CJGA Opens 2009 Junior Season in South Africa

After a one-year hiatus, the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) will send a team of six juniors to Bela Bela, South Africa next week to compete in match play competition against teams from the South Africa Junior Golf Foundation and the English Golf Union.

The tournament at Zebula Golf & Country Club will run from January 13th to 15th.

The teams will compete in singles and fourball matches in an event that fosters goodwill and sportsmanship between the three countries.

"The team is in for an unbelievable experience in South Africa," admitted John Lawrence, CJGA Managing Director of International Competitions for the CJGA and the non-playing captain. "We expect great competition but to also build lasting relationships with the participating nations."

In addition to the three days of tournament competition, team members will enjoy scenic cultural tours of the host country.

Prior to leaving for South Africa, the team will attend a brief training camp at Glen Abbey Golf Club conducted by CJGA Regional Coach Sean Casey.

CJGA TEAM CANADA

Boys 18 & Under
Troy Bulmer, Saskatoon, Sask.
Scott Malo, Calgary, Alta.
Bryan Lichimo, North Vancouver, B.C.
Taylor Pendrith, Richmond Hill, Ont.

Boys 16 & Under
Cameron Davison, Duncan, B.C.
Michael Reaume, Ottawa, Ont.


ABOUT THE CJGA
The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is dedicated to providing Canada's junior golfers with the necessary skills and knowledge required to lay a foundation for a future in competitive golf. Through its six-stage competitive development program that focuses on tournaments, clinics, international competitions, and mentoring programs with PGA Tour professionals, the CJGA introduces the game to juniors as young as five and offers competitive multi-day events for the more advanced golfer. The CJGA acts as a feeder system to provincial and national competitions, collegiate and university golf, as well as professional and recreational golf. For more information please visit www.cjga.com.

The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.

For more information about the CJGA visit www.cjga.com