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Vancouver, BC – (October 8, 2025) – Players from Canada’s leading junior golf circuit, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), recently returned from a successful trip to the 2025 Sergio Garcia Junior Championship, held October 3–5 at Mediterráneo Golf Club in Borriol, Castellón, Spain, the home course of PGA TOUR major winner and Ryder Cup star, Sergio Garcia. 

 

Recognized by the World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®), the championship gathered top juniors from more than 11 countries for a highly competitive tournament on a world stage for the young athletes.

 

The MJT received sanction to qualify four athletes to represent MJT Team Canada at this year’s event. Austin Krahn from Christina Lake, BC, led the way in outstanding fashion, finishing low Canadian and 4th out of a field of 60 players with excellent rounds of 71–71–72 (214). Along with fellow MJT teammates, Rainer Bulau from Aurora, ON (82–77–85), Dante Gamble from Duck Lake, SK (82–81–83), and Sam Cook from Calgary, AB (88–84–76), the four athletes handled the new country and new turf with professionalism, while also enjoying a cultural experience of a lifetime in a beautiful part of Spain. 

“This week in Spain was an extremely fun experience. It was great to get to know the boys and play golf,” said Austin Krahn. “I hit it well off the tee, and on my approached, but my putting and chipping struggled a little bit. One of the biggest things about playing golf around the world is getting used to different grasses and learning how to best play out of it.”

 

Reflecting on his -2 finish, Krahn added, “The entire experience was extremely cool, especially getting to play Sergio Garcia's home course and see him there for two of the days and to watch him hit balls in person.” “I look forward to seeing Canada's presence grow in this great event.”

“The Sergio Garcia Junior Championship is an incredible international platform and experience for our athletes,” said Trent Matson, MJT National Director of Operations. “We’re proud of how our players represented themselves and Canada, and grateful to Mediterráneo Golf Club and Héctor Del Castillo for the opportunity.”

 

From Europe to Australia to Dubai, MJT’s international pathways give Canadian juniors the chance to earn recognition, test their games against elite peers, and grow through world-class experiences, on and off the course. These avenues enhance MJT’s core mission by creating meaningful, high-performance opportunities that develop champions in golf and in life. Learn more at maplejt.com.

 

About the Sergio Garcia Junior Championship: Hosted at Mediterráneo Golf Club in Borriol, Castellón, Spain, the Sergio Garcia Junior Championship brings together elite junior golfers from across the globe. With WAGR® recognition, the event provides international exposure and a high-performance competitive environment. See here.

 

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.

 

Media Contact: Jessica Parker, marketing@maplejt.com 

Marketing Manager, MJT