Pugh displayed a great all-around game in his second IJGT event. “I hit lots of fairways and got it close to the hole on my approach shots,” commented Pugh when asked about the key to his victory on the weekend.

Finishing in second place with a score of 149 was Matthew Ashley  of San Jose, Calif. Evin Davis  of Pasadena, Calif., placed third with a tournament total of 150.

Cade Casaga  of Murrieta, Calif., rode a hot putter on his way to victory in the Boys 14 & Under Division. His final round score of 1-over-par 73 gave him a tournament total of 148 and a three shot victory over his nearest competitor. Throughout the day at The Legends Golf Club, Casaga leaned on his putter making multiple putts over 20 feet. The 11-year-old meant business on Sunday, getting off to a great start with a birdie on the opening hole. After a few bogeys, Casaga regained his composure on the back nine, shooting a 1-under-par 35 to capture the championship. On the weekend, Casaga took advantage on the par-3’s playing them in 3-under-par.

From tee to green Casaga was firing on all cylinders, but his putter allowed him to distance himself from the rest of the field.  “I had a lot of one-putts and made a lot of 20-25 foot putts,” said Casaga.

Three strokes behind Casaga with a tournament total of 151, was Kendel Hodges  of Temecula, Calif. Finishing in third place was Paul Gunness-Bendetti  with a tournament total of 159.

In the Girls Division, Baylee Barckley  of Canyon Lake, Calif., claimed her first tournament victory with rounds of 83 and 82. Barckley managed the hilly terrain at The Legends Golf Club well using smart club selection off the tee. The highlight of her round came on the 462 yard, par-5 fourth hole, where she made eagle after draining a 15 foot downhill slider.

Barckley felt comfortable all weekend on the greens with her putting stroke. “My putter saved me on most holes,” said Barckley.

Many of the competitors will look to build upon their tournament experience when the IJGT returns to action November 19-20 at Tahquitz Creek  in Palm Springs, Calif.

To sign up for this event or others, or for more information, call            (800) 792-9143       or visit www.IJGT.com.

About the IJGT

The IJGT provides exceptional junior golfers with the opportunity to develop and showcase their competitive skills while setting high standards to preserve the traditions and integrity of the game.  As a tour that operates primarily throughout the academic year, the IJGT hosts approximately 60 tournaments annually. In addition, the IJGT hosts three international events.   Each event provides multi-day competition for junior golfers of all skill levels ages 9-19.  Players representing 45 states and 43 countries around the world regularly compete in events at venues such as TPC Sawgrass, Pinehurst, Bethpage State Park, and Harbour Town Golf Links. Official partners of the IJGT include Bridgestone Golf, Quagmire Golf, The First Tee, Golf Digest/Golf World, and Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy.

To obtain more information about the IJGT, please visit www.IJGT.com  or call             (800) 792-9143      .

Temecula, Calif. — Final round results of the IJGT event conducted by the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) at The Legends Golf Club completed October 23, 2011.  Boys 15-19 Division: Gold Tees - 6445 yards, par 72, (70.6/127). Boys 14 & Under Division: Blue Tees – 6091 yards, par 72, (69.8/124). Girls Division: White Tees – 5714 yards, Par 72 (73.3/132)

Weather:        Saturday: Sunny with temperatures in the high 80s.

         Sunday: Sunny with temperatures in the high 80s.