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The Road to College Golf, run exclusively by PGA ProfessionalsPress Release
August 5, 2023
Fredericton, NB
Kingswood hosts the final MJT Mini Tour event in the region; Nicholson claims his fourth title
A huge field of 67 junior golfers came out to compete on Canada’s number one-played Junior Tour in Fredericton, NB, this past weekend, in either a two-day Junior Tour (19U) event on August 5-6, or a one-day Mini Tour (12U) event on August 5 only. Results from the Mini Tour (U13) stop at Kingswood Resort, a superb venue in the region to host the non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour, are highlighted here.
A small but talented field competed this week at the Kingswood Resort in Fredericton, New Brunswick, where players battled out for Division titles in three divisions. Tristan Breault of Dieppe played consistent golf, Borden Nicholson, 10, of Pictou, NS, posted the low round in the MJT Boys 9-10 and Owen San Martin, 11, of Melville, SK, made the long journey worthwhile by narrowly defeating his nearest competitor.
This is the final Mini Tour event in the region, we would like to thank you for all your support this season. More information on the MJT Mini Tour National Championship, click here, or to see all results from the 2023 Atlantic Canada Mini Tour season, click here.
Top Finishers
MJT Boys 8U:
1 Tristan Breault, Dieppe, NB, M, 7 46-49 (95)
The Boys 8U Division title was won uncontested but consistent golf by 7-year old Tristan Breault of Dieppe, NB, lead him to the MJT Boys 8U Division title. “It feels good,” said Breault. “I always just wanted to hit a good shot.”
MJT Boys 9-10:
1 Borden Nicholson, Pictou, NS, M, 10 40-33 (73)
2 Xavier Wheaton, Memramcook, NB, M, 9 37-42 (79)
3 Drew Marchand, Upper Tantallon, NS, M, 10 43-41 (84)
Winning his fourth event of the season was Borden Nicholson, 10, of Pictou, NS, who posted a great 73 on the difficult Kingswood track and was crowned the MJT Boys 11-12 Division title. “It feels good to have another win,” said Nicholson. “I tried to stay confident and finish strong.”
MJT Boys 11-12:
1 Owen San Martin, Melville, SK, M, 11 41-42 (83)
2 Spencer Forsyth, Lethbridge, AB, M, 12 41-48 (89)
Owen San Martin, 11, of Melville, SK, travelled across Canada to claim the MJT Boys 11-12 Division title over Spencer Forsyth of Lethbridge, AB. “It feels really good,” said San Martin. “It is mt first win on the MJT tour. “It was fun to play my first tournament outside my home province.”
Qualifiers: MJT Mini Tour National Championship at Tsawwassen Springs GC, BC: Drew Marchand (Upper Tantallon) and Spencer Forsyth (Lethbridge)
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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