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Press Release

May 5-6, 2012
Pitt Meadows, BC

12-year-old shoots even par to win low overall at MJT Lindsay Kenney Classic
Yanick and Blaker win international exemptions; Quilchena Golf Club wins Interclub Team Competition


Pitt Meadows, B.C. – (May 7, 2012) – The rain stopped during round one and the sun shone all day two on the long, soggy and challenging Resort Course at Swan-e-set Bay in Pitt Meadows, BC, where the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s (MJT) Lindsay Kenney Classic played out in four divisions on May 5 and 6. The 36 hole tournament also included an Interclub Competition as well as a qualifying for international exemptions into the prestigious 60th East Aurora International Junior Masters in NY, USA, and a US Junior Amateur Regional Qualifier of choice.

Sensational Lily He, 12, of Pitt Meadows, reigned supreme on her home course and ended up even par over the two days (71-73) to win the Girls division and low overall. “I made many important putts,” she said, citing her six yard putt on the 9th hole as a highlight. “Coming down the stretch I was just trying my best and trying to make a par. I feel great (about winning), happy and proud.” Tied for second place at 153 total score were Janet Zhang, 14, of Richmond, BC, (79-74) and Keanna Mason, 15, of Maple Ridge, BC (78-75).

Logan Yanick, 15, of Courtenay, BC, made the trip to the event worth his while by winning the Boys 14-16 title and his choice of the international exemptions up for grabs after firing 75-77 (152) for a two stroke victory. “My short game was solid over the weekend; I’m learning that’s what wins most tournaments,” he said. “Marcus (Brown), Simon (Blaker) and Nick (Krystal) were putting some pressure on me coming down the stretch, I was just trying to keep focused.” Blaker, 16, of Langley, BC, ended up second with scores of 77-77 (154) while Brown, 16, of Surrey, BC (76-79), and Krystal, 16, of Port Moody, BC (78-80), settled for third and fourth respectively.

The Boys 17-19 title went to Tom Bang, 17, of Coquitlam, who carded 74-81 (155) on his home course to beat runner-up Jacob Vanderpas, 17, of Vancouver, BC (82-76), by three strokes. “I had 28 putts on the first day,” said Bang, who credits his staying calm and not going for the dangerous route as key to winning. “Think positive, never think negative! I feel great and proud to win my division title.” Third place in the division was claimed by Victoria’s Darren Day, 18, who shot 80-79 (159).

Coming down the stretch, Jackson Trozzo, 13, of Langley, was thinking, “I can do this,” and he proved as much by winning the Boys 13 and under title with his rounds of 90-84 (174). “Awesome!” was how he described how he felt, citing his second shot landing 10 feet away on the 15th hole on day two as his tournament highlight. Mathew McConnachie, 13, of Surrey, placed second (87-93) and Mitchell Thiessen, 13, of Chilliwack, came third (96-88).

The team of juniors from Quilchena Golf Club (Richard Yu, Janet Zhang, Breanna Croxen and Edward Chen) made a comeback to take the MJT Interclub title over Swan-e-set Bay Resort’s team, while in the Divisional Skills Competitions, Long Drive awards went to Jesse Reichelt of Langley, Marcus Brown, Seo Ho Choi of Surrey and Janet Zhang (Richmond, BC), while Closest-to-the-Pin awards were won by Victor Baptiste of Oliver, BC, Simon Blaker, Seo Ho Choi and Jessica Claggett of Kelowna, BC. Golf Town Comeback awards were claimed by Chase Lussier of Port McNeill, BC, Max Materman of Surrey, Keenan Fleming of Sechelt, BC and Breanna Croxen (New Westminster, BC).

Next stop in British Columbia on the MJT is on Vancouver Island at Bear Mountain Golf Resort in Victoria, June 9 and 10, a qualifier for the Future Champions Golf World Championship in La Quinta, CA, USA. For more information or to register, please visit www.maplejt.com or call 1-877-859-4653.

About the MJT: The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour presented by Boston Pizza is Canada’s premier and only national junior tour run exclusively by PGA of Canada Professionals and the ‘Road to College Golf’ for aspiring young players. The organization hosts more than 60 events across Canada, including free Ford Go Golf Junior Clinics, the MJT Mini Tour for 7–12 year olds, and multi-day events for competitive players which also qualify juniors for international competitions. The MJT offers annual awards, scholarships, and frequent player incentives to help reward player's performance and participation throughout each season. MJT alumni include many Professional Tour players and Canadian PGA Professionals, as well as Canadian Amateur, National and Provincial Junior Champions. The MJT aims to develop champions, in golf and in life, promoting the game from grassroots through to provincial, national, university and professional level.



MEDIA CONTACTS:
Elaine Denton, MJT
edenton@maplejt.com
1-877-859-GOLF
www.maplejt.com