July's Newsletter
• Mainville wins 2006 East Coast Junior
• Academy welcomes new sponsor
• Two junior clinics slated for July
• Countdown to the NB Junior / Juvenile Championship
THE LOUIS MELANSON GOLF ACADEMY’S JEAN MAINVILLE WINS THE 2006 EAST COAST JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Jean Mainville, of the Fox Creek Golf Club and the Louis Melanson Golf Academy had an exciting 2 days of golf at the 2006 East Coast Junior Championship at Golf Bouctouche. Mainville competed with 99 of the top players from the Maritimes and Quebec for what can be argued as the most competitive junior championship of the New Brunswick golfing season. With many of the 12 Quebec golfers playing scratch or better, the East Coast Junior attracts a very competitive field of players.
After the first round of the 36-hole stroke play event, Jean Mainville was tied for third place after shooting a 3 over par 75. But Mainville rallied back on the second day shooting a 1 under par 71 for a two-day total of 146 and tying with Quebec’s Eric Jinchereau. Mainville and Jinchereau then proceeded to play a three-hole aggregate play off (holes #17, 18 & 9) and after 3 holes remained tied. The competitors then proceeded to the par 3 #9 for a sudden death playoff. Jinchereau’s tee shot landed him in the bunker to result in a bogey for the hole while Mainville continued his consistent play paring the hole and securing his spot as champion of the East Coast Junior Championship.
Jean Mainville has been a student of the Louis Melanson Golf Academy for 2 years. During Mainville's time with the Golf Academy he has been able to bring his handicap down to a + 0.8 from 5 last year. “Jean’s main improvements have been his short game along with his mental” states Louis Melanson. “Jean is one of the hardest workers in the game. He is deeply dedicated, there is not one second that he does not have a club in his hands.”
This marks the 8th year for the East Coast Junior Championship. The last New Brunswicker to win the championship was Darren Roach of the Riverside Country Club. Roach was also a student of the Louis Melanson Golf Academy High Performance Training. For additional information on the Louis Melanson Golf Academy High Performance Training click here. For a complete listing of the 2006 East Coast Junior Results click here.
LOUIS MELANSON GOLF ACADEMY WELCOMES NEW SPONSOR
The Louis Melanson Golf Academy would like to welcome LeBlanc Nadeau Bujold Chartered Accountants as a partner for the Junior Golf Programs. With its more than 70 employees located in offices in Dieppe, Edmundston and Grand Falls, LeBlanc Nadeau Bujold manages a comprehensive network of accounting professionals throughout New Brunswick and offers a wide range of services including assurance, taxation and business consulting. Thank you for your support!
For more information on LeBlanc Nadeau Bujold Chartered Accountants, please visit the website at: www.lnb.ca
TWO JUNIOR CLINICS SLATED FOR NORTHERN NEW BRUNSWICK
The Louis Melanson Golf Academy will be working with the New Brunswick Golf Association (NBGA) hosting two CN Future Links Regional Junior Clinics in the month of July. The first clinic will take place July 12th at the Moncton Golf & Country Club while the second will be July 18th at the Edmundston Fraser Golf Club. For more information on the Junior clinics please visit the NBGA website at www.nbga.nb.ca
COUNTDOWN TO THE JUNIOR PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP
As a countdown to the Provincial Junior / Juvenile Championship which will take place July 18 - 21st at the Country Meadows Golf Club in Moncton, the Louis Melanson Golf Academy is profiling two of our High Performance Juniors. Each month the newsletter will include additional junior profiles which will also be added to the "Student Profiles" section of our website.
MATHIEU GINGRAS
Date of Birth : March 11th ,1988
School : Attending Université Laval in the fall
Degree : Business
Hometown : Moncton
# of years with louis : 4th year
Factor : +0.2
Home Course : Fox Creek
# of years playing golf : 10 years
Best finishes :
• T12th at East Coast (2006)
• Future Links Atlantic Champion (2005) - national order of merit
• T51st at Canadian Junior (2005) - 21st (2004)
• 2nd at NB Junior (2005) - 24th (2004)
• NB Juvenile Champion (2004) - 63rd (2003)
• 2nd at Future Links Atlantic (2004)
• 4th at Graham Cooke Junior Invitational (2004)
• 4th at NB Junior (2003)
• 8th at Future Links Atlantic (2003)
• NB Junior Match Play Champion (2004-2005)
Goals 2006 :
• Win NB Junior
• Win Future Links Atlantic
• Top 25 at Canadian Junior
Thoughts going into the NB Junior :
I feel very good going into the NB Junior Championship.I am striking the ball well with my driver and my irons.The only thing that needs improvement is my short game. It is not yet up to par.I am working very hard on my putting to get my confidence back up,and hopefully make more putts.During NB Junior,it will be essential to hit good wedge shots,make some putts and play smart golf to have a chance to win the championship.
MICHAEL LUTES
Date of Birth : August 26, 1987
School : Entering 2nd year at the University of Victoria
Degree : Commerce
Hometown : Moncton
# years with Louis : 4th year
Factor : 2.0
Home Course : Country Meadows
# years playing golf : 10 years
Best Finishes to date:
• 2004 RCGA/Future Links Canadian Junior Order of Merit ranking of 15th
• T3rd - 2004 Ganong Tour Championship
• 2004 East Coast NS Open Champion
• 2004 BMO Junior Atlantic Golf Champion
• 6th - 2004 NB Junior Championship
• 4th - 2004 East Coast NB Open
• T2nd - 2003 East Coast NB Open
• T 2nd 2001 New Brunswick Midget Golf team member
Goals for 2006 :
• Win the NB Junior Championship
• Make the NB Amateur Team
• Canadian Junior – Top 10
• Canadian Men’s Amateur -- Qualify for the Match Play
Thoughts going into NB Junior :
Well, it is my last year as a junior and the Provincial Junior is being held at my home course, Country Meadows. Obviously this should play as an advantage for me over those who are less familiar with the difficulties the Meadows has to offer. I have been working on things and I am feeling confident heading into the tournament. However there are plenty of great players and I know they have all been working hard on their games too and will be well prepared. It is going to be a lot of fun no matter what happens. I wish everyone the best of luck.