Press Release - 2022 MJT Re/Max Blue Chip Realty Classic at Estevan Woodlawn GC - July 2-3, 2022

July 2-3, 2022
Estevan, SK

Wild weather plays havoc with MJT Re/Max Blue Chip Realty Classic in Estevan

Venue and location: TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course, Estevan, SK

Tournament Date: July 2-3, 2022

Full Results: see website.

Tournament Highlights:

Wild weather played havoc with the first round of the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s MJT Re/Max Blue Chip Realty Classic: setting the stage for a shootout on day two.
On day two, all of the six age divisions managed to complete 18 holes, after only MJT Peewee and Bantam Boys posted a nine hole score on day one before lightning suspended play.
Marcus Cameron, 18, of Duck Lake, SK, shot 73 to win the MJT Junior Boys division by one stroke for his first MJT title of the year.
In the MJT Girls 15-19 division, Hallie Crozier, 17, of Regina, SK, notched her first MJT victory with a score of 80.
16-year-old Darien Herlick, of Weyburn, SK, took the MJT Juvenile Boys title with a solid score of 74.
Chloe Wills, 14, of Kyle, SK, carded 87 for a two-stroke victory in the MJT U15 Girls division.
An outstanding closing round of 68 handed the MJT Bantam Boys Division title to Elias Haukeness, 14, of Buena Vista, SK (40-68=108 for 27 holes).
Austin Nesbitt, 11, of Pilot Butte, SK, heading into Saskatchewan Provincials this upcoming week, won the MJT Peewee Boys division title with a 27-hole score of 39-78 (117).
MJT Long Drive and Closest to the Pin award winners are posted on the website.

Top Finishers

MJT U15 Girls: Estevan Woodlawn: Par 72, Ydg 5742, Slope/Rating 119/70.2

1 Chloe Wills Kyle, SK F 14 87 87

2 Niya Friesen Swift Current, SK F 14 89 89

2 Sarah Henderson Saskatoon, SK F 14 89 89

Winner’s Quote: Chloe Wills, 14, of Kyle, SK: “I’m happy about winning. I felt like it wasn’t my best round but was able to bounce back after a couple bad holes. I try to forget about the bad shots when the game isn’t going as planned though and try to think positively. I really liked the course because it was shorter and in good shape, even with the weather delays.”

MJT 15-19 Girls: Estevan Woodlawn: Par 72, Ydg 5742, Slope/Rating 119/70.2

1 Hallie Crozier Regina, SK F 17 80 80

2 Ella Kozak Yorkton, SK F 16 88 88

Winner’s Quote: Hallie Crozier, 17, of Regina, SK: “I feel good about my game. I got to see myself hit some good shots and got to battle for the win. I am very happy too as this is my first MJT win. Some highlights were having some of my longest drives on the back 9, making some long putts, and a shot on hole 14 (a par 3) to 1 foot.”

MJT Peewee Boys: Round 1: Estevan Woodlawn: Par 36, Ydg 2713, Slope/Rating 113/67.1
Round 2: Estevan Woodlawn: Par 72, Ydg 5083, Slope/Rating 113/67.1

1 Austin Nesbitt Pilot Butte, SK M 11 39, 78 117

2 Hunter Oakden Brandon, MB M 11 45, 78 123

3 Shae Maunula North Battleford, SK M 12 41, 83 124

MJT Bantam Boys: Round 1: Estevan Woodlawn: Par 36, Ydg 3012, Slope/Rating 117/69.2
Round 2: Estevan Woodlawn: Par 72, Ydg 5742, Slope/Rating 117/69.2

1 Elias Haukeness Buena Vista, SK M 14 40, 68 108

2 Ryan Mosher Saskatoon, SK M 14 34, 80 114

3 Jack Maharaj Saskatoon, SK M 14 44, 71 115

Winner’s Quote: Elias Haukeness, 14, of Buena Vista, SK: “I feel good about winning, because I shot low and made some good putts. Some highlights were shooting a 68 on my second round and hitting my drives straight. When things aren’t going as planned, I just try to forget about the last hole and focus on the next.”

MJT Juvenile Boys: Estevan Woodlawn: Par 72, Ydg 6279, Slope/Rating 119/69.5

1 Darien Herlick Weyburn, SK M 16 74 74

2 Ethan Candow Swift Current, SK M 16 77 77

3 Casey Brown Regina, SK M 16 79 79

Winner’s Quote: Darien Herlick, 16, of Weyburn, SK: “I feel that my hard work is finally paying off and it’s a great feeling. My game inside 50 yards was very solid and was key to my success. I try to stay in my world, focus on each shot and stick to the game plan.”

MJT Junior Boys: Estevan Woodlawn: Par 72, Ydg 6279, Slope/Rating 119/69.5

1 Marcus Cameron Duck Lake, SK M 18 73 73

2 Davin Karst Assiniboia, SK M 17 74 74

3 Theoren West Wawota, SK M 19 75 75

Winner’s Quote: Marcus Cameron, 18, of Duck Lake, SK: “I am excited and thankful, but words can’t really explain how I’m feeling. Many of the putts that I made were great, I hit lots of clutch shots when I needed to. I like to chew gum to take my mind off things if they’re not going to plan, drink my water and take some deep breaths.”

Full results, MJT Long Drive and Closest-to-the-pin winners are posted on the MJT website.

Next stop in the province is the MJT-Golf Saskatchewan Order of Merit (OOM) Series at Moon Lake Golf and Country Club in Saskatoon, SK, on July 25-26, 2022. To see the full 2022 MJT schedule and upcoming events, please check the MJT website at www.maplejt.com.

About Re/Max Blue Chip Realty: We are a dedicated team of Real Estate Specialists who understand real estate and are here to serve the needs of our buyers and sellers of Saskatchewan Real Estate. In believing that our clients’ needs come first, we provide the highest level of quality service to our sellers and buyers. Through our commitment to continued education, and promotion of a strong team atmosphere, we strive to obtain positive results for our clients, staff, and company.

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:

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