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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
May 5-6, 2007
Saskatoon, SK
Thompson Fires Six-Under Par for MJT Victory
SASKATOON, SK – The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) opened its 2007 Saskatchewan season at Moon Lake Golf Club in Saskatoon on May 5th and 6th, with a triple qualifier for three major international events. Players from British Columbia, Alberta and all over Saskatchewan competed for spots on MJT Team Canada to the Scotland Kingdom of Fife Junior Team Matches in the U.K., and on MJT Team Canada to the International Junior Golf Invitational (IJGI) in Cuernavaca, Mexico, as well as in the World Youth Team Challenge at Bolingbrook Golf Club in Illinois, USA.
Scott Thompson, 18, of St. Walburg, SK, blitzed his way to overall victory and Boys 17 and up division title with a six-under-par total score of 138 (68-70). “It’s my last junior golf season and winning is important,” said Thompson. Jeff Chambers, Canadian PGA Professional and MJT Tournament Director, added, “He is just so incredibly solid. I was pleased to see both Scott and Tim (Acaster) do so well as I have worked with them for four years.” Acaster, 18, of North Battleford, SK, fired 69-73 (142) to finish at two-under-par, placing as runner-up to Thompson. Both players received spots on MJT Team Canada, with Thompson selecting Scotland under Team Coach Chambers. Acaster, who won a place on the Team to Scotland last year, will now have the opportunity to compete in Mexico, where MJT Team Canada has won the IJGI for the past two years over teams from Mexico, U.S.A. and Guatemala.
Third place in the Boys 17 and up division went to Thomas Weikle, 18, of Cut Knife, SK, who shot 70-77 (147), while Taylor Smith, 17, of Swift Current (76-73), and Mitchell Zaba, 18, of Deer Valley, SK (73-76), finished tied for fourth at 149 total score.
The long trip to Saskatchewan was worth it for Morgan Leigh, 16, of Surrey, B.C., who won the Boys 14-16 division after firing 73-70 (143). “The condition of the golf course was the highlight for me,” he said. “I want to play well in the B.C. Juniors - this win feels good and helps with my confidence.” Albertan Evan Cowan, 14, of Coaldale, shot 74-73 (147) to tie for second place in the division with Dallas Mengel, 15, of Saskatoon (72-75=147).
Kyla Reay, 18, of Saskatoon, cited her eagle on the second hole on the Moors course as her tournament highlight en route to victory in the Girls division. “It’s my last junior year and I want to make it count,” said Reay, who posted scores of 74-85 (159) to run away with the title over second place finisher Crystal Weiss, 18, of White City, SK (91-83=174). Third place went to Kelsey Klatt, 15, of Fort Qu’Appelle, SK (89-92=181).
Tyler Puetz, 13, of Melfort, SK, shot 83-90 (173) to win the Boys 13 and under division by three strokes over Taylor Cook, 13, of North Battleford (93-83=176). Third spot was claimed by Conley Kreigler, 12, of Saskatoon, who scored 88-89 (177).
The divisional winners in the Mr. Lube Long Drive Competition were Zach Taylor, 12, of Saskatoon, Troy Bulmer, 16, of Saskatoon, Chad Lavallee, 17, of Meadow Lake, SK, and Crystal Weiss. The Sundog Skills competition divisional winners were Nathan Corrin, 10, of Moose Jaw, SK, Garrett Leedahl, 15, of Saskatoon, Scott Thompson, and Anna Young, 13, of Saskatoon.
The finalist for exemption into the World Youth Team Challenge in Illinois was shortlisted to Anna Young, for girls aged 13-14. Young carded 100 on day one, which included a 14 on one hole, and bounced back with 88 on day two.
The MJT continues its Saskatchewan schedule on June 2nd and 3rd with the MJT-ACT/UCT Junior Classic presented by FINORA at North Battleford Golf and Country Club in North Battleford, SK, followed by the annual MJT-CPGA of Saskatchewan Junior Championship presented by FINORA at the new Perdue Oasis Golf Resort in Saskatoon, June 16th and 17th, and then the MJT Saskatchewan Series at Woodlawn Golf Club in Estevan on June 30th and July 1st. All tournaments offer international exemptions as well as the opportunity to qualify for the 9th annual MJT Boston Pizza National Tour Championship at Nicklaus North Golf Club in Whistler, B.C., this August. For more information or to register, please visit www.maplejt.com or call 1-877-859-4653.
About the MJT
Boston Pizza is the Presenting Sponsor of the non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada's premier and only national junior golf tour run exclusively by Golf Professionals. The MJT is proud to play a role in developing young players, including several Canadian National Champions and many Future Links and Provincial Champions. The MJT is also focused on providing opportunities for young Canadians to learn how to golf and introduces players as young as four years old to the game via free instructional clinics. In addition, the MJT encourages young players to further their education with scholarship awards. For more information, please visit www.maplejt.com or call 1-877-859-GOLF. MJT - developing champions, in golf, in life.
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T: 604-943-1645
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