Pinebrook G&CC
| Date: | 08/05/2009 |
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| Course: | Pinebrook G&CC |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Pro: | Dean Ingalls |
| Phone: | (403) 246-3315 |
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| Website: | http://www.pinebrookgolfclub.com |
For a while this morning, it looked doubtful that we would eventually get in a full 18 holes of golf at the annual Kevin Hipple Memorial Junior Open at Calgary's Pinebrook GCC. But after the course took on another half-inch of rain overnight in addition to the weekend's storms, the golf course staff did a fantastic job in preparing the course for play. A total of 89 juniors from as far away as Edmonton and Whitecourt were on hand for one of the Tour's three memorial tournaments, named in honor of a Pinebrook junior that passed away far too early in life a quarter century ago. The club opens their doors for juniors on this date every year, and it is a wonderful opportunity for kids that might not normally get a chance to play Pinebrook to test their skills on this beautifully prepared layout.
Ryan Kerr (at R in picture below) of Calgary Elks made his crosstown drive well worthwhile today, firing an even-par 71 to edge Jason Thiels of Olds by one stroke. Brett Hogan of Willow Park finished solo third at 73, with Travis Labelle of the Edmonton Petroleum Club and Hogan's clubmate John MacKinnon another shot back with matching 74s. Kerr, Hogan, Labelle and MacKinnon all earned spots in the field for the fast-approaching Tour Championship at Wolf Creek Golf Resort on August 31 with their efforts today. Joining them will be Scott McNichol of Canyon Meadows, whose 84 was tops for boys not previously qualified in the flight for players born in 1995 and later.
Evann Parker ( at L in picture) of Pinebrook (80) was low today among the nine junior girls on hand, four shots clear of Country Hills' Mandy Wong. Wong qualified for Wolf Creek, as Parker had earned her spot earlier in the year. Casara Hong of Country Hills, site of tomorrow's Tour event, was third with an 89.
Thanks so much to the staff and Board of Pinebrook GCC for their hospitality today. The burger and chicken buffet was superb, with fresh salads, fruit and pastries making the meal one of the best on Tour this summer.
OVERALL TOP TEN
1. Ryan KERR Calgary Elks 71
2. Jason THIELS Olds 72
3. Brett HOGAN Willow Park 73
T4. Travis LABELLE Edmonton Petroleum Club 74
T4. John MacKINNON Willow Park 74
6. Heath IRVINE Silver Springs 75
T7. Colin McIVOR Canmore 77
T7. Zach BAKER Cottonwood 77
T7. Scott SECORD Country Hills 77
T7. Jesse TERON Red Deer GCC 77
T7. Jack WOOD Banff Springs 77
JUNIOR BOYS BORN IN 1990/91/92
1. Ryan KERR Calgary Elks 71 Q
2. Jason THIELS Olds 72 PQ
3. Colin McIVOR Canmore 77
4. Kevin WONG Bearspaw 80
T5. Brett NIAWCHUK Pine Hills 81
T5. Alex GOWDA Willow Park 81
JUNIOR BOYS BORN IN 1993/94
1. Brett HOGAN Willow Park 73 Q
T2. Travis LABELLE Edmonton Petroleum Club 74 WC
T2. John MacKINNON Willow Park 74 WC
4. Heath IRVINE Silver Springs 75
T5. Zach BAKER Cottonwood 77
T5. Scott SECORD Country Hills 77
T5. Jesse TERON Red Deer GCC 77
JUNIOR BOYS BORN IN 1995 and LATER
1. Jack WOOD Banff Springs 77 PQ
2. Matt WILLIAMS Pinebrook 78 PQ
3. Scott McNICHOL Canyon Meadows 84 Q
4. Eric FIELD Silver Springs 85
T5. Braden THOROGOOD 86
T5. Brandon FONG 86
JUNIOR GIRLS
1. Evann PARKER Pinebrook 80 PQ
2. Mandy WONG Country Hills 84 Q
3. Casara HONG Country Hills 89
T4. Kristen LEE Glendale 90
T4. Abby GILL Derrick 90
6. Madison KRUGER Olds 92
Q= Player qualified for Tour Championship at Wolf Creek on August 31.
WC = Wild Card Qualifier for Tour Championship
PQ = Player had previously qualified for Tour Championship.
Upcoming Tournaments
| Jun 09 | Drayton Valley |
| Jun 23 | Henderson Lake |
| Jun 28 | Barrhead |
| Jul 03 | Innisfail |
| Jul 09 | Pine Hills |
