Top Girls Junior Golfers in Logan, Utah
23. July 2009 by admin.
PHOENIX, Arizona (July 20, 2009) – In an effort to foster friendships on and off the golf course, the Girls Junior Americas Cup began in 1978 and through its rich history has attracted some of the most talented female golfers in the country. Golfers that participate in the Girls Junior America’s Cup exemplify not only outstanding skill and experience, but also true sportsmanship, discipline, courtesy and strength of character. The 2009 tournament, supported by the Junior Golf Association of Arizona and the Arizona Women’s Golf Association will be played on July 26 – 30 at Logan Golf & Country Club in
Logan,
Utah.
This year’s Arizona squad features Mieke Canan of Tacna, Jacquie LeMarr of Chandler, Scottsdale’s Anna Kim and Brittany McKee of
Tucson. “The Girls Junior Americas Cup is the direct result of determined individuals who are passionate about the game of golf. Each year, we strive to improve this event to continually elevate its place among other national events,” said Rose Nehring, Arizona Team Captain. Former participants of the Girls Junior Americas Cup who went on to play on the LPGA Tour include, Joan Pitcock, Pat Hurst, Brandi Burton and current LPGA Player-of-the-Year Lorena Ochoa. Ochoa won this event three straight years, from 1997-99. Recent Arizona team members have included Tara Bateman (Baylor), Priscillia Hunt (Texas Tech), Lauren Todd (Stanford) and Erin Tone (
Arizona
State). Other Arizona teams have included the late Heather Farr, Missy Farr-Kaye, Kay Cornelius Jeanquartier and the sister tandem of Dina and Danielle Ammaccapane.
Teams in the 54-hole tournament will consist of four players with each team counting its best three scores from each round. The highest score from each squad will not be counted towards its team’s total. Participating teams in this year’s tournament include Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, San Diego, Southern California, Southern Nevada, Utah, Washington, Wyoming along with the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta as well as
Mexico.
Southern California is the event’s defending champion.
The Girls Junior America’s Cup also includes a practice round, opening and closing ceremonies similar in presentation to that of the Olympic Games, a tournament banquet and a barbeque. The Girls Junior America’s Cup is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of team captains from each of the participating states. Each year, the team captain from the hosting state acts as Tournament Director while each state determines its own method of selecting its team members.
Arizona’s team selections are based on points earned in events conducted by the Junior Golf Association of Arizona. For more information on the 2009 Girls Junior America’s Cup, call (602) 944-6168 or visit the event’s web site at www.gjac.org .
Arizona Junior Golf Championship Results
17. July 2009 by admin.
PHOENIX, Arizona (July 17, 2009) – Four of Arizona’s golf associations joined forces recently to stage one of the state’s top junior events: the Junior Boys & Girls Golf Championship. Held at the magnificent Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club on July 7-8, this year’s event was supported by the Junior Golf Association of Arizona along with the Arizona Golf Association, Arizona Women’s Golf Association and the Southwest Section – PGA of America. “The goal was to try to create one Junior State Golf Championship and receive the support from all associations. It is great having rules officials and volunteers come from all golf governing bodies in AZ,” said Scott McNevin of the Arizona Golf Association. Kevin Parkhusrt of Vail,
Arizona fired a two-day total of six-under-par, 138 to capture the Boy’s title while Saki Iida of Gilbert carded a two-over-par 146 to claim low scoring honors for the Girl’s. “I try not to have high expectations, but I knew my game was in good shape to win the tournament. I had some motivation going into the event because I was disappointed with my performance in the Tucson City Junior Championship the week prior and wanted to bounce back from that,” said Parkhurst who will be playing for Gonzaga next year while studying Broadcast Journalism. “The field for the tournament was one of the best junior fields I have competed against in quite awhile.
Everyone who played had to qualify and prove that they deserved a spot so everyone playing definitely had some game.”
The event featured some of the state’s finest junior players, 90 golfers in all, 60 boys and 30 girls. “We successfully ran separate State Championships in years past, but combining our efforts to host one true State Junior Championship is quite possibly the best idea we have had. The JGAA, AGA, AWGA and the Southwest Section PGA have many talented staff members with great ideas to share. Although the event will be tough to beat, I am sure we will,” said Frank Calvin, Director of Junior Golf for the SWSPGA. With her win, Iida receives an exemption to play in the Arizona Women’s Golf Association Arizona Amateur Stroke Play Championship. “We want the girls to become familiar with us as an association and with all the benefits we offer so that when their time with the Junior Golf Association is over they will know that we are here to continue to serve them,” said Erin Groeneveld of the AWGA. “I have full confidence that the winner of the State Championship in both the boys and girls divisions can truly call themselves Champions as they competed amongst the best in the State of
Arizona.” Throughout the year, the Junior Golf Association stages over 30 events and is continually striving to create the most competitive outlets for their seasoned players while also offering outstanding clinics and other opportunities for those youngsters just starting out in the game of golf. “The State Junior Championship has always been one of the best events of the year with the strongest field. Now, with the support of all the state golf associations, it becomes an event that junior golfers will not want to miss,” said Sean Ferris, Assistant Executive Director of the JGAA.
For more information on the 2009 Junior Boys & Girls State Golf Championship, call the JGAA office at (602) 944-6168 or visit their web site at www.jgaa.org
Frys.com Open News
9. July 2009 by admin.
MERCEDES-BENZ CONTINUES AS OFFICIAL VEHICLE OF the FRYS.COM OPEN
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Mercedes-Benz has recently committed to continue as the “Official Vehicle” of the 2009 Frys.com Open. As the exclusive automobile sponsor, Mercedes-Benz will provide courtesy vehicles throughout tournament week for use by the PGA TOUR professionals competing in the event, which takes place Oct. 21 - 25, at Grayhawk Golf Club in
Scottsdale. After the tournament, these vehicles will be available for purchase at the local Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the Valley.“Mercedes-Benz was a key supporter of the Frys.com Open last year and we are happy to have them on board again in 2009,” said Frys.com Open Tournament Director Scott Reid.Mercedes-Benz also will sponsor a special on-course event for the competing players, the “Mercedes-Benz Hole-in-One” contest, which will take place on the 211-yard, par-3 16th hole. The first player to record an ace on 16 during the third or fourth round of the tournament will win a brand new Mercedes-Benz E350 Sedan.“Mercedes-Benz is a big supporter of PGA TOUR golf and we are excited to be a part of the Frys.com Open again this year,” said Mike Weeks, Western Region Market Manager for
Mercedes-Benz USA. “This event provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase some of the best models in the Mercedes-Benz family.”The Frys.com Open is part of the PGA TOUR’s Fall Series and will feature a full-field (132 players), four-day tournament with a $5 million purse and $900,000 payout to the winner. The Frys.com Open will be played Oct. 21-25, 2009, at Grayhawk Golf Club’s Raptor Course, and the tournament will be televised all four days on The Golf Channel. For more Scottsdale Golf Course information and phone numbers, http://www.scottdalesgolf.com/ provides all the golf information you need.
