IJGT Team USA Captures 6th Annual Mizuno North America Cup
BLUFFTON, S.C. (July 10, 2008) – Despite a strong effort from CJGA Team Canada, a very talented and deserving American side earned their fourth Mizuno North America Cup title today at Colleton River Plantation Golf Club in Bluffton, S.C. IJGT Team USA collected 10.5 out of a possible 14 points on Thursday to earn a convincing 18.5 to 9.5 win.
IJGT Team USA rebounded strongly after falling behind 4.5 to 2.5 after the first round fourball matches to win handily in foursome and singles matches. Despite the score, CJGA Team Canada put in a valiant effort led by playing captain Troy Bulmer of Saskatoon, Sask. and Stephane Boudreau of Dieppe, N.B. who both won all three of their matches.
“The Americans put in a phenomenal effort today and throughout the event,” said John Lawrence, non-playing captain of CJGA Team Canada. “Our team never gave up and the score failed to show the determination and effort put forth by CJGA Team Canada. We look forward to 2009 in Toronto.”
The 2009 Mizuno North America Cup will be hosted by Weston Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ont. in July.
ABOUT MIZUNO
Mizuno has built a reputation for producing the best forged irons in the industry. Mizuno's popular line of MP irons has become the choice of many top players in golf and the PGA Tour. Mizuno has established a reputation in the game improvement area with the success of the MX series of irons. The company is also very well known for their wedges, woods, putters, bags and accessories. For additional information please visit www.mizunocda.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.
ABOUT THE IJGT
The mission of the International Junior Golf Tour is to provide exceptional junior golfers with the opportunity to develop and showcase their competitive skills while setting high standards to preserve the traditions and integrity of the game. Nearly 2000 junior golfers compete on the IJGT representing 45 states and over 30 countries. Founded in 1995 for junior golfers ages 11-19 the IJGT helps to promote aspiring collegiate players the opportunity to compete in a series of events against the highest quality of U.S. and international competition all while being ranked nationaly by Junior Golf Scoreboard and Golfweek. For more information please visit www.ijgt.com.
For Additional Information:
Rick Betts
Director, Media Relations and Communications
Canadian Junior Golf Association
Work: 1.877.508.1069 Ext. 233
Cell: 416.708.1482
rick.betts@cjga.com
