This event features various divisions for both boys and girls, classified by age group, and this thrilling 36-Hole competition extends over two days. Eligibility for this event is based on the Alberta Golf Association's Order of Merit, and all competitors are extended personal invitations to this event.
2008 PGA of Alberta Junior Masters Results
| 2008 Overall Winner - Boys Carson Kallis - Red Deer G&CC  | 2008 Overall Winner - Girls Kaitlin Allan - Royal Mayfair GC  |
Carson Kallis and Kaitlin Allan Win the PGA of Alberta Junior Masters at Wolf Creek
August 13, 2008 - Ponoka, Alberta
Following a great round of 67 at the Wolf Creek Golf Resort, It took a playoff for Carson Kallis from the Red Deer G&CC to claim victory at the 2008 PGA of Alberta Junior Masters. His 76-67 – 143 total put him in the clubhouse lead until Jordan Ediger of Earl Grey forced a playoff following rounds of 72 and 71.
Kallis made an 8 foot putt for birdie on the first extra hole to claim his first Junior Masters Title.
‘I can’t wait to come back again next year’, stated Kallis following his victory. ‘Is the tournament going to be here again, because it’s a really good course for the event.’ Competing in the 16 year old division, Kallis still has two years of eligibility remaining.
Ediger won the 18 year old division, while Craig Bloom of Carnmoney won the 17 year old division and Mac Keats of Bearspaw won the 15 year old and under flight.
In the Girls Division, Kaitlin Allan from the Royal Mayfair looked as though she was running away with the title early on in the tournament sitting eight shots ahead of eventual runner up Jocelyn Alford from Earl Grey on the 18th tee. ‘Don’t make an 11 on the 36th hole’ was her advice to her peers, as she finished the tournament with rounds of 73 and 80. Despite just one bad hole, Allan claimed her first Junior Masters Title.
Allan’s steady play included a one under back nine during Round One on the South Nine at Wolf Creek.
Allan won the 17 and 18 year old flight, while Jennifer MacKinnon of Willow Park won the 15 and 16 year old division.
The PGA of Alberta Junior Masters is a 36-Hole invitational Junior Golf Tournament organized each year by the Professional Golfers’ Association of Alberta. The Junior Masters exists to provide the top 40 boys and top 20 girls in the province with a highly competitive and affordable golf experience through its’ partnership with the Wolf Creek Golf Resort.
2008 PGA of Alberta Junior Masters Results