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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
April 29-30, 2023
Cambridge, ON
Winning was in the Cards in MJT Spring Invitational at Galt Country Club
A top private golf club graciously hosted the 2023 Ontario season-opener for Canada’s number one-played junior tour recently, when the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s MJT Spring Invitational teed off at Galt Country Club in Cambridge on April 29-30. The field was selected from the MJT 2022 Order of Merit, and winning was in the Cards as local siblings Brayden and Alexis Card both claimed their respective division titles. Alexis, at only 12 years old, also shot the Low Overall Girls score (79-78), while 16-year-old Jaiden Brown of Newcastle, ON, carded 34 (-2) on the back nine on Sunday for the Low Overall Boys score (74-72). Every division winner qualified for the MJT’s exclusive exemptions into the FCG Callaway World Championship in Rancho Mirage, California, this July.
“The first day was a lot better than we expected based on the forecast,” said Dave Smallwood, MJT Tournament Director, about the wet and chilly spring conditions, “Everyone was excited to play, this being the first event. There was a lot of energy out there.”
Top results and winner quotes are detailed below. For results from the TaylorMade Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, Booster Juice BounceBack Awards and Academy Points, please click here. The next MJT event in Ontario is the MJT Ontario Series / IMG Academy Junior Worlds Qualifier at Flamborough Hills GC in Copetown, on May 13-14. For more information on the MJT, please visit the website at www.maplejt.com.
Top Finishers by Division
MJT Girls U15: Par 72, Ydg 5413, Slope/Rating 120/70.5
1 Alexis Card, Cambridge, ON, F, 12 79-78 (157)
2 Kaprice Park, Oakville, ON, F, 13 78-82(160)
Low Overall Girls leader and MJT Girls U15 winner, Alexis Card, stated, “It feels great to start off the season with a win, especially at my home course. It helps with my confidence level and gives me self-esteem.”
MJT Girls 15-19: Par 72, Ydg 5413, Slope/Rating 120/70.5
1 Nobelle Park, Oakville, ON, F, 13 81-77(158)
2 Katherine Hou, Richmond Hill, ON, F, 13 77-83 (160)
3 Ellen Wang, Mississauga, ON, F, 14 80-82 (162)
Nobelle Park, 13, of Oakville, ON, continued her successful history on the MJT and took the Girls 15-19 division title. “I started the day four back off the lead, so this win has helped improve my confidence,” she said.
MJT Bantam Boys: Par 72, Ydg 6150, Slope/Rating 115/70.0
1 Brayden Card, Cambridge, ON, M, 14 75-70 (145)
2 Tristan Zhang, Toronto, ON, M, 14 73-73 (146)
3 Max Li, Richmond Hill, ON, M, 12 80-78 (158)
Enjoying victory in the MJT Bantam Boys division on his home course was 14-year-old Brayden Card of Cambridge, who was the only player to shoot even par over the weekend on the challenging Galt Country Club track. “It feels good to know that my game is in a good spot going into the season,” said Card. “Off the tee I was very accurate and was able to put myself in good spots to make good numbers.”
MJT Juvenile Boys: Par 72, Ydg 6360, Slope/Rating 122/70.3
1 Jaiden Brown, Newcastle, ON, M, 16 74-72 (146)
2 Spencer Shropshire, Ramara, ON, M, 15 73-74 (147)
3 Carl-Hanns Arndt, Oakville, ON, M, 16 79-75 (154)
3 Ethan Frost, Barrie, ON, ON, M, 16 79-75 (154)
Low Overall Boys leader and MJT Juvenile Boys winner, Jaiden Brown, finished strong on the back nine for a one stroke victory. “It feels pretty solid”, said Brown. “Lots of prep coming into this tournament and this golf season. Going to use this to make this whole season successful. Despite the weather, the tournament was great and I appreciate the opportunity.”
MJT Junior Boys: Par 72, Ydg 6360, Slope/Rating 122/70.3
1 Dylan Weber, Guelph, ON, M, 18 78-72 (150)
2 Sadiq Habib, Richmond Hill, ON, M, 16 80-73 (153)
2 Simon Moir, London, ON, M, 18 76-77 (153)
Dylan Weber, 18, of Guelph, ON, came from behind to win the MJT Junior Boys title by three strokes. “It feels good to win,” said Weber, “It really sets the tone for the rest of the season. It was a great event, great staff and always fun.”
Qualifiers:
FCG World Championship: Alexis Card (Cambridge), Nobelle Park (Oakville), Brayden Card (Cambridge), Jaiden Brown (Newcastle), Dylan Weber (Guelph)
MJT Future Stars Invitational presented by ATB: Jaiden Brown (Newcastle)
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 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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