Press Release - 2022 MJT-Golf Saskatchewan OOM Series at Moon Lake Golf and Country Club - July 25-26, 2022

July 25-26, 2022
Saskatoon, SK

Close to 150 juniors play MJT’s Moon Lake stop; locals Pochylko and Odnokon win Low Overall titles

Venue and location: Moon Lake Golf and Country Club, Saskatoon, SK

Tournament Date: July 25-26, 2022

Full Results: see website.

Tournament Highlights:

Canada’s number-one played Junior Golf Tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour, stopped in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on July 25-26, hosting both Mini (12U) and Junior (U19) Tour stops with close to 150 competitive young golfers taking part altogether.
In the Junior Tour event, the MJT-Golf Saskatchewan Order of Merit (OOM) Series at Moon Lake Golf and Country Club, a packed field competed for titles in six divisions through some stormy weather.
Chase Pochylko, 18, of Saskatoon, fired outstanding rounds of 67-71=138 (six under par) in his hometown to take first place by one stroke for his second victory of the year on the MJT Saskatchewan circuit. Close behind was a three-way tie for second place in this highly competitive division.
Darien Herlick, 16, of Weyburn, SK, won the MJT Juvenile Boys division title by one stroke with strong rounds of 73-73=146, also securing his second MJT victory of the 2022 season.
Finishing with scores of 82-88=170, Saskatoon’s Grace Odokon, 12, won the MJT Girls U15 division and low overall Girl’s title by nine shots.
After a close battle, Ryan Mosher, 14, of Saskatoon, edged out a one stroke victory in the MJT Bantam Boys division.
Lucas Sturgeon, 12, of Saskatoon, shot 73-77 for another win in the MJT Peewee Boys division title.
T’Kayah Sim, 16, of St. Walburg, SK, came out to shoot back-to-back rounds of 106 in the MJT Girls 15-19 division.
Long Drive, Closest to the Pin and Booster Juice BounceBack award winners are posted on the website.

Top Finishers

MJT U15 Girls: Moon Lake G&CC: Par 72, Ydg 4944, Slope/Rating 118/69.1

1 Grace Odnokon Saskatoon, SK F 12 82, 88 170

2 Tayla Perry Regina, SK F 13 86, 93 179

3 Yuna Lee Regina, SK F 12 96, 88 184

Winner’s Quote: Grace Odnokon, 12, of Saskatoon, SK: “It feels pretty good to know and see all the hard work paying off. My putting and chipping were a lot better than how it usually is.”

MJT 15-19 Girls: Moon Lake G&CC: Par 72, Ydg 4944, Slope/Rating 118/69.1

1 T'Kayah Sim St. Walburg, SK F 16 106, 106 212

Winner’s Quote: T’Kayah Sim, of St. Walburg, SK: “I tried my best and love the friends that I’ve made throughout the tournament. The best part was meeting new people.”

MJT Peewee Boys: Moon Lake G&CC: Par 72, Ydg 4944, Slope/Rating 107/64.5

1 Lucas Sturgeon Saskatoon, SK M 12 73, 77 150

2 Austin Nesbitt Pilot Butte, SK M 11 80, 79 159

3 Cohen Hepburn Saskatoon, SK M 12 82, 79 161

Winner’s Quote: Lucas Sturgeon, 12, of Saskatoon, SK: “I feel joyful that my work is paying off. My highlight was my six iron shot landing one foot away from the pin for eagle, and my long 20-foot par save on hole fifteen.”

MJT Bantam Boys: Moon Lake G&CC: Par 72, Ydg 5484, Slope/Rating 117/66.7

1 Ryan Mosher Saskatoon, SK M 14 72, 74 146

2 Griffin Blanch Saskatoon, SK M 14 77, 70 147

3 Jack Maharaj Saskatoon, SK M 14 75, 74 149

Winner’s Quote: Ryan Mosher, 14, of Saskatoon, SK: “I feel pretty good, it was really nerve-wracking, but I’m really glad I had two good rounds. I don’t feel calm under pressure, I have to deal with it in the moment, and then bring it all back on track. My wedges and putting were on fire and the highlight of the two rounds for sure.”

MJT Juvenile Boys: Moon Lake G&CC: Par 72, Ydg 6085, Slope/Rating 124/70.0

1 Darien Herlick Weyburn, SK M 16 73, 73 146

2 Max Regier Saskatoon, SK M 16 76, 71 147

3 Cole Taylor Nipawin, SK M 16 75, 75 150

Winner’s Quote: Darien Herlick, 16, of Weyburn, SK: “All my hard work is paying off, finally. I didn’t lose one ball this tournament, which was very difficult with these rainy and windy conditions.”

MJT Junior Boys: Moon Lake G&CC: Par 72, Ydg 6085, Slope/Rating 124/70.0

1 Chase Pochylko Saskatoon, SK M 18 67, 71 138

2 Myles Johnson Martensville, SK M 17 71, 68 139

2 Carter Bell Saskatoon, SK M 17 68, 71 139

2 Alex Swinnerton Saskatoon, SK M 18 68, 71 139

Winner’s Quote: Chase Pochylko, 18, of Saskatoon, SK: “It feels good to see results from my practice. Playing in the final group with my friends was the best part.”

Full results, photos, Long Drive, Closest to the Pin and Booster Juice Bounceback award winners are posted on the MJT website.

The next stop in the province is the MJT-Golf Saskatchewan OOM Series at Elk Ridge Resort in Waskesiu, SK, August 13-14. 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.

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