Day 1 Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Calgary, AB (August 19, 2009) – “I am overjoyed with the results,” stated Chris Harries, manager of the Trinidad & Tobago team. That was a common feeling among all of the members of the visiting team as the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) conducted the first round of the 5th annual Stephen Ames Cup, presented by RBC at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club. The two sides competed in fourball matches, with five matches taking place and a total of five points available. The determined side from Trinidad & Tobago emerged with the lead after capturing four out of the available five points.
“It is a little bit of a surprise,” commented tournament host Stephen Ames. “But the kids played great. I think it is the first time that the Trinidad &Tobago team has lead after the first round while on Canadian soil. I think this might indicate a change in the pattern of the home team always winning.”
The day got underway with the Boys 15 & Under Division where Jake Delaney (Maraval, Trinidad) and Jessel Mohammed (San Fernando, Trinidad) lead 5 UP after the front nine. The Canadian side of Matt Williams (Calgary, AB) and Jesse Teron (Red Deer, AB) battled back on the back nine before falling 3 & 2.
In the Girls 21 & Under Division, Martine de Gannes (Diego Martin, Trinidad) and Kelsey Lou Hing (Maraval, Trinidad) entered the 18th hole leading 1 UP, but Canadians Alyssa Kwon (Richmond Hill) and Kiersten Klekner-Alt (Ottawa, ON) excelled under the pressure, birdying the final hole to earn half a point.
The Canadian side led throughout their match in the Boys 18 & Under Division as Matt Victoruk (Winnipeg, MB) and Eric Locke (Digby, NS) managed to earn a 3 UP lead through 10 holes, supporting each other during the round. The Trinidad & Tobago side was not to be outdone however as James Drew (Port of Spain, Trinidad) eagled the 15th hole and birdied the 16th hole to return the match to all square. “I really enjoyed playing in an international event,” said Locke, “I really got along well with my playing partners, they were good guys.”
The Boys 21 & Under Division concluded on the 17th hole with Trinidad & Tobago grabbing the final point with a 2&1 victory. Jordan Stephens (Arima, Trinidad) and Talin Rajendranath (San Fernando, Trinidad) played solid golf all day long and did not allow the Canadian side of Michael Ayotte (Whitby, Ont.) and Alex Dumais (East Caledon, Ont.) to get a chance of collecting any points.
1ST ROUND RESULTS – FOURBALL MATCHES
CJGA Team Canada |
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Trinidad & Tobago |
Match Result |
Jesse Teron
Matt Williams |
vs |
Jake Delaney
Jessel Mohammed |
Trinidad & Tobago 3&2 |
Alyssa Kwon
Kiersten Klekner-Alt |
vs |
Martine de Gannes
Kelsey Lou Hing |
All Square |
Matt Victoruk
Eric Locke |
vs |
Andrei Collins
James Drew |
All Square |
Jisoo Keel
Jamie Oleksiew |
vs |
Natalya Rahamatula
Monifa Sealy |
Trinidad & Tobago 4&3 |
Michael Ayotte
Alex Dumais |
vs |
Jordan Stephens
Talin Rajendranath |
Trinidad & Tobago 2&1 |
The event will continue tomorrow at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club with tee-times beginning at 8:00AM. Juniors will compete in foursome matches with five points available.
RBC AND THE RBC CANADIAN OPEN
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world class event on Canadian soil. RBC also sponsors all levels of amateur sport, from grassroots programs in local communities to national sport organizations and elite-level athletes.
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ABOUT THE CJGA
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is a registered Canadian amateur athletic association (RCAAA) not-for-profit registered federally with Revenue Canada. 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 Partner, LEXUS.
Brad Parkins
Chief Operations Officer
Canadian Junior Golf Association
(P) 905-947-1411 ext 221
(F) 905-947-9734
www.cjga.com
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