Thornhill Junior Golfers Shine
We are thrilled to announce that one of our own, Angelina Chang, has achieved a remarkable victory at the prestigious U.S. Kids - Canadian Invitational 2024. Competing in the age 9-10 category, Angelina displayed exceptional skill and composure to secure the top position at the Legends on the Niagara - Chippawa Course.
The tournament, which took place from July 8-9, 2024, saw young golfers from across the nation converge to showcase their talents on the challenging 9-hole course. Angelina, representing Aurora, ON, Canada, delivered an outstanding performance over the two-day event.
Her final scorecard read as follows:
- Round 1: 34
- Round 2: 35
- Total Strokes: 69
- Overall Score: -3
This impressive score not only secured her the first place but also highlighted her incredible potential and dedication to the sport. Angelina's victory is a testament to her hard work, training, and passion for golf.
In addition to Angelina's success, we would also like to extend an honourable mention to another Thornhill junior member, Audrey (Zhixin) Lu. Audrey recently competed in the IMG Academy Junior World Championships, held at the Torrey Pines Golf Course - South Course. Demonstrating resilience and skill, Audrey tied for 12th place in this highly competitive field.
Audrey's final stats for the tournament were:
- Position: T12
- Overall Score: +3
- Round 1: 70
- Round 2: 73
- Round 3: 76
- Total Strokes: 219
Audrey's performance at such a prestigious event is commendable and highlights the depth of talent within our junior golf program. We are immensely proud of her achievements and look forward to seeing her continue to excel in her golfing journey.
At Thornhill, we are incredibly proud of both Angelina's and Audrey's achievements and look forward to supporting them as they continue to grow and excel in their golfing careers. Please join us in congratulating Angelina Chang on her outstanding accomplishment and wishing Audrey (Zhixin) Lu continued success in future tournaments.