Koo Runs Away With CJGA B.C. Fall Series Title

Harrison Mills, B.C. (September 10, 2007) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) opened its B.C. Fall Series schedule this past weekend at Sandpiper Golf Club in Harrison Mills, B.C. Langley, B.C. resident John Koo posted the low overall score for the event highlighted by an opening round 69 (-3).

The event was the final CJGA Teens on the Green World Championship Qualifier on the national schedule in 2007.

It was a convincing win for Koo as he posted a two-day total of 143 (-1) in capturing the Boys 17 – 19 Division by 14 strokes ahead of Ahmed Amlani, 17, of South Surrey, B.C.  “It wasn’t as good today as yesterday but I played pretty solid,” said Koo after the round.  “It always feels nice to shoot a score in the 60’s.”  Third place in the division went to Vincent Wang of Langley.

A playoff decided the Boys 14 – 16 Division as Nicholas Russell, 14, of Vancouver, B.C. made a par on the second extra hole to capture the title after posting rounds of 79 and 77 (+12).  “Riley and I know each other so the playoff was a bit more relaxed,” said Russell, referring to second place finisher Riley Nelson, 15, of Chilliwack, B.C.  Third place in the division went to Jesse Ostrosky, 16, of Gibsons, B.C.

Guuntas Sidhu, 12, of Port Coquitlam, B.C. held off his fellow competitors in the Boys 13 & Under Division to collect his first division title of 2007.  Sidhu posted rounds of 80 and 86 for a 166 total and a six-shot win ahead of Donald Qiu of Richmond, B.C.  “I didn’t play my best this weekend but my scores were steady enough to hold on to first,” said Sidhu.  Third place in the division went to Changmin Lee of Vancouver.

A division low 76 on Saturday gave Anica Yoo, 13, of Port Coquitlam, B.C. enough of a cushion to collect her second consecutive Girls Division title on the CJGA Junior Tour.  Yoo held off Lauren Taylor, 15, of Nelson, B.C. by a single stroke after posting a 160 two-day total.  “I got off to a good start this weekend and my putter worked well,” said Yoo.  Third place in the division went to Aram Choi, 15, of Surrey.

About Teens on the Green World Championship
The Teens on the Green World Championship has been played in Miami, Florida, Orlando, Florida, St Croix, U.S., Virgin Islands, Atlanta, Georgia and Las Vegas, Nevada.  The largest country participation was the last event in Atlanta, 2006 with attendance from over 50 plus Countries, and 45 U.S. States participating.  The purpose of this event is to expose junior golfers of the world to each other, and to college coaches seeking top talent, and intelligence.  The low overall junior golfer at each CJGA qualifying tournament event will earn an exemption.  Junior golfers who qualify will have their flight costs covered.  For additional information please visit www.teensonthegreen.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