Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

June 7-8, 2014
Windsor, ON

Getty shortlisted for MJT Team Canada to Australia at MJT’s Ambassador stop

Windsor, ON. – (June 8, 2014) – Alyssa Getty, 17, of Ruthven, ON, fired outstanding scores of 67-72 (139) during the Boston Pizza-presented Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s MJT Team Canada Qualifier at Ambassador Golf Club in Windsor, Ontario over the June 7th and 8th weekend, to repeat as MJT Junior Girls Champion in this tournament.

Getty, who is now short-listed for MJT Team Canada to the SRIXON International Junior Classic in New South Wales, Australia this October, said, “My highlight this weekend was the whole first round! It feels great to win and I am very thankful.”  Second place in the Girls division went to Jasmine Ly, 13, of Windsor, who carded consistent rounds of 82-81 (163), and Tavia Maurovic, 17, also of Windsor, shot 79-90 (169) to finish in third place. 

Brandon Mihalo, 18, of Windsor, played rock solid golf, firing 72-73 (145) to win the MJT Junior Boys 17-19 Title. “It is a relief to win my division and see my hard work over the off-season pay off,” said Mihalo. “I hit a lot of greens and never put myself into a position to make a big number.”  Finishing four shots back in second place was MJT veteran Adam Graham, 18, of Sarnia, ON, who carded 74-75 (149). Tied for third in the division were Johnathan Casciano, 17, of London, ON, and David French, 19, of Camlachie, ON, who both shot identical scores of 76-75 (151) .

In the MJT Juvenile Boys Division, 16-year old Nicholas Mihalo of Windsor, ON, claimed the gold medal and Juvenile Boys 15-16 Champion title shooting 82-77 (159).  Mihalo said “it feels awesome to win.  I drove the ball well off the tee and made a lot of putts.”  Finishing in Second place was Logan Sullivan, 16, of Strathroy, ON, who shot consistent rounds of 81-82 (163) followed by Bryce Hughes, 16, of Tecumseh, ON, who carded 89-76 (165) and finish in third place.

14-year old Curtis Hughes of Lakeshore, ON, carded rounds of 76-70 (146) to claim MJT Bantam Boys 14 & Under Title.  Hughes cited the fact the he ‘breathed throughout’ as his key to victory and added, “It feels awesome to win today.” Jack Ferguson, 14, of St. Thomas, ON, shot 72-85 (157) to finish second, followed by Adam Nunes, 14, of Tecumseh, ON, who carded 87-75 (162) to take third place.

Full results and a photo gallery can be seen at here.

The next Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour stop in Ontario is the MJT Prodigy Series at Hidden Lake Golf Club in Burlington on June 21-22, a double qualifier for both the FCG San Diego Junior Amateur and the MJT International Players Championship. For more information or to register please visit www.maplejt.com or call 1-877-859-4653.

Skills Competition Winners:

Mr. Lube Long Drive Competition

Girls
Alyssa Getty • Kingsville G&CC • Ruthven, ON
Bantam Boys
Alexander Aversa • Roseland G&CC • Lasalle, ON
Juvenile Boys
Jaxon Hoffman • Barrie G&CC • Midhurst, ON
Junior Boys
David French • Sawmill Creek Golf Resort and Spa • Camlachie, ON

Sundog Eyewear Skills Competition

Girls
Alyssa Getty • Kingsville G&CC • Ruthven, ON
Bantam Boys
Michael Nunes • Beach Grove GC • Tecumseh, ON
Juvenile Boys
Blake Dell • Beach Grove Golf & Country Club • Tecumseh, ON
Junior Boys
Greg Simpson • Pike Lake GC • Mildmay, ON

Golf Town Comeback Awards

Girls
Jasmine Ly • Roseland GC • Windsor, ON
Bantam Boys
Adam Nunes • Beach Grove G&CC • Tecumseh, ON
Juvenile Boys
Sean Friedrich • Ridgetown GC • Morpeth, ON
Junior Boys
Patrick McCann • Roseland GC • Tecumseh, ON

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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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