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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
June 25-26, 2022
Thornton, ON
Hawrelak and Collett qualify at Tangle Creek for MJT National Team Challenge
Venue and location: Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club, Thorton, Ontario
Tournament Date: June 25-26, 2022
Full Results: see website.
Tournament Highlights:
- Canada’s number-one played junior golf tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) hosted over 80 competitive young golfers in hot, humid weather at the MJT Ontario Series at Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club, in Thornton, Ontario, June 25-26.
- Bennett Hawrelak, 16, of London, ON, won the MJT Juvenile Boys division and low overall Boys score aftering carding rounds of 75-77 (152), edging Michael Collett, 16, of Bracebridge, ON, by one stroke.
- Both Bennet Hawrelak and Michael Collett qualified for MJT Team East in the National Team Challenge presented by Freedom 55 Financial in Niagara-on-the-Lake this September.
- Aged only 12, Nobelle Park, of Oakville, ON, played up a division in MJT Girls 15-19, and ran away with her division title after a fine opening round of 69 (69,79 = 148).
- Leighton Wright, 18, of Barrie, ON, won the MJT Junior Boys division title (79-77=156).
- Elliana Buhagiar, 12, of Bowmanville, ON, won the MJT Girls U15 title in style after a brilliant opening round score of 67 (67-75=142).
- The tightly contested MJT Bantam Boys division saw a three-way tie for second place just one stroke back of the winner, Dimitri Protopapas, 13, of Innisfil, ON, (78-76=154).
- Joseph Totino, 12, of Toronto, ON, secured his MJT Peewee Boys division victory by six strokes (76-73=149).
- Winners of the Closest-to-the-Pin, Long Drive and Booster Juice BounceBack Awards are posted on the website.
Top Finishers
MJT U15 Girls: Tangle Creek: Par 72, Ydg 5242, Slope/Rating 129/71.1
1 Elliana Buhagiar Bowmanville, ON F 12 67, 75 142
2 Kaprice Park Oakville, ON F 12 69, 75 144
3 Sarah mingwei Sun Richmond Hill, ON F 14 68, 80 148
Winner’s Quote: Elliana Buhagiar, 12, of Bowmanville, ON: “I feel really good but I could have done better. I was happy with my irons and have to work my tee shots. I was also proud because I was really hot but I pushed it hard! I started off the first day front nine at five under, and I finished off with an eagle. When things get tough, I just breath and try to stay clam, and get that hole off my mind.”
MJT 15-19 Girls: Tangle Creek: Par 72, Ydg 5812, Slope/Rating 136/73.6
1 Nobelle Park Oakville, ON F 12 69, 79 148
2 Kirsten Lee Mississauga, ON F 14 82, 81 163
2 Astoria Yen Toronto, ON F 16 80, 83 163
Winner’s Quote: Nobelle Park, 12, of Oakville, ON : “It feels nice to win, especially with it being so hot and humid. The highlight was making putts for birdie. If I ever am feeling any kind of pressure or worry, I just forget about my other shots or holes, and try to keep my mind in the game.”
MJT Peewee Boys: Tangle Creek: Par 72, Ydg 5242, Slope/Rating 119/66.3
1 Joseph Totino Toronto, ON M 12 76, 73 149
2 Justin Chu North York, ON M 12 79, 76 155
3 Terrence Deng Toronto, ON M 12 81, 79 160
Winner’s Quote: Joseph Totino, 12, of Toronto, ON : “It feels really good, I got off to a great start with an eagle on the first hole. A highlight was winning by six strokes, as it took some pressure off of me. When the pressure does pile up though, I just try to stay really focused.”
MJT Bantam Boys: Tangle Creek: Par 72, Ydg 5812, Slope/Rating 126/68.3
1 Dimitri Protopapas Innisfil , ON M 13 78, 76 154
2 Andy Dai Markham, ON M 12 80, 75 155
2 Brayden Card Cambridge, ON M 13 79, 76 155
2 Max Li Richmond Hill, ON M 12 79, 76 155
MJT Juvenile Boys: Tangle Creek: Par 72, Ydg 6611, Slope/Rating 136/73.0
1 Bennett Hawrelak London, ON M 16 75, 77 152
2 Michael Collett Bracebridge, ON M 16 78, 75 153
3 Paolo Miceli Vaughan, ON M 16 78, 76 154
Winner’s Quote: Bennett Hawrelak, 16, of London, ON : “I’m proud that I was able to come back after a few rough holes and finish strong. I liked my playing partners a lot, also knowing that the staff was there to help and were very nice made this weekend that much easier. When things got tough, I just kept telling myself one shot at a time, and keep a short memory.”
MJT Junior Boys: Tangle Creek : Par 72, Ydg 6611, Slope/Rating 136/73.0
1 Leighton Wright Barrie, ON M 18 79, 77 156
2 Noah Ahrens Lucan, ON M 17 78, 80 158
3 Benjamin Hebert Thorold, ON M 17 84, 75 159
Winners of the Closest-to-the-Pin, Long Drive and Booster Juice BounceBack Awards are posted on the website.
There are a few spots still open for players to enter the next stop in the province, the MJT Ontario Series at Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club in Guelph, ON, July 10-11. 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
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