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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
July 16-17, 2022
Milton, ON
Hebert and Park qualify at MJT Humber College PGM Classic for IMG Junior World’s Florida Challenge
Venue and location: Trafalgar Golf Club, Milton, ON
Tournament Date: July 16-17, 2022
Full Results: see website.
Tournament Highlights:
- Canada’s number-one played Junior Golf Tour stopped in Milton, ON, July 16 and 17, where elite young golfers competed in the MJT Humber College PGM Classic at Trafalgar Golf Club, part of the seven-event 2022 MJT Humber College Professional Golf Management (PGM) Series.
- Two players earned exemptions into the IMG Junior World’s Florida Challenge this December – Nobelle Park and Benjamin Hebert.
- Benjamin Hebert, 17, of Thorold, ON, who shot 73-71, won the MJT Junior Boys and low overall boy’s titles.
- Playing up a division was the MJT Girls 15-19 winner, Nobelle Park, 12, of Oakville, ON, who fired rounds of 75-70 to run away with the low overall girl’s title.
- Claiming the MJT Juvenile Boys top spot was Michael Collett, 16, of Bracebridge, ON, who finished two strokes ahead of his next competitor with fine rounds of 71-75.
- After a three-way tie for first in the MJT Bantam Boys division, Nolan Butler, 14, of Caledon, ON, came out on top on the third playoff hole, clutch putting to secure his first-ever victory.
- Joseph Totino, 12, of Toronto, ON, fired a second round of even par (74-71), securing the MJT Peewee Boys title by three strokes.
- Sophia Liu, 12, of North York, ON, took the title in the MJT Girls U15 division with rounds of 76-79.
- Winners of the Long Drive, Booster Juice BounceBack and Closest to the Pin awards are posted on the website.
Top Finishers
MJT U15 Girls: Trafalgar GC: Par 71, Ydg 5667, Slope/Rating 127/72.6
1 Sophia Liu North York, ON F 12 76, 79 155
2 Kaprice Park Oakville, ON F 12 78, 81 159
3 Katherine Hou Richmond Hill, ON F 13 88, 74 162
Winner’s Quote: Sophia Liu, 12, of North York, ON: “I feel good! The best part was hitting the flagpole and putting for birdie.”
MJT 15-19 Girls: Trafalgar GC: Par 71, Ydg 5667, Slope/Rating 127/72.6
1 Nobelle Park Oakville, ON F 12 75, 70 145
2 Sadie Wu Toronto, ON F 13 80, 73 153
3 Bridget Yu Richmond Hill, ON F 14 81, 77 158
3 Francesca Ampil Brampton, ON F 13 78, 80 158
Winner’s Quote: Nobelle Park, 12, of Oakville, ON: “I feel good about winning my title, I almost made two hole-in-ones which was a highlight for me. When things get stressful on the course, I just eat something, relax, and think about my turtle.”
MJT Peewee Boys: Trafalgar GC: Par 71, Ydg 5667, Slope/Rating 120/67.8
1 Joseph Totino Toronto, ON M 12 74, 71 145
2 Terrence Deng Toronto, ON M 12 73, 75 148
3 Owen Fong Toronto, ON M 12 79, 74 153
Winner’s Quote: Joseph Totino, 12, of Toronto, ON: “I feel really good about taking the division title, I wasn’t really feeling the round yesterday, but stuck it through and it paid off. I just kept breathing and relaxing, taking it one hole at a time.”
MJT Bantam Boys: Trafalgar GC: Par 71, Ydg 6211, Slope/Rating 125/70.3
1 Nolan Butler Caledon, ON M 14 77, 74 151 * Won by Countback
1 Max Li Richmond Hill, ON M 12 78, 73 151
1 Andy Dai Markham, ON M 12 75, 76 151
Winner’s Quote: Nolan Butler, 14, of Caledon, ON: “It feels amazing to not only win but take my first win ever. Shooting my lowest round ever in tournament has to be the best moment. Generally, I keep pretty calm in any situation, but I always use my routine to get focused.”
MJT Juvenile Boys: Trafalgar GC: Par 71, Ydg 6557, Slope/Rating 132/71.8
1 Michael Collett Bracebridge, ON M 16 71, 75 146
2 Robert (Cooper) Joyce Etobicoke, ON M 15 75, 73 148
3 Rylan Hall Stratford, ON M 15 74, 75 149
Winner’s Quote: Michael Collett, 16, of Bracebridge, ON: “I feel good about the win, I’ve been working really hard on my game. I was driving the ball really well and was making some good putts. I don’t think about the tournament too much, and just stay focused on my own game.”
MJT Junior Boys: Trafalgar GC: Par 71, Ydg 6557, Slope/Rating 132/71.8
1 Benjamin Hebert Thorold, ON M 17 73, 71 144
2 Sean He-Zimmerman Mississauga, ON M 18 76, 72 148
3 Owen Mailhot Whitby, ON M 19 76, 75 151
Winner’s Quote: Benjamin Hebert, 17, of Thorold, ON: “I feel great. It was something I set out to do at the beginning of the season [winning the division title], and it feels good to know I achieved that goal. Honestly, the best moment was when I was able to keep on going even when I made mistakes. I kept on doing what my coach was telling me and remembering there was still lots of golf to play.”
Full results, Long Drive, Closest to the Pin and Booster Juice Bounceback winners are posted on the MJT website.
The next event on the MJT Junior Tour in Ontario the MJT Summer Classic at Galt Country Club, in Cambridge, ON, July 18-19. 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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