Richmond Hill, ON (August 14, 2015) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association Ontario Junior Series is set to make it’s nineteenth stop of the year at the Kings Riding Golf Club in King City, ON. With the summer season coming to a close, golfers are playing their best golf, which is sure to provide for exciting competition. On the line for the Boys 15-19 division are spots on CJGA Team Canada at the Canadian International Junior Challenge. Countries from around the world compete against one-another in a friendly, yet competitive environment held at the highly decorated Wildfire Golf Club.
Inspired by the King’s Course in Scotland, architect Thomas McBroom harmonizes links-style elements such as open entries to greens, fescue-framed fairways and massive putting surfaces with gently rolling terrain, hardwood forests and high points that provide spectacular views and exciting elevated tee shots. Site of the 2000 Canadian PGA Championship, King’s Riding Golf Club is a strategically sophisticated course measuring 6,502 yards with a par of 71 that will challenge elite players with risks and rewards.
With a strong field of competitors set to compete for divisional titles, here are players to watch.
Boys 14 and Under
Zander Gibson (Milton, ON)
Justin Lee (Markham, ON)
Boys 15-19
Connor Riley (Oakville, ON)
James Wyndham-West (King City, ON)
Girls 14 and Under
Victoria Zheng (Markham, ON)
Girls 15-19
Stephanie Chiarotto (Bolton, ON)
Tournament Information: CJGA Junior at King’s Riding
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.com
CJGA Tournament Communications and Operations Assistant
Canadian Junior Golf Association
nate.benton@cjga.com
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