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Some outstanding scores were recorded from a full field of highly talented junior golfers who recently competed in the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s MJT FCG World Golf Championship Series at Morgan Creek Golf Club in Surrey, BC, on April 6–7, including a hole-in-one on the third hole by Surrey’s own Tiger Yuanjun Liu, 13. 

Liu showcased remarkable skill in the opening round, carding a par, an eagle, and a hole-in-one within the first three holes. Liu posted amazing scores of 68-69 to tie for the lead in MJT Bantam Boys with young MJT veteran Tiger Zhao, 13, from Vancouver, BC (67-70). Zhao ultimately won the division in a nail-biting three-hole playoff.

Other high-performing division winners over the two days were George (JiaYu) Zhou, 17, of Vancouver, BC, in MJT Junior Boys (145), Mandi Wang, 15, of Surrey, BC, in MJT Girls 15-19 (142), and Jackson Wang, 12, of Surrey, BC (134) in MJT Peewee Boys divisions respectively.

An incredible performance by 12-year-old Jenny Guo, 12, of West Vancouver, BC (68-70 =138), led to her claiming the Low Overall Girl’s title as the MJT Girls U15 winner, along with Soohan Park, 16, of Langley, BC, as Low Overall Boy (73-70=143) in the MJT Juvenile Boys division.  

A full field of players from four different provinces were competing under heavy skies for fantastic prizing in six divisions, as well as for several exemptions into major international events such as the FCG Callaway World Golf Championship, MJT Future Stars presented by ATB, and East Coast Junior Championship. A list of the qualified players is below, along with top finisher scores and quotes from the division winners.

For full tournament results, please visit the MJT website here; results from the London Drugs Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, Booster Juice BounceBack Awards, and Academy Points standings, are posted here.  

As the dust settles, one thing remains abundantly clear – the MJT’s FCG World Golf Championship Series has set the stage for an exhilarating season of junior golf, promising thrills, triumphs, and unforgettable moments that will help shape the future of these junior athletes.

The next MJT event in the province is MJT Maui Jim Series at Tsawwassen Springs in Tsawwassen, BC, on April 27-28. For more information, please visit the website at www.maplejt.com. 

Top Finishers by Division

MJT Junior Boys: Par 72, Ydg 6367, Slope/Rating 134/71.2

1^st: George (JiaYu) Zhou (17), Vancouver, BC | 71, 74 (145)  

2^nd: Zarian Rai (16), Surrey, BC | 75, 71 (146)

T3: James Coxford (17), Langley, BC | 77, 75 (152)    

T3: Jayden Ho  (16) Vancouver, BC | 77, 75 (152)

George (JiaYu) Zhou, 17 of Vancouver, BC, claimed the title of MJT Junior Boys champion with his solid performance.

MJT Girls 15-19: Par 73, Ydg 5280, Slope/Rating 128/71.0

1st: Mandi Wang (15), Surrey, BC | 69, 73 (142)        

2^nd: Cadence Ko (17), Richmond, BC | 73, 70 (143)    

3^rd: Cynthia (Kexin) Zhang (15), Vancouver, BC | 76, 70 (146)

Mandi Wang of Surrey, BC, edged out a one stroke victory in the MJT Girls 15-19 division with strong scores of 69 and 73. The 15-year-old champion said, “It feels great to have my first win of the season. I am grateful for my parents and coach for always supporting me.” 

MJT Juvenile Boys: Par 72, Ydg 6367, Slope/Rating 134/71.2

1^st: Soohan Park (16), Langley, BC | 73, 70 (143)       

T2: Adrian Molina (16), West Vancouver, BC  | 72, 74 (146)

T2: Andy Liu (15), Surrey, BC | 71, 75 (146)

At one-under par, Soohan Park, 16 of Langley, BC solidified his spot as the MJT Juvenile and Low Overall Boys title holder. “I feel great,” said Park. “There were a lot of ups and downs, and my short game helped me recover from my mistakes.” 

MJT Bantam Boys: Par 72, Ydg 6002, Slope/Rating 126/69.2

1st (won playoff): Tiger Zhao (13), Vancouver, BC | 67, 70 (137)      
2^nd : Tiger Yuanjun Liu (13), Surrey, BC | 68, 69 (137)

3^rd: Tiger Xie (13), Surrey, BC | 72, 66 (138)

Following a gripping three-hole playoff, 13-year-old Tiger Zhao from Vancouver, BC, clinched the coveted title in the MJT Bantam Boys division over hole-in-one scorer, Tiger Yuanjun Liu, 13 of Surrey. Reflecting on his victory, Zhao emphasized the strength of his chipping game throughout the weekend, stating, "My chipping has been really good throughout the last few tournaments." He continued, “I feel great to win my first on the MJT this season.”

MJT Girls U15: Par 73, Ydg 5280, Slope/Rating 128/71.0

1^st: Jenny Guo (12), West Vancouver, BC | 68, 70 (138)        

2^nd: Bihan(Bella) Yang (12), Vancouver , BC | 74, 72  (146)   

3^rd: Grace Fan  (12), Vancouver, BC | 71, 78 (149)

Jenny Guo, a twelve-year-old from West Vancouver, BC, put on an incredible performance with fine scores of 68-70 to claim the MJT Girls Low Overall and U15 titles. Guo said, “It feels good to win my first MJT event this season.” When asked about what stands out about her game, she stated, “My driver shots were the best because I was hitting it really far and straight.” 

MJT Peewee Boys: Par 72, Ydg 5280, Slope/Rating 114/65.9

1^st: Jackson Wang (12), Surrey, BC | 69, 65 (134)       

2^nd: James (Chenrui) Qiu (11), Surrey, BC | 71, 70 (141)        

3^rd: Daniel Lam (12), Vancouver, BC | 71, 75 (146)

The MJT Peewee Boys division was won by Jackson Wang of Surrey, BC, who at only 12 years of age, fired outstanding rounds of 69 and 65 to finish 10 under par. With three eagles and 10 birdies over the course of the weekend, Wang credits his “drivers and iron” for winning this tournament.

Qualifiers:

MJT Future Stars Presented by ATB: 

Soohan Park (Langley, BC)

East Coast Junior Championship:

Soohan Park (Langley, BC); George Zhou (Vancouver, BC); Tiger Zhao (Vancouver, BC); Jenny Guo (West Vancouver, BC); Mandy Wang (Surrey, BC)

FCG World Golf Championship:

Boys 11-12: Jackson Wang (Surrey, BC); Boys 13-14: Tiger Zhao (Vancouver, BC); Boys 15-18: Soohan Park (Langley, BC); Girls 11-12: Jenny Guo (West Vancouver, BC); Girls 13-14:  Grace Fan (Vancouver, BC); Girls 15-18: Mandi Wang (Surrey, BC)

About FCG: The Global Leader in Junior Golf helping all junior golfers develop their game to play at the Collegiate Level in the USA. A tournament platform that offers events across the globe and culminates with the annual FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship bringing more than 750 junior golfers ages 7-18 to compete at 10 Championship Golf Courses in Southern California each year.

About the MJT: The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is Canada’s number one 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 Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Partners. The MJT hosts over 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: Jessica Parker, Marketing & Communications Manager, Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour

 

Media Contact: Jessica Parker, Marketing & Communications Manager, Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour