Bartlett Captures CJGA Northern Ontario PGA Junior Championship July 19th, 2004 SUDBURY, ON- Ideal conditions greeted competitors for the final round of the CJGA Northern Ontario PGA Junior Championship hosted by Timber Wolf Golf & Country Club in Sudbury, Ont. on Sunday. With tight races expected in every division, the juniors did not disappoint as winners were crowned, including low overall champion Cory Bartlett of Shanty Bay, Ont. Fresh off his recent victory as a member of CJGA Team Canada at the Mizuno North America Cup in South Carolina, the 15 year-old captured his first overall title as well as the Boys 14-16 Division after turning in an impressive second day card of 71. His 147 total earned him the division by two strokes ahead of Roddy McLeod, 16, of Hanmer, Ont. "I came in pretty confident," said the modest Bartlett. "I made quite a few putts on the back nine to hold on." Third place in the division went to Joseph Donnelly, 16, of Keswick, Ont. at 156. The Boys 17-19 Division was captured by local golfer Stefan Staneckyj, 19, of Garson, Ont. Staneckyj followed his impressive open round 71 with an 82 to hold on to the division by two strokes ahead of Mark Bania, 17, of Kitchener, Ont. and Matthew Sim, 17, of Oakville, Ont. "I had been playing well coming into this event and expected to be in the top three," said Staneckyj. "My short game was pretty solid this week." Another local golfer captured the Boys 13 & Under Division as Michael Grier 13, of Sudbury, Ont. was victorious in a tight race with Dexton Abresch, 13, of Hanmer, Ont. Grier pulled out the victory by two strokes. "I was able to keep my ball in the fairway off the tee with my driver," said Grier, of his first CJGA victory. Third place in the division went to Ben Merwin, 13, of Sudbury, Ont. The youngest competitor in the Girls Division proved that age is not a factor as she defeated her nearest competitor by two strokes. Jacqueline Stol, 13, of Ottawa, Ont. captured her second consecutive event after winning the CJGA Cedarhurst Junior Open last week. Second place in the division went to Natalie Desjardins, 17, of Haileybury, Ont. In third was Vanessa Stol, 15, of Ottawa, Ont. "The Northern Ontario PGA has long been a strong supporter of junior golf through our zone programs," said Dan Garagan. Executive Director of the Northern Ontario PGA. "We are excited about our new partnership with the CJGA and expect that the CJGA Northern Ontario PGA Junior Championship at Timber Wolf will prove to be a great experience for all participants." In 2004, 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. "Junior golfers today are the future of the Canadian golf industry," said Earl Fritz, CJGA Executive Director. "We are very pleased to offer the CPGA fund to future members of the CPGA to ensure that the transition is made easier." The Canadian Junior Golf Association boasts a tremendous amount of CPGA experience on its staff including former CPGA Champion and 22 year PGA Professional Richard Zokol, 2003 Saskatchewan PGA Junior Promoter of the Year, Kerry Schofield, 2001 Alberta PGA Player of the Year and 2002 Alberta PGA Junior Leader of the Year, Randy Robb, as well as CPGA member and Head Professional Michel Messier. About the CJGA: Established in 1993, 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 developmental program, the CJGA introduces the game to juniors as young as five and offers competitive multi-day events for the more advanced golfer. In 2004, the CJGA will conduct over 80 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 "registered Canadian amateur athletic association" with Revenue Canada. For Additional Information, please contact: Jason Davidson Manager, Media Relations and Communications Canadian Junior Golf Association 1.877.508.1069 jason.davidson@cjga.com Rick Betts Director, Media Relations and Communications Canadian Junior Golf Association 1.877.508.1069 rick.betts@cjga.com