Hawkesbury, On (May 14, 2015) – Top junior golfers from Quebec and Eastern Ontario will gather at the 5^th annual CJGA Quebec Junior Open at Hawkesbury Golf and Curling Club in Hawkesbury, Ontario. Juniors will battle for exemptions in several international events as well as points for the Golf Quebec’s Order of Merit and CJGA’s National Order of Merit.

The CJGA Quebec Junior Open is an invitation only event that recognizes top junior golfers in the province of Quebec and Eastern Ontario. The Canadian Junior Golf Association in partnership with Golf Quebec conducts the event, to give exceptional junior golfers in Quebec and Eastern Ontario the opportunity to develop and showcase their competitive skills at the highest level of tournament golf. Exclusive to the Quebec Junior Open, divisional champions will receive a covenant spot on CJGA Team Canada at the IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego, California.

“We are very excited to continue our strong partnership with Golf Quebec. This relationship allows both organizations’ junior golfers to compete at a high level” said CJGA’s Managing Director of Tour Operations John Lawrence. “This year’s field is perhaps the strongest we have seen in tournament history and Hawkesbury should prove to be a tough test.”

“We are extremely happy to partner with the CJGA for this event and give our players another high level competition. The field is strong this week and the fact that 3 spots are available to gain access to the Boys’ Provincial Championship gives an extra incentive to the Golf Québec players to play well at the CJGA Quebec Junior Open” said Eric Couture, Tournament Director for Golf Quebec.

Built in 1967, Hawkesbury Golf & Curling Club offers a challenging golf outing to all levels of players. The mature, tree-lined fairways and difficult, elevated greens are trademarks of this course that has a reputation of playing much harder than its length indicates.

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

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

Boys
Brandon Lacassse
Félix Normand
Brendan Smith
Éric Marshall

Girls
Julia Malone
Emily Chu
Annie Lacombe
Noémie Ouellette

Schedule of Events:
May 16 10:00 AM: Tournament Registration
May 16 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Round 1 Tee Times – Crossover
May 17 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Round 2 Tee Times – Crossover
May 17 5:30 PM: Awards Presentation

Tournament Information: CJGA Quebec Junior Open

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:
Nate Benton
CJGA Tournament Operations Assistant
Canadian Junior Golf Association
nate.benton@cjga.com