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The Graduates }Small Wonder }Tours of Duty TM CJGA JuniorCanada’s #1 Source Golf for Junior Golf News News in Canada Issue 17, 2018 }The Graduates The RBC Canadian Open provided a spotlight for the CJGA’s growing list of success stories }Small Wonder Standing 4’7”, Maxim McKenzie is taking his game to new heights }Tours of Duty B.C. Tournament Director Cory Renfrew possesses the past to help guide youngsters to their future more u Regionall Resume ach Tours Coach e Scheduling Communnication Performaance Based Entry College GGolf Camps l Outr Schoolarships Coollege Visits Right FFit ch Preparedness Initial r w up a o Tournamo ments e NCAA Rules es National Letter of Intent College Visits oll F E-mails Rankings Academics am R AJGA ogr r Signing P TTHEHE COLLEGEOLLEGE GOLFGOLF RREEECRUITCRUITTINGING PPRRROCESOCESS IISS DDIIFFICFFICUULLT...... JuuniorGolfHu o Gol Hubub.como Maka es Itt Easassy! The ppremier online community in juniorunior golf for atthletes, parents, and coollege coaches seeking top talent Sign up for a FREE 330-day trial use ppromo code #CCJGA18D www.juniorgolfhub.com The Link to Your Future © 2018 Junior Golf Hub, LLC Canadian Junior Golf Association’sTM Junior Golf News News and Views Wow! What a year! What a history! Become a CJGA Partner When the Canadian Junior Golf The Canadian Junior Golf Association recognizes that the future of our Association (CJGA) began in Country lies with our youth. These are your future purchasers, employees, 1993, the CJGA started a program executives and partners. Their success will be determined by the efforts we that was not offered in Canada. make today to develop the character, maturity and personal growth that will enable them to take their rightful place in a highly competitive international From the Canadian Junior Golf environment. These are the very skills our programs build. By helping junior Association’s inception to the golfers, regardless of their economic means, to develop these skills we are present who could have predicted helping to build a strong future for Canada through and for its youth. Earl Fritz the impact that the CJGA would The Canadian Junior Golf Association is a "registered Canadian Amateur Executive Director, CJGA have on golf in Canada. Athletic Association" – a charity. In twenty-six short years, through the hard The Canadian Junior Golf Association soon was recognized work and dedication of a few people, we have developed a program that has throughout the world by Federations and Associations alike and was assisted thousands of Canadian young people. asked to represent Canada in many international competitions. The teaching philosophy exemplified in our multi-day tournaments, and our Continuing with the development of our youth, the CJGA offered a representaton of Canada in throughout the world has garnered an international Linkster Program in 2006. This was for ages 5-12 furthering the reputation for the quality of the program and the junior players it produces. CJGA commitment to develop the game in golf in Canada. None of this would have been possible without the generous financial support of our sponsors, donors and volunteers. As a result of the hard work of all our staff and volunteers, golf in We have only scratched the surface. While golf is a healthy, wholesome activity Canada has evolved. There is more opportunities for our youth that relies on both physical and mental discipline to succeed, it is also relatively entering the game of golf either through the golf industry or the expensive. We have made every effort to open the door to all young people, professional route. regardless of economic means, but the reality is that without greater support We see the result of the CJGA’s hard work this year when 13 of the 16 these efforts will meet with limited success. Canadian golf professionals in the RBC Canadian Open came By partnering with the Canadian Junior Golf Association, You can play an through the CJGA Program. important role in assisting our youth. The important thing is to allow the CJGA I still say today that if it were not for the CJGA this would not happen. to explore this tremendous opportunity for the young people of this Country. We are seeking your help, guidance and leadership. Please help by making a The CJGA has had a tremendous influence on the Canadian golf donation the Canadian Junior Golf Association. scene. We look forward to the years to come. Visit our donation page at Thank you to all of the parents and volunteers for their support the CJGA. In addition, we look forward to watching our current CJGA https://cjga.com/get-involved/help-the-cjga-continue-to-offer-programs-to-our-youth/ junior golf members grow with the great game of golf in Canada. to make a donation and learn more how you can help. visit https://cjga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-CJGA-Media-Kit-June-2-Revised-R.pdf for a copy of the media kit #YourFutureStartsHere 4 CJGA Junior Golf News Canadian Junior Golf Association’s Contents Junior Golf News The Graduates - The RBC Canadian National Partner Open provided a spotlight for the 8 CJGA’s growing list of success stories Official Digital News Source of the CJGA Father Figure - As Quebec’s Managing Editor longtime tournament director, Brad Parkins [email protected] Michel Messier has grown up with Design Direction 16 talented junior players Earl Fritz [email protected] Contributors Barry Rhodes, Earl Fritz, Brent Long, LPGA, Golf Canada, MacKenzie Tour - PGA Small Wonder - Standing 4’7”, TOUR Canada, Ted McIntyre, Tim O’Conner, PGA Tour, SBX Entertainment Group, Maxim McKenzie is taking his Michael White. game to new heights CJGA Junior Golf News inquiries 20 CJGA Junior Golf News is distributed free of charge throughout Canada to all those on the CJGA mailing lists and accessible through the CJGA website. All advertising The Next Step - Emily Romancew’s inquiries should be made to Brad Parkins at 1-877-508-1069 X221 or via email at path toward college golf has been [email protected]. straight and true Mission Statement 24 The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is dedicated to developing Canada’s junior golfers by offering basic instruction to the beginning golfer and high level competition to the more advanced through regional, provincial, national and international events. The Tours of Duty - B.C. Tournament CJGA brings excellence to junior golf as a sport through opportunities and fellowship. Director Cory Renfrew possesses Canadian Junior Golf Association the past to help guide youngsters to The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is a “registered Canadian amateur athletic 28 their future association” (RCAAA) not-for-profit registered federally with Revenue Canada. The 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 Junior Tour Scoreboard 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 32 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 Partner, CJGA Linkster Tour Scoreboard Freedom 55 Financial, which provides financial security advice and planning for Canadians. 62 CANADIAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION 170 West Beaver Creek Rd., Unit 6, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada L4B 1L6 Telephone: 905-731-6388 or 1-877-508-1069 (Toll Free) Fax: 905-731-6058 email: [email protected] Control the Controllable’s PLAYERS SERVICES (Scheduling, Tournament Inquiries) General Contact Number 1-877-508-1069 92 General Email [email protected] ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Executive Director Earl M. Fritz Ext. 222 [email protected] Focus and Intention: Putting Chief Operations Officer 94 Brad Parkins Ext. 221 [email protected] TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS Director, Tournament Operations Rules of Golf Reegan Price [email protected] Mickelson Strikes His Moving Ball FUNDRAISING, SPONSORSHIP, ADVERTISING OPERATIONS 96 Director of Fundraising, Sponsorship and Advertising Ian Lederer [email protected] Director of Rules and Competition Anne Edgar Dodds-Hebron [email protected] Register Now PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan North America’s #1 ranked event Cory Renfrew Jamie Reimer Kellin Enslev [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] December 27-30, 2018 Quebec Atlantic Canada Michel Messier Fred McCord visit cjga.com to register [email protected] [email protected] #Your Future Starts Here CJGA Junior Golf News 5 THE HIGHLY EVOLVED 2019 KIA SORENTNTO KiaEvolvved.ca Kia is a registered traademark of Kia Motors Corporation. You are invited to join the CJGA in the December 27-30, 2018 hosted by Palm Harbor, Florida conducted by Featuring Age Categories in the CJGA Junior Tour Boys Junior (U19) , 15 - 18 Girls Junior (U19) , 15 - 18 Bantam (U15) , 13 & 14 Bantam (U15) , 13 & 14 Peewee (U13), 12 & under Peewee (U13), 12 & under plus Country/Academy Team Component The CJGA World Junior Challenge, now in its 25th year, is one of the marquee events conducted by the Canadian Junior Golf Association. Since the inaugural tee-off in 1993, the World Junior Challenge has seen thousands of junior golfers, representing over 30 countries participate. The CJGA World Junior Challenge is ranked by CN Future Links, AJGA, Golfweek and the R&A for World Amateur Points. The CJGA World Junior Challenge is an open championship available to all juniors. CJGA membership is not required.
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