The Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club won the Jack McLaughlin Memorial PGA of B.C. Pro-Junior at the Summerland Golf and Country Club on Monday.
The team, which included pro Alan Palmer and juniors Diego San Pedro, Josh Zhang and Alex Francois of Burnaby, shot an adjusted score of 125 to beat Jeff Hollman's Penticton team by two strokes and Vernon's team, captained by Bradlee Jones by three strokes.
Shaughnessy was led by Francois, a 15-year-old Burnaby student, who shot a sterling nine-under-par 63, including 11 birdies.
"This was my best round ever," said the Moscrop Secondary School student in a PGA of B.C. press release. "I made a lot of putts and my team really
helped out on the holes I didn't make birdie."
"Josh made four or five birdies and Diego chipped in with an eagle," said Palmer. "It is awesome to win this award."
Palmer said the win was of special significance because of Jack McLaughlin's ties to the Vancouver golf club.
"I recently had lunch with Jack's son Jim and I told him how important it was for me to personally bring a team to the projunior named in his honour," said Palmer. "Jack's influence on me and on junior golf is something I really value, and to win this makes it even more special. We'll be hosting the dinner to honour Jack later this year and it's just a special thing to be able to win this in his honour."
