Cousineau Surpasses Weather and Playoff to Win Sunice Junior Classic at Val de Lacs

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STE. SOPHIE, QC (August 11, 2008) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) hosted the Sunice Junior Classic at Val de Lacs Golf Club, where constant rain did not stop some of Ontario and Quebec’s top junior golfers from a spirited competition in an event that was shortened to 27 holes. The Boys 14-16 Division ended in an exciting playoff between Carl Cousineau of Delson, Que. and Louis-Philippe Dandoy of Boucherville, Que. Cousineau prevailed, winning the first hole to clinch his first victory with the CJGA with a final score of 121 (+14).

Cousineau tried his best to control his nerves while competing in the playoff,  “The playoff went well, but it was very scary,” admitted Cousineau. “I putted well and made par. I knew I would have to at least par the hole to stay in the competition, and when I sunk the ball, it made me extremely happy.” Placing third in his division was Charles Verschelden of St-Lambert, Que.

In other divisional races, Caroline Ciot of Brossard, Que. won the Girls Division with a final score of 136 (+29). “My short game was really good these past two days. For the rest of the summer, I plan to play in a few more tournaments and just practice as much as I can,” explained Ciot. Placing second was Camille Mignault of Varennes, Que.

In the Boys 13 & Under Division, Eric-James Boffey of Brossard Que. played two steady rounds, and finished the tournament with a score of 115 (+8). “I decided to focus on the game shot by shot, instead of focusing on the score,” said Boffey. “This strategy really worked for me, so I am going to try to use it for all my upcoming tournaments too.” Lucas Greco of Montreal, Que. came second and

Brandon Gauthier of Laval, Que. finished third.  Jason Prevost of Beaconsfield, Que. won the Boys 17-19 Division, finishing with a score of 121 (+14). “My irons were definitely the strength of my game,” said Prevost.  Brendan Sander of Ottawa, Ont. placed second in his division, while Fabrizio D’Angelo of Laval, Que. finished third.

Notes

• The par 4, 6th hole played as the most difficult hole with an average score of 6.00
• The par 3, 11th hole played as the easiest, with an average score of 3.00
• Sunice is distributed by Fletcher Leisure Group in Canada
• Rain forced cancellation of the back nine during Sunday’s opening round.

LEXUS Skills Winners
Long Drive
13 & Under: Lucas Greco
Boys 14-16: Carl Cousineau

Closest to the Pin
Girls: Camille Mignault
Boys 13 & Under: Lucas Greco
Boys 14-16: Carl Cousineau

Weather
Sunday, August 10th: Thunderstorms, 19°C
Monday, August 11th: Rain, 20°C

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