MJT announces 2025 Junior America’s Cup teams headed to historic Columbia Edgewater
Vancouver, BC - (July 24, 2025) – Eight top junior boys from the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour, four each from British Columbia and Alberta, have officially qualified to represent their provinces and Canada at one of the most elite junior golf tournaments in North America, the 2025 Junior America’s Cup (JAC), set to take place July 27–31 at Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon.
The JAC combines the best of high-level competition and team camaraderie, with scoring based on the lowest three gross scores each day out of four players per team. This year’s tournament is extra special, as Columbia Edgewater celebrates its 100th anniversary, hosting the JAC as part of its centennial celebrations and storied legacy in championship golf.
The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s leading junior golf circuit, qualified the below listed players for MJT Team British Columbia and MJT Team Alberta, who will compete against teams from 12 U.S. States and one from Mexico at this prestigious event:
MJT Team British Columbia
Dylan Zhang – Tsawwassen, BC
Ryan LePrieur – Langley, BC
Trevor Wong – Vancouver, BC
Anthony Whiting – North Vancouver, BC
MJT Team Alberta
Mateo Kern – Calgary, AB
Russell Quinn – St. Albert, AB
Brae Rogalczyk – Innisfail, AB
Chase Lassman – Parkland County, AB
These athletes earned their way via MJT’s exclusive qualifying criteria, which rewards consistent, high-level performance across the season. Details on how players qualify can be found on the MJT website here.
“Representing your province and Canada on a stage like the Junior America’s Cup is a huge milestone for these young athletes,” said Trent Matson, MJT National Director of Operations. “This is a rare opportunity to not only compete with the best, but also grow as players and people through the experience.”
For over 60 years, the Junior America’s Cup has been a launching pad for many of the game’s biggest stars, alumni include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples, Charley Hoffman, Kevin Na, and many more. The MJT is proud to help shape the next generation of Canadian golfers through these international opportunities.
The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour remains committed to growing the game of golf in Canada and supporting young athletes in reaching their full potential. We extend our best wishes to Team BC and Team Alberta as they prepare for this prestigious tournament in Oregon.
For more information about the MJT and its international initiatives, visit www.maplejt.com.
About Junior America’s Cup: The Junior America’s Cup (JAC) is a prestigious annual golf tournament that brings together top junior golfers from across North America. Established in 1959, the event aims to foster friendship, sportsmanship, and competitive excellence among young golfers. With a history spanning over six decades, the JAC has been a platform for many young golfers who have gone on to achieve significant success in the golfing world. The event is respected for its tradition of excellence and its role in the development of junior golf. For more information, click here.
About the MJT: The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is Canada’s #1 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 partners across various tiers, including Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels. The MJT hosts more than 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.
Media Contact: Jessica Parker
Marketing and Communications Manager, MJT
marketing@maplejt.com