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Press Release

July 24-26, 2006
Carstairs GC • Carstairs, AB

For Immediate Release — July 27, 2006

COWAN CROWNED MJT-ALBERTA PGA JUNIOR CHAMPION


CARSTAIRS, AB – A major event on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), endorsed by the Alberta Professional Golfers’ Association (APGA), played out Monday through Wednesday, July 24th to 26th, on Carstairs Golf Course in Carstairs, AB. The 54-hole tournament, the MJT-Alberta PGA Junior Championship, is part of a series of national events pioneered by the MJT in conjunction with the provincial CPGA zones. Junior golfers from all over Alberta took part, with the low overall scorer receiving an exemption into the North American Junior Championship in New Braunfels, Texas, this December.

A one-stroke victory claimed this exemption for Evan Cowan, 14, of Coaldale and Land-O-Lakes Golf Club, who fired 70-75-73 for a three-day total of 218, also scooping the MJT-Alberta PGA Junior Boys 14-16 champion’s trophy. Runner-up in this division was Eric Allard, 15, of Calgary, who shot 73-75-71 (219). Six strokes back in third place with scores of 74-76-75 (225) was Jason Thiels, 15, of Olds.

After a close race, Nolan Hamilton, 18, of Calgary and Strathmore Golf Club, was the MJT-Alberta PGA Junior Boys 17 and up champion after posting scores of 73-77-71 (221), edging Sean Sinclair, 17, of Cochrane (75-75-72=222). “Sean was three under on the back nine, which had me worried,” said Hamilton, “but I limited my mistakes and outlasted everyone else. My Long Drive win was the highlight for me as well as this being my first ever tournament win on the MJT.” There was a tie for third place in this division at 223 total score between Corey Kristianson, 17, of Brooks (75-73-75), and Steven Becker, 18, of Red Deer (76-71-76).

MJT-Alberta PGA Junior Boys 13 and under champion was Thomas Spencer, 13, of Grande Prairie, whose closing round of 77 ensured his victory over runner-up Brett Walsh, 12, of Calgary. “I go out and have fun and bounce back each day,” said Spencer, who fired rounds of 85-82-77 (244). “The best was when I hit a 7-iron to about 5-feet from the pin on hole 13, which felt great. I feel pretty good, actually, about winning my division. It was close.” Walsh shot 84-83-79 (246). Third place in the age group went to Riley Fleming, 13, of Airdrie, who fired 89-86-81 (256) for the 54 holes.

The divisional winners in the Mr. Lube Long Drive Competition were Travis Neil, 13, of Calgary, Craig Klassen, 16, of Calgary, and Nolan Hamilton. The Sundog Skills competition divisional winners were Riley Fleming, Taylor Colberg, 16, of Rosebud, and Corey Kristianson.

The MJT Alberta schedule continues on August 1st and 2nd at Turner Valley Golf Club in Turner Valley, and then August 8th and 9th at McKenzie Meadows Golf Club in Calgary. For more information or to register, please visit www.maplejt.com or call 1-877-859-4653.


About the MJT
As a not-for-profit association, the national Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) presented by Boston Pizza is Canada’s only major junior tour run exclusively by Canadian PGA Professionals. The program helps develop Canada's junior golfers, offering clinics, tournaments, international competitions and more. From free introductory clinics sponsored by Ford to the major CPGA Zone-sponsored junior championships, the MJT aims to develop champions, in golf and in life. For more information please visit www.maplejt.com.


Contact:
Elaine Denton,
Marketing & PR, MJT
T: 604-943-1645
Email: edenton@maplejt.com