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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsMJT-PGA of Alberta Junior Championship presented by Macleod Savings & Credit Union at Nanton Golf Club
August 11-12, 2008
Nanton, AB
NANTON, AB – A major event on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), endorsed by the Alberta Professional Golfers’ Association, played out August 11th and 12th on Nanton Golf Course in Nanton, AB, where competitive junior golfers from BC, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and all over Alberta took part. The 36-hole MJT-Alberta PGA Junior Championship was presented by Macleod Savings and Credit Union, and is part of a series of national events pioneered by the MJT in conjunction with the provincial CPGA zones. Up for grabs for the eligible players was an exemption into the 2009 China Junior Open.
A great final round of 69 vaulted Adam Knudson, 17, of Calgary, AB, into the overall lead with scores of 76-69 (145), claiming the MJT-Alberta PGA Junior Boys 17 and up Champion’s title and exemption into the China Junior Open. Runner-up in this division was Craig Klassen, 18, also of Calgary, who fired 77-70 (147). There was a three-way tie for third place at 149 total score between Jason Thiels, 17, of Olds, AB, Mike Kolody, 17, of Priddis, AB, and Tyson Denhamer, 17, of Calgary.
Top Finishers
| Place | Name | City | Sex | Age | Scores | Total | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys 13 & Under Par 71, Ydg 5779, Slope/Rating 114/67.3 | |||||||
| 1 | Patrick Murphy | Crossfield, AB | M | 11 | 72, 76 | 148 | |
| 2 | Brett Sheridan | Lethbridge, AB | M | 13 | 86, 76 | 162 | |
| 3 | Nick Scrymgeour | Calgary, AB | M | 13 | 85, 78 | 163 | |
| Boys 14-16 Par 71, Ydg 6205, Slope/Rating 117/69.4 | |||||||
| 1 | Kevin Hicks | Winnipeg, MB | M | 16 | 74, 72 | 146 | |
| 2 | Taylor Drolet | Calgary, AB | M | 16 | 73, 75 | 148 | |
| 3 | Riley Fleming | Airdrie, AB | M | 15 | 75, 74 | 149 | |
| Boys 17-19 Par 71, Ydg 6205, Slope/Rating 117/69.4 | |||||||
| 1 | Adam Knudson | Calgary, AB | M | 17 | 76, 69 | 145 | |
| 2 | Craig Klassen | Calgary, AB | M | 18 | 77, 70 | 147 | |
| 3 | Jason Thiels | Olds, AB | M | 17 | 77, 72 | 149 | Tie |
| 3 | Mike Kolody | Priddis, AB | M | 17 | 75, 74 | 149 | Tie |
| 3 | Tyson Denhamer | Calgary, AB | M | 17 | 72, 77 | 149 | Tie |
| Girls Par 71, Ydg 5272, Slope/Rating 128/70.4 | |||||||
| 1 | Lauren Diederichs | Calgary, AB | F | 20 | 77, 69 | 146 | |
| 2 | Jamie Oleksiew | S.Surrey, BC | F | 14 | 74, 73 | 147 | |
| 3 | Chelcia Petersen | Calgary, AB | F | 17 | 77, 72 | 149 | |