ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Brenden Redfern of Austin, Texas, closed out his first AJGA win with a 2-under-par 70, leading him to a tournament total 9-under-par 207 to win the Boys Division of the AJGA New Mexico Open by four strokes. Michelle Yang of Los Angeles carded a low final round of 3-under-par 69 to claim her first AJGA victory at Sandia Golf Club, finishing at even-par 216 for the tournament.

Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the AJGA New Mexico Open was a 54-hole stroke play event held at Sandia Golf Club. The tournament field consisted of 99 players, 75 boys and 24 girls from 19 states and Mexico. The Boys Division was played at 7,383 yards and the Girls Division at 6,184 yards.

Steady iron-play throughout the week led Redfern to his first AJGA victory. The five-shot lead at the turn helped him to coast through the back nine and enjoy the day.

“My irons were solid all week long,” Redfern said. “I made a lot of birdies out here because I was hitting it close and keeping it on the green for opportunities,” he said.

In second at 5-under-par 211 was Sam Saunders, who was playing at home this week in Albuquerque. McCoy Willey of St. George, Utah finished in third at 3-under-par 213 for the tournament. A three-way tie for fourth went to Juan Pablo Hernandez of Mexico City, Mexico, Collin Pratt of Santa Fe, N.M., and Paul McConnell of Garland, Texas at 2-under-par 214.

Yang used a 3-under-par 33 on the front side to overcome her four-stroke deficit from the second round. She said she owes this victory to a hot putter, making everything inside ten feet during the final round.

“My chipping and putting weren’t working yesterday,” said Yang. “I worked on some things after the round yesterday and today it all came back together. I only hit 11 greens but had just 27 putts,” she said.

In a tie for second, at 1-over-par 217, were Bonnie Hu of Fremont, Calif., and Casey Grice of College Station, Texas. This was Hu’s third consecutive AJGA second place finish of the summer.

The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA, the largest Association of its kind, has an annual junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 49 states and 30 foreign countries.

Titleist, the AJGA’s National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Association’s success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, which is in its third decade of AJGA support, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004. In 2007, after 12 years of support, Polo Ralph Lauren became the AJGA’s second Premier Partner.

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sandia Resort & Casino features a world class golf experience that offers a visually stunning and strategic 18-hole golf course designed by Scott Miller, complete practice facility and a 16,000 square foot "Pueblo" style clubhouse featuring restaurant, golf shop and expansive patio. Sandia opened to rave reviews having been honored with the afore mentioned Golf Magazine accolade and winning the 2005 golf "Development of the Year" award from Golf Inc Magazine. The golf club at Sandia is a key amenity to the Sandia Resort & Casino that is already a popular gaming and entertainment venue. In 2006, Sandia opened a world class resort that features 228 luxurious, oversized guest rooms including over 30 suites. Every guest room and suite is highlighted by awe-inspiring views of the Albuquerque skyline or the rugged wildness of the Sandia Mountains. The resort also includes over 35,000 square feet of "state of the art" entertainment, meeting & convention space that can accommodate groups up to 3000, a 12,000 square foot spa and a multitude of dining options including a 410 seat signature buffet, steakhouse and Bien Shur, the roof top gourmet restaurant with an indoor/outdoor entertainment lounge with the most breath-taking views this side of the Valle Grande.

The golf facility at Sandia Resort & Casino is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management, a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages 30 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States and Mexico. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information about OB Sports Golf Management, visit www.obsports.com, or call 480.948.1300.

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Sandia Resort & Casino is a business enterprise of the Pueblo of Sandia and is part of a master-planned development on Sandia land just outside of Albuquerque. Located at I-25 and Tramway Road, Sandia Casino employs 1,900 New Mexicans, 1,300 of them employed by the casino.

AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. More than 160 former AJGA juniors currently play on the PGA and LPGA Tours and have compiled more than 300 wins. AJGA alumni include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk, Stewart Cink, Davis Love III, Cristie Kerr, Pat Hurst, Paula Creamer, Brittany Lincicome, Morgan Pressel and Julieta Granada.

For more information about the AJGA New Mexico Open, please contact AJGA National Headquarters 770-868-4200 or visit ajga.org.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Final results from the AJGA New Mexico Open conducted by the American Junior Golf Association at Sandia Golf Club. Par: Boys: 36-36—72; Girls: 36-36—72. Yardage: Boys: 7,383; Girls: 6,184. Rating/Slope: Boys: 73/122; Girls: 73/126.

BOYS DIVISION

Brenden Redfern, Austin, Texas 68-69-70—207

Sam Saunders, Albuquerque, N.M. 72-71-68—211

McCoy Willey, St. George, Utah 70-72-71—213

Juan Pablo Hernandez, Mexico City, Mexico 75-70-69—214

Collin Pratt, Santa Fe, N.M. 70-74-70—214

Paul McConnell, Garland, Texas 69-71-74—214

Johnathan Schnitzer, Houston, Texas 68-74-73—215

James Lee, Albuquerque, N.M. 72-70-73—215

Taeksoo Kim, Wailuku, Hawaii 73-71-71—215

Ross Rotwein, El Paso, Texas 75-70-70—215

Mickey Mahoney, Carmel Valley, Calif. 70-75-71—216

Maxwell Marsico, Las Vegas, Nev. 76-71-69—216

Tye Beall, El Paso, Texas 72-72-72—216

Craig Crawford, Stanwood, Wash. 73-73-70—216

Brock Wilson, Beaumont, Texas 71-71-74—216

Reid Martin, Mukilteo, Wash. 69-73-74—216

Justin Knauber, Albuquerque, N.M. 73-73-71—217

Hayden Stephens, Georgetown, Texas 70-72-75—217

Derek Baade, St. Joseph, Mo. 70-74-73—217

Elliot Feng, Albuquerque, N.M. 74-71-72—217

Ben Juffer, West Des Moines, Iowa 71-75-71—217

Ryan Kelley, The Woodlands, Texas 72-75-70—217

Alexander Gutesha, Greenwood Village, Colo. 75-74-69—218

Kevin Stratton, Las Vegas, Nev. 71-73-75—219

Eddie Stewart, Jackson, Wyo. 75-71-73—219

Collin Ward, Amarillo, Texas 72-79-68—219

Neil Dufford, Midland, Texas 75-71-73—219

Austin Rising, Albuquerque, N.M. 69-78-72—219

Gabriel Frank, El Paso, Texas 76-73-70—219

Davis Lee, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 73-75-72—220

Simon Miller, Albuquerque, N.M. 74-74-72—220

Hunter Hullett, Scottsdale, Ariz. 72-71-77—220

Tim Mitchell, Austin, Texas 71-73-77—221

David Persons, El Paso, Texas 75-69-77—221

Chris Ortiz, Rio Rancho, N.M. 74-78-69—221

Sam Bell, Park City, Utah 73-77-72—222

Eric Kim, San Jose, Calif. 75-69-78—222

Devon Purser, Clearfield, Utah 76-72-74—222

Donavin Sanchez, Portales, N.M. 75-73-75—223

Jordan Rumora, Houston, Texas 73-80-70—223

Ryan Prasad, The Woodlands, Texas 72-75-76—223

Michael Motz, Milton, Ga. 74-78-71—223

David Lowe, Paradise Valley, Ariz. 74-76-74—224

Jonathan Rego, San Dimas, Calif. 78-74-72—224

James Sullivan, Katy, Texas 68-79-78—225

Jordan Sedlock, Danville, Calif. 75-79-71—225

Ted Monhollon, Tulsa, Okla. 71-75-79—225

Colt Melton, Amarillo, Texas 76-73-76—225

Miguel Macias, Sante Fe, N.M. 78-71-77—226

Kevin McArthur, Houston, Texas 70-83-73—226

Alex Robb, Chanhassen, Minn. 75-75-76—226

Tyler Bell, Lubbock, Texas 76-76-75—227

Sarosh Adi, Dallas, Texas 77-80-71—228

Trent Redfern, Austin, Texas 75-78-75—228

Richard Kalteyer, Dallas, Texas 80-73-75—228

Gregory Rochna, Houston, Texas 74-77-78—229

Jeffrey Knox, Menlo Park, Calif. 76-74-79—229

Lee Castelo, Orlando, Fla. 76-80-75—231

Clint White, Houston, Texas 82-77-72—231

Andrew Rollins, Round Rock, Texas 79-78-74—231

Steffen Grove, Houston, Texas 76-78-77—231

Kyle Dickerson, Anson, Texas 77-74-81—232

Jameson Fenner, Nocona, Texas 74-78-80—232

Charles Laudermilk, Austin, Texas 78-81-73—232

Ethan Fine, Albuquerque, N.M. 77-78-77—232

Tyler DuBay, Frisco, Texas 82-76-75—233

Ricky Lee, Tucson, Ariz. 78-79-77—234

Hunter Zetsche, Frisco, Texas 75-80-79—234

Colt Knedler, Beverly Hills, Calif. 77-77-81—235

Will Archibeque, Portales, N.M. 80-81-80—241

Joshua Hardman, Highlands Ranch, Colo. 85-81-75—241

Jared Street, Lake Dallas, Texas 82-83-77—242

Elliott Thompson, Frisco, Texas 78-78-87—243

Alejandro Flores, San Antonio, Texas 82-76-86—244

Rick Bergman, Portales, N.M. 81-80-87—248

GIRLS DIVISION

Michelle Yang, Los Angeles, Calif. 70-77-69—216

Casey Grice, College Station, Texas 72-71-74—217

Bonnie Hu, Fremont, Calif. 72-71-74—217

Olivia Garard, Columbine Valley, Colo. 78-72-71—221

Paige Spiranac, Monument, Colo. 74-72-75—221

Ariana Patterson, Carmel, Calif. 80-78-70—228

Jaime Ritter, Davie, Fla. 79-74-77—230

Christine Lin, Austin, Texas 78-77-76—231

Michelle Piyapattra, Corona, Calif. 75-80-76—231

Nichole Corpus-Massucci, Henderson, Nev. 77-78-77—232

Kaitlin Coons, Wilbraham, Mass. 81-80-72—233

Ji In Park, Cupertino, Calif. 77-80-78—235

Laura Berman, Phoenix, Ariz. 83-73-83—239

Madison Robb, Highlands Ranch, Colo. 81-80-78—239

Kristin Kempton, Littleton, Colo. 78-80-82—240

Sinae Montoya, Lubbock, Texas 82-76-82—240

Aly Smith, Houston, Texas 80-85-76—241

Libby Avery, Highlands Ranch, Colo. 79-84-79—242

Jordan Lippetz, Bradenton, Fla. 81-82-80—243

Grace Duboc, Greenwood Village, Colo. 81-87-84—252

Beau Bremer, Scottsdale, Ariz. 84-87-82—253

Lauren Falley, Topeka, Kan. 88-85-80—253

Taylar Jaramillo, Belen, N.M. 91-85-82—258

Paige Darwin, Albuquerque, N.M. 91-85-89—265