PGA of America unveils the 2006 United States Junior Ryder Cup team
The 2006 United States Junior Ryder Cup Team has been finalized following the conclusion of the final qualifying event, the 31st Westfield Junior PGA Championship at Westfield Group Country Club.
The final two spots for the team were granted to the winners and runners-up in the boys and girls divisions: Joe Monte of Chantilly, Va.; Tony Mapu Finau of Salt Lake City, Utah; Brittany Altomare of Shrewsbury, Mass.; and Kristen Schelling of Mesa, Ariz.
The Junior Ryder Cup will be contested against Europe and Great Britain, Sept. 18-19, at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales.
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