Malo Goes Low at Big Chief Beef Jerky Alberta Championship
OKOTOKS, AB (July 30, 2008) – Calgary’s Scott Malo turned in a tournament low round of 67 (-4) on Tuesday in leading wire to wire to capture the Big Chief Beef Jerky Alberta Championship at River's Edge Golf Club in Okotoks.
Malo, 16, recorded seven birdies during his final round after opening with a 75 (+4) on Monday for his first win of 2008 in the Boys 14 – 16 Division on the CJGA Junior Tour after two top-five finishes. “I hit my approach shots and putted really well this week,” said Malo. “I loved the course. The front nine was fun and the back was wide open.” Tanner Hicks of Calgary recovered from an 11 on the par-5 3rd hole to post an impressive 32 (-3) on the back nine and grab second spot while Travis Miller of Calgary finished third at 155 (+13).
Making his fourth CJGA start of the season, Calgary’s Steven Scheidt held off a hard charging Mitch Bach of Sundre, Alta. in the Boys 17 – 19 Division for his first career win. He posted rounds of 74 and 76 for a 150 total and a narrow one shot win. “I played pretty well overall,” admitted Scheidt. “I hit two bad tee shots but other than that it was good all around.” Nathan Shelemey of St. Albert, Alta. finished third in the flight at 154 (+12).
In other divisional races, Calgary products Chelcia Petersen and Rosie Jeon battled back and forth before Petersen emerged the victor. She posted rounds of 84 and 76 for a 160 total (+18) and a one shot win. “I putted well and hit some solid recovery shots,” said Petersen, who was making her first start of the year.
In the Boys 13 & Under Division, Richmond, B.C. resident Donald Qiu earned his first win of the year by seven shots ahead of Liam Fitzgerald of Calgary. He posted rounds of 81 and 83.
Notes
- High winds made scoring difficult at the River Spirit layout
- Big Chief Beef Jerky has been a CJGA sponsor since 2005
- The par-4 13th and 16th holes played as the most difficult with an average score of 6.25
- The par-4 1st hole played as the easiest with an average score of 4.75
Weather
July 28: Sunny but cool with strong winds
July 29: Cool in the morning, sunny and hot in the afternoon
About Big Chief Beef Jerky:
Big Chief tantalizing meat snacks are made by Alberta Fancy Sausage Ltd., an Alberta based company headquartered in Calgary. Big Chief uses only the finest Alberta Beef to produce superior quality meat snacks using carefully formulated blends of imported herbs and spices under the watchful eye of their meat specialists. When a great tasting, high protein, easy to manage, healthy snack is needed to curb a ravenous appetite, Big Chief answers the call.
For further information look up the Big Chief Beef Jerky at www.bigchiefbeefjerky.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
