Sadie Blazeiko finishes 1st, Carson Chapman 2nd at Junior Skills Challenge National Event
Brian Munz
The 14th edition of the Junior Skills Challenge National Event wrapped up today in Vancouver after 24 of the top Canadian junior golfers showcased their skills in one of Golf Canada’s signature junior events. The event took place at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club which will also play host to the CPKC Women’s Open from August 24-27th.
The National Event culminates a year-long program consisting of over 100 qualifying events across Canada and 2,000 participants.
In partnership with the PGA of Canada and Cobra-Puma Golf, participants went head-to-head in putting, chipping, and driving competitions:
Putting: each competitor received one putt from each distance of 5, 10, and 20 feet with points awarded for holing the putt and proximity to the hole.
Chipping: each competitor received three shots for chipping with points awarded on distance of the chip from the target.
Driving: each competitor received three drives with points awarded for distance and aim of the drive.
The winners for each division of the Junior Skills Challenge National Event received a brand-new driver courtesy of Cobra-Puma Golf.
Below are the winners in each of the age groups:
PHOTO BERNARD BRAULT, GOLF CANADA VANCOUVER, BC, AUGUST 20, 2023 SHAUGHNESSY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB JUNIOR SKILLS CHALLENGE
Girls 9 to 11:
Four participants competed including Sadie Blazeiko, Jordyn Butler, Chloe Lam, and Avery McGuire.
Blazeiko of Winnipeg, MB took home the title with a score of 175 (60 points from driving, 25 points from chipping, 80 points from putting).
Boys 12 to 14:
Carson Chapman, Cedrick Hamelin, Siddharth Kaja, and Clayton Michel participated.
Kaja of Mississauga, ON captured the title with a final score of 215, with the most impressive chipping scores of the day (70 points from driving, 55 points from chipping, 90 points from putting).
Chapman finished second with 185 points (75 points from driving, 20 points from chipping, 90 points from putting).
Boys 8 and under:
Four participants competed including Albert Cui, Eliott Forest, Clifton McLeod, and Waris Wirring.
McLeod of Calgary, AB captured the title with a score of 165 (55 points from driving, 20 points from chipping, and 90 points from putting).
Girls 8 and under:
Four participants competed including Sophie Dai, Ophelie Duguay, Eisla Kim, and Brooke Sundquist.
Dai of Calgary, AB dominated in her division, earning first place with a final score of 140 (45 points from driving, 25 points from chipping, and 70 points from putting).
Boys 9 to 11:
Competing in the division included Patrik Geary, Damian Gonzalez, Carter Sam, and Jagger Shi.
It was a close competition, but Gonzalez of Oakville, ON pulled away with a final score of 150 (50 points from driving, 20 points from chipping, 70 points from putting).
Girls 12 to 14:
Aliyah Hull, Tatum Lohnes, Mila Snook, and Hannah Thomas participated.
Hull of Chestermere, AB was a stand-out competitor with an impressive final score of 215, with the best driving score of the day across all age groups in both male and female divisions (100 points from driving, 45 points from chipping, and 70 points from putting).
For more information on the Junior Skills Challenge National Event, click here.
For the complete Junior Skills Challenge leaderboard, click here.
The 2023 Junior Skills Challenge was made possible thanks to the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation, the Southwood Golf & Country Club, Cobra Puma Golf, Government of Canada, R&A, PGA of Canada and Golf Canada.
Southwood Golf & Country Club to host 2023 Junior Skills Challenge
Golf Manitoba
Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce that the 2023 Junior Skills Challenge has been scheduled for July 16 and will again be held at the Southwood Golf & Country Club.
Junior Skills Challenge is an online and interactive program that focuses on developing the key golf skills of putting, chipping and driving. Participants in the Golf Manitoba event will be eligible to qualify for the Junior Skills Challenge National Event that will be hosted by Golf Canada August 19 & 20, 2023 at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club.
Junior skills challenge is open to junior golfers of all skill levels and who under the age of 15. Participants will be grouped based on the following age categories:
U8 Boys & Girls
U12 Boys & Girls
U14 Boys & Girls
The Golf Manitoba Junior Skills Challenge is proudly supported by the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. Through the generosity of the Foundation, Golf Manitoba is able to offer this event at no cost to participants.
To register for the event, please click here. For more information about Junior Skills Challenge, please visit juniorskillschallenge.ca.
Junior Skills Challenge Provincial Qualifier set for July 17, 2022
Golf Manitoba
On the heels of the success of the 2021 event, Golf Manitoba is pleased to announce that the 2022 Junior Skills Challenge is scheduled for July 17 and will be held at the Southwood Golf & Country Club.
Junior Skills Challenge is an online and interactive program that focuses on developing the key golf skills of putting, chipping and driving. Participants in the Golf Manitoba event will be eligible to qualify for the 13th edition of the Golf Canada Junior Skills Challenge National Event to be held August 20 & 21 at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club.
The top ranked players will be determined in each of the identified age classifications below:
Please note that if participants live 100km outside of Winnipeg and wish to register or if you have any questions about the event, please contact Golf Manitoba intern Seth McMahon at intern@golfmb.ca.
WATCH & RESULTS – Golf Canada Junior Skills Challenge at St. Vital Golf Centre
Brian Munz
43 golfers aged 5 to 18 gathered at the St. Vital Golf Centre this afternoon taking part in the Golf Canada Junior Skills Challenge.
Here are the respective division first and second place finishers:
8 and under boys: 1st Ryan Small, 2nd Landon Baxter 8 and under girls: 1st Sadie Blazeiko, 2nd Hazel Stitt 9 – 11 boys: 1st Owen Conrad, 2nd Jack Ladobruk 9 – 11 girls: 1st Camryn Ladobruk, Lila Chubey 12 – 14 boys: 1st Teerawut Boonseeor, 2nd Adam Blair 12 – 14 girls: 1st Payton Oakden 15 – 18 boys: 1st Austin Boge, 2nd Carter Marshall & Andrei Puenthespina
Golf Manitoba and Golf Canada would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the St. Vital Golf Centre for hosting the event and acknowledge the title sponsor Cobra Puma Golf Canada along with the Government of Canada, R&A and PGA of Canada.
Due to a weather cancellation last weekend, we have rescheduled the 2021 Junior Skills Challenge to be held on Sunday, August 29 from 1pm to 2pm at the St. Vital Golf Centre!
Please note that if you had previously registered for the cancelled event on August 21, you are automatically registered for the August 29th event. If you do not want to participate, please log-in to your Junior Skills Challenge account and withdrawal from the event.
Junior Skills Challenge is an online and interactive program that focuses on developing the key golf skills of putting, chipping and driving. An online leaderboard will rank players by age group, and by scores on the National Leaderboard. All ages are invited to participate and will be grouped in the following age categories:
8 and under boys & girls
9-11 boys & girls
12-14 boys & girls
15-18 boys & girls
Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each category. But most importantly, this event is all about having fun and is open to ALL SKILL levels of golfers from beginner to advanced!
