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June 10, 2023
Steinbach, MB

MJT Manitoba Mini Tour for 12U continues to grow with successful stop in Steinbach

The great game of golf continued to see growth in Manitoba this past weekend, where a field of 76 young players aged from seven to 18 took part in the non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s stop at Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club in Steinbach. The juniors were competing on Canada’s number one-played Junior Tour in either the two-day Junior Tour (19U) event on June 10 and 11, or the one-day Mini Tour (12U) event on June 10. Results of the Mini Tour are highlighted here.

There were lots of smiles across the board as the MJT Manitoba team hosted the young players and their caddies in a fun and encouraging environment, despite the wind challenging everyone on the tree-lined Steinbach course.  Six qualified for the MJT Mini Tour National Championship in British Columbia this August - Sadie Blazeiko, Angelina Sitarz, Jack Holmes, Ryan Small, Ethan Sitarz (all from Winnipeg) and Bryce Hanska (from Sioux Valley Dakota Nation).  Top results with quotes from each division winner are noted below. 

The next stop in the province is the MJT Mini Tour at Selkirk Golf and Country Club in Selkirk, MB, on July 6, 2023.  To register or for more information on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour, please see www.maplejt.com. 

Top Finishers

MJT Girls 8U: Par 72, Ydg 4000

1 Leah Klippenstein, Portage La Prairie, MB, F, 7                                           72-69 (141)

Leah Klippenstein, 7, of Portage La Prairie, MB, had a great day on the course with the other girls.  “I practiced three times this week,” said Klippenstein, “I am going to celebrate by eating chocolate ice cream with my family.”

MJT Girls 9-10: Par 72, Ydg 4000

1 Sadie Blazeiko, Winnipeg , MB, F, 10                                                           40-42 (82)

2 Annika Gording, East St Paul, MB, F, 10                                                       50-58 (108)

Sadie Blazeiko, 10, of Winnipeg, MB, had an amazing day on the course, carding a very impressive 82 to win the MJT Girls 9-10 Division title.  “This feels like a 10 out of 10!  I had a good sleep and practiced before the game, which helped me a lot.”

MJT Girls 11-12: Par 72, Ydg 4000

1 Angelina Sitarz, Winnipeg, MB, F, 10                                                           37-43 (80)

2 Bella Lan, Winnipeg , MB, F, 11                                                                   45-40 (85)

Angelina Sitarz, 10, of Winnipeg, MB, had a great front nine and cruised on the back to claim victory in the MJT Girls 11-12 Division.  When asked about her win, Sitarz stated “I am going to celebrate this victory by eating pizza here at Santa Lucia with Sadie.”  

MJT Boys 8U: Par 72, Ydg 4000

1 Jack Holmes, Winnipeg, MB, M, 8                                                                37-43 (80)

2 Joshua Fullante, Winnipeg, MB, M, 8                                                          45-40 (85)

3 Connor Hanska, Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation , MB, M, 7                            51-48 (99)

Jack Holmes, 8, of Winnipeg, MB, played very well on the difficult front side today and brought home the victory in the MJT Boys 8U Division.  “This is my first MJT win and I am very excited,” said Holmes.  “I hit my driver great and putted very well.”

MJT Boys 9-10: Par 72, Ydg 4000

1 Ryan Small, Winnipeg, MB, M, 9                                                                  44-34 (78) Countback

1  Ethan Sitarz, Winnipeg, MB, M, 8                                                               37-41 (78)

3 Tiago Miranda, Winnipeg, MB, M, 9                                                            40-43 (83)

Ryan Small, 9, of Winnipeg, MB, played flawless golf on the back nine to come from behind and ultimately win the MJT Boys 9-10 Division title in a countback. “I am currently working on my driving,” said Small.  “I rate this tournament as a 10 out of 10 as it was my personal best 78,” 

MJT Boys 11-12: Par 72, Ydg 5000

1 Bryce Hanska, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, MB, M, 12                                43-42 (85)

2 Asher Bunn, Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation, MB, M, 11                                 48-46 (94

Bryce Hanska, 12, of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, MB, won his second MJT Boys 11-12 Division title of the season with a solid round of 85.  “I am proud of how I putted this weekend,” said Hanska.  He added that the highlight of the day for him was ‘when I made a beautiful birdie on a par four hole.’

Qualifiers:

MJT Mini Tour National Championship at Tsawwassen Springs GC: All division winners who met scoring requirements.

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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