Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

August 19-20, 2023
Troy, ON

Tovell’s two-under tops all in MJT’s G&G Brands Classic at Century Pines

Canada’s number-one junior tour, the non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour, hosted a solid field in the MJT G&G Brands Classic in Troy, Ontario, this past weekend, at another new venue on the 2023 schedule - Century Pines Golf Club. Players were competing in six age divisions for titles and Order of Merit points to earn invitation to the MJT National Championship presented by TaylorMade and adidas Golf at the Wigwam Golf Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, this November.

Perfect conditions, a well-manicured golf course and a tough test met the players, who rose to the challenge.  Top finishers’ scores and winner quotes are noted below, while results from the TaylorMade Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, Booster Juice BounceBack Awards and Academy Points can be found on the MJT website here. Highlights included seeing first-time MJT winner, Gabe Tovell of Campbellville, ON, finish the weekend at two under par, taking the MJT Junior and Low Overall Boys titles. Low Overall among the Girls divisions went to Nobelle Park, 13, of Oakville, ON, who plays up in MJT Girls 15-19 where she triumphed with a fourth title this season, matched by her twin sister, Kaprice, who was victorious for the fourth time in MJT Girls U15.  Other notable wins went to Gerry Kou of Markham, ON, winning in MJT Peewee Boys for the second time this year, Josh Wang of North York breaking through for his first win in MJT Bantam Boys, and Benjamin Hudson of Ailsa Craig, ON, outlasting a long list of contenders to win the MJT Juvenile Division. 

Players can still register for the final stop in the province, the MJT Humber College PGM Classic at Lakeridge Links Golf Club in Brooklin, ON, on August 26-27, 2023. More information on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour, including the entire 2023 schedule, can be found online at www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers

MJT Girls U15: Century Pines: Par 72, Ydg 5183, Slope/Rating 122/68.0

1 Kaprice Park, Oakville, ON, F, 13                                                                              73-70 (143)

2 Gracie Vescan, Mississauga, ON, F, 13                                                                     88-81 (169)

3 Danica Suckert, Cambridge, ON, F, 13                                                                     92-98 (190)

Kaprice Park, 13, of Oakville, ON, continued to dominate the MJT U15 Girls Division, running away with her fourth title this season after firing fantastic scores of 73-70.  “It feels good to win this weekend since my scores were good,” said Park.  “My mindset was positive, and it helped me shoot under par.”

MJT Girls 15-19 : Century Pines: Par 72, Ydg 5792, Slope/Rating 127/71.8

1 Nobelle Park, Oakville, ON, F, 13                                                                             72-76 (148)

2 Mia Truong, Kitchener, ON, F, 17                                                                             81-78 (159)

3 Riya Sood, Oakville, ON, F, 17                                                                                  98-104 (202)

The MJT Girls 15-19 was also a run-away victory and her fourth win of the year for Kaprice’s twin sister, Nobelle Park, 13, of Oakville, ON, who claimed Low Overall for the Girls. “It feels nice to win,” said Park.  “Coming down the final hole I just wanted to make a birdie.”

MJT Peewee Boys: Century Pines: Par 72, Ydg 5183, Slope/Rating 118/68.6

1 Gerry Kou, Markham, ON, M, 11                                                                             72-81 (153)

2 James Krula, Mississauga, ON, M, 12                                                                       78-82 (160)

3 Chi-Shen Lin, Toronto, ON, M, 11                                                                            86-80 (166)

Gerry Kou, 11, of Markham, ON, created a six-shot lead on the first day to help lead to victory in MJT Peewee Boys, his second time this year.  “I was just trying to make pars and then on the last hole of the first day, I hit the pin and made birdie,” Kou said.

 MJT Bantam Boys: Century Pines: Par 72, Ydg 6161, Slope/Rating 125/70.0

1 Josh Wang, North York, ON, M, 13                                                                         74-73 (147)

2 Ken Deng, Burlington, ON, M, 14                                                                             72-77 (149)

3 Wesley Ross, Oakville, ON, M, 13                                                                            84-72 (156)

The MJT Bantam Division was won by Josh Wang, 13, of North York, who posted two consistent rounds and came from behind to win his first MJT event  by two strokes.  “It feels amazing, it is my first win on the MJT,” said Wang.  “I’m really proud of myself for improving so much.”

MJT Juvenile Boys: Century Pines: Par 72, Ydg 6605, Slope/Rating 128/71.6

1 Benjamin Hudson, Ailsa Craig, ON, M, 16                                                                74-71 (145)

2 Nolan Butler, Caledon, ON, M, 15                                                                            74-75 (149)

3 Adrian Roberts, Rossland, BC, M, 16                                                                        80-72 (152)

3 Evan Morris, Millgrove, ON, M, 16                                                                          76-76 (152)

3 Xavier Bernier, Kitchener, ON, M, 16                                                                       75-77 (152)

3 Carl-Hanns Arndt, Oakville, ON, M, 16                                                                    74-78 (152)

Benjamin Hudson, 16, of Aisla Craig, ON, fired a fine final round of one-under par to pull away from the field and win the MJT Juvenile Division title in a tight race. “It feels great, and I am proud to finally play great golf and shoot +1 for two rounds,” said Hudson.

MJT Junior Boys: Century Pines: Par 72, Ydg 6605, Slope/Rating 128/71.6

1 Gabe Tovell, Campbellville, ON, M, 18                                                                    71-71 (142)

2 Will Drewery, Kitchener, ON, M, 17                                                                         75-73 (148)

3 Evan Klein, Guelph, ON, M, 17                                                                                 76-73 (149)

The MJT Junior Boys Division and Low Overall honours went to Gave Tovell, 18, of Campbellville, ON, who posted back-to-back 71’s and finished the weekend at two-under par.  “It feels amazing to win my first MJT event!” said Tovell.  “This is a big confidence builder for the end of the season and years to come.”

About G & G Brands: Based in Langley, BC, G&G Brands is a leading Canadian wholesale supplier of lifestyle and sporting goods, specializing in the golf industry and the corporate promotional industry. Since Gord German founded the business in 1991, it has continued to evolve and to this day remains proudly family-owned with daily operations being carried out by Brad and Jessica German. G&G offers over twenty top quality brands, two national sales forces and a best-in-class customer service team to support over 1000 active accounts across Canada. In its 30th year of business, G&G continues to share its collaborative formula for success with its current and prospective customers, suppliers, and employees alike.

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.

Media Contact:

Trent Matson, tmatson@maplejt.com Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour