rolling hills

Richmond Hill, ON (May 1, 2015) – The CJGA Linkster Tour is set to kick tomorrow the first of 35 national events with the CJGA Ontario Linkster Series at Rolling Hills Golf Club in Stouffville, Ontario. Juniors aged 13 and under will finally kick off the rust and compete in five age categories.

The Classic course at Rolling Hills Golf Club offers a variety of enjoyable playing options for golfers of all ages and skill levels. It’s rolling fairways almost all play up or downhill and is framed by many beautiful trees.

The small greens on the 4,010-yard Classic Course are very challenging targets and present a great opportunity to tune up the short game. The “grip it and rip it” golfer will enjoy challenging some of the medium-length par 4s with the driver. Don’t get over-confident, however, as strategically placed bunkers and small greens will make you pay for any shots that are off target.

The weather forecast is looking favourable for the junior golfers with temperatures projected to be in the low twenties.

The strong fields of juniors are sure to provide excitement on Saturday. Some player’s to keep an eye on are:

Boys 11-13
Kavith Ranchagoda, Richmond Hill, ON (3rd – 2014 CJGA National Order of Merit)
Carlito Reyes, Markham, ON (6th – 2014 CJGA National Order of Merit)

Boys 9-10
Andre Zhu, Richmond Hill, ON (1st – 2014 CJGA National Order of Merit)
Alex Long, Toronto, ON (6th – 2014 CJGA National Order of Merit)

Girls 10 -13
Elaine Giantsopoulos, Richmond Hill, ON (2nd – 2014 CJGA National Order of Merit)
Kelly Zhao, Toronto, ON (2014 Defending Champion)

Girls 9 & Under
Jia An, North York, ON (4th – 2014 CJGA National Order of Merit)

Boys 8 & Under
Jordan Hwang, Richmond Hill, ON (1st – 2014 CJGA National Order of Merit)
Sebastiano Mario Rollo, Milton, ON (2014 Runner Up)
Jacob Spurr, Mississauga, ON (3rd – 2014 CJGA National Order of Merit)

Schedule of Events:

Saturday May 2

9:00am – 11:30am – Tournament Registration
10:00am – 12:00pm – First round of competition
5:00pm – Awards Ceremony

Tournament Information: CJGA Ontario Linkster Series at Rolling Hills

Canadian Junior Golf Association

The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is a “registered Canadian amateur athletic association” (RCAAA) not-for-profit registered federally with Revenue Canada. The 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 Partner, Freedom 55 Financial, which provides financial security advice and planning for Canadians.

For Additional Information:
Chris Hawke
CJGA Tournament Operations Assistant
Canadian Junior Golf Association
Chris.hawke@cjga.com