Laval, Que. (June 9, 2016) – The forth Quebec event of the season will provide Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) Junior Tour golfers the opportunity to earn an exemption to represent Team Canada East at the 2016 U.S Kids Golf Teen World Championship, which will be held in Pinehurst, North Carolina next month. Golfers will be competing at Islesmere Golf Club in Laval, Que. The CJGA Linkster tour will also play the course on Saturday. There will also be a Freedom 55 Clinics for Kids on Saturday morning to help improve technique.

The U.S Kids Golf Teens World Championship is truly unique with a total field size exceeding 1000 golfers over the last four years. The event includes most US states and over 20 countries from around the world represented. The five-day tournament format includes: opening and closing ceremonies, practice rounds, a three-day tournament as well as other activities.

Islesmere’s original 18 of its 27 holes were designed by Willie Park Jr.,one of the game’s most revered architects.  Islesmere is a tree-lined, narrow, strategic course; patience is truly a virtue here. Renowned Quebec course architect Howard Watson later added the other nine holes that complement the original 18 nicely.

Islesmere has held many professional tournaments over the years, including the men’s and women’s Canadian Opens, two Canadian PGA Championships, the Quebec Open, and the Montreal Open. Past winners of these events include Willie Lamb, Bob Gray, Stan Leonard, Moe Norman, Doug Ford and Byron Nelson. Nelson’s win at the 1945 Montreal Open included a course-record 63 and the victory was part of his record 11 consecutive wins that season.

Schedule

Freedon 55 Clinics For Kids

June 11 – 11:00 a.m.

Junior Tour

June 11 – Round One – 1:05 p.m.

June 12 – Round Two – 1:05 p.m.

Linkster Tour

June 11 – Round One – 2:26 p.m.

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About 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

Its National Partner, Freedom 55 Financial, which provides financial security advice and planning for Canadians, generously supports the Canadian Junior Golf Association. 

For Additional Information:
Jordyn Battista
CJGA Communications Assistant
1.877.508.1069
jordyn.battista@cjga.com