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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsMJT 1st Choice Savings Spring Series at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort
May 9-10, 2009
Lethbridge, AB
Lethbridge, AB - (May 11, 2009) – Southern Alberta’s golf gem, Paradise Canyon Golf Resort, played host this weekend to the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) 1st Choice Savings Spring Series, where players in four divisions battled each other plus the chance to qualify for a spot in the 57th East Aurora International Junior Masters (EAIJM) in East Aurora, New York.
Dillon Batsel, 16, of Medicine Hat, fired an outstanding 70-71 (141) through two rounds to clinch the Boys 14-16 division title and 1st Choice Savings low overall score. Off and on rain didn’t dampen things for the 16 year-old, being the only player to break par on the first day. After calling a penalty on himself on the first hole in a bizarre situation where he dropped his coin on his ball and the ball moved from its original position, Batsel rallied right away and finished the day one-under. Continuing his fine play through the sunny second day, he carded even par and earned the spot to the EAIJM in New York this June. Batsel said he was relieved after learning that he qualified for the exemption.
Cole Chelle, 16, of Edmonton, was just five strokes back posting a solid 74-72 (146) for a second place finish in the 14-16 division and 15 year-old Riley Fleming, of Airdrie, was third with 73-80 (153) for the weekend.
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Top Finishers
| Place | Name | City | Sex | Age | Scores | Total | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys 13 & Under Par 71, Yardage 5832, Slope/Rating 121/68.3 | |||||||
| 1 | Nick Scrymgeour | Calgary, AB | M | 13 | 86, 75 | 161 | |
| 2 | Nathan Corrin | Moose Jaw, SK | M | 12 | 84, 81 | 165 | |
| 3 | Nolan Mastel | Medicine Hat, AB | M | 12 | 87, 90 | 177 | |
| Boys 14-16 Par 71, Yardage 6330, Slope/Rating 129/70.6 | |||||||
| 1 | Dillon Batsel | Medicine Hat, AB | M | 16 | 70, 71 | 141 | |
| 2 | Cole Chelle | Edmonton, AB | M | 16 | 74, 72 | 146 | |
| 3 | Riley Fleming | Airdrie, AB | M | 15 | 73, 80 | 153 | |
| Boys 17-19 Par 71, Yardage 6330, Slope/Rating 129/70.6 | |||||||
| 1 | Ryan Werre | Redcliff, AB | M | 17 | 71, 74 | 145 | Tie |
| 1 | Sang Gyun Lee | Calgary, AB | M | 17 | 75, 70 | 145 | #Countback |
| 3 | Ian Lauzon | Calgary, AB | M | 18 | 75, 72 | 147 | |
| Girls Par 71, Yardage 5842, Slope/Rating 133/74.9 | |||||||
| 1 | Jennifer Ha | Calgary, AB | F | 15 | 82, 78 | 160 | |
| 2 | Becky Martin | Medicine Hat, AB | F | 15 | 86, 84 | 170 | |
| 3 | Christie Lin | Calgary, AB | F | 15 | 84, 87 | 171 | |