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MJT Srixon Series - CPGA of Saskatchewan Junior Championship at The Willows GC
QUALIFIER: Jack Newton International Junior Classic - Australia

July 14-15, 2009
Saskatoon, SK

HERPERGER ON FIRE TO WIN MJT SPOT TO AUSTRALIA

Saskatoon, SK - (July 15, 2009) – An extremely windy and cold day greeted players in the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s (MJT) Srixon Series CPGA of Saskatchewan Junior Championship at the Willows Golf Club in Saskatoon on July 14th, where the course was barely able to open due to copious rainfall. Better weather followed on July 15th, and some great scores were recorded by the competitive young golfers from Alberta and Saskatchewan in the final MJT stop here this season.

Mike Herperger, 17, of Humboldt, SK, went on to win the two day tournament after he followed up his opening round of 68 with a scorching back nine on day two to close with a 71 and 3-under-par total of 139, winning the MJT Boys 17-19 Srixon CPGA of Saskatchewan Junior Championship title and a spot on MJT Team Canada to the Jack Newton International Junior Classic in Australia this October. “I feel good about winning. My iron play was key,” said Herperger about his victory. “I play MJT because it is a great opportunity to develop my game.” The rest of the six player team to Australia, which is outfitted by Travel Underwriters as the International Events Partner of the MJT, is selected from other qualifiers across the country.

Runner up in the 17-19 division was Braeden Mueller, 17, of Regina, who fired 72-70 (142), while Scott Pinder, 17, of Saskatoon, closed with a great round of 69 to move into third place (74-69=143).

Jerry Christiansen, 16, of Air Ronge, SK, continued his fine play on the MJT and shot an outstanding 69-71 (140) to claim the title of MJT Boys 14-16 Srixon CPGA of Saskatchewan Junior Champion. “My putting was strong throughout the tournament and my birdie on the par five 15th hole was a highlight,” he said. “The MJT offers a good way to see where my game is at. I feel good about winning the division but I would have liked to qualify for Australia.”

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Top Finishers

Place	Name	City	Sex	Age	Scores	Total	Status
Boys 13 & Under Par 71, Yardage 5837, Slope/rating 127/73
1	Tyrin Foley	Bengough, SK	M	13	77, 76	153
2	Nathan Corrin	Moose Jaw, SK	M	12	79, 79	158
3	Nolan Mastel	Medicine Hat, AB	M	12	80, 82	162
Boys 14-16 Par 71, Yardage 6467, Slope/rating 128/69.8
1	Jerry Christiansen	Saskatoon, SK	M	16	69, 71	140
2	Jordan Arndt	Furdale, SK	M	16	72, 70	142
3	Mitchell Matichuk	Melville, SK	M	16	72, 73	145	Tie
3	Jared Tupper	Meadow Lake, SK	M	16	71, 74	145	Tie
Boys 17-19 Par 71, Yardage 6467, Slope/rating 128/69.8
1	Mike Herperger	Humboldt, SK	M	17	68, 71	139
2	Braeden Mueller	Regina, SK	M	17	72, 70	142
3	Scott Pinder	Saskatoon, SK	M	17	74, 69	143
Girls Par 71, Yardage 5837, Slope/rating 127/73
1	Kaitlyn Jahnke	Herbert, SK	F	17	78, 76	154
2	Danielle Pinder	Saskatoon, SK	F	16	80, 78	158
3	Danica Cox	Riverside Estate, SK	F	16	97, 96	193

Full Results
Order of Merit Standings

Mr. Lube Long Drive Boys 13 & Under Nolan Mastel Medicine Hat G&CC Medicine Hat, AB Boys 14-16 Matthew Erickson Saskatoon G&CC Saskatoon, SK Boys 17-19 Braeden Mueller Wascana GC Regina, SK Girls Danielle Pinder Riverside CC Saskatoon, SK

Sundog Skills Competition Boys 13 & Under Zacary Newman Wildwood GC Saskatoon, SK Boys 14-16 Jehremy Ryde Eston Riverside GC Eston, SK Boys 17-19 Chris Schneider Wildwood GC Saskatoon, SK Girls Kaitlyn Jahnke Elmwood GC Herbert, SK

Prize Winners A super selection of draw prizes from Boston Pizza, Quagmire Golf, Firstar and other great companies, were won by many players including but not limited to the following: Chris Bartlett • Coronach GC • Coronach, SK Cody Bartlett • Coronach GC • Coronach, SK Trevor Bergen • Greenhills GC • Drake, SK Danica Cox • Riverside GC • Riverside Estate, SK Andrew Cribbs • Saskatoon G &CC • Saskatoon, SK Jacob Ditlove • Riverside CC • Saskatoon, SK Tyson Empey • Elmwood GC • Swift Current, SK Riley Grona • Coronach GC • Coronach, SK Kaitlyn Jahnke • Elmwood GC • Herbert, SK Ryley Konechny • The Willows GC • Saskatoon, SK Jessy-Lee Lacher • Elmwood GC • Swift Current, SK Gage Murphy • Dinosaur Trail GC • Rosebud, AB Zacary Newman • Wildwood GC • Saskatoon, SK Danielle Pinder • Riverside CC • Saskatoon, SK Troy Wakelin • North Battleford GC • Battleford, SK Tyler Wilson • North Battleford • North Battleford, SK

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