MANY GREAT SCORES ON MOTHER’S DAY AT MJT’S MEADOWS STOP

Players qualify for events in New York and South Carolina

EAST ST. PAUL, MB – The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s (MJT) season-opener in Manitoba was held at The Meadows Golf Club in East St. Paul on May 10th and 11th, a triple qualifier for three major international events. Exemptions to be awarded included spots to the East Aurora International Junior Masters (EAIJM) in New York State, and to the CKG Tour World Championship in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Some outstanding scores were posted by the young golfers despite the freezing cold, starting with a 2-under-par two-day total of 140 from Burke Nagle, 19 of Winnipeg, MB (72-68), who edged out Derek East, 18, also of Winnipeg, by just one stroke to clinch the spot for low overall score and the Boys 17 and up division title. East posted a 69 on day two to finish at 72-69=141, while third place in the division was claimed by Burke Wiebe, 17, also of Winnipeg, who shot the low round for the tournament of 5-under-par to vault up the ranks (75-67=142). Wiebe, who qualified for MJT Team Canada to Mexico in 2007, now receives the exemption into the EAIJM for boys aged 14 to 17.

Highlights: Press Release Top Finishers, Long Drive, KP and Prize Winners
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MacGILLIVARY AND CHELLE TOP QUALIFIERS AT MJT’S STONY PLAIN STOP STONY PLAIN, AB – After two false starts in April due to the unexpected snow, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s (MJT) first multi-day tournament of the season in Alberta was held at Stony Plain Golf Club in Stony Plain, AB, on May 10th and 11th. The tournament was a double qualifier for two major international events - the International Junior Golf Invitational in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and the CKG Tour World Championship in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA. The course was in excellent shape for the two-day tournament and the strong field of junior golfers from far and wide enjoyed decent weather both days except for a light shower and some wind.

Despite being very sick with flu-like symptoms, local Brett MacGillivary, 17, of Stony Plain, held off Craig Bloom, 17, of Calgary, with steady rounds of 74-74 (148) to win low overall, the Boys 17 and up division title, and a spot on MJT Team Canada to Mexico. “This is my first MJT win, it means quite a bit,” said MacGillvary, who has been playing the Tour for the past four seasons. “Playing MJT helps my game with multi-day tournaments and good players and my goal is to play well in all events and make nationals.” Bloom shot 75-75 (150) to finish second in the division, always looking back at Chase Teron, 18, of Red Deer, who shot 77-77=154 for third place.
Highlights: Press Release Top Finishers, Long Drive, KP and Prize Winners
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CLEGG AND LEE JOIN MJT TEAM CANADA AFTER MJT`S HSBC BANK CANADA CLASSIC

SURREY, B.C. – Cool weather prevailed during the two-day Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s (MJT) HSBC Bank Canada Classic at Hazelmere Golf Club in Surrey, B.C., this past Mother’s Day weekend. The event was a double qualifier for spots on MJT Team Canada to the Scotland Kingdom of Fife Team Matches in St. Andrews, U.K., and the International Junior Golf Invitational in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Third-year MJT member Harrison Clegg, 15, of Langley, fired 75-72 (147) to claim low overall and the HSBC Bank Canada Classic Boys 14-16 division title in style, earning a spot on MJT Team Canada. Clegg, who cited his tournament highlight as his eagle on the 12th hole from the fairway, said he was coming down the stretch thinking, ‘Don’t make any large numbers.’ Runner-up in his division was China Junior Open champion Kevin Lee, 13, of Surrey, who has opted to play up a division. Lee, who also qualified for MJT Team Canada, shot back-to-back rounds of 75 for a 150 total score.

Highlights: Press Release Top Finishers, Long Drive, KP and Prize Winners
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CPGA OF SASKATCHEWAN LENDS SUPPORT TO PROVINCIAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

Thanks to the ongoing support of the CPGA of Saskatchewan, there's even more reason to sign up now for the 7th annual MJT-CPGA of Saskatchewan Junior Championship at Deer Valley Golf Estates which tees off the MJT Saskatchewan Series on the long weekend, May 17-18! All players in attendance at the prize presentations following the second round will be entered to win one of four complimentary entry fees for the tournament - a $120+GST value! Click here for the Saskatchewan provincial registration form, which also includes three additional tournaments over three consecutive weekends in June including North Battleford on June 7th and 8th, Swift Current on June 14th and 15th and Saskatoon on June 21st and 22nd.

AND THE WINNERS ARE... The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is pleased to announce the following winners as part of special prize promotions: GLEN EAGLE GOLF CLUB in Caledon, Ontario who receives a free MJT membership ($120+GST value) for a junior at their course who is keen to improve their game through competition. The draw is part of the MJT's annual mailing of posters and brochures to golf courses and high schools across the country; if you did not receive a package please email us.

MICHAEL WAWRYK and YOHANN VORA who each receive a free admission to the SAT Preparation Course presented by Can-Am Learning Academy in B.C. ($700+GST value!). This prize draw was offered to players in Grade 10, 11 or 12 who competed at MJT tournaments at Fraserview GC, Morgan Creek GC and/or The Redwoods earlier this season.

MJT JUNIORS INVITED TO CADDY ON THE CANADIAN TOUR MJT members are invited to volunteer as caddies at the Greater Vancouver Charity Classic at Hazelmere Golf Course in Surrey, BC, running June 19 to 22, 2008. This is a great experience - and addition to your golf resume! For more information go to www.wcgg.ca or download the application form.

MJT’S CAMBRIDGE EVENT SENDS 8 TO FLORIDA, ILLINOIS AND NEW YORK CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Heavy rain may have shortened play to 27 holes for most competitors in the opening tournament of the Maple Leaf Junior Tour (MJT) Ontario Series held at Cambridge Golf Club in Cambridge on May 3rd and 4th, but spirits were high as eight players earned exemptions into three prestigious international events. Golfers from Ontario, New Brunswick and New York battled the elements and each other to win spots into the Future Collegiate World Tour (FCWT) National Championship at PGA National Golf Club in Florida, the World Youth Team Challenge (WYTC) at Bolingbrook Golf Club in Illinois, and the 56th East Aurora International Junior Masters (EAIJM) at East Aurora Golf Club in New York.

Mother nature returned with a brisk wind and sun for day two and some wonderful rounds were posted with each of the four divisions having battles right up to the 18th hole. MJT rookie Thomas Keddy, 19, of Shenstone, NB, came up the overall winner with scores of 34-73 (107) for the tournament opening, which drew its largest field ever. Wet, brisk conditions didn’t faze this player in the Boys 17 and Up Division, who hopes to get down to a scratch handicap on the MJT this year through precision putting and improved accuracy with his irons.
Click on links below for full results, press release and photos.
Full Story & Highlights: MJT Ontario Series at Cambridge GC
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POSTPONED EVENTS RESCHEDULED: PARADISE CANYON GOLF RESORT GOES
JUNE 7-8 WHILE LAND-O-LAKES STOP MOVED TO JULY 28-29

Tournaments which were postponed in April due to weather are now confirmed for:
JUNE 7-8: MJT 1st Choice Savings Series at Paradise Canyon GR, Lethbridge, AB
JULY 28-29: MJT 1st Choice Savings Series at Land-O-Lakes GC, Coaldale, AB
Players who were previously registered in these events are asked to confirm their attendance with MJT Member Services a.s.a.p.. Spaces are also all available so if you weren't previously registered but want to play - click here for updated Alberta Registration Form or email your request.

MJT ALUMNI UPDATE

The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour extends congratulations to two long-term Tour players from British Columbia for their latest achievements:
Kyle Dodman, 17, of Abbotsford, and 2006 MJT Player of the Year, who secured a spot on the UBC Thunderbirds men's team for 2008/09. For full story, click here.
Kristina Gargaro, 18, of Port Moody, who claimed the first EWU (Eastern Washington University) individual title in four years as well as Big Sky Golfer of the Week accolades for the second time after setting a course record of 69 at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic at the Ocotillo Golf Resort in Chandler, AZ. Two other MJT alumni play on the same team - Marli Mikulecky and Chelsea Lollar. Click here for tournament highlights.

TOP COACH DEVELOPS TOP JUNIORS ON MJT Brian Jung, Canadian PGA Professional and Golf Instructor at Meadows Golf Centre in Pitt Meadows, BC, has had more than 40 students competing on the MJT because, he says, "it offers the best value and overall tournament experience." Personally coached by Jim Flick and George Pinnell (Mi-Hyun Kim's swing coach), Jung offers private and group lessons to boys and girls of all abilities with a passion for the game. His students have won over 30 division titles with the Tour and include MJT Players of the Year Soo Bin Kim and Brian Cho. For more info, or to book a lesson, call Brian Jung at 604-465-8818.

NEW TOURNAMENT PARTNER OFFERS SPECIAL DRAW PRIZE AT THREE EVENTS! Representatives from HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc. and HSBC Bank Canada will be on-site at upcoming tournaments in British Columbia to provide information about registered education savings plans. This is a great opportunity for parents to learn more - and those who sign up on-site for an R.E.S.P. or HSBC Mastercard will be entered to win a high-quality golf bag! A total of three draws will be held - one each at: MJT HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc. Classic at Morgan Creek GC - March 24-25 HSBC Bank Canada Classic at Redwoods GC - April 19-20 HSBC Bank Canada Classic at Hazelmere GC - May 10-11

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