August 26, 2006
View Results From Day 1
Markham, Ont. - CJGA Team Canada East was victorious in three of the four four-ball matches and halved the fourth at the opening round of the Lipton Brisk Canada Cup on Saturday at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont.
“It was a strong start for the eastern team but the tournament is far from over,” said Richard Zokol, CJGA national spokesperson and non-playing captain for CJGA Team Canada West. “Everyone played well today and we’re hoping to put some points on the board in tomorrow’s foursome matches.”
The western side ran into a hot Ryan Putnam who recorded six birdies and an eagle over 15 holes as he and his partner, Aaron Logan of Oakland, Ont., dispatched Nicholas Gagne, of Richmond, B.C. and Andrew Zaba of Deer Valley, Sask. 4 & 3 in the Boys 17 - 19 Division. After dropping two of the first three holes, Putnam and Logan stormed back, winning holes 6, 7, and 8 to open a lead they would not relinquish.
Buz Bowerman-Ritchie of Bowmanville, Ont. and Augusta James of Shelburne, Ont. turned in a solid performance on Saturday, defeating Kelsey Klatt of Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask. and Crystal Weiss of Regina, Sask. 7 & 5 in the Girls Division matchup. For Bowerman-Ritchie, it is her second consecutive appearance at the Lipton Brisk Canada Cup.
Courtland, Ontario’s Brett Cairns drained a clutch birdie putt on 18 to halve the Boys 14 – 16 Division match in what was perhaps the match of the day. Cairns paired with Will Thornburrow of Toronto, Ont. while the western side was represented by Burke Wiebe of Winnipeg, Man. and Bret Schneider of Regina, Sask.
Richard Jung of North York, Ont. and Lucas Kim, of Etobicoke, Ont. capitalized on a few costly errors by Kevin Kwon and Andy Yang, both of Coquitlam, B.C. on the back nine in winning their match 3 & 2.
The tournament, now in its fourth year, is the only one of its kind in Canada, pitting a team of eight junior golfers from the east against eight from the west. The Ryder Cup style event will be held on the North Course, site of the 2007 Canadian Open, beginning Friday, August 25th through August 27th.
The teams will compete in four-ball, foursomes, and singles matches over the three days to determine a winner. Former PGA Tour Professional and current CJGA National Spokesperson, Richard Zokol, will be on hand for all three days of the event. CJGA Team Canada West has captured the past two Canada Cup titles to hold an overall series lead of 2 – 1.
Tee-times for the second round foursome matches will run from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on the North Course at Angus Glen.
About Lipton Brisk
Brisk Iced Tea is a non-carbonated thirst quenching pure refreshment beverage with "attitude." Nothing cools you down and puts you on top of your golf game better than Brisk! Think Brisk on the golf course, in the restaurant, at the snack bar, in refreshment carts and in vending machines. Brisk is available in cans, single serve bottles, and several take home packages.You can also find Brisk on tap at many of your favourite restaurants.
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 our National Founding Partner, HSBC Bank Canada
For Additional Information:
Rick Betts
Director, Media Relations and Communications
Canadian Junior Golf Association
Office: 1.877.508.1069 Ext. 233
Cell: 416.708.1482
Email: rick.betts@cjga.com
CANADIAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION |
4TH ANNUAL
LIPTON BRISK CANADA CUP |
CJGA TEAM
CANADA WEST VS CJGA TEAM CANADA EAST |
ANGUS GLEN
GOLF CLUB-NORTH COURSE |
MARKHAM, ONT. |
AUGUST 26-28,
2006 |
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FIRST ROUND -
FOUR-BALL MATCHES |
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CJGA TEAM
CANADA EAST LEADS 3 1/2 TO 1/2 |
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CJGA TEAM CANADA EAST |
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CJGA TEAM CANADA WEST |
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MATCH RESULT |
| Player's Name |
City, Province |
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Player's Name |
City, State |
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| Ryan Putnam |
Georgetown, ON |
VS |
Nicholas Gagne |
Richmond, BC |
EAST 4 & 3 |
| Aaron Logan |
Oakland, ON |
Andrew Zaba |
Deer Valley, Sask. |
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| Brett Cairns |
Courtland, ON |
VS |
Burke Wiebe |
Winnipeg, MN |
HALVED |
| Will Thornburrow |
Toronto, ON |
Bret Schneider |
Regina, SK |
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| Richard Jung |
North York, ON |
VS |
Kevin Kwon |
Coquitlam, BC |
EAST 3 & 2 |
| Lucas Kim |
Etobicoke, ON |
Andy Yang |
Coquitlam, BC |
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| Augusta James |
Shelburne, ON |
VS |
Kelsey Klatt |
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK |
EAST 7 & 5 |
| Buz Bowerman-Ritchie |
Bowmanville, ON |
Crystal Weiss |
Regina, SK |
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