TOURNAMENT RECAPS

AJGA's Ping Phoenix Junior Championship

Sihwan Kim overcame a two-stroke deficit Aug. 24 to win the AJGA's Ping Phoenix Junior Championship. The 14-year-old carded the day's lowest round (5-under 67) en route to a three-stroke victory.

''This whole week felt lucky,'' Kim said. ''Today everything was perfect and right at the pin.''

His victory at ASU's Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Ariz., capped a solid season that also included a victory at the AJGA Nike Junior All-Star Classic at Colonial.

Kim's 206 total was three clear of runner-up Matthew Pierce Jr. (72-67-70--209).

In the girls division, Ki-Shui Liao used three consecutive birdies on the front nine to solidify her lead. Liao shot a final-round 68 to edge Tiffany Joh and Angela Park by three strokes.

''I was putting great all week,'' Liao said. ''This tournament really taught me that I could shoot under 70 consistently. That in itself has definitely put more confidence in my game, especially going into the AJGA Polo Golf Junior Classic.''
- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/amateur/

AJGA's Nike Junior All-Star Classic at Toftrees Resort

Jimmy Markovitz was certain he was bound for a playoff after his approach shot on No. 18 came up short. Instead, Markovitz chipped in for birdie Aug. 21 to win the AJGA's Nike Junior All-Star Classic at Toftrees Resort.

Markovitz shot a closing 71 for a 4-under 212 total at Toftrees Resort in State College, Pa., to edge Mu Hu (213). Peter Uihlein finished alone in third at even-par 216.

''Coming into this tournament, all I wanted to do was play well enough to get into the Nike Golf Junior All-Star Championship,'' Markovitz said. ''As the week progressed, I wanted to win.''

Natalie Sheary played consistently with rounds of 77-77-78 to win in her first AJGA tournament. Michele Grilli (75-85-76) came in second at 236.
- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/amateur/

Mizuno CJGA National Golf Championship

Ontario's Sean Dainty carded a final-round 1-over 73 to win the CJGA National Championship Aug. 22. Dainty's consistent rounds of 70-73-74-73 placed him four shots ahead of Will Cumberland, who finished alone in second.
- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/juniorgolf/

WCJGT Alberta PGA Junior Championship

David McGlone carded a 1-over 72 Aug. 19 to defeat Byron Olson at the Alberta PGA Junior Championship. McGlone made two trips around Heritage Pointe Golf Course with a 4-over 148 total, one shot better than Olson.

Susan Nam captured the girls division by 13 strokes. Nam shot 78-81 for a 15-over 159 total.
- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/juniorgolf/

MAZUR: CHOOSING RIGHT
CAREER PATH IS UP TO YOU

They're nearly the same age and equally dominant on the golf course, yet suddenly Aree Song and Casey Wittenberg are about to embark on completely different career paths.

Neither is giving up the game. Neither is trading in their spikes for spit-shined leather dress shoes. Instead, Song, 17, has decided to forego her college days at the University Florida in favor of a quick transition to the professional ranks. Wittenberg, meanwhile, will stay the course and hit the books at Oklahoma State University this year.
- For more, visit www.g olfweek.com/articles/2003/juniorgolf/boys/35358.asp

NEWS AND NOTES

* The deadline for entry into this year's Golfweek/Precept Junior Invitational is Sept. 22. Entries have already been mailed for the 36-hole event that will be played Oct. 12-13 at Sea Trail Golf Resort in Sunset Beach, N.C. For more information, visit www.golfweek.com/events/ or call 877.805.4653.

* The AJGA Polo Golf Junior Classic, one of the oldest and most prestigious American Junior Golf Association tournaments, will be played at Sea Island, Ga., next year. The tournament will be played at Sea Island Golf Club. - For full story, visit www. golfweek.com/articles/2003/juniorgolf/girls/35363.asp.

* Jon Curran, 16, of Hopkinton, Mass., shot a 10-under 62 to shatter the Framingham Country Club course record by five shots. The previous record of 67 had been held jointly by 2001 U.S. Senior Open champion Bruce Fleisher and Paul Parajeckas. Playing the course from the tips at 6,702 yards, Curran went bogey-free and made eight birdies with an eagle at the par-5 fifth. His birdie-birdie-birdie finish included a near-ace at the 176-yard 17th.

* The AJGA BMO Financial Group Future Links Junior at Okanagan has been canceled due to imminent danger from a wildfire near Okanagan Golf Club in Kelowna, British Columbia. The event was scheduled to be played Aug. 24-27.

* Short shots: The Canadian Golf Foundation announced its 2003 academic scholarship winners. Thirty-four Canadian students were awarded $96,000 (Canadian) in scholarships in recognition of their achievements in the classroom and on the golf course. . . . The 2003-04 Plantation Junior Golf Tour schedule has been finalized. Entry forms are now available. . . . The American Junior Blind Golf Foundation will hold its first 2003-04 clinic Sept. 6 at Bad Dog Driving Range in Orlando, Fla. The clinic begins at 4 p.m. (ET).

PLAYER TO WATCH
Name: Seann Harlingten
Age: 16
Golfweek/Titleist Ranking: 38^th (as of 08.24.03)
Residence: Rancho Mirage, Calif.
The Skinny: Harlingten has had a solid season with a runner-up at the World Junior, two top-3 finishes (Junior Tour at PGA West and Junior Tour Championship) and a tie for sixth at the AJGA Heather Farr Classic.

The highlight of his summer came when he advanced to match play at the U.S. Junior. Harlingten lost in the third round, 1 up, to eventual semifinalist Patton Kizzire.

Away from the course, Harlingten, who began playing golf when he was age 9, likes to paint and hang out with his friends and family.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

AJGA
Aug. 25-28 -- Jeffery M. Isner Memorial Junior at New Seabury, Country Club of New Seabury (Dunes Course), Mashpee, Mass.
Aug. 26-29 -- BMO Financial Group Future Links Junior at Caledon Woods, Caledon Woods Golf Club, Bolton, Ontario
Aug. 26-29 -- PING Junior at Sunriver Resort, Sunriver Resort (Meadows Course), Sunriver, Ore.

CJGA
Aug. 25-27 -- CJGA Championship Series in Alberta

	BOYS
	1.	Brian Harman	69.31
	2.	Brendon Todd	69.57
	3.	Martin Ureta	70.54
	4.	Sean Moore	70.57
	5.	James Lee	70.88
	6.	Jarred Texter	71.12
	7.	Chris Kirk	71.15
	8.	Jonathan Moore	71.18
	9.	Daniel Im	71.44
	10.	Webb Simpson	71.45
	11.	Patton Kizzire	71.47
	12.	Giwon Suh	71.47
	13.	Adam Cohan	71.60
	14.	Rob Grube	71.60
	15.	Lance Lopez	71.62
	16.	James Sacheck	71.63
	17.	Robert Gates Jr.	71.74
	18.	Will Osborne	71.82
	19.	Roberto Castro	71.84
	20.	Chanin Puntawong	71.94
	- For complete rankings, visit www.golfweek.com/ juniorgolf/ratings/boys.asp

	GIRLS
	1.	Paula Creamer	69.51
	2.	In-Bee Park	69.78
	3.	Julieta Granada	70.78
	4.	Jane Park	70.98
	5.	Amanda Blumenherst	71.50
	6.	Brittany Lincicome	71.75
	7.	Ashley Knoll	71.94
	8.	Brittany Lang	71.96
	9.	Sukjin Wuesthoff	72.06
	10.	Nicole Hage	72.16
	11.	Angela Park	72.33
	12.	Morgan Pressel	72.33
	13.	Amie Cochran	72.35
	14.	Hannah Jun	72.86
	15.	Mina Harigae	73.12
	16.	Kelly Robb	73.19
	17.	Lauren Espinosa	73.31
	18.	Whitney Wade	73.37
	19.	Jennie Lee	73.54
	20.	Ashley Rollins	73.56
	- For complete rankings, visit www.golfweek.com /juniorgolf/ratings/girls.asp

NUMBER CRUNCHING
Here is a list of last week's winners and their movement in the Golfweek/Titleist Performance Index:

BOYS
AJGA Nike Golf Junior All-Star Classic at Toftrees Resort -- Jimmy Markovitz (481st to 430th)
CJGA Mizuno National Golf Championship -- Sean Dainty (Not Ranked)
WCJGT-Alberta PGA Junior Championship -- Nicholas Gagne (Not Ranked)
AJGA PING Phoenix Junior Championship -- Sihwan Kim (186th to 139th)

GIRLS
AJGA Nike Golf Junior All-Star Classic at Toftrees Resort -- Natalie Sheary (Not Ranked)
WCJGT-Alberta PGA Junior Championship -- Susan Nam (Not Ranked)
AJGA PING Phoenix Junior Championship -- Ki-Shui Liao (25th to 23rd)

RECRUITING CENTRAL
School is starting and official practices have begun for college football and will commence this week in other fall sports including golf. You might be surprised at what is required during the first day of official practice at NCAA schools.

The first item is a 2-hour meeting for lectures on NCAA rules including drug use, gambling, amateurism, academic eligibility and filling out forms giving permission to be tested for drugs and verification of amateur status. This meeting is followed by a physical examination.

If everything is completed early enough coaches and players head out to practice. NCAA rules prohibit practice before completing these meetings and exams so student-athletes can generally count on an early start for the day.
- For more college recruiting information, visit the Ping American College Golf Guide at www.collegegolf.com/.

THIS WEEK IN GOLFWEEK
Check the Aug. 30 issue of Golfweek for complete coverage from the U.S. Amateur Championship and Aree Song's decision to turn professional.

POLL QUESTION
Who will win the 39th Walker Cup Match?

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