Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

April 27-28, 2024
Cambridge, ON

Frost fires up MJT VOVEX Golf Series Spring Invitational at Galt

Young golfing talent on Canada’s number one Junior Tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), showcased their skills in the Ontario season opening MJT VOVEX Golf Series Spring Invitational, held at the private Galt Country Club in Cambridge on April 27-28. Handpicked from the MJT 2023 Order of Merit, the field boasted promising young players eager to make their mark. The two-day tournament marked the first of the VOVEX Golf Series on the 2024 MJT Ontario schedule, with the next event running May 11-12 at Flamborough Hills Golf Club in Copetown.

Remarkable performances were witnessed in the five divisions despite varying weather conditions, highlighted by exceptional scoring from Ethan Frost, 17, of Barrie, ON, (68, 69=137) who won the MJT Junior and Low Overall Boys titles. Low Overall Girl was Karolyn Zeng, 18, of Maple, ON, (73,76=149) who took the MJT Girls 15-19 title in style. The other high-performing division winners with some great scoring for the two days were Alexis Card, 13, of Cambridge, ON, in MJT Girls U15 (155), Justin Chu, 14, of North York, ON, in MJT Bantam Boys (143), and Terrence Deng, 14, from Toronto, ON, in MJT Juvenile Boys (145). Each winner was rewarded with a trophy and pair of fabulous VOVEX rangefinders.

Almost a dozen qualifying spots were awarded into high level tournaments, namely the FCG World Golf Championship in Rancho Mirage, CA, the PGA Tour America’s-affiliated MJT Future Stars presented by ATB in Sherwood Park, AB, and the East Coast Junior Championship in Moncton, New Brunswick. Recipients of these exemptions are noted below, along with quotes from division winners and top finisher scores. 

For full tournament results, please visit the MJT website here; results from the Projekt/2UNDR Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, Booster Juice BounceBack Awards and Academy Points standings, are posted here.

Next on the MJT Ontario schedule is the wait listed MJT Vovex Golf Series at Flamborough Hills Golf Club in Copetown. For more information on VOVEX Golf, please visit www.vovexgolf.com; for details on the MJT, please visit the website at www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division

MJT Girls U15: Par 73, Ydg 5695, Slope/Rating 125/72.0

For the second consecutive year, Card, a talented 12-year-old golfer hailing from Cambridge, demonstrated her prowess by securing the MJT Girls U15 division title. Reflecting on her achievement, Alexis stated, "It feels great to start off the season with a win!" Her dedication and skill have once again propelled her to victory, setting a promising tone for the season ahead.

MJT Girls 15-19: Par 73, Ydg 5695, Slope/Rating 125/72.0

Karolyn Zeng, from Maple, ON, who won the MJT Girls 15-18 and Low Overall Girls title, stated, "I'm happy with the score I shot this weekend." She continued, saying, "I'm really grateful for the opportunity to play in such a great start to the season. The course was well maintained."
 

MJT Bantam Boys: Par 70, Ydg 5942, Slope/Rating 115/68.0

Hailing from North York, ON, 14-year-old Justin Chu clinched the MJT Bantam Boys division title with an impressive display, carding 11 birdies. Reflecting on his win, Chu expressed, "I was happy to hit solid shots. A great start to the 2024 season." He attributed his success to his putting prowess, which helped secure his lead.

MJT Juvenile Boys: Par 70, Ydg 6301, Slope/Rating 121/69.5

14-year-old Terrence Deng from Toronto, ON, showcased his exceptional skills with an impressive back nine, carding four birdies and an eagle to secure the title of MJT Juvenile Boys champion. Reflecting on his victory, Deng stated, "It feels amazing. All of the hard work that I put in this offseason is paying off." Taking the risk to place himself up a division proved to be a rewarding decision, as Deng admitted, "It gave me some pressure coming into the tournament.”

MJT Junior Boys: Par 70, Ydg 6301, Slope/Rating 121/69.5

Low Overall Boys leader and MJT Junior Boys winner, Ethan Frost, fired two impressive rounds of 68-67, finishing with a three-stroke victory. “It feels good,” said  Frost. “My short game – putting/chipping was saving me because unfortunately my tee game wasn’t the strongest.”

Qualifiers:

FCG World Championship

Boy 13-14: Terrence Deng (Toronto, ON)

Boy 15-18: Ethan Frost (Barrie, ON)

Girl 13-14: Alexis Card (Cambridge, ON)

Girl 15-18: Karolyn Zeng (Maple, ON)

East Coast Junior Championship

Ethan Frost (Barrie, ON)

Justin Chu (North York, ON)

Terrence Deng (Toronto, ON)

Jaiden Brown (Newcastle, ON)

Karolyn Zeng (Maple, ON)

MJT Future Stars presented by ATB

Ethan Frost (Barrie, ON)

Jaiden Brown (Newcastle, ON)

About VOVEX Golf: VOVEX, a pioneering Canadian brand in the golf rangefinder market, stands out for its blend of youthful elegance and cutting-edge technology. Our expert team is committed to delivering devices that are not only technologically advanced but also reliable and stylish, aiming to elevate your golf experience. With VOVEX, embrace the thrill of every challenge and the joy of each successful stroke on the golf course, trusted on the Professional Tour. Discover precision and excellence at www.vovexgolf.com. 
 

About the MJT: The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is Canada’s number one Junior Golf Tour as well as the only national junior tour run exclusively by PGA of Canada Professionals and the ‘Road to College Golf’ in Canada. The organization is supported by valued Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Partners. The MJT hosts over 100 events across Canada, including free Ford Go Golf Junior Clinics, the MJT Mini Tour for 12U, and multi-day events for competitive players aged 11-19 which also offer qualifiers for international tournaments. The program has annual awards, scholarships and incentives to help reward performance and participation throughout each season. MJT alumni include many Professional Tour players and PGA of Canada Professionals, as well as Canadian Amateur, National and Provincial Junior Champions. The MJT aims to develop champions, in golf and in life, promoting the game from grassroots through to the provincial, national, university and professional levels. For more information, visit www.maplejt.com. 

Media Contact:  Jessica Parker 
Marketing and Communications Manager, MJT