Mirabel, QC (May 18, 2018) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is set to host the first David Hearn Junior Series presented by Kia tournament this weekend at the beautiful Le Diamant Golf and Country Club in Quebec. This is the kick off of five David Hearn Junior Series presented by KIA events on the CJGA National schedule.

Each David Hearn Junior Series presented by KIA event will qualify the champions of each age division with a spot in the David Hearn KIA Championship in September. The Championship event will feature a 36-hole competition as well as an exclusive golf clinic and Q&A for the juniors with David Hearn himself.

Le Diamant Golf and Country Club distinguishes itself as a mature golf course with a challenging design that you will never tire of playing. Every hole has a unique purpose, which is to make you hit every club in the bag. No matter what skill level, expectations will never go unmatched.
The event will also serve as a qualifier for the Euro Junior Cup in St. Andrews, Scotland along with the AJGA/CJGA Junior Championship.
Schedule of Events
May 19 – Registration – 11:00am
May 19 – First Round – 1:00pm
May 20 – Second Round – 12:30am
May 20 – Awards Presentation – 6:30pm

For more information, including tee times and results please visit the tournament page – David Hearn Junior Series, presented by KIA

ABOUT KIA CANADA
Kia Canada Inc. (www.kia.ca – www.facebook.com/kiacanada) , a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart is a subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation (KMC) which was founded in 1999 and sells and services high quality, class leading vehicles like the Soul, Forte, Optima and Sorento through a network of 189 dealers nationwide. Kia Canada Inc. employs 154 people in its Mississauga, Ontario headquarters and four regional offices across Canada, including a state-of-the-art facility in Montreal. Kia’s brand slogan “The Power to Surprise” represents the company’s global commitment to surprise the world by providing exciting & inspiring experiences that go beyond expectations.

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ABOUT THE DAVID HEARN FOUNDATION
Founded in 2015, The David Hearn Foundation’s central focus is to support the Alzheimer Society of Canada in reducing the personal and social impacts of the disease by raising funds to provide individuals and families with needed programs and services. Through its partnership, the Foundation will aim to increase awareness, improve care for those in need and enhance the quality of life for those affected by the disease, while also empowering Canadians to take action and create positive change.

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For more information: www.davidhearn.ca

ABOUT THE CANADIAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is a “registered Canadian amateur athletic association” (RCAAA) non-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 more information please contact:
Tyler Torrieri
Manager, Tournament Operations
Canadian Junior Golf Association
tyler.torrieri@cjga.com