Unfavorable Weather Forces Early Finish of CJGA Northern Ontario PGA Junior Championship MARKHAM, ON- After two windy days of competition the storm finally hit and the CJGA Northern Ontario PGA Junior Championship was cut to a two round event. At the second and final day of competition at Cedar Green Golf Club in Sudbury, juniors showcased their talents despite the poor weather conditions. In the Boys 13 & Under Division Dexton Abresch, 13, of Hanmer, Ont. finished first with a two-day total of 168. Thirteen-year-old Craig Simmons of Iroquois Falls, Ont. totaled 147 for the two days earning him second place. Shawn Gniazdoski, 13, of Sudbury finished third. Scott Whalen dominated the Boys 14 – 16 Division finishing the tournament with an impressive two-day total of 142. This 16-year-old native of Garson, Ont., said he played so well because he was familiar with the course the event was held at. Runner-up was Brook Albion, 16, from Sudbury, Ont. who shot 147 after the two days of competition. Brennan Doyle, 15, also from Sudbury, Ont., finished in third place with a two-day total of 160. In the Boys 17 – 19 Division, Matthew Maloney, 17, from Keswick, Ont. shot an impressive score of 153, highlighted by a second round 72 which earned him first place in the division. Roddy McLeod, 18, from Hanmer, Ont., finished in second place only two strokes behind the leader. Greg Board, 17, from Barrie, Ont. finished in third place with a two-day total of 159. Heather Cudmore, 18, of Blind River, Ont. finished in first place in the Girls Division. 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 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: Jenni Condon Communications Assistant Canadian Junior Golf Association 1-877-508-1069 Ext. 235 jenni.condon@cjga.com