June 17-18, 2023
Stony Plain, AB
An impressive number of 125 youth came out to participate in three days of Ford-sponsored events on Canada’s number one-played Junior Golf Tour in Stony Plain, Alberta, over the weekend. A free Zender Ford Junior Golf Clinic was held on June 16, to introduce kids in the community to the game, followed by the MJT Ford Series at Stony Plain Golf Club on June 17-18, in which 77 elite players competed. This two-day tournament, which was affected by poor weather on day two, was the first of seven nationally sponsored events by MJT Premier Partner, Ford Canada. Players were competing for titles in six divisions plus the chance to be short-listed for MJT Team Canada to the prestigious Jack Newton International Junior Classic in New South Wales, Australia. The event also featured a Ford Hole in One contest, which gave players the opportunity to win a 2024 Ford Escape valued at $40,000.
Drenching rain forced the shortening of the MJT Ford Series tournament to 27 holes with the golf course becoming unplayable on Sunday afternoon. Players battled through the conditions and finishing with Low Overall honours were Ethan Howes, 18, of Fort Saskatchewan, AB, and Olivia Johnson, 14, of Calgary, AB. Johnson and Payton Benneweis, 16, of Edmonton, AB, were the age-appropriate players (15-17) short-listed for MJT Team Canada to Australia. The final team will be announced once qualifying has concluded across the country. Top scores and winner quotes can be found below. Results from the TaylorMade Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, and Academy Points can be found here.
Place | Name | City | Sex | Age | Par | Thru | Scores | Total | Status |
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U15 Girls
Round 1: Stony Plain: Par 72, Ydg 5494, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
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1 | Rhea Deo | Edmonton, AB | F | 13 | +8 | 9 | 73, 43 | 116 | |
2 | Olivia Johnson | Calgary, AB | F | 14 | +13 | 9 | 81, 40 | 121 | * Won by default |
3 | Shylee Kostiuk | Spruce Grove, AB | F | 13 | +14 | 9 | 83, 39 | 122 | |
15-19 Girls
Round 1: Stony Plain: Par 72, Ydg 5494, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
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1 | Nicole Rohr | Camrose, AB | F | 15 | +15 | 9 | 80, 43 | 123 | |
2 | Makena Fleming | Calgary , AB | F | 16 | +34 | 9 | 99, 43 | 142 | |
2 | Julianne Burlet | Edmonton, AB | F | 17 | +34 | 9 | 100, 42 | 142 | |
Peewee Boys
Round 1: Stony Plain: Par 72, Ydg 5494, Slope/Rating 0/0.0
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1 | LukeChai Edge | Stony Plain, AB | M | 11 | +33 | 9 | 90, 51 | 141 | |
Bantam Boys
Round 1: Stony Plain: Par 72, Ydg 5844, Slope/Rating 122/69.0
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1 | Harrison Kiziak | Fort Saskatchewan, AB | M | 14 | +1 | 9 | 72, 37 | 109 | |
2 | Judah Wurtz | Fort Saskatchewan, AB | M | 13 | +5 | 9 | 79, 34 | 113 | |
3 | Aricin Franklin | Saskatoon, SK | M | 14 | +7 | 9 | 76, 39 | 115 | |
Juvenile Boys
Round 1: Stony Plain: Par 72, Ydg 6473, Slope/Rating 131/72.3
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1 | Chase Lassman | Parkland County, AB | M | 14 | +3 | 9 | 73, 38 | 111 | Countback winner |
2 | Owen Bruins | Medicine Hat, AB | M | 15 | +3 | 9 | 72, 39 | 111 | |
3 | Becker Gilewich | Edmonton, AB | M | 16 | +6 | 9 | 77, 37 | 114 | |
3 | Peter Hlushak | Spruce Grove, AB | M | 15 | +6 | 9 | 77, 37 | 114 | |
Junior Boys
Round 1: Stony Plain: Par 72, Ydg 6437, Slope/Rating 131/72.3
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1 | Ethan Howes | Fort Saskatchewan, AB | M | 18 | +2 | 9 | 72, 38 | 110 | Countback Winner |
2 | Payton Benneweis | Edmonton, AB | M | 16 | +2 | 9 | 70, 40 | 110 | |
3 | Christian Hansen | Okotoks, AB | M | 18 | +4 | 9 | 72, 40 | 112 | |
Academy | Location | Total |
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Derek Baker Golf Academy (Derek Baker) |
Derek Baker Golf Academy | 952.5 |
Edge School (Ryan Cater) |
Edge School | 615 |
Forge Golf (Wade Waters, Ryan Ames) |
Forge Golf | 460 |
Propel Performance Institute (Jacques Plouffe) |
Propel Performance Institute | 225 |
Tour Path Academy (Clinton Schmaltz, Cody Callaway) |
Tour Path Academy | 210 |