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The final stop on the MJT’s Alberta circuit teed off on September 7-8 with the highly anticipated MJT Ford Series at RedTail Landing Golf Club in Nisku. This was the penultimate event in the Ford-sponsored events on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour, where a two-day tournament is preceded by a free MJT Ford Go Golf! Junior Clinic for youngsters in the community. At RedTail Landing, this clinic was courtesy of Nisku Ford, who also sponsored the chance for the competitive players to win a brand-new Ford Escape with a hole-in-one. Detailed below are the results from the tournament, which featured a heavily waitlisted field of top juniors aged 19U battling for titles in six divisions as well as the chance to win a spot in the 2025 Champion of Champions World Invitational in Enniskillen, UK.

 

Zaiden Dennis, 17, from Calgary, AB, fired a stellar round of 68 on day one, culminating in an impressive total of 138 (68, 70) to capture the Boys Low Overall honours and MJT Junior Boys title. In the MJT Girls 15-19 division, Olivia Johnson, 15, also from Calgary, showcased exceptional skill with rounds of 75 and 72, earning the Low Overall Girls (147) and MJT Girls 15-19 title.
 

Other great performances led to division wins for Brady Wagner, 15, of Sherwood Park, AB, in MJT Juvenile Boys (140), Jayden Arnold, 14, from Calgary, AB, in MJT Bantam Boys (140), Danika Horcica, 12, from Edmonton, AB, in MJT Girls U15 (156), and Oscar Gosgnach, 11, of Edmonton, AB, in MJT Peewee Boys (152).  

 
Results from the London Drugs Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, Booster Juice BounceBack Awards and Academy Points can be found here. Top finisher scores and quotes from the division winners are posted below, along with the list of qualified players.

 

As the 2024 MJT Alberta season wraps up, the MJT sends a heartfelt thank you to all members, participants, families, and sponsors for an incredible year. Early Bird Memberships for 2025 will be available starting in December. For more details, visit MJT online at www.maplejt.com.

 

1. Zaiden Dennis (17), Calgary, AB | 68, 70 (138)

2. Kasha Petasky (17), Sherwood Park, AB | 73, 70 (143)       

3. Noah Kehler (17), Calgary, AB | 74, 72 (146)

3. Liam Salacki (17), Edmonton, AB | 73, 73 (146)

 

In the tightly contested MJT Junior Boys division, Zaiden Dennis, 17, from Calgary, AB, lit up the course with two stellar under-par rounds of 68 and 70, featuring 10 birdies and an eagle. "I had a break from tournaments these last few weeks, which gave me the opportunity to work on a few things I was struggling with," Dennis revealed. "It was great to win my last MJT before Nationals. It gives me lots of confidence going into the off-season."

 

1. Brady Wagner (15), Sherwood Park, AB | 69, 71 (140)

2. Warner Zapisocky (16), Edmonton, AB | 72, 70 (142)        

3. Chase Lassman (16), Parkland County, AB | 73, 70 (143)   

3. Harrison Kiziak (15), Fort Saskatchewan, AB | 71, 72 (143)

Brady Wagner, 15, from Sherwood Park, AB, dazzled with two impressive under-par rounds of 69 and 71, carding eight birdies over the two rounds to secure a thrilling victory in MJT Juvenile Boys. "I stayed confident through the season despite many close finishes," Wagner said. "This tournament is huge because it’s my second MJT win and a fantastic way to head into next season with momentum."

 

1. Jayden Arnold (14), Calgary, AB | 68, 72 (140)

2. Bennett Love (14), Red Deer, AB | 74, 69 (143)     

3. Justin Mrazek (14), Brooks, AB | 71, 73 (144)

Jayden Arnold, 14, from Calgary, AB, electrified the competition in MJT Bantam Boys with standout rounds of 68 and 72, featuring nine birdies and an eagle. His remarkable performance demonstrated his ability to excel under pressure, earning him the top spot by three strokes. "I'm really happy to close out the Alberta season with a win. Looking forward to a good break and then getting ready for the National Championship in Florida." said Arnold.

 

1. Oscar Gosgnach (11), Edmonton, AB | 77, 75 (152)           

2. Cooper Roberge (12), Lloydminster, AB | 75, 81 (156)      

3. Spencer Pawluk (12), Edmonton, AB | 88, 91 (179)

Oscar Gosgnach, an 11-year-old from Edmonton, AB, powered through to a commanding four-shot lead in MJT Peewee Boys. "Mentally, I tried to stay in the moment," Gosgnach said. "I knew that as long as I kept making the putts, it would be okay!"

 

1. Olivia Johnson (15), Calgary, AB | 75, 72 (147)       

2. Emma Liu (17), Edmonton, AB | 76, 82 (158)         

3. Tina Liu (15), Warman, SK | 89, 87 (176)

Fifteen-year-old Olivia Johnson from Calgary, AB, wrapped up an exceptional regular season with another victory as Low Overall/MJT Girls 15-19 winner after firing great rounds of 75-72.  "Practicing regularly and keeping a positive attitude were key to my success," Johnson shared. "It means a lot to end the Alberta season with a win!"

 

1. Danika Horcica (12), Edmonton, AB | 76, 80 (156)

2. Lexi Blair (14), Sherwood Park, AB | 78, 80 (158)

3. Emma Vanberg (14), Grande Prairie, AB | 86, 87 (173)

Danika Horcica, 12, from Edmonton, AB, continues to shine as a podium regular in MJT Girls U15 and capped off the season with an excellent showing. "It's nice to end the season with a win! I plan to practice over the winter to improve for next season," Horcica said, with an enthusiastic ‘100/10!’ rating of her MJT tournament experience.

 

Danica Horcica, Olivia Johnson, Jayden Arnold, Zaiden Dennis

 

About Ford Canada: Ford of Canada and the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) are proud to continue with the successful MJT Ford Go Golf! Junior Clinics - an initiative that introduces golf for free to young people, teaching them a game they can benefit from their entire lives. Many thousands of kids have participated in this program since 2006. Clinics have been held in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan where participating Ford Dealers offer free MJT Ford Go Golf! Junior Clinics conducted by PGA of Canada Professionals to children in their community. Ford and the Ford Dealers Association wish to support amateur sport in their communities by introducing children to golf, encouraging them to learn the fundamentals, and rewarding them for their efforts. www.ford.ca

About the MJT: The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is Canada’s #1 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 partners across various tiers, including Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels. The MJT hosts more than 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@maplejt.com 
Marketing Manager, MJT