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August 9-10, 2021
Markham, ON

Nagayo wins Girls Low Overall in MJT’s Ontario Series at Bushwood

Markham, ON – (August 11, 2021) – The MJT Ontario Series at Bushwood Golf Club in Markham ran August 9 and 10, where junior golfers competed for titles in six divisions on Canada’s number one-played junior golf tour. Players were vying for valuable points on the MJT Order of Merit presented by RBC which qualify entries into the MJT National Championship presented by TaylorMade and adidas Golf in British Columbia.

Returning to the top of the MJT podium in the Girls 15-19 Division and winning Girls Low Overall score was 17-year-old Alessandra Christine Nagayo. The Toronto, ON, player fired rounds of 73 and 77 (150) to win in convincing fashion. “I found the course very hard but I just tried to have fun with the players I played with,” commented Nagayo. “I feel very happy getting the win on the MJT.” Runner-up was Swetha Sathish, 13, of Oakville, ON, who plays up a division and shot (81-79=160).

Sean He-Zimmerman, of Mississauga, ON, won the MJT Junior Boys title with scores of 72 and 75 (147). The 17-year-old golfer was playing in just his second MJT event of the year and earned his first ever MJT win. Curtis Coulson, 18, of Guelph, ON, fired scores of 79 and 74 (153) to finish runner-up.

After being tied for the lead going into day two, 15-year-old Tyson Roth, of Elmira, ON, pulled away with the victory in the MJT Juvenile Boys Division, taking home the title by three shots. Roth recorded scores of 75 and 74 (149) for his first ever MJT Junior Tour win after picking up two top-three finishes so far this season. “The swing felt really good and I was really positive going into the tournament,” commented Roth. “I didn’t putt very well on the first day, but I pulled it together on the second day and it felt amazing to win for the first time on the MJT.” North York, ON, resident, Shu Wen, 15, finished the division in second place with scores of 75 and 77 (152).

Angela Cai, 13, of Oakville, ON, returned to top spot in the Girls U15 Division after recording scores of 79 and 78 (157). Cai has gained some momentum on the MJT this year as she’s earned victories in three of her last four starts and currently sits on the top of the MJT Order of Merit presented by RBC. She will be looking to continue her strong finish at her next three events on the MJT, prepping for an appearance at the MJT National Championship presented by TaylorMade and adidas Golf.

Local Markham, ON, golfer Lucas Chi, won the MJT Bantam Boys title with scores of 72 and 74 (146). Chi, who played in his first full season on the MJT last year, picked up his first win in his first MJT event of the 2021 season. “I did a good job of overcoming my nerves to get the win,” commented Chi. “I hit some great approach shots and that led to my win.” Kitchener, ON, golfer Xavier Bernier, 14, fired 78 and 73 (151), climbing up the leaderboard to finish runner-up.

In the MJT Peewee Boys Division, local Markham, ON, golfer Andy Dai took home the title with scores of 74 and 73 (147). The 11-year-old MJT rising star has seen great strides in his game this year on the MJT as he earned his third consecutive win with his performance at Bushwood Golf Club. Dai said afterwards, “I felt nervous because this course was hard and the players were good. I feel proud and very happy that I played well in the wind and the hot weather.” Kleinburg, ON, player Vasili Gianakas, 12, who has seen his name climb up the MJT leaderboards this year, finished the division in second place with scores of 77 and 76 (153).

Full results can be viewed here. The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour next heads to Brighton, ON, on August 16 and 17, for the MJT Ontario Series at Timber Ridge Golf Course. More information can be found online at www.maplejt.com.

About the MJT: The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is Canada’s 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 supported by valued Premier, Tournament and Product Partners. The MJT hosts close to 90 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.