CAMBRIDGE, ON (July 1, 2008) – Bright skies framed another successful day in the Canadian Junior Golf Association’s (CJGA) TaylorMade-adidas Golf Invitational at Whistle Bear Golf Club hosted by PGA Tour Winner, and Cambridge native, Ian Leggatt. The day was highlighted by Samuel Hebert of the Boys 13& Under Division who won his division and shot the tournament’s low score of 144 (E).

“Today went well, I was three-under after 6 and I made four birdies today,” said Hebert. “I just want to continue shooting around par for the rest of the season so I can better prepare myself for Scotland where I will play for CJGA Team Canada.”  Ryan Borg of Mississauga, Ont. finished second in his division, while Josh Whalen of Napanee, Ont. finished in third.

In other divisional races, Julia Hodgson of Unionville, Ont. maintained her lead to win the Girls Division with a two day score of 148 (+4). “The first day I was really on my game, but then I got really nervous on the second day, I was shaking on every putt,” admitted Hodgson. “I’ll be busy with tournaments for the rest of the month.  I just hope I can continue playing the same.”   In second place, just three strokes behind was Alyssa Kwon of Richmond Hill, Ont and Lauren Bowerman-Ritchie captured third. Jamie Dodds of Union, Ont won the Boys 14-16 Division with a impressive two day total of 147 (+3).

“The course was hard, but I played well and grounded it out,” explained Dodds. “It was really helpful having a sign bearer around. It made me a little more nervous, but knowing where I stood in the match really helped me out.” Zack Kempa of Brantford, Ont. finished the day in second place while Michael Whalen of London, Ont. placed third.  In the Boys 17-19 Division, Jeff Gelinas of Windsor, Ont. won his division with a two day score of 146 (+2). “Today went pretty well, it was really tiring, but I managed to hit a lot of greens and a lot of fairways, so it was a successful day,” said Gelinas. In second place was Brendan Leonard of Cambridge, Ont. and in third was Josh Bamberger of Waterloo, Ont.

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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:
Danielle Gatschene
Communications Assistant
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1.877.508.1069 Ext. 228
danielle.gatschene@cjga.com

Rick Betts
Director, Media Relations and Communications
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1.877.508.1069 Ext. 233
rick.betts@cjga.com