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August 14-15, 2023
Wallace, NS
MJT Humber College PGM Atlantic Championship crowns 6 champions at Fox Harb’r
Players on Canada’s number-one junior tour, the non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour, were treated to an exhilarating experience at the picturesque Fox Harb’r Golf Resort in Wallace, Nova Scotia, this past week, competing in the MJT Humber College PGM Atlantic Championship. This was the final event on the Humber College PGM Series across Canada, with six division titles and major MJT Order of Merit points on the line, all geared towards securing invitation to the 2023 MJT National Championship presented by TaylorMade and adidas Golf at The Wigwam Golf Resort in Arizona this November.
The golf course was in immaculate condition and the weather was perfect for the final MJT stop in the region this season. Top finisher scores and winner quotes are noted below. 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. Other highlights included Matthew Brooks, 17, of Halifax, NS, shooting the Low Overall Boys score of even par 144 and Riley Partington, 15, of Fredericton, NB, claiming Low Overall Girls score from the furthest tee after finishing seven shots ahead of her nearest rival. MJT veteran, Olivia Johnson, 14, of Calgary, AB, travelled across Canada to win again in the MJT Girls U15 Division. In the MJT Peewee Boys, first round leader Liam Wheaton, 12, of Memramcook, NB, held on to win, while it took a playoff in MJT Bantam Boys for the winner to be determined as Nathan MacDonald, 13, of Fall River, NS. Wrapping it up was Zachary Gaudet, 16, of Truro, NS, in the MJT Juvenile Boys Division, who won by 11 shots.
MJT would like to thank all athletes and families for the tremendous support in Atlantic Canada this season. Early Bird Memberships for 2024 will be available December 1. For more information as well as previews of the upcoming MJT National Championship and the qualifying criteria, please visit the MJT website here.
Top Finishers
MJT Girls U15: Fox Harb'r Resort: Par 72, Ydg 5060, Slope/Rating 119/66.4
1 Olivia Johnson, Calgary, AB, F, 14 77-81 (158)
2 Sophia Reid, Fonthill, ON, F, 12 88-95 (183)
3 Zara Kenley, Digby, NS, F, 13 96-95 (191)
Winning for the sixth time this season was 14-year-old Olivia Johnson of Calgary, AB, who shot a first round 77 and won the MJT U15 Girls Division title in style. “It feels really good to win on such a beautiful course,” said Johnson. “I was trying to play it safe and make putts.”
MJT Girls 15-19 : Fox Harb'r Resort: Par 72, Ydg 5615, Slope/Rating 128/69.3
1 Riley Partington, Fredericton, NB, F, 15 86-81 (167)
2 Reid Hart, O'Leary, PE, F, 15 91-83 (174)
3 Rachel Steeves, Quispamsis, NB, F, 16 89-86 (175)
The MJT Girls 15-19 Division title and Low Overall honours went to Riley Partington, 15, of Fredericton, NB, who was consistent all week. “This win feels great,” said Partington. “I put in a lot of hard work into my swing this summer and it has paid off.”
MJT Peewee Boys: Fox Harb'r Resort: Par 72, Ydg 5060, Slope/Rating 119/66.4
1 Liam Wheaton, Memramcook, NB, M, 12 71-79 (150)
2 Finn Grinton, Brookfield, NS, M, 12 79-72 (151)
3 Jack Grinton, Brookfield, NS, M, 12 79-75 (154)
Liam Wheaton, 12, from Memramcook, NB, posted an amazing one-under par 71 on the first day to take a commanding lead and held on to win the MJT Peewee Boys Division title at Fox Harb’r. “It feels really good to have won my division. I didn’t think it was possible at the beginning of the season, since I was having a tough start,” said Wheaton. “After last week’s win at Kingswood, I was determined to follow up with a good showing at Fox Harb’r for the major. I was tied on hole 17, but I felt determined coming to 18 that I should just go for it! I dug deep and pulled one of my best shots of the whole tournament to finish with birdie.”
MJT Bantam Boys: Fox Harb'r Resort: Par 72, Ydg 5615, Slope/Rating 128/69.3
1 Nathan MacDonald, Fall River, NS, M, 13 73-77 (150) Playoff
2 Carter Lavigne, Moncton, NB, M, 13 77-73 (150)
3 Luke MacDougall, Bedford, NS, M, 13 82-77 (159)
Nathan MacDonald, 13, of Fall River, NS, shot an opening round of 73 and then took it to extra holes to win the MJT Bantam Division title over Carter Lavigne, 13, of Moncton, NB in a playoff. “It feels good to win,” said MacDonald. “I just tried to focus on the shot I had to hit.”
MJT Juvenile Boys: Fox Harb'r Resort: Par 72, Ydg 6375, Slope/Rating 132/71.2
1 Zachary Gaudet, Truro, NS, M, 16 74-72 (146)
2 Orion Comeau, Meteghan, NS, M, 16 84-73 (157)
3 Braden Ahern, Riverview, NB, M, 15 80-78 (158)
3 Brayden Brown, Amherst, NS, M, 15 80-78 (158)
Zachary Gaudet, 16, of Truro, NS, hovered around par for the week to secure the MJT Boys Juvenile Division title in style. “It feels good to win,” said Gaudet. “All season I came up short. Down the stretch I just tried to make pars.”
MJT Junior Boys: Fox Harb'r Resort: Par 72, Ydg 6375, Slope/Rating 132/71.2
1 Matthew Brooks, Halifax, NS, M, 17 71-73 (144)
2 Maguire Brennan, O'Leary, PE, M, 17 76-69 (145)
3 Jaxon Pearson, Chester, NS, M, 17 77-73 (150)
The MJT Junior Boys Division and Low Overall title went to 17-year-old Matthew Brooks of Halifax, NS, who posted even par to edge out his nearest competitor by one shot. “It feels good to win,” said Brooks. “I always enjoy playing this course, it really is a treat to play.”
About Humber College PGM Program: Humber College’s Business Administration - Professional Golf Management program is a Recognized PGA of Canada program. Gain a business education, develop your golf game, and embark on a career you will love. Gain valuable experience and earn income during our two six-month paid co-op terms. Our on-campus Golf Lab is a world-class golf performance training facility run by PGA Professionals. Our Golf Lab is equipped with three Simulator Rooms, a Golf Retail Shop, Golf Club Workshop, and 2000 square feet of putting surface. Our students have the opportunity to play on the Humber Hawks varsity golf team, the most decorated golf team in Canada. To see more on the Humber College Professional Golf Management (PGM) Program, watch this short video here or visit the website here.
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
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