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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
September 10-11, 2022
Nisku, AB
Great scores posted from MJT Ford Series at RedTail Landing; Collins fires four-under to end regular season with low overall title
Venue and location: RedTail Landing GC, Nisku, Alberta
Tournament Date: September 10-11, 2022
Full Results: see website.
Tournament Highlights:
- The regular season on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour in Alberta ended with two full days of Ford-sponsored events took place at RedTail Landing Golf Course in Nisku from September 10-11, with 115 youth overall taking part in either the MJT Ford Series at RedTail Landing Golf Club or in the free Nisku Ford Go Golf! Junior Golf Clinic. The clinic, which was put on to introduce kids in the community to the game for free, was followed by the two-day competitive tournament for elite junior golfers; results of the latter are highlighted below.
- Graysen Collins, 17, of Calgary, AB, secured a strong lead with an outstanding first round score of 67 (-5) in the MJT Junior Boys division, enabling him to hold onto first place after closing with a 73 (67-73=140) in the face of a charge by Wyatt Bishop,17, of Dunmore, AB, who also fired a 67 to finish just one stroke back (74-67=141). Collins takes the Low Overall Boys title with his performance.
- Another outstanding score of 68 (-4) was fired by Rosie Bee Kim, 15, of Edmonton, AB, who won the MJT Girls 15-19 division and Low Overall Girls title in style (75,68=143).
- Parker Riou, 15, of Strathmore, AB, was the MJT Juvenile Boys division winner after scoring great rounds of 75,72=147 (+3) to edge out a one stroke victory.
- Also claiming the win by one stroke was Aliyah Hull, 13, of Chestermere, AB, who carded 77,83 (160) for the MJT Girls U15 division title.
- More fine scoring came in the MJT Bantam Boys division where Chase Lassman, 14, of Parkland County, AB, was on fire to close with a brilliant round of 68 for a dominant victory (74,68=142).
- Back on top of the podium for one last time in the regular season was veteran champion, Jayden Arnold, 12, of Calgary, AB, who secured his eighth win of the year in the MJT Peewee Boys division with rounds of 70,74=144 and a final even par scorecard.
- Winners of the Eco Mechanical Long Drive and Closest to the Pin competitions, as well as the Booster Juice BounceBack award winners, are posted on the website.
- This was the final regular tour stop in the province for the program. The invitation-only MJT National Championship presented by TaylorMade and adidas Golf runs in Orlando, FLA, this November. An Early Bird Membership for 2023 will be available in December.
Top Finishers
MJT U15 Girls: RedTail Landing: Par 72, Ydg 5466, Slope/Rating 121/70.4
1 Aliyah Hull Chestermere, AB F 13 77, 83 160
2 Rhea Deo Edmonton, AB F 13 83, 78 161
3 Alessandra Sundquist Calgary, AB F 12 85, 81 166
Winner’s Quote: Aliyah Hull, 13, of Chestermere, AB: “It feels good to get my first MJT win of the season. The first day I putted well which helped with keeping my score lower. My favourite part though of the season was getting to play new courses.”
MJT 15-19 Girls: RedTail Landing: Par 72, Ydg 5466, Slope/Rating 121/70.4
1 Rosie Bee Kim Edmonton, AB F 15 75, 68 143
2 Jayla Kucy Camrose, AB F 16 73, 77 150
3 Emma Liu Edmonton, AB F 15 85, 80 165
Winner’s Quote: Rosie Bee Kim, 15, of Edmonton, AB: “I’m super pleased to have been able to bounce back today after a rough first round, and winning is an added bonus! I really enjoyed the two rounds with my playing partners, Jayla and Emma. We had a lot of fun conversations and I feel like I got to know them better, which is always the highlight of a tournament for me. My favourite part of the season has been getting to play with old friends and meet new ones.”
MJT Peewee Boys: RedTail Landing: Par 72, Ydg 5466, Slope/Rating 108/66.0
1 Jayden Arnold Calgary, AB M 12 70, 74 144
2 Bennett Love Red Deer, AB M 12 75, 77 152
3 Jacob Natomagan Sylvan Lake, AB M 11 88, 93 181
Winner’s Quote: Jayden Arnold, 12, of Calgary, AB: “It feels great winning the final MJT event of the year and I am very happy with the entire season. On the second day I had two chip-ins and eagled hole 11 both days, which were big highlights. It was a great season with the MJT, it was well organized and run, and we got to play fun and cool courses with some great prizes!”
MJT Bantam Boys: RedTail Landing: Par 72, Ydg 5988, Slope/Rating 114/68.0
1 Chase Lassman Parkland County, AB M 14 74, 68 142
2 Maciver Davis Sherwood Park , AB M 14 78, 75 153
3 Casey Sliva Red Deer, AB M 14 80, 74 154
Winner’s Quote: Chase Lassman, 14, of Parkland County, AB: “I feel really happy that I capped off my season with another MJT win. My putting was way better this tournament because of lots of hard practice on the greens. I hit the greens on hole 17 and 18, and then every fairway otherwise. A big highlight was a 30 foot putt left to right slider on hole 18 for a birdie. My favourite part of the whole MJT season was my consistency in solid finishes week in and week out, and the fun in competing with the top juniors in Alberta.”
MJT Juvenile Boys: RedTail Landing: Par 72, Ydg 6470, Slope/Rating 121/70.1
1 Parker Riou Strathmore, AB M 15 75, 72 147
2 Kenny Taylor Edmonton, AB M 16 73, 75 148
3 Cashe McNabb Calgary, AB M 15 80, 72 152
Winner’s Quote: Parker Riou, 15, of Strathmore, AB: “I feel very thrilled to win the last tournament of the MJT 2022 season. Kenny made it very difficult and even though I won this time, it’s always a pleasure to play with Kenny Taylor. Major highlights were hole two on the second round, I put a 4 wood to about seven feet, from 235 yards out. I made a clutch putt on hole 17 from five feet to tie going into the last hole. And then winning my third MJT title was another happy highlight this tournament. My favourite part of the season was just being able to get out and play incredible courses and represent the MJT.”
MJT Junior Boys: RedTail Landing: Par 72, Ydg 6470, Slope/Rating 121/70.1
1 Graysen Collins Calgary, AB M 17 67, 73 140
2 Wyatt Bishop Dunmore , AB M 17 74, 67 141
3 Kye Fisher Leduc, AB M 17 73, 70 143
Winner’s Quote: Graysen Collins, 17, of Calgary, AB: “I feel great. It has been a long time since my last win so this feels amazing. A major highlight was my ball striking the first day, I didn’t miss too many greens or fairways. My favourite part of the MJT season was being able to compete against some great players and growing friendships.”
Full results, Eco Mechanical Long Drive and Closest to the Pin winners, and Booster Juice BounceBack award winners are posted on the MJT website.
The MJT Ford Series tournament at RedTail Landing signalled the end of a very successful 2022 MJT Alberta regular season; a 2023 Early Bird Membership Offer will be available in December.
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