Shelburne golfer helps junior win

2006-08-31 / Sports

Augusta James of Shelburne contributed a point to the Canadian Junior Golf Association East Team's 11-5 victory in the final round of the singles matches at the fourth annual Lipton Brisk Canada Cup on Monday.

The East Team capturing 4 of the 8 points on the final day at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham.

"It was a spirited competition and a great experience for all the

junior golfers competing," said Earl Fritz, CJGA's executive director and non-playing captain of the East Team.

Richard Zokol, PGA Tour veteran and CJGA national spokesperson, agreed.

"This is a unique format, and playing an event like this will go a long way in preparing Canada's next generation, both mentally and physically," Zokol said. In addition to

James' point, CJGA Team Canada east's singles points came from Buz BowermanRitchie of Bowmanville, Will Thornburrow of Toronto, Brett Cairns of Courtland, and a half point from Ryan Putnam of Georgetown.

Putnam birdied three of his final four holes to come back from a fourhole deficit against Richmond, B.C.'s Nicholas Gagne and halve his match.

CJGA Team Canada West's points came from Coquitlam, B.C.'s Andy Yang and Kevin Kwon, Andrew Zaba of Deer Valley, Sask. Gagne contributed a half-point.The win for CJGA Team Canada east brings the overall series to 2-2.

CJGA Team Canada west was victorious in the past two Lipton Brisk Canada Cups.

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