MJT partners with Stephen Ames Foundation to support development of young golfers in Canada
MJT partners with Stephen Ames Foundation to support development of young golfers in Canada
Vancouver, BC — The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s number one played junior golf tour, is pleased to announce a partnership with the Stephen Ames Foundation.
Stephen Ames, a four times PGA Tour Winner, recently picked up his third PGA TOUR Champion’s victory by going wire-to-wire at the Trophy Hassan II in Rabat, Morocco, this past February, and is keen to give back to ensure the growth and development of the game. The goal of the partnership with the MJT, in line with Stephen Ames Foundation’s objectives, is to mentor development of young players trying out competitive golf on the MJT Mini Tour in Alberta for 2023.
“We are excited to partner with the Ames Foundation and appreciate that Stephen, Kelly and Ryan have joined us in encouraging young talent,” said Trent Matson, National Operations Director of the MJT. “This support for young golfers will equate to a larger pool of better players for years to come.”
“Giving back to junior golf has always been a passion of mine so I’m excited to partner with MJT and support their development of junior golf in Canada,” said Stephen Ames. “With my son, Ryan, now a PGA of Canada Professional, it is exciting to get him involved in developing the sport as well.”
About the Stephen Ames Foundation
The Stephen Ames Foundation was founded in 2005; its mission to provide funding to junior golf programs in Canada and Trinidad & Tobago.
About the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour
The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is Canada’s number one-played junior golf tour as well as the only national junior tour run exclusively by PGA of Canada professionals and is the ‘Road to College Golf’ in Canada. The organization is supported by valued Premier, Tournament and Product Partners. The MJT hosts 100 events across Canada, including free Ford Go Golf Junior Clinics, the MJT Mini Tour for 12-and-under players 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 the provincial, national, university and professional levels.
Media Contact: Trent Matson, National Operations Director, Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour