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MJT Team Canada enjoys ‘lifetime experience’ in Australia
NSW, Australia (October 6, 2019) - For the 12th consecutive year, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour sent a Canadian contingent to compete in Australia, to gain international exposure and experience in the Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) International Junior Classic at Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club, Hunter Valley, NSW.
Over $20,000 allocated to 2019 MJT Award Winners
September 25, 2019 - (Vancouver, BC) – The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada's number one-played junior golf tour, has once again allocated over $20,000 in funding for the Players of the Year and cumulative Order of Merit point winners in each age division in every region across the country, to help with costs of participating in the season-ending MJT Boston Pizza National Championship presented by TaylorMade and adidas Golf at The Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, November 7 to 10, 2019.
Team Australia extends lead after Day 2; Gaun, Rathbone lead Boys and Girls Divisions, respectively
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON – (September 21, 2019) – Day two of the MJT National Team Challenge presented by Freedom 55 Financial featured many teams posting improvements and climbing up the leaderboard. Another beautiful day at Royal Niagara Golf Club provided excellent scoring conditions for the players, many of whom shaved off strokes from their opening rounds.
Team Australia leads after Day 1 of MJT National Team Challenge presented by Freedom 55 Financial
Niagara on the Lake, ON – (September 20, 2019) – Day one of the MJT National Team Challenge presented by Freedom 55 Financial is complete and it was teams from outside of Canada who came out strong. The Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour has played host to this tournament for five years in the Niagara Region bringing together 15 teams and 90 competitors from across Canada and the United States with Mexico and Australia making their inaugural appearance in 2019. The participants compete in both team competition format and individual medal stroke play over three rounds.
Royal Niagara set to host 5th annual MJT National Team Challenge presented by Freedom 55 Financial
Niagara on the Lake, ON – (September 17, 2019) – The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is proud to announce the golfers who will be competing at the 5th annual MJT National Team Challenge presented by Freedom 55 Financial at Royal Niagara Golf Club in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON from September 20-22.
MJT Team Canada set to make 11th appearance at Australia’s Jack Newton International Junior Classic
September 11, 2019 - (Vancouver, BC) - The Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is pleased to announce the finalists who qualified to represent Canada in Australia’s upcoming Jack Newton International Junior Classic, a tournament billed as the ‘largest junior golf event in the Southern Hemisphere’ with competitors from several countries taking part.
Team Sweden successfully defends title on home turf at 2019 Nordic Junior Team Matches
Öijaredsvägen, Sweden – (September 9, 2019) – The third annual Nordic Junior Team Matches between Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Canada were held this past week in Öijaredsvägen, Sweden, at the Öijared Resort. Team Canada players qualified via the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) and were captained by Chris Hood, MJT Tournament Director and PGA of Canada Professional.
Final stretch of MJT’s 2019 Ontario summer circuit features top venues
Hornby, ON – (July 17, 2019) – The Boston Pizza presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour swings into the final stretch of the MJT 2019 Ontario summer circuit with two more events in the month of July and three in August, offering young golfers ages 11 through 23 some top-level competition as well as the remaining opportunities to qualify for a season-ending MJT Boston Pizza National Championship presented by TaylorMade and adidas Golf at Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, FL, in November.
Canada’s most-played Junior Tour coming to two outstanding Okanagan venues
Kelowna, BC – (July 3, 2019) – The Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT)’s 2019 BC circuit features two events in the beautiful Okanagan area during the month of July, and young golfers ages 11 through 23 are encouraged to come and try out Canada’s number one-played junior tour at either or both stops.
Maple Leaf Junior Tour announces names for 2019 US Kids Golf World Championship
Vancouver, BC, (June 17, 2019) - The Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) is pleased to announce the players receiving exemptions into the 2019 US Kids Golf (USKG) World Championship to be held in Pinehurst, NC, from August 1 to 3. The weeklong tournament includes three rounds of championship golf, a parent/child tournament, a team challenge, a parade of nations, closing ceremonies, and the World Horn Cup challenge; all of the events take place on the Pinehurst No 2 golf course, the same that played host to the 2014 US Open Championship.
Maple Leaf Junior Tour announces names for 2019 US Kids Golf World Championship
Vancouver, BC, (June 17, 2019) - The Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) is pleased to announce the players receiving exemptions into the 2019 US Kids Golf (USKG) World Championship to be held in Pinehurst, NC, from August 1 to 3. The weeklong tournament includes three rounds of championship golf, a parent/child tournament, a team challenge, a parade of nations, closing ceremonies, and the World Horn Cup challenge; all of the events take place on the Pinehurst No 2 golf course, the same that played host to the 2014 US Open Championship.
MJT offers both Junior and Mini Tour events at Chinook Golf Course in Swift Current, June 22 and 23
Swift Current, SK – (June 7, 2019) – The Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour heads back to Swift Current, SK, on June 22 and 23, to host both a Junior Tour and a Mini Tour stop for young players, covering ages seven all the way through to 23.
Packed MJT Tournament Schedule in Ontario, three events for month of June
Petersburg, ON – (June 2, 2019) – Canada’s most populous province will host three tournaments from the Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour in the month of June. As Canada’s number one-played Junior Golf Tour, the MJT invites junior golfers from across Ontario to register for all three events on the MJT website.
Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour announces 2019 IMG Academy Junior World Championship Exemptions
Vancouver, BC - (May 30, 2019) - The Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) is pleased to announce the names of players receiving exemptions into the 2019 IMG Academy Junior World Championship in San Diego, CA, July 8 to 12.
MJT to help fund top qualifiers from MJT Lindsay Kenney Classic at Pagoda Ridge to attend major international events
Langley, BC – (May 10, 2019) – The Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour continues its circuit in Langley, BC, May 25 and 26, with the MJT Lindsay Kenney Classic at Pagoda Ridge Golf Course, and this tournament offers two outstanding high-level qualifiers for young golfers with major funding provided for the top finishers.
Lakeridge Links set to host first leg of MJT Ontario GTA Series
Brooklin, ON – (May 8, 2019) – With golf season in full swing, the Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) continues to roll through Ontario with the 2019 MJT GTA Series at Lakeridge Links Golf Club on May 25 and 26, and young golfers are invited to register for this event on the MJT website.
MJT Ontario circuit expands to 20 events in 2019
Burlington, ON – (May 3, 2019) – Two weeks after the successful Ontario season opener at Galt Country Club in Cambridge, the Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) will make its second stop in the province in Burlington with the MJT Humber College PGM Classic at Hidden Lake Golf Club on May 11 and 12, and juniors golfers are invited to register on the MJT website.
Newly renovated course ready for 2019 MJT Golf Saskatchewan Order of Merit Series presented by Ilta Grain
Swift Current, SK – (May 3, 2019) – After four years of renovations, the newly designed Elmwood Golf and Country Club in Swift Current, SK, is set to host the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s 2019 MJT Golf Saskatchewan Order of Merit (OOM) Series presented by Ilta Grain on May 19 and 20. Junior golfers are invited to register for this event on the MJT website.
MJT’s largest Manitoba circuit to date tees off in under two weeks
Portage La Prairie, MB – (April 29, 2019) – The Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) will make its first 2019 Manitoba stop in just under two weeks at the historic Portage Golf Club, teeing off the largest circuit to date for the province, and young golfers are encouraged to come and take part.
Canada’s most-played junior golf tour tees off Ontario opener this weekend with Freedom 55 Financial-presented major event
Cambridge, ON – (April 22, 2019) – The Ontario opener for the 21st season of Canada’s number-one played Junior Golf Tour will be competed on prestigious Galt Country Club in Cambridge, April 26 to 28, 2019. The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s MJT Spring Classic presented by Freedom 55 Financial is wait-listed, with a full field of 90 elite junior golfers set to play 54 holes in five divisions: Bantam Boys, Juvenile Boys, Junior Boys, Girls U15 and Girls 15-18.