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May 24, 2014
Tsawwassen, BC

Hot shots on MJT Mini Tour shortlisted for Junior Worlds spots

Tsawwassen, BC– (May 25, 2014) – An outstanding score of 74 from the 5439-yard Black tees at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course in Tsawwassen, BC, secured the MJT Peewee Boys (ages 11 to 12) division title for Dylan Bercan, 12, of Vancouver, BC, in the Boston Pizza-presented MJT Mini Tour Junior Worlds Qualifier on Saturday May 24.

Dercan, who took a three-shot lead over runner-up Marcus Yiu, 11, also of Vancouver, said, “The back pin locations were extremely hard – you could not go for the pins. Going two-under on the front with no bogeys and making a 20 footer for birdie on three were my highlights,” said Bercan. “It feels great to win my first MJT tournament of the season.”

MJT ‘veteran’ Brycen Ko, 10, of Richmond, BC, shot 70 from modified 3500-yard tees to beat Jason Xie, 10, of Vancouver, by two strokes to take the MJT Atom Boys (ages 10 and under) title. “I rate the course and conditions 10 out of 10! The key was trying to do the best I can and to stay calm,” said Ko. “I feel really excited to maybe have the chance to go to the Junior Worlds.”

MJT Peewee Girls division winner was Sandee Park, 12, of West Vancouver, BC, who fired 84 from the 5097-yard Blue tees. “My highlight was having a great group to play with and challenging myself to play better - the course was in good shape and I would love to play here again,” she said. “I feel great about my first victory and I am grateful that my parents supported me this far.”  MJT Atom Girls division winner was Chaewon Baek, 10, of Langley, BC, who fired 68 on a modified 2700-yard layout. “It was my accurate iron shots – it feels very good to win, I love it!” she said.

All the division winners are now shortlisted for spots in the Junior World Championships; the final roster will be announced once all the qualifiers complete across the country. The next Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour Mini Tour stop in British Columbia is the MJT Ford Mini Tour Series at Swan-e-Set Bay Resort in Pitt Meadows, June 7 – a qualifier for 12 and under to the FCWT World Championships in 2015. For more information or to register please visit www.maplejt.com or call 1-877-859-4653.

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About the MJT:
The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour presented by Boston Pizza is Canada¹s number-one played 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 generously supported by Boston Pizza and Premier Partners Ford of Canada, Mr. Lube, Cleveland Golf, Srixon, Gatorade and Travel Underwriters, in addition to valued Tournament and Product Partners. The MJT hosts more than 70 events across Canada, including free Ford Go Golf Junior Clinics, the MJT Mini Tour for 7-12 year olds, and multi-day events for competitive players which also qualify juniors for international competitions. The program offers annual awards, scholarships, and frequent player incentives to help reward player's 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 provincial, national, university and professional level.
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