December 27 – 30, 2018

Entry Fee:

Individual $399.00 USD

Team $1,500.00 USD

The CJGA World Junior Challenge, now in its 26th year, is one of the marquee events conducted by the Canadian Junior Golf Association.

Since the inaugural teeoff in 1993, the CJGA World Junior Challenge has seen thousands of junior golfers, representing over 30 countries, pitted against one another in a friendly, yet competitive environment held at some of Florida’s most prolific golf courses.

This highly recognized event, held during the winter holiday season, December 27-30, offers Canadian and International juniors alike the opportunity to compete in an internationally ranked tournament while experiencing the culture of Florida golf.

The CJGA World Junior Challenge is a stroke play competition that includes a Team Component representing golf federations, associations and academies throughout the World.

How to register Online?

Read below, then Click on the link below.

If you have participated in the World Junior Challenge in previous years, enter the email address that you may have used before and then click on Forgot Password. A new password will then be sent to your email address. You may then sign up as a NON-MEMBER. There no extra fees except for the WJC fee.

If your a new, then click on Signup. Follow all the steps re your personal information that will take you to the tournament sign-up. You may then sign up as a NON-MEMBER. There no extra fees except for the WJC fee.

Tournament Sign-Up Page

The World Junior Challenge is a Stroke Play Championship that includes a Team Component. Teams must fill out the Team Application with all its members. (See description below)

Age Divisions

A player’s age will be determined as of August 1^st, of the calendar year for all categories.  A player will compete in the same age division all season long.

Example:  A junior that has a birthday August 3, 2002 will compete in the Bantam (U15) division during the entire 2018 season.  Although the junior will be 15 before the season is complete, he/she was 14 as of August 1^st, of the calendar year.

Individual Stroke Play Championship
In the CJGA World Junior Challenge, juniors will compete in their respective age divisions in a stroke play championship. Winners will be recognized in each division.

Team Stroke Play Championship
The CJGA Country/Academy Team Entry provides an opportunity for countries/academies throughout the world to engage in a team competition while each participant also competes in the CJGA World Junior Challenge for the Individual Championship. Each Country/Academy Team Entry will have a male and female team component. Each team will consist of four (4) players with the three (3) best scores for each round counting towards the team total. Teams are required to have a minimum of three (3) players to compete. CJGA Country/Academy Teams can have multiple teams in the competition (example: Team Sweden 1, and Team Sweden 2).

The CJGA World Junior Challenge will recognize the top two teams at the end of the event.

Teams may enter an entire team of 4 at $1,500.00 USD.

Brooklin, ON (July 19th, 2017) – It was a very exciting and long day at Lakeridge Links as both the Junior and Bantam Boys divisions played their round of sixteen and quarter final matches. There was some amazing golf being played during the morning and afternoon matches as players were taking advantage of the conditions. The temperatures were hot as players continuously had to hydrate to remain focused during their matches. The Junior Girls division played their quarter final matches in the morning while the Bantam Girls had the day off before the semi finals Thursday morning.

Junior Boys U19

The number one seed in the Junior Boys division, Tyler McDowell, continued his great form as he was victorious in both his matches on Wednesday. McDowell defeated Bavake Sihota 6&5 in the round of sixteen and then Keegan Mongru 4&2 in the quarter finals. McDowell is feeling confident and is playing well heading into his semi final match up.

Brendan Dunphy entered the match play portion of the tournament as the second seed and will advance to the semi finals after two wins today. Dunphy was able to beat Parker Lee in the round of sixteen 3&1 and then Logan Hawke 3&2 in the quarter finals.

The fifth seed in the Junior Boys division, Luca Ferrara was able to win his two matches today to carry some momentum into tomorrow mornings semi final match up. Ferrara defeated Hayden Scott 7&5 in the round of sixteen before claiming victory over North America Cup teammate and friend, Romi Dilawri 3&2 in the quarter finals.

Ishira Fernando entered the match play portion of the tournament as the sixth seed and was able to knock out the eleventh seed Jackson Rothwell and third seed Jordan Breen after defeating them 4&2 and 5&3 respectively.

Junior Girls U19

The number one seed in the Junior Girls division, Kacey Walker, continued her good play as she was able to dominate her match over Nadia Marrast to win 9&7. She will advance to the semi finals Thursday morning to play Vaijayanti Bharkhada. Bharkhada was victorious over Clarie Hwang as she won her match 2UP to help her advance to the semi finals. Hunter Nugent and Sukriti Harjai had an very exciting match as they were forced to go to a playoff hole. Nugent was able to win with a bogey on the first playoff to advance to the semi finals tomorrow morning. Nugent will take on Erin Kim as she was able to knock off Mackenzie Morrision 5&4 during their morning match.

Bantam Boys U15

Ethan Cardwell, the number one seed in the Bantam Boys division had a great morning match against Andrew Gwilliams as the match went to the eighteenth hole and both players were shooting under par. Cardwell was able to edge out Gwilliams winning 2UP and then went on to defeat Kavith Ranchagoda 1UP in the quarter finals to advance to the semis.

Second seed in the division was Zander Gibson who advances to the semi finals after two wins on Wednesday. Gibson was victorious over Caden Holmes 4&2 in the round of sixteen and Bryce Neil 4&3 in the quarter finals. Gibson will play Peter Blazevic in the semi finals tomorrow morning.

Blazevic, the third seed, was able to defeat good friend Alex Long 5&3 in the round of sixteen match and then Graedon Woodward 3&1 to move onto the semi final matches.

Thomas Latter, the fourth seed in the bracket defeated Beni Long 6&5 in the morning matches then Nicholas Lin 4&2 in the quarter finals to advance to the semi finals as he will take on Cardwell.

For more information, including tournament results, please visit the official tournament website.

About the CJGA PING Canadian Junior Match Play Championship

In 2001 the PING Canadian Junior Match Play Championship was incorporated into the CJGA tournament schedule to provide junior golfers with outstanding skills an opportunity to compete in a match play format. Juniors gain a valuable experience due to the tournaments’ strength of field and have a chance to evaluate their skills against some of the nation’s best junior golfers. This tournament is the only national junior match play event in Canada.

About the 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. Currently in its 25th year, 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:
Trevor Vander Glas
Communications and Media Assistant
1.877.508.1069
trevor.vander.glas@cjga.com

“We are pleased to continue our relationship with Georgian College” said Brad Parkins, CJGA COO. “Georgian College has seen a number of our members go through the institution, and by way of this event, we will bring greater awareness to our members of the programs the College offers.”

The event will be open to junior golfers between the ages of 12-18 and a counting event on the CJGA National Order of Merit, presented by TaylorMade. Juniors competing in this event will also have the opportunity to qualify for two CJGA National Championships – PING Canadian Junior Match Play Championship and Mizuno National Junior Golf Championship.

“We are excited to continue our relationship with the CJGA and look forward to a great weekend at St. Andrews Valley,” says Georgian College Golf Management Programs Coordinator, Tim Zado. “There are many talented young men and women competing on the CGJA circuit and it has been wonderful to be associated with such a great organization. Many of our students and alumni have been CJGA members and we look forward to many more joining one of our two golf management programs in the future.”

About the Two Golf Management Programs at Georgian College

Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – Golf Management Degree

The four-year Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – Golf Management program is a one-of-kind education opportunity for students seeking a career in the golf industry. Focused on the business side of the golf industry, the 4-year university level degree includes three paid co-op work placements, international trips to St. Andrews, Scotland, and Orlando, Florida (twice), expert faculty, a wealth of industry networking opportunities, and a state-of-the-art golf lab.

Alumni of our program are enjoying careers as golf course General Managers, Directors of Golf and Head Professionals, Directors of Instruction, Clubhouse Managers, and Food and Beverage Managers, and off-course industry positions such as product sales, marketing, management, and administration.  In addition to golf industry positions, graduates have also taken advantage of the business degree to transition into successful careers in non-golf related fields. Since its inception, the BAGM degree has enjoyed 100% job placement.

Golf Facilities Operations Management Diploma

Our two-year diploma program combines unique curriculum and a co-op experience designed to prepare graduates for a successful career in the diverse and competitive industry of golf facilities operations management. Program highlights include: Job-ready in two years, one paid co-op work term, one-week comprehensive course delivered in Florida (included in tuition), instructional staff of industry experts, state-of-the-art indoor golf lab, field trips to numerous golf properties, associations and manufacturers, additional industry certifications included in the curriculum, and a unique pathway to our four-year degree program.

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 Additional Information:

Brad Parkins
Chief Operations Officer
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1.877.508.1069 x221
brad.parkins@cjga.com

Surrey, B.C. (Friday March 23, 2018) – Andy Kim of Langley, British Columbia took the crown in the Junior Boys Division at the 2018 Humber College PGM Championship presented by Taylormade & Tour Performance Lab in what amounted to a marathon day of golf on Friday. After play was suspended mid day on Thursday for round two, due to wet and unplayable conditions, competitors took to the course on Friday morning to complete to resume with the hopes of completing the remaining 27 holes of competition.

Kim who shot 73 in the opening round, fired a 72 in round two and sat in solo third as he took to the course for the final round. Conditions on Friday were cool but relatively dry compared to those faced on Thursday and Kim took advantage. Making the turn at two-under-par on his round he finished strong on the back nine to close with a round of three-under-par 69 and a three day total of 214 (-2).

Kim’s total put him two shots ahead of Cole Wilson of Kelowna, British Columbia who started round three with the lead (216) and a five shot lead over Delta, British Columbia’s John Morrow and Sylvan Lake, Alberta’s Carter Graff who had held the lead after a 66 on opening day. Kim’s win this week earns him a spot in the 2018 BC Junior Championship.

The Junior Girl’s division turned into a battle between members of Golf Canada’s development squad as Monet Chun of Richmond Hill, Ontario closed round three with a one-over-par 73 which put her at two-under-par (214) after three rounds. The three-day total proved to be enough to squeak out a one-hot margin over fellow teammate Celeste Dao of Notre-Dame Ile Perrot, Quebec who started round three in the lead and eventually finished one shot back at one-under-par (215) for the competition. Euna Han who shot 66 in round one and started the second round with a one-shot lead over Chun, fired two consecutive rounds of 76 to finish in solo third at two-over-par (218) for the tournament.

Over in the Bantam Boy’s Division, Coquitlam, British Columbia’s Luke Quanson went wire to wire with rounds of 68-72-79 for a three day total of three-over-par (219) which put him one stroke ahead of fellow Coquitlam resident Billy Zhang who finished one shot back at four-over-par (220).

Coco Pei of Surrey, British Columbia took the Bantam Girl’s title in a play-off over Angela Arora who also hails from Surrey. Both girls finished round three in a tie at five-over-par (221), before Pei eventually won on the first play-off whole with a par.
For Complete Final Scores– Click Here

ABOUT HUMBER COLLEGE

Humber’s Business Administration – Professional Golf Management program is recognized as Canada’s premiere golf business program. We provide you with the business knowledge and skills you need to start a career in many areas of business and the specialized expertise required of a PGA of Canada Golf Professional. Our 3-year business diploma runs annually on a 6-month in-class/6-month paid work placement basis. Our on-campus Golf Lab is an industry leading golf performance training facility run by PGA Professionals. Our students have the opportunity to play on the Humber Hawks varsity golf team, the most decorated golf team in Canada. Pathways to Humber’s Bachelor of Commerce Degrees and other degree programs are also available. For more information please visit our website at business.humber.ca/golf.

ABOUT TAYLORMADE GOLF CANADA

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, TaylorMade Golf is a leading manufacturer of high performance golf equipment with industry-leading innovative products like M3 and M4 metalwoods featuring Twist Face, M3 and M4 irons featuring RIBCOR and TP5/TP5X golf balls. TaylorMade is also a major force on the PGA TOUR with one of the strongest athlete portfolios in golf, that includes world no.1 Dustin Johnson and five of the current Top 10 in the world.

About the Tour Performance LAB

The Tour Performance LAB is a program based out of the Northview Golf Academy in Surrey B.C. and is Canada’s most complete Junior Development Program. Our mission is to provide world class instruction, coaching and training to our students. Instill strong work ethic, honesty, good sportsmanship, improved self-esteem, golf skill and physical fitness to our valued students.
For more information, please visit www.tourperformancelab.com

ABOUT THE CJGA

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:
Cory Renfrew
B.C Tournament Director
Canadian Junior Golf Association
cory.renfrew@cjga.com

Surrey, B.C. (Wednesday March 22, 2018) – Sunny skies, warm temperatures and weak winds on day one at Northview Golf Club led to some great scoring conditions for participants during round one of the CJGA’s Humber College PGM Championship presented by Taylormade & Performance Lab.  Ninety-Eight players teed it up on what turned out to be a great day for March golf in the lower mainland.

Sylvan Lake, Alberta’s Carter Graf cruised to an opening round six-under-par (66), that featured six birdies and 12 pars on the round.  Starting on the back nine Graf birdied his first & ninth hole making the turn in two-under-par.  He picked up four more birdies on his back nine to finish the day at the top of the leaderboard with a two-shot cushion over Cole Wilson of Kelowna, B.C. and William Tindle of Coquitlam, B.C. who each shot 68 in round one.

The scores in the Junior Girls Division were also reflective of the great scoring conditions and great talents of these junior players with Euna Han who tied Graf for low round of the day. Han posted her own six-under-par (66) that featured seven birdies, one bogey and 10 pars over the course of the day.  The Coquitlam, B.C. resident got off to a quick start with birdies on her first two holes and finishing with birdies on three of her last 5 holes.

Han, a member of Golf Canada’s development team holds the lead on day one over fellow teammates Monet Chun of Richmond Hill, Ontario and a two-shot lead over Celeste Dao from Notre Dame Ile Perrot, Quebec who shot opening rounds of 67 & 68 respectively.

Luke Quanson of Coquitlam, B.C. shot a four-under-par (68) on day one to go into day two with the lead in the Bantam Boys Division & Michelle Liu from Vancouver, B.C. holds a one-shot lead in the Bantam Girls division after an opening round one-under-par (71).

Play of round two begins tomorrow at 9:00 am with the forecast calling for wet & cool conditions.

For Complete Scores for Round One – Click Here

For Round Two starting times – Click Here

ABOUT HUMBER COLLEGE

Humber’s Business Administration – Professional Golf Management program is recognized as Canada’s premiere golf business program. We provide you with the business knowledge and skills you need to start a career in many areas of business and the specialized expertise required of a PGA of Canada Golf Professional. Our 3-year business diploma runs annually on a 6-month in-class/6-month paid work placement basis. Our on-campus Golf Lab is an industry leading golf performance training facility run by PGA Professionals. Our students have the opportunity to play on the Humber Hawks varsity golf team, the most decorated golf team in Canada. Pathways to Humber’s Bachelor of Commerce Degrees and other degree programs are also available. For more information please visit our website at business.humber.ca/golf.

ABOUT TAYLORMADE GOLF CANADA

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, TaylorMade Golf is a leading manufacturer of high performance golf equipment with industry-leading innovative products like M3 and M4 metalwoods featuring Twist Face, M3 and M4 irons featuring RIBCOR and TP5/TP5X golf balls. TaylorMade is also a major force on the PGA TOUR with one of the strongest athlete portfolios in golf, that includes world no.1 Dustin Johnson and five of the current Top 10 in the world.
About the Tour Performance LAB
The Tour Performance LAB is a program based out of the Northview Golf Academy in Surrey B.C. and is Canada’s most complete Junior Development Program. Our mission is to provide world class instruction, coaching and training to our students. Instill strong work ethic, honesty, good sportsmanship, improved self-esteem, golf skill and physical fitness to our valued students.

For more information, please visit www.tourperformancelab.com

ABOUT THE CJGA

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:
Cory Renfrew
B.C Tournament Director
Canadian Junior Golf Association
Cory.renfrew@cjga.com

Surrey, B.C. (March 20, 2018) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) lands at Northview Golf and Country Club this week for the Humber College PGM Western Junior Championship presented by TaylorMade and Tour Performance LAB. The event will take place this Wednesday to Friday, March 21-23. Junior golfers across Western Canada will compete in the event, the first CJGA regional championship of the year.

The CJGA recently announced its renewed partnership with Humber College with the Humber College Professional Golf Management program for the 2018 season. This tournament is the first of four that Humber College will be hosting over the 2018 season.

Similarly, the CJGA announced a three-year partnership with TaylorMade earlier in the year that brings TaylorMade on as presenting sponsor of the three regional championships on the CJGA national schedule as well as Official golf ball and presenting sponsor of the CJGA National Order of Merit.
All five members of Golf Canada’s Women’s Development team will tee it up this week adding to an already strong field of junior competitors.

For a list of players, click here.

Northview features two Arnold Palmer Signature Design championship golf courses, the Ridge and the Canal. The Canal Course stretches to 7,100 yards of serene golf in the tradition of the old links land. Wide fairways and undulating greens await players who prefer their golf to be challenging, yet undisturbed from the sounds of everyday life.

Schedule of Events

March 21 – First Round – 9:00am to 11:00am
March 22 – Second Round – 9:00am to 11:00am
March 23 – Third Round – 9:00am to 11:00am

For tournament information, please visit the tournament page.

ABOUT HUMBER COLLEGE

Humber’s Business Administration – Professional Golf Management program is recognized as Canada’s premiere golf business program. We provide you with the business knowledge and skills you need to start a career in many areas of business and the specialized expertise required of a PGA of Canada Golf Professional. Our 3-year business diploma runs annually on a 6-month in-class/6-month paid work placement basis. Our on-campus Golf Lab is an industry leading golf performance training facility run by PGA Professionals. Our students have the opportunity to play on the Humber Hawks varsity golf team, the most decorated golf team in Canada. Pathways to Humber’s Bachelor of Commerce Degrees and other degree programs are also available. For more information please visit our website at business.humber.ca/golf.

ABOUT TAYLORMADE GOLF CANADA

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, TaylorMade Golf is a leading manufacturer of high performance golf equipment with industry-leading innovative products like M3 and M4 metalwoods featuring Twist Face, M3 and M4 irons featuring RIBCOR and TP5/TP5X golf balls. TaylorMade is also a major force on the PGA TOUR with one of the strongest athlete portfolios in golf, that includes world no.1 Dustin Johnson and five of the current Top 10 in the world.
About the Tour Performance LAB
The Tour Performance LAB is a program based out of the Northview Golf Academy in Surrey B.C. and is Canada’s most complete Junior Development Program. Our mission is to provide world class instruction, coaching and training to our students. Instill strong work ethic, honesty, good sportsmanship, improved self-esteem, golf skill and physical fitness to our valued students.

For more information, please visit www.tourperformancelab.com

ABOUT THE CJGA

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:
Cory Renfrew
B.C Tournament Director
Canadian Junior Golf Association
Cory.renfrew@cjga.com

Richmond Hill, Ont. (February 23, 2018) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is pleased to announce its partnership renewal with the Humber College Professional Golf Management program for the 2018 season.

The partnership will expand in 2018 by adding a title sponsored event in Ottawa.  In 2017, the partnership added a title and presenting sponsored event on top of the longstanding title sponsored Humber College PGM Invitational.  The Humber College PGM at Metcalfe, May 12-13, will accompany the Humber College PGM Invitational, the Humber College PGM Western Canadian Junior Championship, presented by TaylorMade and Tour Performance LAB and the Quebec Junior Open, presented by Humber College PGM.

“We are very pleased to once again expand our longstanding relationship with the Humber College Professional Golf Management (PGM) program” said Brad Parkins, COO of the CJGA. “The Humber College PGM program offers great opportunity for individuals looking to turn golf into a profession, something many of our members aspire to do.  Many CJGA alumni are enrolled in the program and making great contributions to the golf industry, while also continuing to compete by filling out the Humber College men’s and ladies golf teams.”

The Humber College Professional Golf Management Program offers students a play and practice program and provides tournaments for its members to take part in for player development.

“The Humber PGM program has been a proud sponsor of the CJGA for many years and we are excited to be expanding our sponsorship program with the CJGA” said Andrew Vento, Program Coordinator.  “A large majority of our students are CJGA alumni who have led our varsity golf team to many championships and advanced into promising business careers in the golf industry.”

About Humber College

Humber’s Business Administration – Professional Golf Management program is recognized as Canada’s premiere golf business program.  We provide you with the business knowledge and skills you need to start a career in many areas of business and the specialized expertise required of a PGA of Canada Golf Professional. Our 3-year business diploma runs annually on a 6-month in-class/6-month paid work placement basis. Our on-campus Golf Lab is an industry leading golf performance training facility run by PGA Professionals. Our students have the opportunity to play on the Humber Hawks varsity golf team, the most decorated golf team in Canada. Pathways to Humber’s Bachelor of Commerce Degrees and other degree programs are also available. For more information please visit our website at business.humber.ca/golf.

About the CJGA

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:

Brad Parkins
Chief Operations Officer
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1-877-508-1069 x221
brad.parkins@cjga.com

Richmond Hill, Ont. (February 8, 2018) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 CJGA National Order of Merit, presented by TaylorMade. The CJGA National Order of Merit, presented by TaylorMade is a ranking system that awards points based on a player’s position at each CJGA event.  Events are tiered based on the size and strength of the field.

Additionally, the CJGA would like to congratulate Sarah Gallagher of Burlington, Ontario this year’s recipient of the Helena Harbridge Award. The award is named after Helena Harbridge, an outstanding junior golfer and CJGA alum that passed away in 2006 during her freshman year at West Georgia University.

“I am honored to have been named this year’s recipient of the Helena Harbridge Award. This past year I have worked very hard on my game with my coach Bradlee Ryall” said Gallagher.  “I was very pleased with my seasons results and enjoyed playing in many CJGA events. One of the highlights of my season was being chosen to play for Team East in the DeLaet Cup held in Saskatoon” Gallagher added.  “Helena was an amazing young golfer, an exceptional student, and a role model for all junior golfers. It is great that the CJGA helps her legacy continue through this award.  I would like to thank my parents, grandparents, and coach for all their help and support.”

Winners of the Helena Harbridge Sportsmanship Award receive a gorgeous custom trophy courtesy of Lorry Moffatt at Classic Awards as well as a complimentary life time membership to the CJGA.

2006 – Lauren Bowerman-Ritchie (Ontario)
2007 – Juanita Rico (Alberta)
2008 – Jocelyn Alford (Alberta)
2009 – Thea Hedemann (Saskatchewan)
2010 – Shannon Lee Greenshields (Quebec)
2011 – Marlies Klekner-Alt (Ontario)
2012 – Molly Molyneaux (Prince Edward Island)
2013 – Genevieve Stelmacovich (Ontario)
2014 – Bria Jansen (Alberta)
2015 – Michelle Kim (British Columbia)
2016 – Emily Romancew (Quebec)
2017 – Sarah Gallagher (Ontario)

“We are excited to announce the 2017 award winners and recognize them for their achievement” said Reegan Price, CJGA Director of Tour Operations. “Our Helena Harbridge Award embodies the characteristics of Helena in sportsmanship, dedication, and contribution to the game.  The CJGA National Order of Merit adds depth to our competitions and allows juniors to challenge their abilities and strive for success.”

CJGA JUNIOR TOUR

Bantam Boys U15

The winner of the Bantam Boys (U15) division Peter Blazevic from Mississauga, ON played a full season with the CJGA with wins at the David Hearn Junior Championship, presented by KIA, the Larry Ungerman Cup, the DeLaet Cup Team East Qualifier and CJGA Junior at Heron Point.

Bantam Girls U15

Sarah Gallagher from Burlington, ON finished the season on top of the Order of Merit with wins at the David Hearn Junior Championship, presented by KIA, the Larry Ungerman Cup & the CJGA Mizuno National Junior Golf Championship.

Junior Boys U19

Romi Dilawri from Ottawa, ON worked his way up on the Order of Merit with a pair of runner up finishes at the David Hearn Junior Championship, presented by KIA and the Greg Norman Champions Golf Academy Series. Romi also won one of the David Hearn Junior Series, presented by KIA events.

Junior Girls U19

Tiana Cruz from Richmond Hill, ON finished atop the Junior Girls Order of Merit with wins at the Golfweek Canadian Junior Invitational, the Larry Ungerman Cup, the David Hearn Junior Championship, presented by KIA and the CJGA Mizuno National Junior Golf Championship.

CJGA LINKSTER TOUR

Novice Boys U9

Eddie Gu from Aurora, ON claims the Novice Boys Order of Merit title with first place finishes at the following events CJGA ClubLink Linkster Series at Rattlesnake, CJGA ClubLink Linkster Series at Wyndance & the CJGA Linkster Mid-Season Championship.

Novice Girls U9

Tierra Elchuk from Kelowna, BC has won the Novice Girls Order of Merit with wins at the CJGA BC Linkster Fall Series at Pitt Meadows, IMG Academy Junior World Championships Qualifier & CJGA BC Linkster Series at Greenacres.

Atom Boys U11

Jager Pain from Toronto, ON closes out the 2017 season on top of the Atom Boys Order of Merit. Jager had first place finishes at the US Kids Golf World Golf Championship Qualifier, the CJGA Linkster Mid-Season Championship & the CJGA Linkster Tour National Championship.

Atom Girls U11

Alexa Oullet from Toronto, ON finished in 1^st place in the following events to move her to the top of the Aton Girls Order of Merit. CJGA Ontario Linkster Series at Turnberry, CJGA ClubLink Linkster Series at Rattlesnake, CJGA Ontario Linkster Fall Series at Rolling Hills, US Kids Golf World Championship Qualifier & the CJGA Linkster Tour National Championship.

Peewee Boys U13

Jordan Hwang from Richmond Hill, ON wins the Peewee Boys Order of Merit with wins at the FCG Callaway World Championship Qualifier & CJGA Ontario Linkster Series at Rolling Hills.

Peewee Girls U13

Mia Wong has won the Peewee Girls Order of Merit, winning the CJGA Ontario Linkster Series at Conestoga, CJGA Ontario Linkster Series at Bathurst Glen & CJGA Ontario Linkster Fall Series at Rolling Hills.

Bantam Boys U15

Ryan Nelson from Pickering, ON has won the Linksters Bantam Boys Order of Merit after first place finishes at the CJGA Ontario Linkster Series at Winchester & CJGA Ontario Linkster Series at Rolling Hills.

Bantam Girls U15

Roycee Southerland from Unionville, ON finishes atop the Linkster Bantam Girls Order after finishing atop the field at the following events: The US Kids Golf World Golf Championship Qualifier, CJGA Ontario Linksters at Maples of Ballantree & CJGA ClubLink Linkster Series at Country Club.

Helena Harbridge Award

The Helena Harbridge Award is an award dedicated to the memory of Helena Harbridge, a CJGA alumna, who passed away in 2006 during her freshman year at West Georgia University.  The award exemplifies the traits that Helena exhibited throughout her career, both on and off the course: sportsmanship, dedication, and contribution to the game of golf. Each year, the Canadian Junior Golf Association selects one female junior member for this award.  The award recipient will be one that holds the same characteristics that Helena exemplified.  The recipient of the award will also receive a lifetime membership with the CJGA.

About the 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 cjga.com.

For more information please contact:
Brad Parkins
Chief Operations Officer
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1-877-508-1069
brad.parkins@cjga.com

Richmond Hill, Ont. (February 4, 2018) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Cory Renfrew, a former Mackenzie-PGA TOUR Canada player from Victoria, B.C. as its new Tournament Director for the province of British Columbia.

“I’m incredibly excited to take on this new challenge as BC Tournament Director for the CJGA and continue to develop junior golf on the west coast”.  Said Renfrew when asked about joining the CJGA competitions team.  “Even though I began my competitive junior golf career quite late by today’s standards, the CJGA was there to welcome me and provide an outstanding product that undoubtedly contributed to the experiences and successes I have enjoyed to this day”.

“We could not be happier to add Cory to our staff and have him as the face of the CJGA in the province of British Columbia” said Brad Parkins, CJGA COO.  “Cory’s experiences as a player, from his junior days to the professionals, make him not only a valuable resource for our Association, but for our members, many of whom have the aspirations of doing what Cory did.”

Renfrew is no stranger to the CJGA.  He played in the CJGA program from 2003-2005 as a junior.  He captained the Euro Junior Golf Cup team that capture the John Clarke Trophy in 2005 and then went on to compete at the University of Victoria (2006-2010), before turning professional in 2011.

In 2012 Cory earned status on the Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada and went onto a breakthrough season, finishing 2^nd in his first event at the Bayview Place Times Colonist Open and taking home his first professional win at the Syncrude Boreal Open, finishing 3^rd overall on that seasons Order of Merit.  Renfrew continued to play on Tour for three more seasons and earned some starts on the Web.com Tour before stepping back his playing at the end of 2016.

One of Cory’s greatest highlights as a professional came during the Waste Management Phoenix Open, this week’s PGA TOUR event in Scottsdale, AZ.  After Monday qualifying to get into the field, he brought the raucous crowd at the famed par-3 16^th hole to its feet with a chip in birdie from off the green.

We welcome Cory to the CJGA team and look forward to continued growth and opportunity for junior golfers in the province of British Columbia.

ABOUT THE 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 cjga.com

For Additional Information:

Brad Parkins
Chief Operations Officer
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1.877.508.1069
brad.parkins@cjga.com