MJT Prodigy Series at Chinook GC and Elmwood GC - July 2-3, 2011

July 2-3, 2011
Swift Current, SK

Great Ryde in Swift Current at MJT Prodigy Series
For Immediate Release - Swift Current, SK. – (July 4, 2011) – Building momentum going into the Provincials next week at Chinook Golf Club, Saskatchewan junior golfers showed just how impressive young players can be on the golf course by recording multiple under-par rounds en route to some of the lowest two day totals seen so far this season on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), during the MJT Prodigy Series at Chinook Golf Club and Elmwood Golf Club in Swift Current, July 2nd and 3rd.

Jehremy Ryde, 18 of Eston, SK, was the headliner after finally breaking through to win both the Boys 17-19 division and low overall for the event, firing blistering rounds of 65 and 69. “It feels good to win after two second places this year,” said Ryde about his first victory of the season. “My highlight was the first round 65; good putting and wedge shots were key.” He added that he plays the MJT for the competition and the well run tournaments. A hard-charging Jerry Christiansen, 18, of Saskatoon, who just came off a third place finish in the CN Future Links tournament where he earned a spot in the Canadian National Junior Boys Championship, also carved out an outstanding 65 on day two to finish only one stroke back at 70-65 (135). In third place, still going low but unable to match the blistering pace was Regina’s Aaron Vogel, 17, (67-72=139). Compensation is that Vogel is the eligible qualifier based on age (Ryde and Christiansen turn 19) for the MJT’s spot in the Texas Junior Golf Tour’s Holiday Classic at Barton Creek Resort in Austin, Texas, this December, an event that is very well attended by over 30 college coaches and provides excellent scouting exposure.

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Top Finishers

Place	Name	City	Sex	Age	Scores	Total	Status
Boys 13 & Under Rnd 1: Par 71, Yardage 5654, Slope/Rating 112/65.7 ; Rnd 2: Par 72, Yardage 5458, Slope/Rating 123/70.6
1	Cory Sawchuk	Prince Albert, SK	M	13	71, 73	144
2	Carson Harcourt	Kipling, SK	M	13	77, 74	151
3	Michael Valk	Medicine Hat, AB	M	12	80, 81	161	Tie
3	Matthew Douglas	Regina, SK	M	13	77, 84	161	Tie
Boys 14-16 Rnd 1: Par 71, Yardage 6503, Slope/Rating 120/70.0 ; Rnd 2: Par 71, Yardage 6096, Slope/Rating 119/69.6
1	Daegan Wall	Regina, SK	M	16	70, 71	141
2	Garrett Blair	Lanigan, SK	M	16	69, 77	146	Tie
3	Riley Grona	Coronach, SK	M	15	70, 76	146	Tie
Boys 17-19 Rnd 1: Par 71, Yardage 6503, Slope/Rating 120/70.0 ; Rnd 2: Par 71, Yardage 6096, Slope/Rating 119/69.6
1	Jehremy Ryde	Eston, SK	M	18	65, 69	134
2	Jerry Christiansen	Saskatoon, SK	M	18	70, 65	135
3	Aaron Vogel	Regina, SK	M	17	67, 72	139
Girls Rnd 1: Par 71, Yardage 5305, Slope/Rating 104/64.0; Rnd 2: Par 72, Yardage 5458, Slope/Rating 123/70.6
1	Kayla Sawchuk	Prince Albert, SK	F	12	90, 87	177
2	Alyssa Fournier	Ponteix, SK	F	15	104, 107	211
3	Erykah Pool	Swift Current, SK	F	13	113, 114	227

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