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We had a great day for our Drive Your Future event at Victoria on July 16. There were 31 golfers playing in three divisions in this event. The division winners were:

Competitive division:

1^st place: Owen Goertzen ( 77 ) $75

2^nd place: Logan Baich ( 78 ) $50

3^rd place: Judah Wurtz ( 83 ) $25 ( won on a countback to settle tie )

Non competitive 18 hole division:

1^st place: Tim Chizewski ( 85 ) $25

9 hole non competitive division:

1^st place: Jack Dawson ( 45 ) $20

Longest putt winner: Owen Goertzen (gift bag)

In addition there were three draw prize winners of gift bags ( sleeves of balls, golf towel, tees and bag tag with RVJGC logo)

Peter Dollevoet

Taylor Ritchie

Krystal Su

Thank you to all those who attended.  

Leigh

We had our first RVJG event of the year last Wednesday -the Spring Thaw event. Due to covid it was postponed about a month from its usual date. The delay and unprecedented hot weather left no doubt that winter was indeed over! We had an incredible turnout for this event particularly considering the temperature reached 36 C that day. I want to congratulate all 43 of the 48 kids that signed up who played.  Due to the extreme heat, we turned the event into a 9-hole game but the kids who wanted to play 18 holes could do so on their own. 11 of the 43 kids braved the heat and played the full 18 holes! There were two teams tied with a score of 24 ( 3 under par ) in this Texas scramble format event. The winner was determined using the countback method.

The prize winners in the event were:

1st place (24) $25 each: Raul II Rojas , Jack Dawson, Casy Fedynak, Connor Verhage
2^nd place (24) $20 each: Logan Baich, Joshua Richlark, Zack Grant
3^rd place (25) $15 each: Joshua Wiebe, Finn MacDonald, Van MacDonald

Closest to pin ( #2 hole) $25: Corbin Knock

Longest putt ( #9 hole) $25: Judah Wurtz

Draw prizes: Keisha Verhage, Carter Veenstra, Jett Zubko, Finn MacDonad

The draw prize bag included two sleeves of balls, golf towel, bag tag and tees - all with the new RVJG logo.

Thanks to all those who were able to come out to this event. It was so nice to see all the new faces as well as those more familiar. I look forward to another great turnout at our next event at Victoria GC on July 16. Info for this event is on the website.

by Leigh Ellestad 

NEW DATE: WED JUNE 30, 2021

2021 SPRING THAW WELCOME EVENT AT RUNDLE PARK

FORMAT: 4 Person Texas Scramble

REGISTRATION FEE: $10 per person

DATE & TIME: June 30, 2021 - 9:00 am 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Registration closes June 25th

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 8 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER

This will be a fun event with great opportunities to get to know your fellow Junior Golf members!

GROUP GOLF LESSONS 

Ages 11-18 years old.

Three 60 minute group lessons

Member cost: $75.00 for all 3 lessons

Dates: June 20, June 27, July 11

Times: 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 time slots

Maximum: 8 per class

CGPA Pro Instruction

Due to an overwhelming response to our memberships, the City of Edmonton has requested that a cap be placed on Level 1, Level 3, and Level 5 memberships. The cap for those memberships has now been reached and are no longer available for purchase. Please register early for Rundle Only memberships before the cap for those memberships is reached. 

RVJG  Events: 

Spring Thaw Event - June 30 @ Rundle GC

Drive Your Future Event - July 16 @ Victoria GC

Hot Texas Scramble Event - Aug 13 @ Riverside GC

Club Championship - August 26 @ Victoria GC

Parent/Child Windup Event on Sept 11th @ Rundle GC

Ambassador Golf Job Opportunity 

River Valley Junior Golf (RVJG) is looking to recruit a team of motivated golf enthusiasts for the 2021 season to help deliver its programs.

ABOUT RIVER VALLEY JUNIOR GOLF : River Valley Junior Golf (RVJG) was established in 2002 as a non-profit organization to promote the game of golf amongst juniors in Edmonton and the surrounding area. Our mission continues to be to educate, motivate and inspire. RVJG proudly considers itself to be one of the friendliest, most accessible junior golf clubs in Edmonton. Golf Ambassadors are a key part of the RVJG team, working closely with the Program Administrator to deliver regular ‘Ambassador Golf Days’ and other events and interacting with our juniors and/or parents in a positive and professional manner both on and off the golf course.

DUTIES: On Ambassador Golf Days you will liaise with the on-site Event Volunteer to ensure that play can start on time, meet and greet the Juniors in a warm and friendly manner, act as a knowledgeable role model by accompanying them on course, offer basic instruction and appropriate guidance on etiquette and rules as required. As a Golf Ambassador, you will offer our members basic golf skills coaching in areas such as such as putting/ chipping/ pitching & club holds in scheduled Golf Skills Clinics. Ambassadors may also be asked to assist at other RVJG events throughout the golf season, as well as to help improve RVJG’s program by listening to players suggestions and ideas and by communicating regularly with the RVJG Program Administrator.

REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent Must be 18 years or older. Must hold a valid driver’s license (to operate a golf cart). Be comfortable to lead junior golfers at all skill levels. Understand the Rules of Golf according to Golf Canada Players Edition Book. Be available to work Sundays after 2pm from June – Aug & casual weekday evenings after 6pm. Be available to work at Victoria, Riverside and Rundle Golf Courses according to schedule.

JOB TYPE: This job is summer seasonal at $20/hr. All successful applicants will be asked to complete a background security check.

HOW TO APPLY: Email your resumé to rivervalley.juniorgolf@gmail.com or call 780-616-9168 for more info. Closing Date to apply: April 30, 2021.

River Valley Junior Golf Annual General Meeting
Date: Tues March 23, 2021
Time: 6:30 pm
Virtual Meeting
* If you would like to attend this meeting please contact us

56 golfers took part in this Parent/ Child ‘Texas Scramble’ held on 12th September 2020. It was a little cool, but thankfully the rain and wind stayed away for what was a great day of golf.  

Prize Winners:

1st place:
Judah Wurtz (Jordan).  Score: 31
$80

2nd place:
Logan Baich (Parker). Score: 33
$60

3rd place:
Nathan Piers (Kelly). Score: 34
$40

Spirit of Golf Award:
Alaina Gregson Lamb (Marion)
$40

Draw prizes:
Ross deGraaf, Keisha Verhage & Daniel Yee
$25 each

12 golfers took part in this event held at Victoria Golf Course on 20th August 2020. 

There was a two way tie for first place. Nathan Piers was declared the winner based on using the Countback method of resolving ties. Thanks to all those who came out to play.

1st place:
Nathan Piers  (82)
$100

2nd place:
Owen Goertzen (82)
$75

3rd place:
Ross de Graaf (83)
$50