Team Canada defends crown at Canadian Tour International Team Matches

SCARBOROUGH, ON (July 30, 2008) – Team Canada retained bragging rights at the Canadian Tour International Team Matches on Tuesday. With Andrew Parr and JC Deacon leading the way, Canada earned 460 points while the United States, led by John Ellis and Daniel Im, scored 423 points.

The International squad earned 408 points.

A total of nine points were awarded on each hole in a 5-3-1 stroke play format. If two players tied on a hole, each team earned four points with the third player earning one point.

The event was preceded by the Birdies for Kids fundraiser, which raised awareness for disadvantaged youth in the Toronto area.

Canadian captain Adam Speirs was delighted not only with the victory, but the fundraiser.

“The Birdies for Kids this year was awesome,” said Speirs, whose vision created the program. “We had the kids out here for an hour and they had a blast.

“With Capital One coming on board, it made for a fantastic day.”

"As far as the tournament, it was really nice for the boys to get another win, and I think we did it in pretty good fashion, " said Speirs. "It’s always nice to be on top. This is a fun event but you don’t want to lose."

Deacon’s 66 was the low score for Canada and the Toronto native was thrilled to keep the trophy in Canada.

“I’m just really pleased that I could contribute to the team. It’s such a great bunch of guys who are close friends of mine,” said Deacon.

“It’s fun to play such an individual sport and then be part of the team with all the camaraderie.

“I felt a sense of importance carrying Canada’s colors. Being able to represent your country in the best possible way and winning was very important."

Even when finishing second, John Ellis continues to garner some ink. The Tour’s leading money winner won the Individual title with a round of 63.

International Team

Luke Hickmott 46 points

Adam Bland 50 points

Josh Geary 51 points

Andrew Johnson 56 points

Brad Heaven 52 points

Clint Rice 55 points

Jose Trauwitz 46 points

Craig Scott 52 points


Team USA

John Ellis 63 points

Daniel Im 50 points

Byron Smith 56 points

Wil Collins 55 points

Brent Schwarzrock 51 points

Mike Grob 51 points

George Bradford 51 points

Russell Surber 46 points



Team Canada



JC Deacon 65 points

Dale Vallely 51 points

Kris Wasylowich 61 points

Derek Gillespie 59 points

Dustin Risdon 49 points

Andrew Parr 59 points

Wes Heffernan 61 points

Adam Speirs 55 points