Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

August 18-19, 2014
Jasper, AB

MJT Juniors treated to Jasper – number-one ranked Resort Course in Canada

Jasper, AB – (August 20, 2014) – Awe inspiring scenery, a golf course in fantastic shape, and clear, sunny weather made for a spectacular end to the Albertan schedule on the Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour this week, as the two-day MJT Prodigy Series played out on the number one-ranked Resort Course in Canada, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Resort in Jasper.

“I can see how Jasper Park Lodge has the number one ranking for a Resort in Canada!” said Trent Matson, MJT Tournament Director. “The scenery makes you lose focus sometimes while you are out there - it is one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been.”

The August 18th and 19th event saw Chris Murray, 18, of Calgary, AB, fire low rounds of 68-71 for a 139 total, winning Low Overall and the MJT Junior Boys 17-19 title over Kolby Vold, 18, of Ponoka, AB, (73-71=144) and Nolan Renwick, 17, of Calgary (72-72=144), who finished in a tie for second place.

In the MJT Juvenile Boys 15-16 division, Scott Walker, 16, of Calgary, held the hot hand shooting rounds of 68-72 (140) to win over 16-year old Justin Berget of Spruce Grove, AB, (69-76=145). Third spot went to Chris Horton, 15, of Calgary, who carded back-to-back rounds of 73 (146 total).

Ronnie Postnikoff, 14, of Medicine Hat, AB, won his second MJT Bantam Boys 14 and under title this season with excellent rounds of 71-74 (145).  Finishing second was Bradley McKeating, 13, of Calgary, who shot 72-79 for a 151 total, followed by MJT newcomer Evan Urquhart, 13, also of Calgary, who placed third with scores of 82-78 (160).

In the Girls division, Tiegan Taylor, 15, of Kelowna, BC, claimed her first win on the MJT circuit this season with two solid rounds of 78-76 (154) to edge out 14-year old Reese Martin of Brooks, AB, who carded 76-82 (158).  Taylor and Martin were tied with four to play when Taylor broke away for her victory.  Finishing in third place was Clare McMahon, 16, of Red Deer, AB, who carded 81-78 (159).                           

Winners in the Mr. Lube Long Drive Competition were Bradley McKeating of Calgary, Kehler Koss of Calgary, Rylan Plante-Crough of Airdrie, and Nolan Renwick of Calgary. Sundog Eyewear Closest-to-the-Pin Competition winners were Kehler Koss of Calgary, Berkeley Meppem of Okotoks, AB, and Jeremy Rietze of Lacombe, AB. Golf Town Comeback Awards for best second day improvement in score went to Lauren Cheng of Calgary, Connor Ackroyd of St. Albert, AB, Campbell Laidlaw of Calgary, and Kody Krecolowich of Stony Plain, AB.

Tournament highlights and a photo gallery can be seen online here. 

MJT members in the province have earned valuable Cleveland Golf Order of Merit points throughout the season and now await invitations to the prestigious MJT Boston Pizza National Championship at The Legacy Golf Resort in Phoenix, AZ, on November 14-16, 2014, where a number of Division 1 college coaches will be in attendance. For more information, please visit www.maplejt.com or call 1-877-859-4653.

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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MEDIA CONTACT: Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour: Elaine Denton, Director of Marketing and Administration   edenton@maplejt.com   1-877-859-GOLF