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Press Release

August 4-5, 2022
Turner Valley, AB

MJT–SAIT Trojans Classic fields 92 competitors at Turner Valley with a tie for low overall score

 
Venue and location:  Turner Valley Golf Club, Turner Valley, AB
Tournament Date: August 4-5, 2022
Full Results: see website.
 
Tournament Highlights:
 
Top Finishers
MJT U15 Girls: Turner Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 5432, Slope/Rating 127/70.5
1    Kali Yeske                            Calgary, AB                                          F      13    83, 74      157    
2    Olivia Johnson                     Calgary, AB                                          F      13    78, 80      158    
3    Saylar May                          Rocky Mountain House , AB                F      13    81, 78      159    
 
Winner’s Quote: Kali Yeske, 13, of Calgary, AB: “I was surprised because I was five shots back after the first day, I was very excited after I heard that I won. On day two I made some long putts, which was fun. This tournament was also especially fun because of my group and the immense comradery I felt.”
 
MJT 15-19 Girls: Turner Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 5432, Slope/Rating 127/70.5
1    Jayla Kucy                            Camrose, AB                                        F      16    77, 74      151    
2    Emily Cornwall                    Calgary, AB                                          F      19    80, 76      156    
3    Sophie Dhaliwal                  Calgary, AB                                          F      15    82, 84      166    
 
Winner’s Quote: Jayla Kucy, 16, of Camrose, AB: “It’s good to play better again this tournament and take home the win. A big highlight was making an eagle.”
 
MJT Peewee Boys: Turner Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 5432, Slope/Rating 117/65.3
1    Jayden Arnold                     Calgary, AB                                          M    11    78, 74      152    
2    Solomon Tong                     Heritage Pointe, AB                             M    12    79, 79      158    
3    Benson White                     Calgary, AB                                          M    12    79, 83      162    
 
Winner’s Quote: Jayden Arnold, 11, of Calgary, AB: “It feels great to win this event, I am playing very well right now and I hope to keep stacking up victories. My short game allowed me to save great pars from great up and downs and save some even for birdie on par fives.”
 
MJT Bantam Boys: Turner Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 5983, Slope/Rating 123/67.3
1    Lyndon Kuryvial                   Taber, AB                                             M    14    74, 75      149    
2    Harrison Kiziak                    Fort Saskatchewan, AB                        M    13    79, 72      151    
3    Chase Lassman                    Parkland County, AB                           M    13    77, 77      154    
 
Winner’s Quote: Lyndon Kuryvial, 14, of Taber, AB: “I feel very good about getting my second win of the season here. One big highlight was when I hit the pin for an almost hole-in-one on my second last hole, leaving me a tap in for birdie.”
 
MJT Juvenile Boys: Turner Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 6449, Slope/Rating 129/70.5
1    Charlie Gillespie                  Calgary, AB                                          M    15    73, 75      148    
2    Mateo Kern                         Calgary, AB                                          M    15    77, 73      150    
3    Ryan Badger                        Edmonton, AB                                     M    15    77, 74      151    
 
Winner’s Quote: Charlie Gillespie, 15, of Calgary, AB: “I am happy that I was able to defend my title of this tournament. I was able to work on flighting my shots in the wind which was very good for improving my game. I always do my best too, to just stay in the moment and just let the score come naturally.
 
MJT Junior Boys: Turner Valley GC: Par 72, Ydg 6449, Slope/Rating 129/70.5
1    Christian Hansen                 Okotoks, AB                                         M    18    75, 73      148    
2    Matthew Mayowski            Drayton Valley, AB                              M    17    79, 74      153    
2    Aidan Fong                          Calgary, AB                                          M    17    78, 75      153    
 
Winner’s Quote: Christian Hansen, 18, of Okotoks, AB: “It’s always a good feeling winning, especially since I haven’t been having my best year. When I start to feel any pressure during my game, I just make sure that I keep my breathing routines going and try to not think of my score. My irons were feeling dialed in so that was a nice highlight this week and getting a par on hole ten was great too.”
 
Full results, Long Drive, Closest to the Pin, and Booster Juice BounceBack award winners are posted on the MJT website.
                                                                                                                                    
Next up in the province is the MJT Edge School Summer Classic at Coyote Creek Golf Club in Sundre, AB, August 15-17, 2022.  To see the full 2022 MJT schedule and upcoming events, please check the MJT website 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 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:
Lauren Allard, Marketing
marketing@maplejt.com