Local golfer Egerter captures CJGA Ontario PGA Junior Open title FENWICK, ON- The Canadian Junior Golf Association completed the weather-delayed final round of the CJGA Ontario PGA Junior Open on Sunday at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club in Fenwick, Ont. The low score of the day and tournament was turned in by local golfer Andrew Egerter, 18, who closed with a one-over 72 for a 144 total. Egerter, of Thorold, Ont., led from start to finish in the Boys 17-19 Division, capturing the title by nine strokes ahead of his nearest competitor, Jacob Patte, 17, of Oshawa, Ont. "I came in here expecting to shoot a good number, and that's what I did," Egerter said. "But I'm just happy I could fight the conditions to keep my score down," adding that he was able to control his ball flight really well to deal with the wind along with the cold. The win is his first career CJGA victory, although he's planning to come back for more since he had fun at what he called a "great course." Nathan Peck, 17, of Tecumseh, Ont. moved up from fifth place, on the strength of his final round 77, to finish in third spot. Steven Jackson, 16, of Toronto, Ont. defended his title from the opening event of last year's Ontario CJGA schedules, thanks to a final round of 79 to go with his 76 first round score. "Going into 16, I was behind and I needed to make a birdie," Jackson said, "I did it and the other guy made a big number." Pars on the final two holes secured the win over his two competitors, who tied for second, two shots back. Jacqueline Stol of Peterborough, Ont. overcame a four-stroke deficit after nine holes to take the Girls Division by one stroke over Sarah Grigor of Oakville, Ont. "It feels good to win, but I could have played better," said Stol, 13. She hopes to improve her scoring average throughout the year. Stephanie Wright of Ancaster, Ont. finished her first CJGA event in third place. Brian Churchill-Smith of Oakville, Ont. won a see-saw battle with first round leader Elliott Whitley of Hamilton, Ont. in the Boys 13 and Under Division. Tied at 161 after 36 holes, Churchill-Smith's par on the first playoff hole outdid Whitley, who had made up two strokes to force the playoff. "After the 3-wood, the nerves were gone," Churchill-Smith said of his picture-picture tee shot in the playoff. It was an early birthday present for the 13-year-old about to turn 14 tomorrow. Patrick Cansfield of Port Huron, MI finished in third, four strokes back. About the Ontario PGA The Ontario PGA's philosophy is to provide Canadian golfers with the highest quality professional administrators, teachers, players and promoters of the game through superior training, education and member development. The Ontario PGA is the largest zone of the CPGA and represents approximately 1,100 of the 3,300 men and women who make up the Canadian PGA. About the CJGA/CPGA Zone Championships The CJGA and several CPGA zones have developed the CPGA Fund for deserving junior golfers looking to make the transition to a career in the Canadian golf industry through the CPGA. One boy and one girl in each CPGA zone will be awarded their first year CPGA enrollment fees based on athletic, academic, and community achievements. The CJGA conducts 6 CPGA Zone tournaments a year. About the CJGA As the official junior golf association in 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 the game. Through its six stage competitive development program, the CJGA introduces the game to juniors as young as five and offers competitive multi-day events for the more advanced golfer. In 2005, the CJGA will conduct over 90 tournaments across Canada. Included in the tournament schedule is a number of qualifying events for international tournaments initiated to give juniors the chance to represent their country, to test their skills against the rest of the world and to give them the opportunity to gain exposure to college coaches. The CJGA is a not-for-profit Canadian Registered Athletic Association with Revenue Canada. For Additional Information: Dan Plouffe Communications Assistant Canadian Junior Golf Association 1-877-508-1069 dan.plouffe@cjga.com Rick Betts Director, Media Relations and Communications Canadian Junior Golf Association 1.877.508.1069 Ext. 233 rick.betts@cjga.com