2008 Press Release
COMPLETE DAY 1 RESULTS (PDF)
COMPLETE DAY 2 RESULTS (PDF)
FINAL RESULTS (PDF)
Fife Golfing Association Wins its First Euro Junior Golf Cup
FIFE, SCOTLAND (August 1, 2008) – An ideal summer day helped CJGA Team Canada win the final day’s singles matches on Friday though it was the Fife Golfing Association who captured its first Euro Junior Golf Cup title at The Dukes Golf Club with 49 points.
CJGA Team Canada, led by Richmond, B.C. resident Curtis Chan who won all six of his matches in Scotland, earned 16.5 points on Sunday, 1.5 better than the Scottish side and 6 better than IJGT Team USA for a three-day total of 41.5 points and a second place finish. IJGT Team USA was third with 35.5 points.
“The team played with a lot of heart today and I’m proud of their effort,” said John Lawrence, non-playing captain of CJGA Team Canada. “We had a tough day on Thursday and were forced to play catch up. Congratulations to the Fife Golfing Association for their first win and also to IJGT Team USA for the fantastic competition.”
CJGA Team Canada had won the previous two Euro Junior Golf Cups in 2006 and 2007.
FINAL STANDINGS
FIFE GOLFING ASSOCIATION: 49 Points
CJGA TEAM CANADA: 41.5 Points
IJGT TEAM USA: 35.5 Points
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
Work: 1.877.508.1069 Ext. 233
Cell: 416.708.1482
rick.betts@cjga.com