MJT announces teams for 2026 Junior America’s Cup at renowned Omni La Costa Resort
Vancouver, BC - (June 3, 2026) – Eight of Canada's top junior golfers have earned the opportunity to represent their provinces and country at one of the most distinguished junior team events in North America, the 2026 Junior America’s Cup (JAC), taking place July 26–30 at the renowned Omni La Costa Resort, South Course in San Diego, California, one of the premier championship venues in North America and the current host site of the NCAA Division I Golf Championships.
The Junior America’s Cup brings together elite junior golfers from across North America in a unique team competition format, where the lowest three scores from each four-player team count toward the daily total. Players will compete against teams representing 12 U.S. states, Mexico, and Canada in a championship that has served as a launching pad for some of the game's biggest names for more than 60 years.
The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada's leading junior golf circuit, has qualified the following athletes to represent British Columbia and Alberta at this year's event:
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MJT Team British Columbia Troy Gadalla – Vancouver, BC
Andy (Yul) Koh – Surrey, BC
Tyson Valk – North Vancouver, BC
Dylan Zhang – Tsawwassen, BC
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MJT Team Alberta Harrison Kiziak – Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Bennett Love – Red Deer, AB
Luke MacDonald – Calgary, AB
Chase Strang – Airdrie, AB
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These athletes secured their positions through the MJT's exclusive Junior America’s Cup qualifying process.
"The Junior America's Cup has a long history of showcasing some of the best young talent in the game, and we're proud to have these eight athletes representing the MJT, their provinces, and Canada this year," said Trent Matson, MJT National Director of Operations. "They've earned this opportunity through their performance on the course, and we know they'll represent themselves extremely well in San Diego."
For more than six decades, the Junior America's Cup has served as a proving ground for future stars of the game. Alumni include major champions and PGA Tour winners such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples, Charley Hoffman, Kevin Na, and many others who first showcased their talents in this prestigious event.
The MJT remains committed to providing Canadian junior golfers with meaningful opportunities to compete at the highest levels of the game and gain valuable international experience. We congratulate the members of MJT Team British Columbia and MJT Team Alberta on this outstanding achievement and wish them the best of luck as they prepare to compete in San Diego this July.
For more information on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour and its international player pathways, visit the MJT website.
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