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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
July 26-27, 2006
Sunset Ranch GC • Kelowna, BC
YAMAOKA RISES AT SUNSET
KELOWNA, BC – Both the heat and the scores were scorching when hometown favourite, Keith Yamaoka, fired 72-69 at the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s Sunset Ranch Golf Course stop in Kelowna, BC, on July 26th and 27th. The 16-year-old from Kelowna lived up to his reputation as one of the top junior golfers in the Okanagan after winning the MJT Webber Naturals Series at Sunset Ranch by five strokes.
“Coming down the stretch I was thinking it would be good if I could get it to 7-under. I only got to 3-under but it was still alright,” said Yamaoka, who won the Boys 14-16 division title as well as low overall score among the field of players from Manitoba, Alberta and all over BC. Second place in the division went to Kyle Dodman, 16, of Abbotsford,BC, who shot 74-72 (146), while third place was a tie at 150 total score between Connor Chafe, 16, also of Abbotsford (75-75) and Michael Der, 16, of Kelowna (74-76).
The Boys 17 and up division title in the Webber Naturals-sponsored tournament went to Mitchell Lock, 18, of Mission, BC, who held on to his first round lead to win with scores of 72-74 (146). “On the back nine on day two, Kurt Woodman made some clutch birdies to worry me a bit but I kept the ball in play and did not make any crucial mistakes,” said Lock. “I had a seven shot lead with three holes to play so I was feeling very confident coming down the stretch.” Woodman, 18, of Coquitlam, BC, shot 77-74 (151) and ended up tied for second in the division with Cole Roblin, 19, of Kelowna (77-74).
Jon Strasdin, 13, of Prince George, BC, won his first division title on the MJT after firing 79-75 for a 154 total. “Some of my competitors made a late charge at the end but I kept my composure and just thought ‘don’t make triple!’” he said. Runner-up to Strasdin in the division was Harrison Clegg, 13, of Langley, who shot 79-82 (161), while third spot was claimed by Sean Moen, 13, of North Vancouver, BC (82-82=164).
Penticton’s Muriel McIntyre, 17, added another MJT Girls division win to her resume after shooting 79-77 (156). “The golf course was beautiful and the hot conditions were tough,” she said. “I kept my concentration and overall my short game kept me in it.” Ashley Fredette, 15, of Winnipeg, MB, placed second (102-97) while Kayla Ketcheson, 15, of St. Andrews, MB (102-98), and Krista Fenniak, 14, of Fort McMurray, AB (102-98), tied for third place.
The divisional winners in the Mr. Lube Long Drive Competition were Harrison Clegg, Keith Yamaoka, Kurt Woodman and Muriel McIntyre. The Sundog Skills competition divisional winners were Patrick Lee, 11, of Calgary, AB, Tyson Denhamer, 15, of Calgary, Jeff Wright, 18, of Mission, BC, and Muriel McIntyre.
The MJT’s national schedule continues with tournaments in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and the lower mainland of British Columbia next week. For more information, please visit www.maplejt.com or call 1-877-859-4653.
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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.
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