry leading Nike Golf golf equipment, apparel, balls, footwear, bags and accessories throughout Canada. Nike Golf is passionately dedicated to honouring and respecting the traditions and heritage of the game, and to providing committed golfers with the absolute best equipment in the game. For more information on Nike Golf Canada, visit www.nikegolf.ca. Editors and journalists seeking editorial information and downloadable images, visit www.nikegolf.com/presscenter.
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
(C) 416.708.1482
(E) rick.betts@cjga.com
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