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Vogel grabs first round lead with impressive 66

T.J. Vogel of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Danielle Frasier of Encinitas, Calif., took the early leads in the boys and girls divisions of the Jr. PGA Chamipionship at TPC River's Bend in Maineville, Ohio.

Who

Boys and girls, under 19 years old and who have not yet begun college, may attempt to qualify through their local PGA Section. One of golf's major championships for juniors, the Junior PGA Championship is where the best in the world get their start. The Championship celebrates its 33rd anniversary in 2008. Begun in 1976 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., the Championship has been a popular stop on the national junior circuit for many of today's PGA and LPGA touring professionals.

What

72-hole stroke-play Championship, 18 holes daily. Cut after 54 holes to the low 30 boys and low 30 girls plus ties. In the event of a tie after 72 holes, there will be a sudden-death playoff.

Where

TPC River's Bend
Maineville, Ohio

When

Aug. 12-16, 2008

Defending Champion(s)

Girls: Alexis Thompson
Boys: Chris DeForest

At Stake

Players compete for the Jack Nicklaus Trophy in the boys' division and the Patty Berg Trophy in the girls' division.

TPC River's Bend

Maineville, Ohio

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08/13/2008 | "Veterans" headline Jr. PGA Championship

01/19/2008 | Junior PGA Championship moves to TPC River Bend

07/14/2007 | DeForest and Thompson Headline Winners

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